Dec 12 2007

Infant formula warning: The poisoning of infants with formula products, and why breastfeeding is best

Published by Ian at 2:15 am under Medical

Lots of recent warnings!

There’s a new report on baby formula parents need to know about.

The Environmental Working Group, the non-profit consumer group that warned consumers about a chemical found in plastic baby bottles, is out with new research which claims the chemical is also found in cans of baby formula.

The chemical is called “bisphenol A“, or BPA, and it’s found in the lining of some infant formula cans, including the products of some major manufacturers.   Read More

Over the years, countless studies have shown that when it comes to infant nutrition, breast milk is best. This fact remains true, as there is simply no infant formula product on the market that can match the superior nutrition of mother’s milk. In fact, some infant formulas actually contain ingredients that can be harmful to your baby.

Although some formula recipes have improved over time for mothers who must rely on formula to feed their new baby, many products are still loaded with unhealthy and even dangerous ingredients, making breastfeeding the best way to go for new mothers who have the option.

In Massachusetts, public health authorities have taken steps to encourage breastfeeding by restricting the marketing of baby formula in the state’s hospital maternity wards.   Read More Here

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