Document Type
Article
Publication Date
12-4-2024
Abstract
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Infant formula provides a safe, nutritious alternative to breastfeeding but caregivers may use unsanitary methods or make substantial errors with formula dilution and jeopardize infant health.1 Underdiluting formula can result in health problems, such as hypernatremic dehydration, gastroenteritis, other digestive problems, or long-term excess weight gain.2 Overdiluting infant formula, sometimes used to reduce expense by low-income caregivers,2 can also lead to serious health problems for babies, including diarrhea, water intoxication, nutrient deficiencies, malnutrition, and even death.2,3
Previous studies have assessed common measurement inaccuracy of infant formula preparations in relation to bottle characteristics, package instructions, caregiver experience, and target amount, indicating a tendency toward underdilution of formula.2,4 The present study addressed accuracy in measurement of powder and water when preparing infant formula in the presence or absence of a simulated crying baby to test the hypothesis that the mean absolute percentage error (MAPE) would be higher with a crying baby present."
Recommended Citation
Rosenkranz RR, Acosta C, Gonzalez-Alvarez A, et al. Accuracy in Measurement of Infant Formula Powder and Water by Caregivers With and Without a Crying Baby Present. JAMA Netw Open. 2024;7(12):e2447362. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.47362
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Comments
This article was originally published in JAMA Network Open, volume 7, issue 12, in 2024. https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.47362