http://cornucopia.org/index.php/replacing-mother-infant-formula-report/
What happens when infant nutrition becomes a "product" complete with marketing strategy? Publicly traded companies work to set themselves apart by adding questionable ingredients. What is DHA/ARA? How is it manufactured? Would you be surprised to learn that its made from algae processed using a known neurotoxin?
The Cornucopia Institute contacted the FDA under the Freedom of Information Act looking to answer some questions about Infant Formula. The FAQ is an easy read and found
here.
Too many moms are duped into thinking that Infant Forumla is "fine" & "normal" The complex marketing and advertising strategies of Formula companies cannot compete with the grassroots organizations promoting Breastfeeding. Human milk is free, formula is expensive & something in our consumer society tells us "purchased is better" Even the Ad Council is reluctant to normalize breastfeeding - using Infant Formula as the "standard" and it's advertising. You may be familiar with the "Breastfeeding is Best-feeding" campaign. And instead of noting that Formula fed babies have a
higher risk of cancer & other illness, we're told that breastfed babies have a
lower risk. A good summary of the normalization of formula is found
here:
Why Breast is not BestNeed help breastfeeding? Have questions? Wanna support other nursing moms?
llli.org, Kellymom.com, GentleChristianMothers.com are all great places for reference & support.
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