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In a message dated 6/22/99 7:41:26 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
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<< We have a collodian baby in the NICU who is 3 weeks old and the only
 thing which is hindering her release is that she is unable to suck.  She
 has "fish mouth" and will not grasp onto a bottle and suck.  The mom did
 not even attempt breastfeeding, which I think is a shame since this baby
 may have managed  a mouthful of breast. >>

What about a soft-cup feeder (Medela's or some of the newer brands out)?  No
suck involved, easy to use, fairly inexpensive.

Kathy Parkes, RN, IBCLC
The Lactation Connection (TLC)
www.tlc4moms.com

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