Did this go out last time I sent it?

> Lisa Updike wrote:
>
> > In a message dated 5/6/99 8:52:00 AM, you wrote:
> >
> > <<A friend of mine was told yesterday that the local Toys "R" Us was
> handing
> > out little bags with two free cans of Similac in it for any mom who
signed
> > up with the baby registrty. >>
> >
> > Interesing that this is coming up at the moment.  I was giving out LLL
> > information at the local Babies R Us last Saturday and there was a Ross
> rep
> > there handing out little formula packs - kind of a makeup case size
thing.
> > The moms had to register for a drawing for a large - fully equipped
(with
> > formula) diaper bag.  He was very assertive with his information on how
> > wonderful his brand is comparatively and how he believes in it so highly
> he
> > gave it to his own children.  Very persuasive guy.   I overheard him
> talking
> > to the store rep about handing out his samples with the registry
materials
> > too.   The display person beside me then launched into how wonderful
> formula
> > is even though her own 3 month old is on Nutramigen at $160 per month
> cost!
> > Infuriating.
>
> I poked around online a bit. Babies Backwards-R Us doesn't have much on
its
> Web site -- mostly links to Toys Backwards-R Us's site. Here's their link
to
> complain if you don't appreciate this practice. Be sure to tell them how
> often you've shopped there in the past and how you can't anymore because
> they're breaking the WHO Code and endangering the lives of babies.
>
> http://www.toysrus.com/asset/ecomm/htdocs/indexCustService.htm
>
> Janice Berry, mom of Zack (11/30/92) and Gina (9/4/96)
> Westerville, OH
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