I have despaired for years about how people who don't 'get it' think 
the WHO Code is saying something to, or about, mothers.

As Linda J. says, it's about marketing.

It's not a 'message' to mothers.

It's a policy for governments and healthcare providers.

How can this be 'bashing' mothers who use formula?

I sometimes add that the Code helps ensure mothers who use formula 
are protected, too. Why should the decision about what to give her 
baby *for his sole source of nutrition* be based on whichever product 
has the cutest packaging, or gave out the sparkliest trinket, or 
bribed his paediatrician with the best golf holiday?

And my heart is very low when I read about the UNICEF executive 
directorship. I don't understand about the appointment being in the 
power of President Bush. I don't understand how this can be true?

Heather Welford Neil
NCT bfc, tutor, UK

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