Donna wrote:

<<<<So I have in my hand a pamphlet which I picked up while perusing the
formula displays at the local pharmacy.

"Introducing the next logical step for older babies 6 to 18 months.
Similac Advance Step 2 is designed to be close to breast milk and
provides an excellent source of calcium to help your baby build strong
bones and teeth on the way to being an active toddler." >>>

at least is says it is close to breastmilk. Here in The Netherlands it is
promoted instead of breastfeeding. And lots of health nurses prescribe it
to women with nursing babies older than 6 months. It is so frustrating!!!

btw I was in a discussion on the newsgroupo alt.support.breastfeeding about
the allergenity of formula. Some women believe that formula is less
allergenic than straigth cow's milk. Even follow up milk (what is not more
than cow's milk with added iron and a bit less salt in it).

Annelies