We got the water bottles a couple of weeks ago as well, along with a Kleenex 
box and pads of paper with Similac written all over. There was also something 
about "organic" Similac. I think we also have tape measures with the Similac 
logo as well. They get thrown away right after we measure the baby's head. 
The Kleenex box will go soon when the tissues are gone and not too many 
people have taken the water bottles either, now that I think about it. 
Someone mentioned that water is difficult to drink out of them anyway. The 
pads of paper get used up as well. one of our peds said she would never go 
into a patkent room with a scrap pad with the Ross label on it. I said, "....you 
go, girl!"

In all fairness to our nurses, I really don't think most of them even think about 
these things giving patients the wrong idea, nor do I think any of them would 
ever imagine that they were "marketing" formula for the company. Personally, I 
juts don't think that this is an importanr issue to any of my colleagues. We 
rarely see our rep and when we do, he is on and out. he also has been good 
to us as far as bringing extra volufeeds, lids or immunization books when we 
run out at an odd times. 

Our rep is hosting something at a local popular "bar." Do I think many (or any) 
will go? No, I don't.

I realize this isn't right or ethical, but at the same time, I don't think the 
majority of nurses get into thinking this is cool or exciting. Nurses like to 
eat........so what? You eat, you leave, you go back to work. Then at least 
you have energy top help those mothers breastfeed. I just feel that some 
here get way more bent out of shape about this than necessary but that is 
your choice. I personally would rather spend my time with my patients and 
support their breastfeeding. The source of my dinner  doesn't factor in to the 
overall picture.

Like one of my colleagues said the other night when we were having this very 
discussion. She said, ".....it's his job. He has to make a living.......so what?"

Betsy Riedel RNC, IBCLC
Connecticut

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