RE: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early

[Kelly @ BellyBelly]

Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early

I decided to post that ‘Suck This’ article on my site (talk about putting things in the lion’s den) and it started off disastrous but then, the ABA saved the day after someone sought information and the conversation is going sooooo much better ;) It’s amazing how things can be interpreted so badly, but something small can turn things around when you think they are never going to see the bigger picture! If you want to have a read (it gets a bit *itchy* LOL) you can do so here: http://bellybelly.com.au/forums/showthread.php?t=15099 – it might help everyone get a bit more understanding of what works and doesn’t with the whole ‘can do’ attitude to breastfeeding…   Anyway, this is a taste of what women out there think and feel… it doesn’t need any elbowing or stirring, I think they are working it out on their own, and to add more fire would kill it I think! So I am leaving it up to them now. Best Regards, Kelly Zantey Creator, BellyBelly.com.au Gentle Solutions From Conception to Parenthood BellyBelly Birth Support - http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth-support From: owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au [mailto:owner-ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.au] On Behalf Of Justine Caines Sent: Thursday, 8 June 2006 12:47 PM To: OzMid List Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Introducing solids too early   Dear Carol and all Very interesting re the global perspective. What we have now though is a gigantic industry both the formula and baby food industry. In informing women of the facts we but up against huge vested interests.  I have been mulling over a book idea but keep coming back to the thought of how it would sell when it would critical analyse the benefits of much of the commercial baby flap/trap.  What do you think Carol?? Only last night I checked labels again and the first food products say 4-6 months. This is despite the WHO code, Does NHMRC also have one?? I can’t remember Doesn’t matter that most babies can’t sit up then!! When I worked for a pollie a few yrs back we successfully made Heinz re label rice cereal but I guess we only held them to that produce so without any diligent monitoring the sell sell approach remains unfettered. Re the formula industry I red a fascinating article that put all the arguments we know very succinctly. It is from a UK journal called Ecologist http://www.exacteditions.com/exact/browse/307/308/1267/3/22/0/ Well worth a look Justine Caines National Policy Co-ordinator Maternity Coalition Inc PO Box 625 SCONE NSW  2329 Ph: (02) 65453612 Fax: (02)65482902 Mob: 0408 210273 E-Mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.maternitycoalition.org.au