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What SHOULD go into the decision (m)
| Tue, 01-01-2008 - 6:33pm |
OK, I don't think anyone really denies that it is ultimately every mom's decision.
| Tue, 01-01-2008 - 6:33pm |
OK, I don't think anyone really denies that it is ultimately every mom's decision.
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Yes, I think we get it. What several of us are asking is that you expand on your theory. Flesh it out; give me a reason to consider it a valid argument. You haven't done that. You've simply stated at water is necessary for formula preparation and is thus a commonality in formula fed babies. Well, no one's arguing with you there! The issue then is, how is water accounting for the differences between BF and FF babies? You've continually dodged the question. If you feel you're onto something that the scientific community has somehow overlooked, then (please!) give me something to go on. "It's just my theory" does not hold up to scrutiny.
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I've asked you multiple times to explain your reasoning for why water would be the cause for formula's riskiness. IOW, I'm trying to give your idea consideration, but you're not helping your case by refusing to explain your reasoning. You continually accuse us of not questioning the validity of the claims in the studies we cite (which are peer-reviewed and generally subject to scientific scrutiny before being published), yet you get all defensive when your ideas are challenged. Why the double standard?
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Yeah, it COULD be, but it's highly unlikely. I've not seen one shred of evidence to support your position.
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I guess I missed the post where you were told not to post your theories.
Edited 1/15/2008 10:01 pm ET by cyber_steph27
>> I am sure that a portion of the risk of gastro infections may be due to contaminated water but there are other things (like the IQ differences) <,
On the whole IQ thing. I have a general question. Did any of the studies take into account how the child was fed beyond the substance. I am just thinking that it may be an IQ/EQ thing. It has been proven that those with a higher EQ tend to also score a higher IQ. With this in mind, the bottle propped baby would lack the EQ of the baby who was bfed. I am going to have to look for an IQ study that tests between bottle fed babies with formula and expressed milk. If anyone knows if such a beast exists it would save me some research.
Without going and digging up any studies, I'm going to ask - do you have a reason to believe that breastfed babies will have much of a different diet beyond than what formula fed babies would?
Cathie
You absolutely can say whatever you want.
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While your points are great, I was not trying to convince anyone that water is the common factor at fault here.
<< I was stating my theory that there are tons of other common factors to consider besides formula. Water happened to be the first one I chose to mention. >>
Yes, I get it. It's your theory. Which you can't support. Point taken.
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And why do you think that is? Wouldn't you think Similac, Enfamil, or Nestle would stand to gain from such a study? Why are they not pouring money into something that would open the doors to a whole new world of profit? They could drop the silly "breast is best" b/s as well. Really, if I were a stockholder, I'd want answers as to why they're not investigating this "theory" further.
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OK, for the umpteenth time, SO WHAT??? If you're so convinced it's the water (or the million other things) that accounts for something like the different rates of ear infections in BF and FF babies, explain your reasoning. "Common factor" gets you nowhere if you can't explain how this "common factor" influences the outcome of the study.
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Um, yeah! If you're going to hold tight to a theory, it's going to require a bit of evidence. Or at least a plausible explanation in the absence of such evidence until the data comes in.
>>I am going to have to look for an IQ study that tests between bottle fed babies with formula and expressed milk. If anyone knows if such a beast exists it would save me some research. <<
I did come across a study today that says breastfed babies are more resilient to stress later in life, , is it the act of breastfeeding, at the breast :), or the substance that causes it? I haven't seen, and doubt, that such a study has been done, but my sense is that it is the combination.
IMO that is one of the beauties of breastfeeding, you don't have to know if you are breastfeeding for nutrition or emotional reasons, it's the same act either way.
Cathie
This rationale just blows me away.
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