Winnie says,


> .  I have used everything from Beanie Babies to huge teddy
> bears to show the principle of holding baby so he can get the lower jaw on
> effectively or why cross-cradle may help him latch better at the beginning
> than the more traditional cradle hold

And when there's nothing else, I've used my purse or one of moms pillows --
"here's the 'baby's' head; my hand is supporting her shoulders and the back
of her neck......  Oh yes, we are a multitalented crew!

Jan Barger, RN, MA, IBCLC -- Wheaton IL
Lactation Education Consultants
www.lactationeducationconsultants.com

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