Hello I have looked into the archives, to see if there is any information about when to introduce a alternative feeding method. On the postnatal where I work as an LC there seems to be a trend to use a "Lactaid" for just about every conceivable challenge from day one up to day 5 , and I am concerned that we are not actually dealing with the challenges appropriately more going for the quick fix approach Does anyone have evidence based research that supports when to introduce a alternative feeding method. ie syringe,cup, lactaid and on what day Many thanks for reading my post Kind Regards June Nicholls IBCLC *********************************************** 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