Alternative Hospital Gift Bags and Breastfeeding Exclusivity

Table 1

Contents of gift bags in the study.

Gift bags	Contents
COMMERCIAL	Infant formula samples; Industry coupons for infant formula, baby food and bottles; Industry-printed guide to breastfeeding
BF-INFO	Breastfeeding information; (i) How to latch and hold the baby; (ii) Milk production information; (iii) Sore nipples and engorgement; (iv) Storing and handling of breast milk; (v) Diet guide for breastfeeding; (vi) A log to record daily breastfeeding and output (wet and soiled diapers); (vii) How to express breast milk using a pump; (viii) Combining working and breastfeeding; Breastfeeding resources; (i) Local breastfeeding support group contact information; (ii) Hospital lactation hot-lines; Breastfeeding-friendly  items; (i) Nipple cream; (ii) Disposable and reusable/washable nursing pads; (iii) DVD on correct latching; (iv) Memory bracelet (help remembering the previous nursing side); (v) Water bottle
PUMP	The same content as BF-INFO bags plus a manual breast pump