Comments on: Are we asking the wrong people to comply with the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Substitutes? http://www.phdinparenting.com/2009/09/14/are-we-asking-the-wrong-people-to-comply-with-the-international-code-of-marketing-of-breast-milk-substitutes/ ...exploring the art and science of parenting Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:24:55 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: runartist http://www.phdinparenting.com/2009/09/14/are-we-asking-the-wrong-people-to-comply-with-the-international-code-of-marketing-of-breast-milk-substitutes/#comment-192903 runartist Fri, 18 Nov 2011 04:10:56 +0000 http://www.phdinparenting.com/?p=2641#comment-192903 Thanks Candace. I agree that is is tough to put the blame on a specific thing, when there are so many factors involved in one's health. I just have always been upset about the fact that I didn't stick up for what I believed in at the time, then again...that time has long past and I am much more informed and prepared this time around. Thanks again and I hope your cold goes away soon :) Thanks Candace. I agree that is is tough to put the blame on a specific thing, when there are so many factors involved in one’s health. I just have always been upset about the fact that I didn’t stick up for what I believed in at the time, then again…that time has long past and I am much more informed and prepared this time around. Thanks again and I hope your cold goes away soon :)

]]> By: Candace http://www.phdinparenting.com/2009/09/14/are-we-asking-the-wrong-people-to-comply-with-the-international-code-of-marketing-of-breast-milk-substitutes/#comment-192854 Candace Fri, 18 Nov 2011 01:20:46 +0000 http://www.phdinparenting.com/?p=2641#comment-192854 You have a right to your feelings and I can't blame you for being angry that you were given bad information. I just hope you don't beat yourself up. All three of my kids breastfed/feed (my youngest is not yet even 6 mos). My first breastfed until 18 mos and hardly ever gets sick. My second breastfed to 2 and a half years and he gets everything. Likewise, my husband and I were both bottlefed formula and he's healthy like a horse and I have had a cold for the last two months. There are risks to formula and benefits to breastmilk...but you can't predict what would have happened in any one given case. Your child is loved and nourished by a mother who cares deeply--that's the essential thing. You have a right to your feelings and I can’t blame you for being angry that you were given bad information.

I just hope you don’t beat yourself up.

All three of my kids breastfed/feed (my youngest is not yet even 6 mos). My first breastfed until 18 mos and hardly ever gets sick. My second breastfed to 2 and a half years and he gets everything. Likewise, my husband and I were both bottlefed formula and he’s healthy like a horse and I have had a cold for the last two months.

There are risks to formula and benefits to breastmilk…but you can’t predict what would have happened in any one given case.

Your child is loved and nourished by a mother who cares deeply–that’s the essential thing.

