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Kathy A. says:

'HOWEVER, I agree with the posters who feel that such donation implies that
formula is ok to give to babies. '

No, Kathy, this is *not* why I (and others) think donation is inappropriate
- not at all!

It's not a judgement on the quality of formula, or whether it is ok, or not
ok,  to give to babies.

It is not appropriate to *market* the formula in this way - that is all.

All mothers - poor, rich, homeless, whatever - have the right to make
choices unimpaired by marketing tactics.

And as health workers, we should abide by the WHO code.

That means no donations, diverted, or not.

Heather Welford Neil
NCT bfc Newcastle upon Tyne UK

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