Karleen Gribble <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Those who donate to Oxfam might like to give them a call....they have put
> out a press release saying that they are distributing milk powder in
> areas of China affected by the earthquake. Milk powder should never be
> distributed as a stand alone item in aid because if it is it will be
> used to feed babies endangering their lives.


I know this is an old post, but it's relevant: a friend of mine, who
shops with Oxfam Unwrapped (donation presents), discovered that their
"Baby Emergency Health Kit" is, or was, listed as containing a bottle. 

See the PDF leaflet here, page 11

<http://www.oxfamunwrapped.org.nz/images/Unwrapped08_Web4.pdf> 

"Baby  emergency health kit $27  
Great for New Parents and Clucky Friends
When disaster strikes babies are often the most vulnerable. This gift
saves young lives immediately. The baby health kit includes all the
essentials: bottle, change mat, bath, towel, bowl, spoon, flask,
cleanser and moisturiser providing immediate protection against diseases
and helping the youngest member of the family survive those first
traumatic weeks."

Following her complaint, they have told her that it's a "sipper cup"
rather than a bottle, and changed the website listing, which is here:

<http://www.oxfamunwrapped.org.nz/shopping.asp?action=product&id=90&cati
dback=95&sortidback=&catid=95>

Whether they actually are providing a cup rather than a feeding bottle
is anyone's guess, given Oxfam's past history. Is anyone here involved
in their programme?

Lara Hopkins

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