]]> By: runartist http://www.phdinparenting.com/2009/09/14/are-we-asking-the-wrong-people-to-comply-with-the-international-code-of-marketing-of-breast-milk-substitutes/#comment-192831 runartist Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:04:18 +0000 http://www.phdinparenting.com/?p=2641#comment-192831 I am currently pregnant with my second child, my son has just turned 4...and I recall how many samples were given at the hospital, at the pediatricians (which I said thank you but no thank you), and randomly delivered to my door in boxes. Even my mom received coupons when I had him...which was strange to me how they found her address and connected it to me but that is besides the point. This was a really good read on many points. I was young (in today's terms) when I had my son,23. I also felt a bit like I didn't know what to do. I have always had strong views (I have been vegan through many years and other people/advertisements never seemed to deter it), yet when I was a new mother, completely opposed to formula....something happened. I began with breastfeeding and very little support; if anything I felt uncomfortable and alone...my own baby nurse was shocked I didn't have formula in the house and told me I needed to get some immedietly because if not I may wishing I did, then at the first checkup (I think in a couple, or 6 or something days...I don't recall exactly) My doctor said we needed to go out immediatly and get bottles and bottle feed atleast once a day (with my pumped milk) or the baby would never want to take a bottle or a pacifer [I didn't have pacifiers either at the time]. We went home. I felt lost again. I thought I was doing what was right but according to everyone else I was doing everything wrong. My husband and baby nurse went to BBRus and bought the "essential" I had forgotten...the Born Free bottles, a container of organic formula, and pacifiers. I ended up using some formula to supplement....as was advised by the uninformed/trying to be helpful advisors.....and a few months later my son had come down with a cold. A really bad cold/cough....needed to go to hospital a day then inhalers(pulmicort/xoponex) nearly a month. He had RSV. I wasn't told that at the time...the doctor told me once he got better....she said she didn't want to frighten me. He was around 3 months when this occured. Things happen. People and babies get sick. I live a very natural lifestyle usually and honestly believe most sicknesses are preventable if the immune system is fed strongly. Lots of chlorophyll and and alot of plants, nuts, beans, and seeds. I don't know the cause for certain....but I have always had a gut feeling my baby's immune system was compromised from not having mommies milk completely. This makes me sick every time I think about it and saddens my heart. My son has had a few other colds and they go straight to his chest when he does. This happens to my hubby as well. (He wasn't breastfeed either). The doctors say it's genetic. I disagree. I have barely been sick my whole life (knock on wood)....I was purely breastfed. This time around I will not give in to anything. This just shows how even strong willed people, and people with really strong beliefs can be sucked in. I hate using myself as an example, (and really wish I wasn't) but hopefully this will help someone who may be convinced in the wrong way. This time around I am prepared to be stronger :) I am currently pregnant with my second child, my son has just turned 4…and I recall how many samples were given at the hospital, at the pediatricians (which I said thank you but no thank you), and randomly delivered to my door in boxes. Even my mom received coupons when I had him…which was strange to me how they found her address and connected it to me but that is besides the point. This was a really good read on many points. I was young (in today’s terms) when I had my son,23. I also felt a bit like I didn’t know what to do. I have always had strong views (I have been vegan through many years and other people/advertisements never seemed to deter it), yet when I was a new mother, completely opposed to formula….something happened. I began with breastfeeding and very little support; if anything I felt uncomfortable and alone…my own baby nurse was shocked I didn’t have formula in the house and told me I needed to get some immedietly because if not I may wishing I did, then at the first checkup (I think in a couple, or 6 or something days…I don’t recall exactly) My doctor said we needed to go out immediatly and get bottles and bottle feed atleast once a day (with my pumped milk) or the baby would never want to take a bottle or a pacifer [I didn't have pacifiers either at the time]. We went home. I felt lost again. I thought I was doing what was right but according to everyone else I was doing everything wrong. My husband and baby nurse went to BBRus and bought the “essential” I had forgotten…the Born Free bottles, a container of organic formula, and pacifiers. I ended up using some formula to supplement….as was advised by the uninformed/trying to be helpful advisors…..and a few months later my son had come down with a cold. A really bad cold/cough….needed to go to hospital a day then inhalers(pulmicort/xoponex) nearly a month. He had RSV. I wasn’t told that at the time…the doctor told me once he got better….she said she didn’t want to frighten me. He was around 3 months when this occured. Things happen. People and babies get sick. I live a very natural lifestyle usually and honestly believe most sicknesses are preventable if the immune system is fed strongly. Lots of chlorophyll and and alot of plants, nuts, beans, and seeds. I don’t know the cause for certain….but I have always had a gut feeling my baby’s immune system was compromised from not having mommies milk completely. This makes me sick every time I think about it and saddens my heart. My son has had a few other colds and they go straight to his chest when he does. This happens to my hubby as well. (He wasn’t breastfeed either). The doctors say it’s genetic. I disagree. I have barely been sick my whole life (knock on wood)….I was purely breastfed. This time around I will not give in to anything. This just shows how even strong willed people, and people with really strong beliefs can be sucked in. I hate using myself as an example, (and really wish I wasn’t) but hopefully this will help someone who may be convinced in the wrong way. This time around I am prepared to be stronger :)

]]> By: Nestle Twitter Firestorm: Anthology of Activist Blogs & Twitter Names | Best for Babes http://www.phdinparenting.com/2009/09/14/are-we-asking-the-wrong-people-to-comply-with-the-international-code-of-marketing-of-breast-milk-substitutes/#comment-118107 Nestle Twitter Firestorm: Anthology of Activist Blogs & Twitter Names | Best for Babes Fri, 01 Apr 2011 05:40:28 +0000 http://www.phdinparenting.com/?p=2641#comment-118107 [...] and has demonstrated the power of social media to bring about change.   For example, because of Annie’s advocacy efforts, –and the timing would suggest that it is precisely because of the Nestle firestorm– [...] [...] and has demonstrated the power of social media to bring about change.   For example, because of Annie’s advocacy efforts, –and the timing would suggest that it is precisely because of the Nestle firestorm– [...]

]]> By: I’m Fully Indoctrinated — I’ve Complained About a Bottle in Advertising » DailyMomtra http://www.phdinparenting.com/2009/09/14/are-we-asking-the-wrong-people-to-comply-with-the-international-code-of-marketing-of-breast-milk-substitutes/#comment-95575 I’m Fully Indoctrinated — I’ve Complained About a Bottle in Advertising » DailyMomtra Wed, 08 Dec 2010 02:10:31 +0000 http://www.phdinparenting.com/?p=2641#comment-95575 [...] That’s just a tiny tidbit from a brilliant post by Annie at PhD in Parenting called Are we asking the wrong people to comply with the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Sub... [...] [...] That’s just a tiny tidbit from a brilliant post by Annie at PhD in Parenting called Are we asking the wrong people to comply with the International Code of Marketing of Breast-milk Sub… [...]

