CNN Article: Group sounds alarm on infant formula cans

[1Plus2]

** I posted this today on the "Breastfeeding" BB but had thought I'd posted it here. I didn't see it previously posted so forgive me if it's already made it's rounds on this board.


http://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/12/04...ula/index.html

This part is my favorite:

While parents don't have definitive answers, they do have choices, including powdered formula or liquid formula not packaged in cans, and BPA-free baby bottles. Another BPA-free choice for mothers who can do it is exclusive breastfeeding -- the gold standard of infant nutrition.

Whew. Good thing to know that my boobs aren't lined with BPA!

[Ruthla]

How sad that this mother was bullied into supplementing in the hospital and still hasnt' weaned off the formula.

At least the article presented BF as the normal way to feed a baby and all the formula concerns as something that's potentially avoidable.

[AlexisT]

Originally Posted by Ruthla

How sad that this mother was bullied into supplementing in the hospital and still hasnt' weaned off the formula.

Er, there's no indication that she was bullied. It's possible that they told her she had to supplement for very valid reasons.

My daughter needed formula supplements, and yes they "told" me she did, but I wasn't bullied.

[krystyn33]

I also liked how the article established BFing as the norm/preffered food.

I think we can all agree that formula needs to be more safe!

[Jade2561]

Originally Posted by 1Plus2

Whew. Good thing to know that my boobs aren't lined with BPA!

[Pam_and_Abigail]

That's a great point, but to be the devil's advocate, if you eat canned goods, there may still be trace amounts of BPA in your milk, right?

I'm not saying this to knock bf, but my point is, not even our milk is safe, and food packers need to find a better way to pack canned goods. Obviously fresh is best, but I live in a climate where I do use canned fruits and veggies at least a little.

[nyxx]

Originally Posted by Pam_and_Abigail

That's a great point, but to be the devil's advocate, if you eat canned goods, there may still be trace amounts of BPA in your milk, right?

that's not worth mentioning. compare the numbers:
http://www.efsa.europa.eu/EFSA/efsa_...8620772817.htm

[MamaBear1976]

Originally Posted by Pam_and_Abigail

That's a great point, but to be the devil's advocate, if you eat canned goods, there may still be trace amounts of BPA in your milk, right?

I'm not saying this to knock bf, but my point is, not even our milk is safe, and food packers need to find a better way to pack canned goods. Obviously fresh is best, but I live in a climate where I do use canned fruits and veggies at least a little.

I think this is a valid concern. All food, canned or otherwise, should be safe for the consumer, and BPA is harmful to all human beings, whether they are babies or adults.

I'm going to start a new thread about something related...

[Pam_and_Abigail]

nyxx, thanks for that link, I guess BPA in breastmilk is not as big a concern, relative to the other exposure concerns. But at what levels does it produce health effects?

[Breastfeeding Insomniac]

My local news started this story by saying that breastfeeding is the best for baby, and it showed footage of a nursing toddler! The child looked about 2 yrs old with pretty curly ringlets. I was impressed by what seemed to be a pro bf way of presenting the story.