>Got a message from a friend whose ped told her that infants under age of 3
>months have a special reflex if you squeeze in the center of an infant's
>palm, he will open his mouth.  Any credence to this?

I've read that, and I've tried it, but I don't get much of a result.  The
closest I can come is massaging the palm in a firm, circular manner keeps
the baby nursing (some babies, that is).  What would be the use of such a
maneuver?  To get enough BrM into a baby that is excessively sleepy but
needs the kcal.

I often wish I could find a button that would make them open wide!  I'm
interested in whether other Lactnetters make use of this reported reflex.

Arly in Northern Utah                [log in to unmask]
MS, CLE, IBCLC