I am behind in reading Lactnet, but would like to add just one more metaphor. Nipple confusion or preference is controversial at out hospital. I explain to parents that newborns are learning to nurse and that they must suck differently on the breast and on a bottle. Switching back and forth can cause them confusion. I compare it to a person learning two foreign languages at the same time. May say some words in French when they meant to speak Spanish. Judy IBCLC upstate NY *********************************************** 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