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Date: | Wed, 22 Apr 1998 12:26:17 -0400 |
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I am a lurker, but I just had to post to this. My son is 14 months old.
When he was born the hospital gave me the standard "breastfeeding diaper
bag", complete with a can of formula. In addition to that I got a baby
book (nice quality, I might add) that was provided by local merchants.
Their advertising was in the front cover. I also got a hand made baby
bracelet and a certificate done in calligraphy. The bracelets were made
by a "friend of the hospital" with donated craft items. They were
heirloom quality. I was appreciative of all these items, except for the
formula, I had no need for it so I considered it a waste....I needed a
diaper bag, and hadn't purchased a baby book yet. The only item
provided by a formula company was the diaper bag. The rest was provided
by the community. Oh, we also got a new smoke alarm from the local
Rotary club and a radon test kit....
Are these "gifts" wrong as well? I saw it as the community welcoming a
new member....
Maggie
breastfeeding mom and advocate
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