Some studies have shown that use of formula can vary according to the parents' socio-economic status, ethnicity or other characteristics. The use and marketing of infant formula have been subject to scrutiny.

We provide a review of wet nursing, the feeding bottle, and the use of formula from Ancient Roman times to the extinction or peak of the practice, as well as discussion of infant-feeding trends …

Feb 1, 2003 · Infant nutrition has a fascinating history that began long before pediatricians recommended evaporated milk formula, and eventually commercial formula, as alternatives to …

Jan 21, 2022 · Have you ever wondered just how long infant formula has been around? We often forget there was a time before infant formula, and it’s hard to imagine life without it. Read on to find out …

Apr 11, 2025 · While formula may not always feel like the “traditional” choice, it’s been a lifesaver for countless families who rely on a safe and nourishing alternative. In this article, we’ll explore the …

It was called “wet nursing,” and it was the first donor breast milk–just with a more direct delivery system. This practice began out of necessity, but in some cultures became a luxury, with wet nurses being …

Farine Lactee, a malt- and cow milk-based product, was first introduced in the 1860s. It and other commercial pediatric formulas of the time attempted to reproduce the nutritional formula found in …

When was baby formula invented? Join us as we explore the history of baby formula, tracing its journey from life before to its crucial role today.

The first commercial baby formula was invented in 1867 by German chemist Justus von Liebig. While parents have used milk alternatives for centuries, modern, nutritionally complete infant formula is a …

This report provides an exhaustive analysis of the history of commercial infant formula, followed by a detailed investigation into the structural, regulatory, and economic factors that converge to explain …