In a message dated 12/3/2009 9:10:19 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, Amy writes: This is why shape is so important, >>>> I agree Amy, ....and Nikki, to respond in small part to your question, my comments to parents about pacifier use includes that "ideally the pacifier would be shaped and textured as close as possible to the shape and texture of moms breast" Debbie Tobin RN BSN IBCLC Fairfax County, Virginia suburbs outside the Washington DC beltway *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome