In a message dated 12/5/00 4:06:16 PM Pacific Standard Time, [log in to unmask]
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<< << following the thread of "nipple confusion" with the dehydrated, sleepy
 baby, I'd like to ask those who felt the nipple shouldn't be the 1st choice
 what they would offer to get breastmilk into the compromised baby quickly.
 (Especially if the baby is not cooperating at the breast.) >> >>


IME parents prefer dropper.  this is based soley on my observations of their
reactions when I offer various options.  They seem to be able to do it very
easily with *very* little instruction, sometimes none besides a couple of
sentences over the phone.

katherine in atl

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