I have to say I have never used glucose water to get a baby to latch.
I have used sterile water and it has worked many a time. I firmly
believe it is "a lot of something" that gets the babies attention and
the sweetness is not necessary. I cringe at the thought of dripping
formula on a mom's nipple. I also firmly believe if a baby has never
had glucose water dripped anywhere near his tongue he won't expect it
or prefer it. One can only "prefer" something one has experienced.

Andrea Tran RN, IBCLC
Erie?Boulder, Colorado

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