Hello everybody,
I am looking for research on the extended use of formula (beyond 2 year of
age).
A mother I know (who gave permission to post) breastfed her baby until 1
year of age and then started formula (along with breastfeeding). Stopped
breastfeeding at 2 years of age and wanted to shift to cow's milk but her
child did not like the taste so she continued giving him formula (in the
bottle). Now 3 years of age, is still taking formula.
Beyond the disadvantages of using the bottle, I would appreciate if you can
point me to some studies that show the effect of extended use of formula
milk as opposed to cow's milk.
Thanks in advance.
Linda


On 2/27/10 3:49 PM, "Nikki Lee" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Dear Friends:
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> Can you tell that I really want everyone to have access to this important
> article???
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> Abstract:
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> Background: Most infant feeding studies present infant formula use as
> "standard" practice, supporting perceptions of formula feeding as normative
> and hindering translation of current research into counseling messages
> supportive of exclusive breastfeeding. To promote optimal counseling, and to
> challenge researchers to use exclusive breastfeeding as the standard, we
> have reviewed the scientific literature on exclusive breastfeeding and
> converted reported odds ratios to allow discussion of the "risks" of any
> formula use.
>
> Methods: Studies indexed in PubMed that investigated the association between
> exclusive breastfeeding and otitis media, asthma, types 1 and 2 diabetes,
> atopic dermatitis, and infant hospitalization secondary to lower respiratory
> tract diseases were reviewed. Findings were reconstructed with exclusive
> breastfeeding as the standard, and levels of significance calculated.
>
> Results: When exclusive breastfeeding is set as the normative standard, the
> re-calculated odds ratios communicate the risks of any formula use. For
> example, any formula use in the first  6 months is significantly associated
> with increased incidence of otitis media (OR: 1.78, 95% CI: 1.19, 2.70 and
> OR: 4.55, 95% CI: 1.64, 12.50 in the available studies; pooled OR for any
> formula in the first 3 mo: 2.00, 95% CI: 1.40, 2.78). Only shorter durations
> of exclusive breastfeeding are available to use as standards for calculating
> the effect of "any formula use" for type 1 diabetes, asthma, atopic
> dermatitis, and hospitalization secondary to lower respiratory tract
> infections.
>
> Conclusions: Exclusive breastfeeding is an optimal practice, compared with
> which other infant feeding practices carry risks. Further studies on the
> influence of presenting exclusive breastfeeding as the standard in research
> studies and counseling messages are recommended. (BIRTH 37:1 March 2010)
>
> warmly,
>
> Nikki Lee RN, BSN, Mother of 2, MS, IBCLC, CCE, CIMI
> craniosacral therapy practitioner
> www.breastfeedingalwaysbest.com
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