WIC largest purchaser of formula?

[luvmy2girls]

Just recently heard this... is it true?

Got any links?

[MonkeysRUs]

http://www.infactcanada.ca/Newslette...nt_formula.htm

I'm not sure if this is exactly what you're looking for, but it's an interesting read.

[APmomto3boys]

Here is one:
http://www.ers.usda.gov/AmberWaves/S...antformula.htm

[TattooedMommy]

I haven't read the articles yet, but I wanted to give my experience. When my son was 3 months old my husband was layed off and subsequently I had to go apply for WIC for some of our basic needs, one of which was not formula. I told the lady that my son was 100% BF and she said "well, we will just give you the formula anyways, in case you change your mind." Yes, I was outraged and felt like I was being sabotaged. I quickly told her that no, I would not be interested in the formula checks and she just kinda shrugged and went ahead with the other things.

So yeah, I can definately see how WIC could be the number one purchaser of formula.

[Neth Naneth]

Too bad that the money going towards forumla WIC isn't spending on breastpumps, lansinoh lanolin and correct info on BF'ing.

[MusicLadyToo]

To give the flip side, the WIC office in my town has no less than 4 breastfeeding posters up and will even allow a nursing mom a quiet room to nurse in. That being said, when I saw a mom in to add a baby there was no conversation about breastfeeding, mom said formula so they said ok. I was bummed to see that because this is an outlet that could really help breastfeeding mom's with more than just signage.

I will say they were impressed that my almost 3yo just weaned. And even gave me the good job speech for it . . .

[Tine]

Here's an awesome article:

"WIC's promotion of infant formula in the United States" by George Kent
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/art...?artid=1481608

[luvmy2girls]

Wow. This is all very interesting. And sad. Keep 'em comin' if you have more.