Ty Pennington Endorses Artificial Milk. :(
There's even a video!
http://similacsimplepac.com/SimplePac-design
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Breastfeeding Question on Exam
Students in an advanced Biology class were taking their mid-term exam.
The last question was, 'Name seven advantages of Mother's Milk, worth 70 points or none at all.
One student , in particular, was hard put to think of seven advantages.
He wrote:
1. ) It is perfect for the child.
2.) It provides immunity against several diseases.
3.) It is always the right temperature.
4.) It is inexpensive.
5.) It bonds the child to mother, and vice versa.
6.) It is always available as needed.
And then, the student was stuck. Finally, in desperation, just before the bell indicating the end of the test rang, he wrote...
7.) It comes in cute containers.
He got an A
The last question was, 'Name seven advantages of Mother's Milk, worth 70 points or none at all.
One student , in particular, was hard put to think of seven advantages.
He wrote:
1. ) It is perfect for the child.
2.) It provides immunity against several diseases.
3.) It is always the right temperature.
4.) It is inexpensive.
5.) It bonds the child to mother, and vice versa.
6.) It is always available as needed.
And then, the student was stuck. Finally, in desperation, just before the bell indicating the end of the test rang, he wrote...
7.) It comes in cute containers.
He got an A
Monday, September 1, 2008
Breastfeeding Onesies, T-Shirts and Rompers For Sale
Breastfeeding onesies, rompers, tank tops and t-shirts for sale. They are 15 dollars apiece, and all proceeds go to BLISS.
There are tonnes of colors available, and come in sizes from newborn up to 3x.
Any slogans can be put on any shirt.
We take orders, as well.
To see more, please view my album:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=21533&id=654817913
There are tonnes of colors available, and come in sizes from newborn up to 3x.
Any slogans can be put on any shirt.
We take orders, as well.
To see more, please view my album:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=21533&id=654817913
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Formula Advertising Survey
I was forwarded this link today:
Subject:: URGENT ACTION needed: RCM survey monkey questions on formula marketing
Dear Colleagues
The survey monkey is up and running and closes on 31 August It only takes5 minutes; here is how you access it:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=1koSRO_2bndcUhyGatgg6MKQ_3d_3d
It would be very helpful if you could cascade this to anyone you think might be interested.
This message was found at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chatabm/message/8909
By coincidence, my son's Chickadee magazine arrived in the mail yesterday, packaged together with a copy of the Fall 2008 Parents Canada. In the PC magazine, were at least SIX pages of formula and/or formula company advertising, including Nestle, Enfamil (3 pages of some of the most ridiculously false claims I have EVER read), Avent and Similac.
Also, though slightly off-topic, a sleep article written by Lisa Tobachnick-Hotta on page 54, claims that nursing and rocking your baby to sleep is one of the most "worst and disastrous sleep mistakes" an unknowing parent can make.
I strongly believe that this warrants a letter to the editor of the magazine, as well as the author of this article.
Here is a link to the magazine website:
http://www.parentscanada.com/default/new_issue_fall_2008.aspx
Subject:: URGENT ACTION needed: RCM survey monkey questions on formula marketing
Dear Colleagues
The survey monkey is up and running and closes on 31 August It only takes5 minutes; here is how you access it:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=1koSRO_2bndcUhyGatgg6MKQ_3d_3d
It would be very helpful if you could cascade this to anyone you think might be interested.
This message was found at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/chatabm/message/8909
By coincidence, my son's Chickadee magazine arrived in the mail yesterday, packaged together with a copy of the Fall 2008 Parents Canada. In the PC magazine, were at least SIX pages of formula and/or formula company advertising, including Nestle, Enfamil (3 pages of some of the most ridiculously false claims I have EVER read), Avent and Similac.
Also, though slightly off-topic, a sleep article written by Lisa Tobachnick-Hotta on page 54, claims that nursing and rocking your baby to sleep is one of the most "worst and disastrous sleep mistakes" an unknowing parent can make.
I strongly believe that this warrants a letter to the editor of the magazine, as well as the author of this article.
