On Tue, 12 Oct 2004 06:19:45 -0400, mvance12 <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> I'm astonished at this.  Do they tell parents who use formula to take the
> same precautions--afterall, they're probably spreading more germs when you
> think about it. Perhaps they should have to wear surgical gloves!
> Melissa Vance, JD, LLLL
>

IMNSHO, any baby at risk of allergies should not be exposed to latex.
I am in such fear of it now that I avoid band-aids on my kids, even
though they aren't at risk.    I know you probably said that as
somewhat tongue in cheek, but since I'm allergic to latex myself, it's
hard for me to not consider the allergenic potential.

and yes, I know there are latex free packs, but according to my
research before buying allergy alert jewelry, most people reach for
latex first.
--
Kate, http://systems.cs.colorado.edu/~kolina/advantages-of-formula.html
  Mom to Ursula (9), Sage (7), Benno (3)

The greater man the greater courtesy. ~  Alfred Lord Tennyson

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