Chris said,

<< 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? >>

Chris, if you turn the plunger around in the syringe, the jagged edges are not
a problem.

Jan