Infant feeding series

This educational series highlights the unique benefits of breast milk for infant development and also helps to understand ingredients added to formula milk.

The 3 short videos below discuss the intricate composition of breast milk, the role of prebiotics, such as HMOs in breastmilk and GOS & FOS in formula milk, and the role of certain lipids and fats for baby's health that support energy provision and brain development.

Each video provides a detailed look at these critical components, ensuring you understand why breast milk is the optimal choice for babies and providing you with further information on formula milk ingredients. 

This short video explores the numerous benefits of breast milk for infants and emphasises the unique composition of each mother’s breast milk and its ability to adapt over time. Discover the complex composition of breast milk.

Breast milk is the optimal choice for supporting baby's growth. This is partly due to its complex molecules known as HMOs (human milk oligosaccharides). HMOs are prebiotics which nourish the beneficial bacteria found in the gut. This short video demonstrates that while not all HMOs can be replicated, certain ingredients like GOS & FOS can be added to formula milk in a similar ratio and amount.

Breast milk contains many different lipids and fats which support baby’s growth in many ways, such as providing energy and supporting brain functioning. This short video discusses the different types of lipid and milk fat structures found in breast milk and formula milk, and their respective functions.

Lactose is the primary carbohydrate and sugar in breastmilk, providing essential energy for growth, supporting gut health, and aiding mineral absorption. Because of these benefits and composition, lactose is also preferred as the main source of energy in formula and toddler milks. However, misconceptions often arise around the amount and type of sugars in these products. This video was developed to give healthcare professionals clear information on the role and benefits of lactose, its function as a natural sugar in breastmilk, and how it guides the formulation of infant and toddler milk.