In a message dated 97-09-24 13:54:36 EDT, you write:

<< "...  When infants are bottle fed, the others in the family can also share
 in the pleasurable experiences of feeding the baby."  "

 My comment to this is:  WHere are these people when the infant, who is 9 mo
 old and smearing food in their hair, needs cleaning? Where are they for
 cleanup help when the kid is 2 yrs and throwing food on the floor?  I'd just
 as soon have them save all their "joy of baby feeding" to later when I
 really need help feeding the baby! >>

Oh Jay, you are absolutely right on target on this one.  And while we're at
it, let's discuss the "pleasurable experiences" of PREPARING said food -- for
the entire family, not just the baby!

Jan