Pat says,
> By the time we got to ILCA (Thurs) the Playtex display contained toddler
> cups and milk storage bags. No bottles etc. I understand there was a
> handout that showed a mom bottle feeding breastmilk and bottles that was
> immediately removed when observed by ILCA admin. I didn't get the message
>
My question would be -- when you think "Playtex" what is the very first thing
you think of (besides the Cross Your Heart Bra)? Playtex is a bottle
company, first and foremost. So, does that mean we allow all companies to
display at our conferences as long as while they are there they are adhering
to the International Code?
And, heavenly days, why does a toddler need a special cup for drinking?
How do you know the mother was bottlefeeding breastmilk? Playtex is simply
trying to capitalize on the fact that over 68% of moms are initiating
breastfeeding in the hospital, and they want everyone to know what a lovely
breastfeeding friendly company they are.
I see Ameda-Egnell, I think pumps. I see Medela, I think the same thing. I
see Avent, I'm not sure what I think, though I DO like their pumps, and
they've displayed at the ILCA conference and at almost all of the LEC
conferences. Evenflo makes a nice bag for storing breastmilk, so does
Gerber. And they both make pumps. Should we have them too? Hey -- Ross
made a pump, once upon a time.....
And Mead Johnson has the *cutest* little diaper bag with a tag on it that
says, "Breastfeeding Success Bag" -- containing 4 bottles of RTF, a box of
powdered formula, coupons, and so on.....
Betcha didn't know that to be successful at breastfeeding, you need to carry
formula in your bag.
But maybe they could exhibit too -- just take the formula out of the bag...
Jan -- cynical in Wheaton
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