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"Mading, Winifred" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sun, 8 Sep 2002 17:31:30 -0500
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I think this has been mentioned before, but since we're having a discussion
on the topic again here goes -
Especially when using such a tube directly on the breast (not under a nipple
shield), you want to do everything you can to keep the baby from expecting
the feel of the tube everytime he nurses.  To accomplish this, use the
smallest diameter tube possible.  For the most part, we use the 3.5 Fr.
tubes.  Sometimes, when using colostrum, it seems too "thick" to flow
through the 3.5 readily and we will use a 5.  With mature breast milk or
(horrors) formula, the 3.5 is just fine.  We have had to fight to keep them
in stock, as they aren't used much anymore, even with our tiniest preemies,
but they do keep some on hand for our use.

Winnie

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