>Found at     http://www.bmjpg.com/data/press/adc2207.htm   press release
>from Archive of Disease in Childhood, 22nd July 1998 -

>
>"Formula feeds do not increase subsequent risk of allergy in children
>[Randomised controlled trial of brief neonatal exposure to Cows' milk on the
>development of atopy]
>Cows' milk formula fed to babies in the first few days of life does not
>increase their risk of allergy in later life, finds research in the Archives
>of Disease in Childhood. Controversy has raged over the issue for some time;
>current practice favours a strict diet of breastfeeding to prevent the
>development of eczema and rhinitis.
>

I have got a report that was handed out to the parents whose baby has
participated. I think it is the same resarch.

This study 'Bokaal', was done on two groups of newborns, both groups
received supplements. One groups received formula, the other group received
glucose water, coloured white by adding fats.

both supplementations were prepared by Nutricia, a Dutch formula producer.
The Nutricia Research group was participant in this study.

There was no third group of babies receiving no supplements, and there was
no definitions of breastfeeding. Most babies were not exclusively
breastfeed. (what could be a consequence of the recieved supplementation
during the first days).


Annelies Bon
breastfeeding counsellor of the Dutch bf org "Borstvoeding Natuurlijk"