Instead of syringe feeding, I'd try the syringe-sucker-outter method of the
nipple eversion (pre-made product Ev_rt It by M_t_rn_al C_nc_pts).  In the
days before this product was approved by the FDA, we cut off the tips of
syringes  (but jagged edges were a problem).  Has the mom used a breast
pump right before latching baby?

Syringe feeders get very used to it and the same type of imprinting that
happens with regular bottles happens with them.  IMHO, if I had to use
something other than the mom, I'd use a Hab_rm_n by M_d_la.  If this is too
cryptic, email me privately and I'll fill in the blanks.

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