In einer eMail vom 13-5-04 4:40:31 West-Europa (zomertijd) schreibt
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> .  If the baby is able to bf well for short spurts,
> mom could just wear him in a sling and let him have the breast very,
> very frequently.  I realize that not evey mom can or will do this, but
> it is an option that could be offered to her.
>


Especially for DS babies wearing them in a sling, making sure it is well
flexed into a foetus-like way, will benefit more than breastfeding alone. It will
help them stay flexed and not be as hypotone all the time. Plus the continuing
mother-child contact and interaction will assist this baby to achieve the of
maximum mental development that is his potential. Actually it could be seen as
the pre-start of early intervention techniques that are commonly used in DS
children.

Warmly greeting,

Gonneke van Veldhuizen, IBCLC, LLLL
Germany - The Netherlands

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