| 9-23-08 | More News on Formula Use in China |
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Many of you have heard about the recent recall of Sanlu brand formula in China. It is impossible to know all of the orphanages that may have used this brand, but we can let you know that Love Without Boundaries (LWB) nutrition program uses only Nestle Nestogen or Lactogen; and Wyeth S-26 or Gold brand formulas. In Anhui, LWB formula programs include: Dingyuan: orphanage Fuyang: foster care and orphanage Huainan: some children in orphanage Xiaoxian: foster care Cleft healing home: all children In Chongqing: Nanchuan: orphanage Xiushan: orphanage In Fujian: Qingliu: orphanage Jinjiang: orphanage In Gansu: Dingxi: orphanage In Guangdong: Gaoming: orphanage Shantou: orphanage Shunde: orphanage Qujiang: orphanage In Henan: Kaifeng: foster care In Jiangxi: Shangrao Ling: some children in orphanage In Sichuan: Deyang: orphanage In most cases LWB does not provide 100 percent of the formula that an orphanage uses, but at this time we do not know of any orphanage in our nutrition program that uses Sanlu for their own formula purchases. No problems have been reported within our nutrition programs. Adopting parents may wish to bring formula from home: whatever brand your pediatrician recommends should be fine. If you know your child is currently receiving Nestle formula, Carnation Good Start may have the most similar taste. If you wish to purchase formula in China, Nestle Nestogen and Lactogen are readily available in most cities and will have a more familiar taste to your babies. If your baby doesn't care for his or her new western formula, a small amount of sugar may help as Chinese formulas tend to be sweeter. Just be sure to wean off the extra sugar within a few weeks. Jan Champoux Nutrition Director The following is from LWB website: Many formula companies offer free samples online or at local hospital OB units and Pediatrician offices. Check with your Pediatrician to see if they have "gift packages" available before you travel. Powder milk is the easiest to pack and can be packed in your checked luggage. There are many brands out there. If you have questions- ask your pediatrician. Nestle is the closest to what the babies receive in many parts of China. Similac and Enfamil are not as sweet and adding a little sugar to them will ease the transition to a new food. Earth Best makes an organic formula and so does Similac, Free offers can be found at www.similac.com, www.enfamil.com, www.gerber.com and also at 1-866-565-2229 (press 1) for a Johnson & Johnson Mom's kit.
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