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Subject:
breastfed baby growth charts
From:
Kathy Dettwyler <[log in to unmask]>
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Lactation Information and Discussion <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Mon, 7 Dec 1998 14:59:32 -0600
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At the risk of sounding like a broken record, again . . . the only VALID
growth charts for breastfed babies will be those of the WHO coming out in
2003.  Nothing available at the current time (or soon to be available) is
based on a large enough sample size to accurately represent the high and
low ends of the distribution.  PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do not anyone use these
"new" charts.  They are not valid.  Search the archives for growth where
dettwyler appears in sender for more detailed information about why these
growth charts are not appropriate.


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Katherine A. Dettwyler, Ph.D.                         email:
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