There was an article (letter to the editor??) in the Lancet not so long ago -- I have the reference around here somewhere, but..... that stated that because of the increased sodium levels in softened water, formula should not be made from water run through softeners. Another question to ask if you have a mom intending on feeding her baby ABM for whatever reason. The latest issue of the AAP NEws was Wonderful in describing how formula should be made. I read it to a group where I was speaking, and they all agreed it would certainly be easier to bf. Of course, I WAS preaching to the choir anyway.... Went to Barnes & Noble yesterday and they had "No information" on a book called "Bottle Feeding Without Guilt." Did I get the title wrong or is this a particularly smart bookstore? Jan B.