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Flaming Cow & Gate advert. And some people think advertising doesn't matter....

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tellnoone · 09/08/2008 22:02

Whilst watching the C&G giggling baby ad, DS (4y) says we'll have to get that milk for DD (10mo). I said she doesn't need it as she has mummy's milk. DS says but it's more healthier I told him that's not true and he can't believe everything he hears on TV

The power of advertising...

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GillianLovesMarmite · 09/08/2008 22:08

I so agree - that advert has sinister tones to me as all of the things it says in the 'do I look like I...' bits seem to be slyly digging at the benefits of breastfeeding - however - for some re-assurance read this! www.newscientist.com/channel/health/mg19926641.700-making-formula-milk-more-like-mums.html

Despite EVERYTHING ff manufacturers try they will NEVER make anything that will be better than breastmilk

Also worth reading the politics of breastfeeding...

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Trafficcone · 09/08/2008 22:11

And that new sodding one called 'Nurture' because obviously you can only nurture your child by buying processed cows milk powder..

It's time to ban follow on milk advertising as well as first milk.

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Poohbah · 10/08/2008 19:13

Who says advertising doesn't work!

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BouncingTurtle · 11/08/2008 12:56

My mum failed to see why I was so angry at this advert

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