Hello Mumsnet Team!
Following on from this thread about the correct guidelines for preparing formula I'd like to ask you to consider updating/expanding the bottlefeeding info section.
I am unleashing my inner interfering bossy feminist/activist part!
It is clear to me that:
- many people do not know that formula is not sterile and that it needs to be made with water which is hotter than 70 degrees C
- many people do not know what the guidelines are at all or just follow what they/their mother etc did
- people who know what they are don't know the research or reason behind the guidelines and therefore dismiss them
- people don't realise that there are some pretty good alternatives to making fresh each time and that THIS DOESN'T INVOLVE ADDING FORMULA TO COLD WATER AND HEATING UP!
- the formula manufacturers need a kick up the arse to be pressurised to provide fuller explanations on their packaging and websites
- the midwives/doctors and HVs also need to know
If you'd like me to have ago at drafting something then I am happy to.
Do you think we could start a Mumsnet campaign? Could we get someone on from the FSA or something.