Can we use your logo? We are regularly asked by health-care professionals if they can use the Baby Friendly Initiative logo...
Does going Baby Friendly make a difference? Several studies have shown that Baby Friendly accreditation can increase breastfeeding rates and reduce the incidence of illness.
Is it possible to fail at Stage 2 and how can I avoid the pitfalls? By breaking down the many criteria for assessment into stages, the Baby Friendly team had anticipated that fewer facilities would be unable to meet the criteria regarding staff education.
What happens when mothers from one maternity unit go home into different PCTs? If you are working towards maternity unit accreditation, this won’t make a difference to your accreditation process unless the community midwives are employed by a different Trust.
Can multiple hospitals be assessed together? Economy of scale means that we encourage you to work with other units in your Trust, your PCT and so on...
What happens if you don’t pass? The Baby Friendly Initiative will guide you as to when you need to be ready for reassessment.
Why do facilities not pass first time - The most common reasons
What do experienced Infant Feeding Co-ordinators give as their top tips? Top tips from Infant Feeding Co-ordinators who have been through the Baby Friendly accreditation process.
What are good strategies to use to pass?
How much does going Baby Friendly cost?
