My approach to the pacifier issue (which has been very effective w/ my new parents and the docs as well) is: Pacifiers are "calorie burners". Babies suck away -expending energy/ burning calories and get nothing in return resulting in greater weight loss/jaundice. At the same time, the moms who should be nursing instead -well their breast are understimulated resulting in marginal supply. Whah-la! Weight loss/jaundice + low milk supply= FORMULA!!!! Parents & Peds are so "reactive" to any weight loss and jaundice making this explanation perfect for the first few weeks. Maria Parlapiano RN IBCLC Chatham, NJ *********************************************** 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