Hi everyone!

I'm back from the LLL USWD Conference in Anaheim and it was great! I've been
nomail so am not up to date as to what's been going on. If this question has
been asked recently, please excuse me.

I just got a call from a large newspaper in our area that's doing a story on
BF. She wants to know the most current information on the costs of BF vs.
the cost of formula feeding. As I have a vested interest in seeing correct
information presented, I'm turning to my fellow Lactnetters for help.

I did mention to her that there was not only the actual cost of the formula
and bottles to consider, but the increased health care costs due to more ear
infections, upper respiratory infections, etc. She said she had never even
considered this angle.

She does need this information quickly so responses would be appreciated as
soon as possible.

What a great resource Lactnet is!!
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Kim Balzer
La Leche League Leader
Student Lactation Consultant
Sebastopol, CA USA
email: [log in to unmask]
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