I am currently working as a lactation consultant within a private pediatrics practice, and I was recently told by one of our physicians, for whom I have a great deal of respect, that there is really no good reason to ever recommend iron-free formula for any baby. When I first studied to become an LC, I was taught that breast-fed babies who needed formula supplements whould be given iron-free formula, so as not to interfere with their bodies' ability to utilize the formula in breastmilk. Has the thinking on this question changed over the last few years? Lori Lerman, RN, IBCLC Cambridge, MA *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html