On 7/11/06, Chris Mulford <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Well, this would be a real dilemma, wouldn't it, if a formula company
> provides top-notch lactation facilities to its employees. Suppose the
> employee policies at the "Super-insurance" and "Super-milk" companies offer
> identical paid maternity leave, flexible scheduling on return to work, paid
> nursing breaks, pumping rooms or on-site child-care for infants and
> toddlers, LC services for pregnant and nursing employees and the wives of
> employee fathers, etc. etc., would you give an award to "Super-insurance"
> and withhold an award from "Super-milk" because you don't approve of
> "Super-milk's" Code-breaking marketing policies?
>
> Suppose "Super-milk" made specialty formulas for babies with PKU, etc., and
> did not market directly to the public or otherwise break the Code. (This is
> a really hypothetical question, I know!) Then I would have no problem giving
> them the award. If the day ever comes when infant feeding companies actually
> do follow the Code and act as Good Neighbors, I think we have to be prepared
> to acknowledge it. The Code is a document that's meant to be used. And
> wouldn't it be a wonderful world if the companies actually did follow it!!

Absolutely!
Please let me know THE MINUTE that you hear of ANY formula company who
follows the Code!

I am not against formula per se. It is a valuable tool when used
appropriately. A  crutch is helpful if you break your leg, but the
vast majority of people will never need one. We certainly do not
include crutches in a standard layette!

norma, on the same page as Chris and not holding her breath

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