Thanks very much for the heads up Lara.  I've alerted people who can do 
something about it and hopefull it will be changed. It's stupid product even 
without the bottle, how on earth could those things be life saving. They 
should be replacing it altogether with a breastfeeding support product. 
Perhaps some of our NZ lactnetters could contact them with a suggestion of 
this. Oxfam are generally pretty good but they are also large which creates 
problems because not everyone hears what they need to hear and education 
doesn't always filter through to the PR people. It's very worthwhile to keep 
on top of orgs with things like this though. BTW a sippy cup is just about 
as bad as a bottle.
BTW my latest Oxfam newsletter had a profile on one of their programs that 
supports an exclusive breastfeeding program in Zimbabwe. First time I've 
seen a mention and I think it flows from some feedback they were given a 
while ago...it is worth makign a call or two.
Karleen Gribble
Australia


----- Original Message ----- 
>
> I know this is an old post, but it's relevant: a friend of mine, who
> shops with Oxfam Unwrapped (donation presents), discovered that their
> "Baby Emergency Health Kit" is, or was, listed as containing a bottle.
>
> See the PDF leaflet here, page 11
>
> <http://www.oxfamunwrapped.org.nz/images/Unwrapped08_Web4.pdf>
>
> "Baby  emergency health kit $27
> Great for New Parents and Clucky Friends
> When disaster strikes babies are often the most vulnerable. This gift
> saves young lives immediately. The baby health kit includes all the
> essentials: bottle, change mat, bath, towel, bowl, spoon, flask,
> cleanser and moisturiser providing immediate protection against diseases
> and helping the youngest member of the family survive those first
> traumatic weeks."
>
> Following her complaint, they have told her that it's a "sipper cup"
> rather than a bottle, and changed the website listing, which is here:
>
> <http://www.oxfamunwrapped.org.nz/shopping.asp?action=product&id=90&cati
> dback=95&sortidback=&catid=95>
>
> Whether they actually are providing a cup rather than a feeding bottle
> is anyone's guess, given Oxfam's past history. Is anyone here involved
> in their programme?
>
> Lara Hopkins
>
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