In a message dated 10/7/00 6:56:09 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
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<< would those of you who use this technique (opening baby's mouth by
pressing on chin with her finger)describe why and when and how and why do you
feel this would not cause an aversion later on (which is what i think i am
seeing)? >>

Carol, I think in the times I have used something like this, it isn't
actually forcing the baby's mouth open -- instead it is gentle pressure when
the baby starts opening his/her mouth on his/her own.  If the baby is
clamping shut I don't even try, but sometimes they just need a little nudge
to open wider.
Others?
Lori Salisbury, RN, IBCLC
Spokane, WA

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