Breastfeeding bribe.

[Workingman]

Sorry Kaz, I have been using 'formula' in the generic sense for non-breast milk, as is the case with the research, but I did find the early version advertised on the web when I was looking for how much it costs - Boots and Tesco carry the 'from birth' type.

[Kaz]

No TV ads or magazine ads though Frank, not for years now! I guess as it is still sold in the shops they have to add it to the website

[Workingman]

Expensive isn't it? Not much change from a tenner! I am glad mine are grown up and not on it any more.

[Kaz]

[miasmum]

Couple of pints of that would still be cheaper than a couple of pints of beer though

[Kaz]

[Workingman]

Couple of pints of that would still be cheaper than a couple of pints of beer though

Not where I drink.

[cromwell]

It wouldn't last as long either...

[Osc]

This news really infuriated me when I saw it yesterday There is no doubt that breast is best, I fed Miss Osc for four months and refused to use formula after that - that was back in Dr. Spock days and she was fed with a milk/water mixture after weaning from the breast. Nowadays milk has so much stuff added to it that I suppose it isn't really an option. But to offer £200 is absolute nonsense, here's a novel idea - support new mums in whatever they choose to do, whether breast or not. Miss Osc struggled with Michael, at first she wasn't eating enough herself, then she got mastitis, and gave up in the end after two months, but at least he had the two months. In a way she had to anyway because she went back to work after three months. Part of her problem was those flipping websites patrolled by breastfeeding Nazis who make you feel inferior if you aren't bursting with milk and feeding your child until he is about 10 It doesn't work for everyone - those who choose not to even try perhaps need more encouragement to have a go, and then have no stigma if they stop. Bribery is not the way to go about it.

[cruiser2]

My twp sons were both breast fed in the early 1960's. Both now in their 50's without any health problems.
One of our friends had a baby boy in September who is having bottle feeds. The baby is growing normally even though he has to go to hospital every week as there is a problem with his legs which are in plaster.
It is a dsaft idea as some mothers do not have any problems breast feeding, while others cannot produce enough milk to feed their babaies.
What happens with twins and other multiple births?