A couple of years a go, a LC from Australia gave me a tip that seems to work well for about 2/3 of the kids that will not suck after latching. I use this if dribbling milk over the nipple does not work. On the baby's palm, below the joint of the index finger, where the line crosses the palm, there is a pressure point. If the baby is well latched applying gentle pressure to this point seems to make the baby start sucking about 2/3 of the time. NEVER press hard enough to hurt the baby, in addition to not working, they open their mouths to cry and loose the latch anyway. There is a similar spot on the sole of the foot, at the base of the joint of the big toe. All the Best, Linda Pohl, IBCLC Phoenix, Arizona USA [log in to unmask]