I like the poster as far as it goes. One major shortcoming is that it places the ingredients contained in both breastmilk and infant formula as equivalents- for example one is given the impression that the protein in breastmilk and formula is the same. It also gives the impression that the only problem with formula is that it doesn't contain these ingredients- there's no indication that ingredients in formula actively harm the infant's immune system and facilitate infection. Karleen Gribble Australia -----Original Message----- From: Lactation Information and Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Loes Lindsay Sent: Saturday, 7 August 2010 5:25 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: [LACTNET] legos poster WIC Hi Sue I work at WIC as well, and I use this poster all the time it's wonderful, and really hits the point home to the new and expecting moms! I believe it came from CA, so thank you!! :) Loes Lindsay www.belliesandbabies.org and THANK YOU to Catherine Watson Genna Beautifully said, yes, as long as it all comes from love, we're on the right track... Date: Fri, 6 Aug 2010 12:33:12 -0400 From: "Sue Jacoby, IBCLC" <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Re: Exclusive breastfeeding After 25 years working in lactation, I recently went to work for WIC. Aside from being generally impressed by the overall quality of the breastfeeding material WIC is producing, there is one handout/poster in particular that I have noticed makes a big impression on our participants. We call it the "Legos" poster. Many times I have had someone say, as they sat gazing at this poster, "I had no idea there were so many differences between breastmilk and formula." Kudos to whomever dreamed up this poster. You can see it here: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/wicworks/Documents/WIC-EdMaterials-HowDoesFo rmulaCompareToBreastmilk.pdf Although this poster does not specifically warn parents about the dangers of formula, it goes a long way towards putting breastmilk into context for parents. Sue Jacoby, IBCLC California *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome ------------------------------ End of LACTNET Digest - 6 Aug 2010 - Special issue (#2010-653) ************************************************************** *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome