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Re: When to introduce a bottle
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Jessica Claire <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 7 Jan 2012 17:45:22 -0800
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VERY helpful, Amy--thanks!  I feel embarrassed that I didn't know
about the reflexive to voluntary shift in sucking, but it makes a lot
of sense.

Jessica

On Sat, Jan 7, 2012 at 4:14 PM, Amy Peterson, BS, IBCLC <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> Jessica,
>
> A baby's suck will change from reflexive sucking to voluntary sucking, often between 4-6 weeks of age.  This subject is pretty common in SLP/OT literature.  Of course all babies are different, so we can't say for sure at what age a specific baby will develop an opinion about taking a bottle.  For moms who wish to introduce a bottle before the baby's suck shifts to voluntary, I suggest 3-4 weeks.

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