> My specific inquiry is about using finger pad up or pad down. Does it
> matter, and can someone please explain why.
Susan, I use (or teach the parent to use) pad up to find the way into the
babies' mouth without the chance of hurting the palate with a fingernail and
then turn to have better control over my finger to put the right amount and
direction of pressure at the tongue.
Gonneke van Veldhuizen, IBCLC, living in Maaseik, Belgium
http://www.users.skynet.be/eurolac[log in to unmask]
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