I'm confused!
 Recently I attended a conference on feeding alternatives and we had a
brief discussion on *finger-feeding*  This was highly discouraged due to
the lack of any research to prove its  safety.  I have used this method in
the past  (short-term of course) toward reaching a  final  goal.  I have
also used this method to asssess suck and tongue positioning.
        I began to feel very badly that I have been using this technique of
finger-feeding, and had to re-think my methods and reasons behind using
various mehods.   I was  relieved to hear that others (from this list) do
use this method.
        I would like to know if  any of you  out there  are aware of any
research regarding finger-feeding.
Under what circumstances do you use finger feeding.  What are the dangers
involved.  Are there any documented cases of damage caused by
fingerfeeding.   I have checked the archives for the above questions,
surprisingly found nothing.  I am interested in your opinions: is
fingerfeeding  controversial?
and should we proceed with caution until we more data to prove it's safety?
Thank you in advance I look forward to any comments on this issue.

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                                                  Tina Johnson RN, BSN, IBCLC