>I have been asked to summarize the benefits of bottle-feeding (for balance!!!) and I am drawing a blank- does anyone have any benefits for infant????? Cathy< The baby can satisfy minimal nutritional requirement without any need for interpersonal interaction -- useful for those growing up in our society. Its especially useful to male babies who are avoiding reciprocal contact with adult female human beings, thus establishing a socially approved life pattern as early as possible. Magda Sachs Breastfeeding Supporter, BfN, UK *********************************************** 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