In a message dated 12/31/2003 11:02:53 AM Pacific Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: Misquoted or not, Johnson's in (virtual) print with the wrong recommendations, and that's not a good thing for his credibility. He is not wrong: the AAP is schizophrenic on this issue. The AAP Committee on Nutrition (Yellow Book) always has, and still recommends 4-6 months to start solids. They disagree with the AAP Secition on Breastfeeding who states "about 6 months". Both have agreed to have asterisks on their revised statements noting the difference. Nancy Nancy E. Wight MD, IBCLC, FABM, FAAP Neonatologist, Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women and Children's Hospital Medical Director, Sharp HealthCare Lactation Services San Diego, CA [log in to unmask] *********************************************** 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(R) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html