Diaper free babies?

[33girl]

Originally Posted by SydneyK

My fault. I saw a story on the Today show sometime over the summer about this, and I obviously misunderstood. It seems there isn't such a ban. However, according to this link, free formula samples will not be included in the gift bags moms receive at hospitals in NYC:
http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/20...ital-gift-bag/

It still bothers me, although not as much as it did when I thought new moms weren't allowed to bottle-feed.

Ah, ok that makes more sense. I have to say that I agree with this part of it:

Dr. Ruth A. Lawrence, professor of pediatrics at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and chairwoman of the academy’s section on breastfeeding, applauded New York City’s decision to do away with the free formula samples.
“Hospitals don’t normally give things anyway,” she said. “When they send you home, they don’t give you meds and bandages. This was obviously promoted by the formula companies. Free stuff implies an endorsement.”

(although, umm, my hospital has sent me home w/ oodles of meds before)

But by that same token, they shouldn't be giving out tacky t-shirts either.

New moms should all get a gift certificate to Sephora or Saks so they can pamper THEMSELVES, if you ask me.

[bcdphie]

Most of the time I have the attitude to each their own (this is I choice I would never personally make), but when your kid has to pee in a public restroom sink because you don't want them to wear diapers, then we have a BIG problem.

And if people are so concerned about being environmentally friendly, then why not use a cloth diaper service (if you can afford it)?

I also have to wonder when it comes time to properly potty train your child will it be a more difficult task, since the child is conditioned to making hand gestures at specific times of day, versus understanding the urge to go and get a parent to help? Will it be hard to break the original habit practiced since birth?

[OneTimeSBX]

Originally Posted by 33girl

Ah, ok that makes more sense. I have to say that I agree with this part of it:

Dr. Ruth A. Lawrence, professor of pediatrics at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and chairwoman of the academy’s section on breastfeeding, applauded New York City’s decision to do away with the free formula samples.
“Hospitals don’t normally give things anyway,” she said. “When they send you home, they don’t give you meds and bandages. This was obviously promoted by the formula companies. Free stuff implies an endorsement.”

(although, umm, my hospital has sent me home w/ oodles of meds before)

But by that same token, they shouldn't be giving out tacky t-shirts either.

New moms should all get a gift certificate to Sephora or Saks so they can pamper THEMSELVES, if you ask me.

the tshirt was cute...if you were a mom who decided to nurse and it fit the situation. and free stuff does imply endorsement, but most mothers i dont think would see it that way at all. when i had my daughter, there was nothing in my take-home bag about nursing. there were numerous formula samples and coupons, but that was it. i wasnt offended, but i feel, endorsements or not, it should be equal.

[lauralaylin]

Massachusetts hospitals were having the formula ban when I gave birth, and it wasn't a big deal at all. So what if we didn't get free samples? I did breastfeed, but I had been sent so much formula in the mail anyway that it didn't matter. Those companies find other ways to get your address, they don't need to send you home with formula.

I really hate how the breast vs bottle has become such a war. Who cares what other people do? As long as you are happy with your decision, I am happy. There is so much guilt and depression that women feel at that time, this just adds to it to a number of women.