Underhand tactics - formula companies

[AppleBlossom]

I dont see the problem with a company offering advice on all-things baby related??

So what they sell formula? Its another way of feeding a baby. What's the problem?!

I think some people are just too sensitive to things like this. The ad got your attention, which is job well done to their marketing department. They are promoting a service that im sure countless people have found helpful, because of that ad. If the ad wasn't there i wonder how many people would be worried about something in silence not knowing who to ask.

Information of BF and FF is always contradictive, misleading and sometimes completely wrong. Its up to the mother to seek out which methods work best for her, + her baby.

Well said BFers are always saying how they don't feel they get enough advice/support. But if FFers get support then it's a bad thing? We are all mothers trying to feed our babies. Why is it ok for BFing to be out in the open but FFing to be kept in the dark? FFers worry as much as BFing mums do so they should have the opportunity to ask for advice

 

[trumpetbum]

Well said BFers are always saying how they don't feel they get enough advice/support. But if FFers get support then it's a bad thing? We are all mothers trying to feed our babies. Why is it ok for BFing to be out in the open but FFing to be kept in the dark? FFers worry as much as BFing mums do so they should have the opportunity to ask for advice

Noone is suggesting that ffers don't deserve support. Nor that ffers be kept in the dark.

 

[dani_tinks]

I'm failing to see what the big deal is here?!

 

[polo_princess]

Can we please keep the "digs" to a minimum, i've seen a couple of sly ones throughout this thread, dont think theyve gone unnoticed!!

Im assuming that if you are going to become a mother that you have enough brain cells to make your own mind up, people arent stupid, why would a formula company offer advice on BF'ing? Its all about brand association, nothing underhand about it at all, at least they are being open about it, they arent hiding what they are trying to do. Its an advert, surely people are educated enough not to be brainwashed by a few pretty pictures and "nice" words.

Time after time people on this site moan about lack of support for new parents, yet when its offered people stil moan be grateful there is support being offered at all

 

[AppleBlossom]

Well said BFers are always saying how they don't feel they get enough advice/support. But if FFers get support then it's a bad thing? We are all mothers trying to feed our babies. Why is it ok for BFing to be out in the open but FFing to be kept in the dark? FFers worry as much as BFing mums do so they should have the opportunity to ask for advice

Noone is suggesting that ffers don't deserve support. Nor that ffers be kept in the dark.

What I mean is, the OP is saying that formula companies are sneaky at promoting formula feeding to expectant mums. But what is wrong with that? I wouldn't come on here and say "Omg, have you seen this article promoting BFing to pregnant women?!" Why shouldn't people be able to read where they can get support and advice for BFing? They should. Same with formula. It's called a choice. One that is freely made by the mother, not by misinformed formula companies. I don't get why people seem to think that an advert for formula would change the way a woman wanted to feed her child or even encourage them

 

[Hayley90]

Be...i mean, AppleBlossom

The magazine it is in is not tailored to BF mothers, nor it is tailored to FF mothers. It can print whichever ads it likes - They are all relevant, they all have the same importance - its wrong to say some adverts are fine, and others aren't simply because the company running them happens to manufacture formula milk.

 

[Missy86]

OT but I hate the fact that formula doesnt add points to my tesco or boots card

I am just interested in when this law came in, no advertising and offers on formula

 

[AppleBlossom]

Be...i mean, AppleBlossom

The magazine it is in is not tailored to BF mothers, nor it is tailored to FF mothers. It can print whichever ads it likes - They are all relevant, they all have the same importance - its wrong to say some adverts are fine, and others aren't simply because the company running them happens to manufacture formula milk.

It is a bit hypocritical saying that BFing advice is ok but FFing advice isn't. Like PP said, all advice should be appreciated, everyone is entitled to it whether it be for BFing or FFing

 

[mandylou]

Anyone who is on a facebook group for bf would have seen the misinformation given to new mums by formula companies on their "informative" website and helplines. I cant remember which one I am in so many but they do not always give out the right info which cause mothers to fail and move to formula. This is not helpful at all. You may think it is nice of them doing so they have to keep some sort of good rep but it is underhand.
Breastfeeding does not make money formula does nuff said.

i think thats a bit harsh, we tried BFing , max wasnt getting enough so was constantly hungry so we moved to FF, i dont see the problem with it, he is now getting enough milk and is a lot happier! oh well i guess that means I FAILED!

 

[AppleBlossom]

OT but I hate the fact that formula doesnt add points to my tesco or boots card

I am just interested in when this law came in, no advertising and offers on formula

The government also think that women are silly enough to fall for advertising slogans

 

[special_kala]

Whats the problem?? Should formula companies not allowed to be mentioned in the media now??

 

[Aidan's Mummy]

I agree, support for mums should be promoted not slammed. Many mums choose to ff from the start. And most have looked at all the facts. They should be supported as much as mums that bf for the start
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[Missy86]

OT but I hate the fact that formula doesnt add points to my tesco or boots card

I am just interested in when this law came in, no advertising and offers on formula

The government also think that women are silly enough to fall for advertising slogans

Haha thats the reason I stopped bfeeding so I could spend a small fortune on formula

 

[cherryglitter]

There's advertisements everywhere, but we all have enough sense to ignore the ones we don't want to look at and pay attention to those that we like! It's human nature!

 

[Hayley90]

There's advertisements everywhere, but we all have enough sense to ignore the ones we don't want to look at and pay attention to those that we like! It's human nature!

Exactly! Perhaps, if you dont like seeing SMA ads... flip over the page Thats what i do when i see ads for menswear, dental floss, scary china dolls and razors

 

[crossroads]

they have a right to advertise formula - i think its awful that people get completly slated for using formula!! we feed our babys! thats all that matters!!!!!!!

Granted, feeding is better than starving, but is that "all that matters?" It's like saying "I put my child in holy clothes, but at least she's wearing clothes. That's all that matters right?"

 

[AppleBlossom]

Now if formula adverts had fit topless men bathing in chocolate in then I would maybe see how a woman could be easily persuaded

 

[AP]

they have a right to advertise formula - i think its awful that people get completly slated for using formula!! we feed our babys! thats all that matters!!!!!!!

Granted, feeding is better than starving, but is that "all that matters?" It's like saying "I put my child in holy clothes, but at least she's wearing clothes. That's all that matters right?"

Thats harsh!

 

[cherryglitter]

Now if formula adverts had fit topless men bathing in chocolate in then I would maybe see how a woman could be easily persuaded

Hahaa! Me too

 

[Aidan's Mummy]

they have a right to advertise formula - i think its awful that people get completly slated for using formula!! we feed our babys! thats all that matters!!!!!!!

Granted, feeding is better than starving, but is that "all that matters?" It's like saying "I put my child in holy clothes, but at least she's wearing clothes. That's all that matters right?"

Some women struggle to breastfeed or just don't want to. A happy mum is good for the baby if tgat means ff them so be.it
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