[blparent] Baby latching on

[Tammy, Paul and Colyn]

Hi,

As I said previously, a baby will rarely get nipple confusion from 
introducing a bottle especially when you're already using a nipple shield as 
the nipples feel the same and the same thing comes out of them.  but I did 
forget a finger feeder which may be a great option for you if you don't want 
to use a bottle.  I used one with Colyn and it helped a lot.  If you can get 
one I would highly recommend it instead of a bottle.

Tammy
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Karla Hudson" <HudsonKC at msu.edu>
To: <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 5:59 PM
Subject: [blparent] Baby latching on


> Hi Leslie,
>
> I had challenges in the beginning nursing my daughter who is now seven. 
> She
> was not premature but still had difficulties getting the right latch.  I
> never used the shields for nursing.  Did anyone talk to you about a finger
> feeder.  This device is often used for premature babies but I used it with
> my baby to get the nursing and food in her.  The device has a small tube
> that the milk comes through for the baby to suck from yours or your 
> husbands
> finger. I would always attempt to nurse him first.  However, if you have
> trouble you may want to pump and feed through a finger feeder.  It takes
> some of the pressure off of you and also gives your husband something to
> help with as well.  A great bonding moment for them. Also, a nursing 
> pillow
> can also be helpful for positioning. My arms would get tired holding that
> squirming baby.  Again, always try nursing first and then get assistance
> with finger feeding if you decide to use this method. The feeder also 
> helps
> as the child will not get nipple confusion from introducing a bottle.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Karla
>
>
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