Carol,
The thing you are describing is a paladai.  It is used normally as an oil
lamp but Indian families have used them as breastfeeding aids, probably
because most families have one.  Our OT is taking a trip to India this fall
and I have asked her to bring me one.  Apparently they are also used in the
middle east, although may not be called the same thing.  My daughter is
living in Baku, Azerbaijan and describes a similar tool.
Interestingly an article about this appeared last week on the front page of
our local newspaper.  It was by Huntly Collins of Knight Ridder Newspapers.
I would be happy to post it if anyone is interested.  It describes a study
going on in Philadelphia to determine wither these traditional Indian
feeding cups could  help "American babies learn to breast feed."
Deanne

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