Also, I can’t help but notice that your recent post has you purchasing Healthy Choice. Or, the fact that you mention (endorse) Starbucks. Or Coke? Do you know who they are owned by and all the business practices for those companies?? Do you know who does PR for them? It’s all very interesting when you take a step back and look at a bigger picture if people take the time to look at ALL sides of the story.

Oh, and I didn’t breastfeed so I’m glad ALL the formula companies market in the US since I needed it.

I didn’t approve the article you dropped though because I won’t have traffic going to something that has attacks on myself in it (not the article necessarily but the comments).

Thank you for your comment. While it doesn’t agree with mine, I appreciate candor!

They have been lying and deceiving new moms both here and around the globe, particularly in 3rd world countries where not breastfeeding more than likely equals serious illness and death to newborns for many, many years. And the blogging mamas are going to change that by hugging the Quik Bunny how again?

You’ve just lost another reader.

While I wasn’t able to listen to the video you have linked (different music played), and I don’t know the saga of complaints on Nestle, I must admit I am a loyal customer of Nestle. Still, I like to spend my $ on companies that do the right thing and not just spend my $ (from my purchase) on a PR spin. I also like quality.

So, given I couldn’t watch / listen to this video, I want to say you raise some ? that I will try to research on my own. But I too, try to focus on the positive. While I love learning from fellow bloggers, I also realize that there is a “viral” power of the internet, that can frequently do harm that isn’t valid.

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But, since Nestle has stated they do comply with countries’ WHO regulations, I am unsure of how how they are responsible for the tactics of those areas they do not having representation in having unclean water. I see it as a definite opportunity for Nestle, and other major corporations, to provide safer water conditions not just for formula but for general wellness in these countries.

The issue isn’t so much about the well-being of children in the US, it’s about the children in countries who don’t have clean water and cannot survive once Nestle comes in with their tactics and samples.

I worked in a paper company for years. Obviously, paper is a natural resource we were cutting down. But, what people didn’t care or want to know is that we planted even more than we took, and then some!

I have recently only become aware of the Nestle issues. Do I think they are all correct? No. Do I think they are completely blameless? No. BUT, they do have many great initiatives that we are learning about that makes a difference. I feel like I can only offer that opinion at this point until I do my own further research.

I think an apples2apples comparison of Nestle and other manufacturers of formula and cocoa beans is necessary. I am NOT going to believe (as the Gospel) a post whether how written or articulate it may appear. I believe information is empowering. I will gain as much information as I can to get clarification to try to make things better.

On a related post, I do believe that there are ways each person can get involved to ensure that children in these countries have a better future. I know some programs like World Vision, Compassion International and others offer a child sponsorship program. Sponsoring a child is something I (as in ME) can do to ensure that I am owning responsibility in the best way that I can to ensure that children have a healthier start and life.

I just can’t see them as cuddly.

If you are aware of the issues at Nestle, do believe the accusations are correct? If not, why? If you believe them, what are you doing to make things better (since you are there)?

No one wins when we scream, fight, and tear each other down. Good for you for standing tall.

Glad you got your picture!