On August 11, Medela sent out an announcement to its customers that it was taking steps towards meeting their obligations under the WHO/UNICEF International Code of Marketing of Breast Milk Substitutes. Medela is working to revise its web pages and marketing materials in all countries where it does business and will not idealize bottle feeding. However, more needs to be done relative to its Calma bottle, particularly its packaging.

For many years, its Calma product line has been of particular concern. The packaging on its Calma products as seen on Amazon still features an infant and says, “Switching from bottle to breast has never been easier.” It is described as a “Breastfeeding Friendly Set.”

Many breastfeeding organizations wish to associate only with Code-compliant companies, and as a result, have not associated with Medela. Medela’s new announcement, while encouraging, does not alter its status regarding the Code.