Dear Carole and all lactnetters,
I have been using the term *request feeding* for a long time.  I also think
demand feeding is not pleasant, making it sound as though the baby is
DEMANDING.  As I speak to parents, I'll simply say feed her at her request.
I get lots of lovely smiles when I say that.
Yaffa Stark, MA, IBCLC
Los Angeles, CA

>While we are discussing terms, can we get away from
> DEMAND FEEDING (distasteful, making Baby sound like a
> little dictator!).  I prefer "cue feeding" or "feeding
> on cue" (whatever!), since it puts infants in a more
> positive light, giving them credit for their innate
> intelligence about their bodies.  Such a little change
> in phrasing, but little changes can lead to big ones!
> Carole
>
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