Here is a thought about discharge formula bags. Mothers have been told by friends and family that they should get the "pretty" bags, even if they do not use the contents, it's free! (and cheaper than buying a diaper bag I guess.) I've even had mother's bring in coupons they received in the mail requesting bags from both formula companies even if they are breastfeeding, again it's the "free" thing. The hospital probably has entered into agreement with the formula companies to distribute these "freebies" to the new moms in exchange for formula for the infants at little or no cost to the hospitals. The hospitals would also get a break on the purchase of the "adult" formulas that are used for many debilitated patients. I've not seem this in writing but from conversations with the formula reps this situation is certainly implied. It's pure economics and no nurse who wants to keep her job would empty those bags before giving them out. That apparently is also in the agreement. Anyone out there who is on the administrative side of feeding infants in hospitals who could confirm or deny this? Rita Traina RNC, IBCLC WET MID-JERSEY