Magda Sachs wrote: "gulp. Cynthia, your suggestion of the use of this
device in the situation of the toddler being discussed seems sensible. But
-- what the heck is this product FOR? Is it intended for use with normal
children? Or is for special situations?"

This little device is marketed in the US as a great way to introduce solids
to the average baby--whatever that is! I, too, was dumbfounded when I first
saw it in a catalog--and months later when I first saw it being used by a
mother. It just seemed like another piece of generally unnecessary baby
paraphernalia to me--and one that might aid in the too-early introduction
of solids because a parent was no longer concerned about whether or not the
baby might choke on something that it would otherwise have been too young
to handle. However, when I was laying in bed that night attempting some
one-person brainstorming on how to help an older little one learn to
breastfeed, the little gadget came to mind as a wild idea that might not
hurt to try.

Cynthia

Cynthia Good Mojab
Ammawell
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