Hi Lois, A town in Florida is doing a collection to send to the victims of the earthquake in Peru and has asked people to donate infant formula to send as per the article link. It might be good if some local people let them know why this isn;t a good idea. Karleen Gribble Australia ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mathews, Lois" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 9:55 PM Subject: Re: Formula requests in florida Speaking as a lactation consultant in Florida, I think we know that and work very hard to educate people about emergencies and need to breast feed. Lois Mathews,R.N. IBCLC -----Original Message----- From: Lactation Information and Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Karleen Gribble Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2007 6:19 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Formula requests in florida Anyone in Florida want to let them know that they don't need their infant formula in Peru? http://cbs4.com/topstories/local_story_231100029.html Those wishing to drop off items were asked to bring clothes appropriate for cold weather such as sweaters and coats, non-perishable food, blankets, powdered milk and baby items. Karleen Gribble Australia *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html Mail all commands to [log in to unmask] To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or [log in to unmask]) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet or ([log in to unmask]) To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html Mail all commands to [log in to unmask] To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or [log in to unmask]) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet or ([log in to unmask]) To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html Mail all commands to [log in to unmask] To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or [log in to unmask]) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet or ([log in to unmask]) To reach list owners: [log in to unmask]