Is the end of
free formula samples in NYC hospitals pushy and intrusive activism, or just evening out the playing field?
For recent blogs about the effects of swaddling and the impact of
free formula samples in the hospitals has been particularly insightful.
The program also bans distributing
free formula samples in maternity wards.
I'll raise you one Bofa: lots of women, myself included, know before they give birth that they do not intended to EBF (gasp) and actually appreciate getting
free formula samples in advance.
Not exact matches
I think that while there may be a small percentage of «on the fence» women who might be swayed by a
free formula sample, the fact is that the majority of women who aren't that interested
in breastfeeding aren't going to stick it out when the going gets tough anyway and the
formula companies can hardly be blamed for trying to grab up this segment.
I was media - savvy enough to understand that the pro-breastfeeding pamphlet included
in my Similac - sponsored gift was just lip service, but obviously they were sending mothers a mixed message by offering
free formula samples along with a small booklet of advice to help with all the potential problems we might face if choosing to breastfeed: Breastfeeding is hard.
A study of almost 1,300 East Coast hospitals published Tuesday
in the September issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine found that 94 percent distributed
free samples of infant
formula to new mothers, despite opposition from a number of medical and public health organizations.
I did give my
free formula samples to a friend, however this was only enough for a week and hardly made a dint
in the $ 1200 - $ 3000 yearly cost for
formula (I guess that's why I was sent a $ 10
sample tin of
formula for
free).
You maintain that «Nestle does not provide mothers
in the developing world with
free samples of your infant
formula products —
in fact Nestle has no contact at all with mothers with regards to these ``.
The monitoring report Breaking the Rules, Stretching the Rules 2007 (the latest round - up of examples) has a section
in the Nestlé profile on
free samples and supplies, which includes:» «Nestlé pays to be allowed to supply
free Nan infant
formula to newborns
in a hospital
in Saudi Arabia.»
So I asked them 17 questions on issues like breastfeeding support, compliance with the WHO International Code of Marketing of Breast - Milk Substitutes, health claims on their packaging,
free formula samples, audits of their marketing practices, the history of the boycott, chocolate and slave labour, sodium
in processed foods and more...
(a) advertise any infant
formula; (b) make any special display of an infant
formula designed to promote sales; (c) give away --(i) any infant
formula as a
free sample, or (ii) any coupon which may be used to purchase an infant
formula at a discount; (d) promote the sale of an infant
formula by means of premiums, special sales, loss - leaders or tie -
in sales; or (e) undertake any other promotional activity to induce the sale of an infant
formula.
Free samples of
formula, such as those at food banks deter breastfeeding and are therefore not
in the best interest of mothers and babies
in need.
In Bangladesh, Brazil, Mexico, Russia and South Africa, mothers of newborns receive free Nestlé infant formula samples in hospital
In Bangladesh, Brazil, Mexico, Russia and South Africa, mothers of newborns receive
free Nestlé infant
formula samples in hospital
in hospitals.
Not sure if the hospital my son will be delivered
in is one of those «hide the
formula» ones or not, but I can assure you, I'll be asking for as many
free samples as I can talk them out of parting with!
Free samples of
formula deter breastfeeding and are therefore not
in the best interest of mothers and babies
in need.
The International
Formula Council (IFC) has dismissed claims that the US practice of providing free hospital discharge bags containing samples of infant formula is in violation of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Subst
Formula Council (IFC) has dismissed claims that the US practice of providing
free hospital discharge bags containing
samples of infant
formula is in violation of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Subst
formula is
in violation of the International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes.
Encouraging women to breastfeed exclusively for six months, continue for the next six months while adding weaning foods and then as long thereafter as mother and infant choose should be standard advice, reflecting the recommendations of WHO, UNICEF, and the Innocenti Declaration.29 The national policy should follow the WHO code of marketing, which forbids marketing of breast milk substitutes on television, radio or
in print materials and prohibits the giving of
free formula samples.
New York City has put forth an initiative to end
free formula milk
samples and make it more difficult to access
formula in hospital.
In the 26 years since formula companies began advertising in American consumer media, their job has gotten tougher: There's been a continuing increase in both breast - feeding itself and breast - feeding support in «baby - friendly» hospitals, where there is a marked dearth of free formula sample
In the 26 years since
formula companies began advertising
in American consumer media, their job has gotten tougher: There's been a continuing increase in both breast - feeding itself and breast - feeding support in «baby - friendly» hospitals, where there is a marked dearth of free formula sample
in American consumer media, their job has gotten tougher: There's been a continuing increase
in both breast - feeding itself and breast - feeding support in «baby - friendly» hospitals, where there is a marked dearth of free formula sample
in both breast - feeding itself and breast - feeding support
in «baby - friendly» hospitals, where there is a marked dearth of free formula sample
in «baby - friendly» hospitals, where there is a marked dearth of
free formula samples.
And they were a massive hit:
Formula use rose to 78 percent of American - born babies, all without a single direct - to - consumer advertisement; new moms were instead deluged with
free samples in the hospital, which seemed to suffice.
I / my agency, organization, business is
in compliance with the WHO Code
in that I / we do not promote infant
formula, accept
free formula samples, provide
formula company pamphlets / DVDs, or other materials (i.e., prescription pads, notepads, etc. with
formula company names / logos) to mothers, or have words or pictures idealizing
formula in any of the materials I / we give to moms.
This fact needs to be continually reiterated to decision makers as otherwise manufacturers of breast milk substitutes will capitalise on HIV infection as a reason for promoting
free samples of their
formula.10 It is extraordinary that the Wall Street Journal painted the baby food manufacturers as heroes poised to save African children from certain death because of their offer to donate
free formula to HIV infected mothers.11 The WHO recommends avoidance of breast feeding by HIV infected mothers only if replacement feeding is feasible, safe, sustainable, and affordable — otherwise exclusive breast feeding is recommended during the first six months of life.12 Non-infected women must be given access to credible information, quality care, and support,
in order to empower them to make informed decisions regarding feeding of their infant.13
Do you get all those
formula coupons and
free samples in the mail, too??
There are programs to provide
formula to those who income - qualify, and for those who do not,
formula companies have no qualms about providing
free formula in hospital «new baby» bags or sending
free samples to your doorstep.
Join Enfamil Family Beginnings and get up to $ 400
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Among her suggestions: better access to lactation counseling, which is often not covered by insurance; a scaling back
in the «aggressive marketing» of infant
formula, including the
free samples given to new parents at the hospital, and paid break time for women to pump their breast milk or, where possible, offer flexible work schedules or on - site daycare.
Earlier this month, IFC dismissed claims made
in a Public Citizen petition - delivered
in May to Mead Johnson Nutrition, Abbott Laboratories, and Nestlé USA - that the US practice of providing
free hospital discharge bags containing infant
formula samples is a violation of the WHO Code.
When I left the hospital after having my baby I left with a
free diaper bag full of
formula samples, bottles, coupons and even a little
formula - promoting cooler to keep my
formula - filled bottles
in.
Beginning today, each time a fan «shares» the Royal Canin infographic, the company will provide the owner with a
free sample of the SPAYED / NEUTERED canned
formula (up to 25,000 cans), and also is donating $ 25,000 to the American Humane Association
in support of feline health research.
If you're going the baby
formula route, Enfamil has
free coupons and
samples worth over $ 325
in value available to parents who register for their New Beginnings online club.