AAP issuesed a new recommendation regarding iron last week. Breastfeed children should have an iron supplement starting at 4 months of age. Here is a link http://www.aap.org/pressroom/Ironfinal.pdf Just thought i would share Jessica RN, IBCLC NC, USA *********************************************** 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