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Last week the Agency and Department of Health set out changes to the law which relate to the promotion, labelling and composition of baby milk.

The new law will ensure that mothers are not discouraged from breastfeeding as a result of the promotion and advertising of infant formula.

In an ideal world, every baby would be breastfed as this provides many important health benefits to both mother and baby. Many people have strong views on this but we must recognise and understand that although breast most certainly is best, there are some mothers who can’t or choose not to feed their babies in this way.

And that is why this new legislation is important. It makes sure that new mothers have enough information about feeding their baby – allowing them to make an informed decision, but also allows choice and proper protection for babies that are bottle fed.

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