Infant Formula
Infant formula requires accurate reconstitution and preparation, so it is important that health workers know how to demonstrate the preparation of infant formula and how to feed an infant with a bottle.
Infant Feeding Guidelines Information For Health Workers
National Health and Medical Research Council. Infant Feeding Guidelines Information For Health Workers [internet]. 2012 [cited Apr 2021]; Canberra: NHMRC.
The Infant Feeding Guidelines are written to assist health workers provide consistent advice about breastfeeding and infant feeding. They provide a review of the evidence, and clear evidence-based recommendations on infant feeding for health workers.
Infant Formula and Follow-on Formula
FSANZ 2024 [cited Feb 2026]
Summarises the regulatory requirements for infant formula and follow-on formula in Australia, outlining compositional standards, labelling rules, and restrictions on claims to ensure products are safe, nutritionally appropriate, and not marketed in a way that undermines breastfeeding.
How To Safely Prepare and Store Your Infant Formula
FSANZ 2024 [cited Feb 2026]
Guidance on how to safely prepare, store and handle infant formula to minimise the risk of contamination and illness in infants.