Diet and Nutrition Survey of Infants and Young Children in Scotland, 2011

References and endnotes

1. The Infant Feeding Survey (IFS) is a longitudinal postal survey carried out every five years, which collects information on infant feeding practices across the UK for infants aged 4 weeks to 10 months. Available online:

http://www.ic.nhs.uk/statistics-and-data-collections/health-and-lifestyles-related-surveys/infant-feeding-survey/infant-feeding-survey-2010

2. http://www.ic.nhs.uk/pubs/ifs2005

3. A question was asked in DNSIYC to obtain data on frequency of exclusive breastfeeding. However, it is clear from the responses that some of those interviewed misunderstood the question and hence no results are available on the frequency of exclusive breastfeeding at the time of the survey from the CAPI data. The diet diary provides reliable results on the number of children being exclusively breastfed at the time of the survey.

4. The key recommendations for making and storing powdered infant formula are:

• Feeds should be made up with boiled water that has been allowed to cool to no less than 70^oC. Thus the feed should be made within 30 minutes after the water has boiled.
• When making the feed the boiled water should be added to the bottle first, followed by the correct amount of powdered formula.
• Once the feed is prepared it should be cooled as quickly as possible to feeding temperature.
• Ideally, powdered formula should be made up fresh for each feed rather than being stored. Although not ideal, feeds can be made up and stored below 5°C for a maximum of 24 hours.
• If mothers need to feed their infant when away from home they should make up fresh feeds as they need them following the recommendations above.
• It is suggested that mothers may consider carrying a flask of just boiled water with them when away from the home. Alternatively, mothers could use a liquid ready-to-feed formula when away from home

NHS Health Scotland 'Formula Feeding': How to feed your baby safely 2011

http://www.healthscotland.com/documents/5523.aspx

5. Improving Maternal and Infant Nutrition: A Framework for Action' Scottish Government 2011. Available online: http://www.scotland.gov.uke4f91180-3a47-4a4e-9c3a-aa659cbcfc08

6. NHS Health Scotland Drinks for babies and young children 2012

http://www.healthscotland.com/documents/5064.aspx