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Request MN Towers - Breastfeeding Calendar for Developing Countries?

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ruty · 15/05/2007 22:48

I dropped MN Towers an email, but just putting it here in for everyone, including Justine and co. In light of NetMums acceptance of Nestle sponsorship and the resulting threads about it here, i was wondering if we could do something positive to counteract the aggressive marketing of formula to developing countries.
One idea might be a calendar, made up of Mnetters who are currently breastfeeding [they could be shot so anonymity doesn't have to be totally lost if need be], maybe sponsored by a nice company with donations to Save the Children. And perhaps with a bit of publicity we could get the calendar distributed to maternity hospitals in places like Bangladesh.

Any thoughts? Anyone with the right background to help out/advise?

thanks...

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Astrophe · 15/05/2007 23:21

Oh and am BFing my 14 mos old - would get my boobs out of course, if that will help!

kiskidee · 15/05/2007 23:20

it could also be sold in the UK and money donated to bf causes in developing countries.

the philippine gov't is currently being taken to court by US pharmaceuticals over the gov't's decision to tighten regulation to bring it in line with the WHO code.
nestle isn't part of the lawsuit but they sure stand to benefit!

Astrophe · 15/05/2007 23:19

Brillint Ruty. I read the link on the other thread and thought "I can boycott Nestle, but its not enough!" - especially as its not just Nestle who is acting in this appallingly unethical way.

I don't know what I can do to help - not particularly skilled or well connected I'm afraid! I'll have a think. Actually, come to think of it, I do have a friend who has done a fair bit of OT work in India and Bangladesh, she might have some contacts.

Regarding photos of Mums breastfeeding, would pictures of anglo mums BFing be the most encouraging to Bangladeshi Mums? Or would it be better to photograph local Mums? Not a leading question btw - perhaps they would b encouraged if they saw that even in the wealthy west, Mums are BFing. I don't know.

TooTicky · 15/05/2007 23:16

My 22 month dd2 is still bf.

DimpledThighs · 15/05/2007 23:15

baby milk action do a calendar - no reason why you shouldn't as well though as I think there will be a market on mumsnet - thought you might want to know about this one though - I have it if you want to borrow it for a proper look.

kiskidee · 15/05/2007 23:13

i would do it. with 2 yr old.

VeniVidiVickiQV · 15/05/2007 23:12

Its a fantastic money-raising idea.

I'm not sure about Calendar's being distributed to Bangladesh (dont know if Gregorian calendar is widely used or not).

Certainly b/feeding promotional posters would be excellent to distribute.

Original poster
ruty · 15/05/2007 23:05

Great! hope for more interest in the morning...

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JodieG1 · 15/05/2007 22:53

I'd be willing to take part with bf pics if needed.

MamaG · 15/05/2007 22:51

Great idea

lissielou · 15/05/2007 22:51

what a fab idea!