Here is a link to the magazine website:
http://www.parentscanada.com/default/new_issue_fall_2008.aspx
Sunday, August 17, 2008
2008 BREASTFEEDING CHALLENGE
ALL BREASTFEEDING MOMS AND BABIES ARE WELCOME!
The site has been registered for Saturday, October 11, 2008.
In the city of Edmonton, the location will be West Edmonton Mall, from 10:00 to 12:00.For those of you who are not familiar with this event, please check this link:
http://www.babyfriendly.ca/
It is an event for all breastfeeding mothers and babies, gathered in one spot. At exactly 11:00 a.m., we will do a countdown, and all the babies latch on and breastfeed, and the numbers of nursing babies are tallied. This is a world wide event to raise awareness of breastfeeding.
There will be vendors, information booths, door prizes and more! Please mark this on your calendar and come out to support and participate in this wonderful event!
Invitation to Join the Breastfeeding Challenge 2008
Join us to celebrate breastfeeding in a fun “competition” where every child “wins” because they are breastfed!!
What: Quintessence Breastfeeding Challenge 2008
This fun event is a challenge for which geographic area ( province, state or territory) has the most breastfeeding babies, as a percentage of the birthrate, “latched on.” at 11am local time.
When: Saturday, October 11, 2008
Why: to celebrate breastfeeding and demonstrate promotion, protection and support for breastfeeding women and their families. It’s a chance for education and peer support done in a fun social way.
Location: a health unit or hospital, local coffee shop, mall or any other venue.
Numbers: 2-??
“Latch on”: 11am local time. Some sites are a few breastfeeding women who get together to “be counted” and others are much larger events with lunch, raffles, education, speakers, door prizes etc
Registration: online at no cost and submit some simple paperwork to be counted on the big day.
Dial up http://www.babyfriendly.ca/
Background: In 2001 when this event started, there were 856 babies at 26 sites in British Columbia, Canada. Last year there were 5,383 babies at 230 sites across Canada and the US. This year we would love to see that number increase dramatically. Do your part, join us - organize a site - big or small! Every breastfeeding baby counts in the final count.
If you are not in Edmonton, check out this link to find a location near you
http://www.babyfriendly.ca/challenge/regionlist.php
If there is no location registered near you, please consider registering your own....it is sooooo easy!
The site has been registered for Saturday, October 11, 2008.
In the city of Edmonton, the location will be West Edmonton Mall, from 10:00 to 12:00.For those of you who are not familiar with this event, please check this link:
http://www.babyfriendly.ca/
It is an event for all breastfeeding mothers and babies, gathered in one spot. At exactly 11:00 a.m., we will do a countdown, and all the babies latch on and breastfeed, and the numbers of nursing babies are tallied. This is a world wide event to raise awareness of breastfeeding.
There will be vendors, information booths, door prizes and more! Please mark this on your calendar and come out to support and participate in this wonderful event!
Invitation to Join the Breastfeeding Challenge 2008
Join us to celebrate breastfeeding in a fun “competition” where every child “wins” because they are breastfed!!
What: Quintessence Breastfeeding Challenge 2008
This fun event is a challenge for which geographic area ( province, state or territory) has the most breastfeeding babies, as a percentage of the birthrate, “latched on.” at 11am local time.
When: Saturday, October 11, 2008
Why: to celebrate breastfeeding and demonstrate promotion, protection and support for breastfeeding women and their families. It’s a chance for education and peer support done in a fun social way.
Location: a health unit or hospital, local coffee shop, mall or any other venue.
Numbers: 2-??
“Latch on”: 11am local time. Some sites are a few breastfeeding women who get together to “be counted” and others are much larger events with lunch, raffles, education, speakers, door prizes etc
Registration: online at no cost and submit some simple paperwork to be counted on the big day.
Dial up http://www.babyfriendly.ca/
Background: In 2001 when this event started, there were 856 babies at 26 sites in British Columbia, Canada. Last year there were 5,383 babies at 230 sites across Canada and the US. This year we would love to see that number increase dramatically. Do your part, join us - organize a site - big or small! Every breastfeeding baby counts in the final count.
If you are not in Edmonton, check out this link to find a location near you
http://www.babyfriendly.ca/challenge/regionlist.php
If there is no location registered near you, please consider registering your own....it is sooooo easy!
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