The reason to avoid nipples is to *not deflect* from the process of helping mothers with
breastfeeding.  We have a policy at our hospital where no nipples are given, but the reason has
nothing to do with avoiding latex allergy, it has to do with helping mothers breastfeeding.
Since we have alternatives to the bottle, there is no need for the nipples.

If the hospital needs the latex allergy reason, use what you need.  Add it to the hazards of
artificial feeding.

Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC