The question is asked: "Does anyone have a succinct, easily understood way of explaining the WHO code to lay people to help them decide which products to use, if and when they are needed?" Hmm. This is almost a trick question. As IBCLCs, we can discuss ANY product with ANY mother in ANY clinical context involving breastfeeding and human lactation. Bottles, teats and formula -- the products covered by the WHO Code -- are all appropriately purchased by a mother, or recommended for use by an IBCLC, given circumstances where (as you note) they are needed. I like the way IBFAN describes some of the unethical marketing practices that the WHO Code aims to prevent: go to www.ibfan.org and click the tab marked "The Issue" and then "How Breastfeeding is Undermined." -- Liz Brooks JD IBCLC FILCA Wyndmoor, PA, 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