In a message dated 12/30/98 8:22:03 PM Central Standard Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << ubiquitous blue bulb syringe >> In defense of the blue bulb, it can be very helpful if used correctly! It is like anything, if you don't use it correctly, you can cause problems. Do you seriously think that suctioning vomitus from the naso-oropharyngeal airway is going to cause breastfeeding failure? When using saline nose drops for nasal congestion, you DO NOT have to suction them out. OBTW, the blue bulb is also useful for irrigating ear canals, as a water-gun and basting turkeys! ha! <g> Andrew MD [log in to unmask]