]]> By: Similac and Babble team up to dupe breastfeeding moms | PhD in Parenting http://www.phdinparenting.com/2009/09/14/are-we-asking-the-wrong-people-to-comply-with-the-international-code-of-marketing-of-breast-milk-substitutes/#comment-79987 Similac and Babble team up to dupe breastfeeding moms | PhD in Parenting Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:04:18 +0000 http://www.phdinparenting.com/?p=2641#comment-79987 [...] as I’ve said before, it may be more effective to express our concerns to the intermediaries that help formula companies spre....  So tell Babble that you do not think it is appropriate for them to have a Breastfeeding Concerns [...] [...] as I’ve said before, it may be more effective to express our concerns to the intermediaries that help formula companies spre….  So tell Babble that you do not think it is appropriate for them to have a Breastfeeding Concerns [...]

]]> By: How to report unethical promotion of formula, bottles and other breastmilk substitutes | PhD in Parenting http://www.phdinparenting.com/2009/09/14/are-we-asking-the-wrong-people-to-comply-with-the-international-code-of-marketing-of-breast-milk-substitutes/#comment-42241 How to report unethical promotion of formula, bottles and other breastmilk substitutes | PhD in Parenting Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:59:57 +0000 http://www.phdinparenting.com/?p=2641#comment-42241 [...] Similac, and Heinz continue to violate the code regularly, as do bottle manufacturers such as Avent, Medela and many others. Despite what they may tell you, these companies are more focused on [...] [...] Similac, and Heinz continue to violate the code regularly, as do bottle manufacturers such as Avent, Medela and many others. Despite what they may tell you, these companies are more focused on [...]

]]> By: Information, advertising, spam: Medela crosses the line | PhD in Parenting http://www.phdinparenting.com/2009/09/14/are-we-asking-the-wrong-people-to-comply-with-the-international-code-of-marketing-of-breast-milk-substitutes/#comment-35137 Information, advertising, spam: Medela crosses the line | PhD in Parenting Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:06:47 +0000 http://www.phdinparenting.com/?p=2641#comment-35137 [...] it has chosen to ignore the WHO Code and push more bottle imagery and bottle messaging on moms (more on why bottle imagery and messaging is hurtful here). The result is that Medela is directly pushing bottles on moms and also doing so indirectly via [...] [...] it has chosen to ignore the WHO Code and push more bottle imagery and bottle messaging on moms (more on why bottle imagery and messaging is hurtful here). The result is that Medela is directly pushing bottles on moms and also doing so indirectly via [...]

]]> By: Monday Musings: Is It Okay To Advertise Baby Bottles To Pumping Moms? | Breastfeeding Moms Unite http://www.phdinparenting.com/2009/09/14/are-we-asking-the-wrong-people-to-comply-with-the-international-code-of-marketing-of-breast-milk-substitutes/#comment-34386 Monday Musings: Is It Okay To Advertise Baby Bottles To Pumping Moms? | Breastfeeding Moms Unite Mon, 18 Jan 2010 17:29:00 +0000 http://www.phdinparenting.com/?p=2641#comment-34386 [...] challenged BlogHer ads to allow bloggers to opt out of displaying ads for bottles on their sites she said: I do understand that bottles are sometimes used to feed breast milk. As a former pumping mom [...] [...] challenged BlogHer ads to allow bloggers to opt out of displaying ads for bottles on their sites she said: I do understand that bottles are sometimes used to feed breast milk. As a former pumping mom [...]

]]> By: Monkey see, monkey do? Images, media and public health | PhD in Parenting http://www.phdinparenting.com/2009/09/14/are-we-asking-the-wrong-people-to-comply-with-the-international-code-of-marketing-of-breast-milk-substitutes/#comment-29248 Monkey see, monkey do? Images, media and public health | PhD in Parenting Sun, 06 Dec 2009 02:43:51 +0000 http://www.phdinparenting.com/?p=2641#comment-29248 [...] those might be interpreted or internalized by readers. Just as I’ve called on the media to lay off the bottle imagery and told Elizabeth Pantley that I don’t like the unsafe co-sleeping images in her books, I [...] [...] those might be interpreted or internalized by readers. Just as I’ve called on the media to lay off the bottle imagery and told Elizabeth Pantley that I don’t like the unsafe co-sleeping images in her books, I [...]

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