> I also work in an Australian hospital and in the postnatal wards where the
> mothers are caring for their babies, if they choose formula, they have to
> bring in their formula and make it up themselves.  It then is not the
"easy"
> option.  They bring in the same tin of formula they will be feeding their
> baby at home and therefore gain skill in mixing formula under the nurses
> supervision prior to doing it herself at home.

This is such a good idea.  Maybe it could gain   ground in US if all
hospital involved people started to push it  :-)
Maybe we need a good article in a leading Journal to describe the Australian
system and why it is needed in US (How about it Marsha?)  Sincerely, Pat in
SNJ

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