Infant and Pediatric Feedings

Fully updated, this edition of the authoritative reference guide on infant and pediatric feedings addresses the most up-to-date information on human milk and formula storage, handling, and preparation techniques.

Five new chapters have been added. Further updates and additions include the following:

• The new edition expands the focus of the book to include both infant and pediatric feeding preparation.
• It includes guidelines for facilities seeking to implement centralized infant and pediatric feeding preparation for the first time or expand scope of operations.
• There is additional information on donor human milk along with guidelines for human milk products.
• The book discusses lactoengineering techniques and current research.
• There is a chapter on use of blenderized (real food) tube feedings within the hospital setting.
• The edition contains expanded information on modular components and other additives.

This must-have resource for all health care facilities serving pediatric patients provides comprehensive information based on the latest scientific research, public policy, and expert consensus.