Dr. Mercola mentions study proving growth monitoring is not necessary in children. They all grow at different rates. http://www.mercola.com/2000/may/28/growth_monitoring.htm Larger & heaver formula fed children at greater risk of Type I diabetes. http://www.mercola.com/2000/aug/27/type_1_diabetes_growth.htm Judy Ritchie *********************************************** 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