REMINDER/Nationally Acclaimed Pediatrician Addresses Chicago Parents'
Questions on Infant Feedings


--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Nestle Carnation Infant Nutrition Sponsors

"Infant Nutrition Made Easy" by Dr. Lillian Beard

*T What: Nationally recognized pediatrician Dr. Lillian Beard -- known

for her "Ask Dr. Beard" column in "Good Housekeeping" and as a

frequent guest medical expert for national network television

programs such as "Healthy Kids" and "Good Morning America" -- will

lead an interactive workshop with Chicago parents to discuss

current trends and issues in infant nutrition. Parents need the

most help in deciphering between the myths and realities of:

--  Infant lactose intolerance and milk allergies

--  Baby's calcium and iron requirements

--  How and when to introduce baby to solid foods; food allergies

--  Breastfeeding vs. infant formula

The session, titled "Infant Nutrition Made Easy," will give

Chicago parents the opportunity to learn the facts about infant

nutrition from an acclaimed medical expert who serves as the

national spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics

(AAP). Dr. Beard also is available for an in-studio or

on-location interview.

When: Saturday, November 4 from 1-2 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.

Sunday, November 5 from 1-2 p.m.

Where: American Baby's Baby Faire

Donald E. Stephen Convention Center

Located at 5555 N. River Road, Rosemont

Visuals: Camera crews are encouraged to stop by the Nestle Carnation

Infant Nutrition booth to capture:

--  Babies in their first year -- expected to accompany their mothers

to the workshop

--  Soon-to-be and new parents participating in a Jeopardy-like game,

quizzing parents on various aspects of infant nutrition

--  Q&A sessions with Chicago area parents and Dr. Beard

CONTACT:

Fleishman-Hillard

Shannon Murphy, 213/489-8244

KEYWORD:  ILLINOIS

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