Sponsorship of paediatricians/paediatric societies by the Baby Feeding Industry - a position paper by the International Society for Social Paediatrics and Child Health.

The article offers the authors' insight on the impact of the sponsorship of paediatricians or paediatric societies by the baby feeding industry to their reputation and professional practice. Topics discussed include the importance of breastfeeding in child survival, the role of baby feeding companies in the promotion of breastmilk substitutes, and the spreading lobby pressure by infant formula and baby food manufacturers in emerging markets.