Subject: Re: Putting suck training into perspective

I agree with  several ho have written, especially what Lisa had to say today.
"Suck  training" or finger feeding is only one of the tools available to us.
Think  of it as a tool.  Cup feeding is a tool, as is using a syringe or a
eye  droppper or <gasp> a bottle.  Sometimes you just ned to get food into  a
baby quickly - cup works great.  Sometimes you need to help a baby  learn to
suck so s/he can do that at the breast.

Depends on the  situtaion, what's wrong,parent's comfort level, etc.  It all
looks so  easy when we do it :-(  (You know - how the baby always gets on
when we  are in th room ......  :-(

I think it's best to keep an open mind,  learn lots of tools and know when to
use which. And not always use the same  thing for all babies.  Don't be in a
rut, keep an open mind, see what  fits, what works, what doesn't.  It's about
your comfort level  too.  Pat in SNJ


Yes, I agree wholeheartedly, Pat.  We often use cup feeding, we go  with what
works for the parents. There are a multitude of factors to consider.  And
yes, folks do go home and get overwhelmed by some interventions.  We  need to
work with the whole family and help them do the best they can for their  baby.
Mardrey Swenson



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