There seems to be an assumption that there is a huge difference 
between old, home-made formulas, and today's commercially-packaged 
varieties - but I don't see it.

Formula is basically skimmed milk powder plus added sugar - whether 
it's home-made or manufactured.

In the UK, my mother ( one of twins, b. 1925) was raised on boiled 
milk (bought from the cart), diluted and with sugar added. This was 
unusual at the time - most mothers started off breastfeeding, but my 
grandmother was told she would not be able to bf twins.

I am ready to hear other views but I really don't understand why home 
made formula would be such a no-no even today .

  I can see it's convenient, and that a few added (synthetic) vitamins 
are probably harmless, but beyond that, what makes it different from 
home made?

Who benefits from the view that manufactured formula is so much 
better than what we used to have?

Heather Welford Neil
NCT bfc, tutor, UK

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