Kelly posted that article in March last year. So it isn't totally new. Hollye, I am not sure what has been done as a result but I imagine the formula companies will certainly be onto it. The benefits of pro-biotics have been known for years - they are available in many forms, and basically keep "good bacteria" in our digestive systems. Many people are in special need of this - including women on the pill and those taking antibiotics. Natural yoghurts are one of the more common sources.

Most people here know that I have bf my boys, but may not realise that my first DS was unable to attach at first. We had a very rocky start to bfing, and the reality is that the only difference between me (who continued to bf) and someone who was unable to continue and started ffing, is purely and simply luck. Through a couple of complete co-incidences, I found the right people to assist me with feeding with a nipple shield, and to fix the underlying problem (snipping the tongue-tie). So I do have an understanding of why so many people who wish to continue bfing don't. It can happen so easily. And I know how much disappointment, and perhaps guilt, goes along with that. The thing is though, I don't think that's a good enough reason to not continue to learn as much as we can about what is best for babies. That way others can be helped. Having the information helps us, but it doesn't mean that we need to be perfect. I know that my boys have a pretty good diet but that it could be better. I know that it is bad to get angry at the boys and yet I do. What I know and what I do isn't always the same. I am not perfect. No-one is. Knowing that breast milk is better but that your circumstances prevented you from bfing for any longer doesn't make you a bad mum. It means you are doing the best you can, just like we all do with everything. I often read articles saying that this or that is best for babies, and I didn't know that at the time so I didn't do it. But instead of feeling guilty I recognise that it is still good that the information is now available, so that the next person knows.