In a message dated 8/2/00 11:41:46 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
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 I'd like to know what size/length feeding tubes and   syringes     work best
for you when you make "home made" at the breast supplementers for moms.  I
just recently joined  a pediatric practice and you should have seen what I
rigged up for a mom this morning!  I'm going to order some supplies - what do
you suggest?
  >>
Periodontal syringes - 10 cc are my favorite - easy to use, cheap, easy to
control and teach parents how to use.  I keep some in my jacket pocket when
making rounds and pull out occasionally and keep babies from being bottlefed
when all they need is a nudge to get started at breast.  Forgot them/ran out
once and had to use a sryinge and French feeding tube from the nursery - felt
so totally awkward.  Guess it's what we get used to that works best.

Gretchen Andrews, BA, IBCLC
The Lactation Connection
private practice, So. Calif, USA

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