We don't make it a practice to pull the NG tubes. Our routine is to change them routinely ever 3 days. It seems like the frequent removal and replacing would aide in oral aversion. And risk for emails if you replace after mom has breast fed. *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome