As a major infant formula manufacturer, what is Nestlé’s view on breastfeeding?
Nestlé supports breastfeeding and believes that breast milk is the best start a baby can have in life. All our infant formula products carry out the following message, “Important notice: Breast milk is best for babies. Before you decide to use an infant formula consult your doctor or clinic for advice”. In addition, we support government’s efforts to promote and protect breastfeeding. For instance, we have pledged support to China’s breastfeeding action plan, which requires voluntary regulation by industry. Nestlé manufactures high quality infant formulas for infants who are not breastfed. Infant formula is a crucial product for those infants who otherwise could be fed inappropriate and dangerous products, such as rice water, whole cow’s milk or solid foods. In fact, infant formula is the only product recognized to be a suitable breast-milk substitute by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
