Hello, I cannot imagine why anyone would think that Gerber were not supportive of breastfeeding. The following are some of the guidelines for when to start solids from Gerber's web site: "doubled birth weight and weighs at least 13 lbs." "continues to be hungry after 8 to 10 breastfeedings or drinks 32 oz. of formula a day" Don't we recommend a newborn nurse 8 to 10 times a day and yet some newborns may nurse more? I guess they are ready for solids My first two children were 13 lbs by their two month check up. I quess they should have been on solids. Anytime a rep wants to meet with patient care staff it seems questionable to me. If they want to show that they support breastfeeding make a donation to the hospital to purchase pumps for mothers that babies are in NICU. Tracy DeMaddalena, LLL Leader *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html