Karleen writes: I would add any analogy that compares formula to junk food should be added and the now infamous example of comparing formula feeding to AIDS. ~~~ Hello all, George Kent used the phrase "nutritionally adequate" when talking about formula. Formula is bound to meet strict Codex Alimentarius standards and is available as a mother's milk substitute so that babies get the basics for survival, growth and development if their mothers cannot or do not express enough milk, or in other special circumstances. I make a point of saying something like: " Formula isn't horrible, but formula marketing can be deceptive and undermining of mothers." "A baby who breastfeeds or receives mom's milk/human milk is in a different health category, now and forever. I believe this, and I believe we have the evidence to support this. The extent of the difference will be different with different babies at different ages and in different circumstances." But it never doesn't matter at all as far as we know, it always can matter. When the mothers I meet are or will be using formula, I hope this assures them that whatever breastfeeding or EMM their babies get is very important in many ways, rather than give up entirely and give their babies only formula. I also hope it does not overstate the value of a breastfeeding relationship but neither does it understate it. It often feels like walking a tightrope, sometimes in high winds. And the wind keeps changing the direction it comes from.... Peace, Judy Judy LeVan Fram, PT, IBCLC, LLLL Brooklyn, NY, USA [log in to unmask] *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome