In a message dated 6/24/98 11:38:41 PM, you wrote:

<<>Mom says he does this with every feeding even if she is by herself and
there
>is no stimulus around (even at night in bed). >>

At this age, yes, probably is normal distractability during the day.

Babies also are quick to notice that pulling off (which provides nipple stim
to elicit MER) causes an additional let down = facilitates a faster easier
flow. I often notice younger babies using this MER Pulling -MERP- technique.

Moms with nipple soreness, or annoyance, resulting from MERP, can use self MER
techniques - SMERT - at first signs of MERP ;-)

Deborah Tobin RN BSN IBCLC LCCE
Springfield, Virginia USA

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