>Have you noticed babies who are exclusively bf at 6 mos start to slow
growth or become "ftt" because solids were not started?<

Slow down in comparison with what?  According to charts usually used in the
USA (this is my understanding) breastfed babies 'slow down' after the first
few months.  How ridiculous, though -- measuring breastfed babies on a
reference based on a population of replacement fed babies!!!

"In comparison with WHO/CDC reference data, infants breast-fed for at least
12 months grew more rapidly in the first 2 months and less rapidly
(particularly in weight) from 3 to 12 months.
These results suggest that if growth charts are to reflect patterns
consistent with those of infants following WHO feeding recommendations, new
reference data based on breast-fed infants are needed."

Dewey, KG et al (1995)  Growth of Breast-fed Infants Deviates from current
Reference Data:  A Pooled Analysis of US, Canadian and European Data Sets
Pediatrics 96(3) 495-503

Do you think those professionals who are applying these standards without
thinking through whether they are applicable ever have a 'teachable moment'
when we could reach them and influence their practice?

Magda Sachs
Breastfeeding Supporter, BfN, UK

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