In a message dated 8/2/00 11:41:46 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << 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 *********************************************** The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html