Exploring the safety of at home powdered formula preparation

The aim of this research was to explore the usual practices of UK parents when preparing PIF in the home in comparison to NHS guidance, including measuring the temperatures of water used to prepare PIF. Our aim was divided into four objectives, to: engage with parents and carers who use PIF to contribute to the study design, data collection and analysis; generate new knowledge about how infant formula is prepared in the home; increase community scientists’ experience of the scientific process; provide insights into possible risks, benefits, and areas for investigation in relation to PIF preparation practices in the home.