Hi Maria,

This part really struck me: "vitamins under the age of 6 months can increase
the risk of food allergies, asthma and eczema."  Does anyone have sources on
this?  I'm really interested! =)

Amy West, CLC
(pls forgive brevity, I've got one hand to type as the other is under my
napping toddler :)

On Mon, Oct 11, 2010 at 1:35 PM, Maria Parlapiano RN, IBCLC <
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> Here we go again with the synthetic vitamins!  I do not appreciate having
> to deal with this now. I am sure it is about "someone" wanting to sell
> vitamins.  First it was "there's no vitamin D in breastmilk" (give me a
> break!) and now iron deficiency anemia! We all know synthetic iron is wicked
> to a baby's gut not to mention, vitamins under the age of 6 months can
> increase the risk of food allergies, asthma and eczema.  Who makes these
> supplements? the formula companies!  Most common side effects - abdominal
> pain and headache, ingredients: artificial colors, artificial flavors and
> sugar.  Thanks alot AAP!
>
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