THis is called laryngomalacia. Surgery is only done in extreme cases. Breastfeeding is usually easier for babies with this condition, especially if they are nursed in prone (laying on mom's chest, or with mom leaning way back as in a recliner) with head extension (Head tipped back to open the airway). If a bottle is used, a Haberman feeder is probably best, because the flow can be slowed. Kids with laryngomalacia generally have a harder time breathing when they are stressed, sucking, laying on their backs, exerting themselves, or crying. Bottle feeding on the back with fast flow can be very hard for these little ones. -- Catherine Watson Genna, IBCLC New York City mailto:[log in to unmask] *********************************************** To temporarily stop your subscription: set lactnet nomail To start it again: set lactnet mail (or digest) To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet All commands go to [log in to unmask] The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM) mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to: http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html