Catherine said:  <<and using a wide based nipple (one that the baby can
actually get his mouth to the base of, most babies can't do this on an
Avent nipple) may help to model the open mouth position of
breastfeeding. >>


I'm so glad to hear someone else make that comment about the Avent
nipple! I see that again and again with that particular brand, and other
consequences such as wanting to bite off mom's nipple (if she has a
large/protruding one) or looking to bite and losing the breast
altogether (if she doesn't)....


Regina M. Roig-Romero, BS IBCLC
Senior Lactation Consultant
Miami-Dade County Health Dept WIC/Nutrition
Breastfeeding Program
7785 NW 48 ST, Suite 300
Miami FL 33166

(786) 336-1333 x162
(786) 336-1345 fax
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