Breastmilk is the very best food for your baby.

But when breastfeeding is not possible for whatever reason, then you need to use a suitable infant formula.

It's important that you don't feel guilty, or feel that you have failed if you can't breastfeed. Some women will find it very difficult or simply don't want to. You must decide what is best for you and your baby.

The main concern is that your baby grows as he or she should. So whichever way you feed your baby, do it well!

For personal advice, talk with your Child Health Nurse or Health Practitioner before starting your baby on formula.

With many different types of formula available, choosing the best one may be confusing at first. To make it easier, browse through our formula guide and our product range for compositional details.

If at any time the terms are unfamiliar, please refer to our nutrition terms section.