Hello,

My daughter's February Sesame Street Magazine arrived today, along with the
usual parents' magazine and an extra magazine (funded by Merck Vaccine
Division) entitled "Growing Up Healthy: Keeping Your Child Well From Crib to
Classroom." I was disappointed that the section on "The First 12 Months"
said nothing about choosing to breastfeed as a way of keeping your baby
healthier. I was also surprised their chart of "A Visit to the Pediatrician"
(a list of what the doctor will look for plus recommended immunizations at
various ages) says at 4 months "vitamin D supplements if your baby is being
breast-fed." I understood vitamin supplementation wasn't necessary under
normal circumstances.

If you'd like to join me in writing to the editors, the address is Sesame
Street Parents, One Lincoln Plaza, New York, NY 10023, or e-mail to
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Kate Pennington, LLLL in foggy Newcastle, Maine