Infant Formula:
Evidence, Ingredients, and Clinical Decision-Making
In this infant formula CEU course, you'll learn how formulas differ by ingredients and how to use current evidence to guide formula selection, switching, and preparation. It applies to infants receiving any amount of formula, from minimal supplementation to exclusive formula feeding.
Infant formula is a booming industry, but it's possible to cut through the noise.
This evidence-based infant formula CEU course teaches clinicians how formulas differ by ingredients and how to apply that to formula selection, switching, mixed feeding, and preparation.
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“This course was excellent! It provided information that I will be able to use immediately to educate families and referring providers. I've had no previous training in how the macronutrient makeup of formula milks can impact mechanical digestive issues, such as constipation, and this is something that so many of my clients deal with. The instructor did a great job of taking challenging topics and breaking them down into meaningful clinically relevant information!"
SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Learning Objectives for Infant Formula CEU:
Participants will be able to:
- Differentiate between protein sources in two infant formulas based on their ingredient lists.
- Classify whey/casein ratios in cow's milk formula versus goat milk versus human milk
- Categorize infant formula label claims as FDA-regulated versus non-regulated marketing language.
- Organize an appropriate timeline for transitioning an infant between formulas based on the type of switch and symptom presentation.
- Relate infant formula preparation practices (e.g., mixing order, water source, level scooping) to safe formula preparation
HERE'S WHAT'S INSIDE
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Module One (18 minutes)
Infant Formula Basics and Regulation
- Introduction
- How infant formula is regulated
Module two (1 hour 46 minutes)
Infant Formula Ingredients
- Carbohydrates (sugar)
- Fats (oils)
- Protein (soy vs dairy)
- Protein (casein vs whey)
- Protein (goat and A2)
- Protein (type)
Module three (3 hours 6 minutes)
Infant Formula Considerations
- Hypoallergenic Formula
- Switching Formulas
- Breastmilk & Formula (Mixed Feeding)
- European & Generic Formulas
- Additives (Probiotics, Prebiotics, Lactoferrin, MFGM)
- Preparation & Storage
- Ready-to-Feed vs Powder
- Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Clients are asking about infant formula. Give evidence-based answers.
Confidently guide formula selection, switching formulas, mixed feeding, and safe preparation.
Course Instructor
Dr. Bridget E. Young, PhD
Dr. Young is a research scientist and educator. She received her PhD in Human Nutrition from Cornell University and undertook her research fellowship in Pediatric Nutrition at the University of Colorado.
She currently conducts clinical research studies in human milk and infant formula composition with a focus on bioactive components in human milk and ingredient variations in a formula that may have long-term programming effects on infant health outcomes. Bridget also works clinically with infants dealing with formula tolerance issues.
In 2014, Dr. Young founded “Baby Formula Expert” as a resource for parents and healthcare providers with the goal of empowering nutrition-based decisions around infant formula feeding.
Instructor Disclosures
Choosing an infant formula isn't about brand popularity or marketing. It's about the science.
Enroll NowFrequently Asked Questions
Who is this infant formula course for?
This infant formula CEU course is for any clinician who supports infants who are formula fed or supplemented with formula, including:
- Occupational Therapy Practitioners (OT & OTA)
- Speech Language Pathologist (SLP & SLP-A)
- International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC)
- Physicians (MD, DO)
- Nurses (RN)
- Nurse Practitioners (NP) and Physician Assistants (PA)
- Registered Dietitians (RD)
What makes this CEU course different?
This infant formula CEU course is brand-neutral and evidence-based. Instead of promoting any formula brand, it teaches clinicians how formula ingredients and formulations may affect infants, so they can make informed recommendations on formula selection, switching, and preparation.
The instructor is an experienced infant formula researcher who turns complex research into practical guidance for OTs, SLPs, PTs, IBCLCs, and the families they support.
Are there prerequisites for this course?
There are no required prerequisites.
Can I count this course towards my 90 hours of lactation-specific education? Or to renew my lactation credential?
Please review the IBCLC Commission page for further details on lactation-specific education hours. To receive credit for completion, the course must be completed with 100% watch time and each participant will need to complete a post-assessment with a passing score of at least 80% to ensure all learning objectives are met.
Information about AOTA CEUs
This course has been submitted to AOTA for approval of 0.5 CEUs. Participants will be required to:
- Complete the course in its entirety (100% of the course watched)
- Complete a multiple-choice post-assessment with a passing score of at least 80% (untimed, multiple-choice test)
Information about ASHA CEUs
This course will offer 0.5 ASHA CEUs starting October 23, 2026. To receive ASHA CEUs, participants will be required to:
- Ensure you are eligible to receive ASHA CEUs! Click here for more information
- Complete the course in its entirety (watch time is tracked by the learning management system)
- Complete the multiple-choice post-assessment with a passing score of at least 80% (untimed test, 3 retakes)
- There is no option for partial credit
How long will I have access to the course?
6 months from the purchase date.
What is your refund/cancellation policy?
Refunds must be requested within 14 days of purchase by emailing [email protected]. A full refund is available if no modules have been started. A partial refund is available once ANY portion of the course has been viewed. The amount refunded is at the sole discretion of The Lactation OT LLC. There is no refund available after 14 days of purchase OR if module one has been completed. Recipients will receive acknowledgment of refund requests within 3 business days. If the request is valid per the terms listed above, the refund will be processed within 7 business days. If for any reason the course is canceled by The Lactation OT before the course is started, a full refund will be provided.
How do I request special accommodation?
Please send us an email at [email protected] at least 14 days before starting the course with further details of your request.
THERAPEUTIC BOTTLE-FEEDING (17.75 HOURS)
- Bottle Feeding Skills: Refining Clinical Reasoning for Selection and Use
- Bottle Refusal & the Breastfed Infant
- Formula Feeding: Advanced Selection Strategies for Infants
Build the evidence-based infant formula knowledge to confidently support parents' feeding choices.
