I am concerned that this product will be incredibly difficult to clean properly. Nina Berry Australia On 10/02/2011, at 6:09 AM, Jennifer Welch wrote: > Hello wise ones, > > I have just finished looking at some literature from medela promoting their new "Calma" teat. I have yet to see any critical reviews of this product. They claim that it "eliminates nipple confusion." That's a big claim. I've seen no research that evaluates this claim. The requirement for baby to generate suction for milk to flow sounds like a step in the right direction, but I am not convinced. I need more info about how breastfed babies fair with this product in real life. What about the other factors involved in nipple confusion? Yes, I am trying practise my critical thinking skills! But wow! is their marketing ever seductive! > > In my area, there are many moms who offer EBM to their babies via bottles. While I am well aware of the problems with this, it is the reality in my city. I would like to have a full picture of this product so I know whether or not it is a good option for moms who insist (or truly need to) on using a bottle. > > Do any of you have any independant (i.e. did not come from medela) info to share? Do any of you have any experience with this product? > > Thanks for any info you can share. Feel free to email me privately. > > Jennifer Welch, IBCLC, LLLL > Montreal, Quebec, Canada > > *********************************************** > > 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 *********************************************** 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