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Associated Press
05-03-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
Munchkin Launches Revolutionary Nipple Shield Designed to Increase Breastfeeding Rates Worldwide
Munchkin Flow Nipple Shield + gives moms visual confirmation of milk flow LOS ANGELES, March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Munchkin Inc. ('Munchkin'), the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world, owned by WHY Brands Inc. ('WHY'), today unveiled its patented Flow Nipple Shield +, the world's first nipple shield that allows moms to see their milk flow to their babies while nursing. The Flow Nipple Shield + marks the first in a series of innovative infant feeding products Munchkin will launch this year as it expands into the infant nutrition space. By providing nursing moms with visual confirmation of milk flow, the Flow Nipple Shield + eliminates doubt, boosts confidence, provides insights and extends breastfeeding sessions. Munchkin's ongoing U.S. clinical research study of 301 moms with access to the Flow Nipple Shield + is remarkable: nearly 92.8% of participating moms have met or surpassed their breastfeeding goals with an impressive 93.5% of the Flow Nipple Shield + users continuing to breastfeed 6 months postpartum. The majority of the Flow Nipple Shield + users also report increased confidence in their breastfeeding ability. 'The Flow Nipple Shield + is a true testament to our commitment to innovation, and our passion for supporting maternal health and infant nutrition,' said Steven B. Dunn, founder, chairman and CEO of WHY. 'The Flow Nipple Shield + is poised to revolutionize the breastfeeding experience for mothers to help increase breastfeeding rates worldwide.' This transformative lactation companion addresses one of the most common concerns among breastfeeding mothers: the perception of insufficient milk supply. Standout features include: Innovative Design: The Flow Nipple Shield + is the first-ever, patented nipple shield with a built-in milk channel that allows breastfeeding moms to see their baby's nourishment in real-time, supporting them in meeting or exceeding their breastfeeding goals. Uncompromising Safety: The Flow Nipple Shield + meets the highest standards of maternal and infant safety, crafted from 100% BPA-free food-grade silicone, and is durable enough for up to 200 uses. Inclusive Sizing: Knowing each mom is unique, the Munchkin Flow Nipple Shield + comes in 4 sizes, 16, 20, 24, and 28mm. Unmatched Convenience: The Munchkin Flow Nipple Shield + Starter Kit comes with a specialized cleaning syringe, and compact travel and sterilizing case for moms on the go. 'By addressing common breastfeeding concerns with tangible, visual feedback, we're eliminating one of the challenges and sources of frustration that every breastfeeding mom faces,' said Kristin Pagano, GM of Infant Nutrition at Munchkin, and mom of two. 'The Flow Nipple Shield + will be a game-changer for breastfeeding moms, boosting their confidence and extending how long they breastfeed their infants.' To make the Flow Nipple Shield + more broadly accessible, Munchkin has committed to donating up to 50,000 Flow units to WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children) chapters throughout the U.S. this year. WIC is a division of the USDA's Food & Nutrition Services that provides breastfeeding support, touching more than 43% of births in the U.S. with its services. The Munchkin Flow Nipple Shield + Starter Kits (shield, cleaning syringe, and travel case) will be available for purchase for $39.99 at Target and Walmart. About Munchkin Inc. For more than 30 years, Munchkin Inc., the baby lifestyle brand owned by WHY Brands Inc, has produced innovative products and functional gear for children and their caregivers. Munchkin has over 350+ patents to date, and more than 250 international product and brand design awards. Munchkin products are sold in more than 50 countries and have received over 1.45 million five-star reviews. Munchkin has been awarded Great Place to Work for four consecutive years and is recognized as a 2024 Best Places to Work by Built In. Munchkin has been honored on Fast Company's annual 'Brands That Matter' list for two consecutive years, including 2024, and ranked number eight on Fortune's list of 'Most Innovative Companies' in 2023. As the only baby brand in the United Nations Global Compact, the company prioritizes corporate social responsibility with commitments to environmental protection and animal welfare, which are highlighted in its annual Sustainability Report. Learn more at and About WHY Brands Inc.
Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
How many Cincinnati hospitals rely on federal money? All 6 of them
An executive order to freeze all federal grants has left hospitals, universities and other nonprofits that rely on federal money scrambling. While a federal judge has delayed the freeze so that it won't take effect until after a hearing on Feb. 3, the future of federal funding that many organizations view as a lifeline is in jeopardy. More: 'See you in court': Delaware AG says coalition of states plan to sue over federal grant freeze More: Judge temporarily blocks Trump policy that aimed at freezing federal grant funding Many details of the executive order – including which grants will be frozen, the logistics of pausing grants that may already be partially distributed and the constitutionality of doing so – remain unclear. In Cincinnati, federal dollars cover a significant chunk of hospitals' costs, funding lifesaving research, health care worker training and disaster preparedness. "These federal resources help hospitals and other health care organizations with providing preventative health care and community wellness services as well as support the planning and coordination of preparedness programs," said John Palmer, spokesperson for the Ohio Hospital Association. "We hope this 'temporary pause' is short-term." During the freeze, which was intended to take effect Tuesday, agencies are expected to conduct a review to ensure that their grants support activities that are in line with President Donald Trump's policies. All six of Greater Cincinnati's hospitals received more than a million dollars in federal awards in fiscal year 2023, according to each hospital's most recent audit documents. The amount awarded varied widely. Cincinnati Children's received $223 million, the lion's share of the group, while Bon Secours Mercy Health received $149 million. At $1.5 million, St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Northern Kentucky received the smallest amount. The purpose of the federal awards varied, often based on the agency it came from. The U.S. Department of Agriculture gave $1.4 million to Bon Secours Mercy Health for its Special Supplemental Nutrition Program, which helps feed pregnant women, infants and children. The program is commonly called WIC. At Christ Hospital, the Department of Education awarded $6.4 million to be used on federal direct student loans and Pell Grants, which help low-income students pay for an undergraduate education. And the U.S. Treasury Department disbursed COVID-19 recovery and relief dollars to more than one hospital. At Cincinnati Children's, most federal dollars went to funding research that ranged from preventing epilepsy to detecting and diagnosing cancer. Most of it came from various agencies within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, such as the National Institutes of Health, although around $4.5 million from the Department of Defense helped fund some clinical trials. Representatives of Cincinnati Children's Hospital, TriHealth, Christ Hospital and UC Health declined to comment on how much federal funding their hospitals receive. Bon Secours Mercy Health and St. Elizabeth Healthcare did not respond to a request for comment. So how did The Enquirer get these numbers? The law requires that any nonprofit that spends more than $750,000 in federal dollars in a year must be audited, the results of which are then published by the Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Since all of Cincinnati's hospitals are nonprofits that spend well over this amount every year, their numbers are available to the public. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati hospitals get millions of federal dollars. Here's how much
