Artificial nipple effectiveness seems to arbitrary - really often just
depends on the baby and his particular needs. Some like longer and
sometimes softer nipples that can be found on the older models. You are
right that some new models may look more like a real nipple and encourage a
wider gape, but the if they can't elongate and soften like the real thing,
the baby may not appreciate the aesthetics.

Sharon

On Mon, Dec 5, 2016 at 4:58 PM, Attie Sandink <[log in to unmask]>
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> A number of years ago someone put me on to the “paced Bottle feeding
> method” which I am sure most have heard about. I have found after starting
> with a long nipple such as used by the darn formula companies, I actually
> seem to get babies to latch better and it stimulates the tongue action
> without causing a baby to be overwhelmed. All the short nipples seem to not
> allow for good tongue extension and suck training. Recently had a baby who
> would only finger feed but this was not workable for parents in the long
> run and baby would not breastfeed, after a couple of days on the long old
> fashioned nipple baby was actually breastfeeding. On occasion if more
> length and slower flow is needed I use a special needs feeder that works
> very well for transitioning as well. One would not think so but they have
> worked so well.
> I am not a researcher so have not put these items to the test of stringent
> research criteria
> cheers
>
> Attie Sandink RN, IBCLC, CLE©, CBE
> Private Breastfeeding Consultant and Educator
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