I'd be MORE concerned about the effect of sucrose on the infant gut than
the sucking of a pacifier for a few minutes during a painful procedure.
We know lactose promotes gut closure and beneficial flora, we need
this company to prove that their sucrose solution is safe.
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Catherine Watson Genna, IBCLC New York City mailto:[log in to unmask]
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