[blparent] question of feeding a newborn

[Eva Adams]

Scott,
Could u squeeze some of the milk out of the bottle so that it would be on 
the nipple? I was thinking that if she tasted the milk on the nipple she 
night take to it. Hopefully someone else has had more experience with this 
issue. Also remember that your baby can tell when u r frustrated, and it 
will cause her to become more upset. If u have to set her down take a 
breather for a second, try again.

Eva
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Scott Lawlor" <sklawlor at mac.com>
To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 6:46 PM
Subject: [blparent] question of feeding a newborn


> Hi.
>
> We have what could potentially be a giant problem so I'm hoping to get 
> some thoughts and or suggestions on the following situation.
>
>
> Leah is exclusively breastfeeding and as a result of this, she doesn't 
> know how to take a bottle, even if it's breast milk.
>
> This problem is further complicated by the nipple falling out of her mouth 
> when she turns her head and this is something that I am struggling with.
>
> For times when Cindy is working and she needs to be fed, I need to be able 
> to perform this task.
>
> I won't go into the thoughts I had running through my head while holding a 
> screaming baby but they weren't happy at all, something I know I'm not 
> alone in.
>
> We have the bottles that are supposed to mimic the breast so I'm not sure 
> what else I can do at this point.
>
> Practicing is a good idea and we can do that but if she won't even suck 
> the nipple and just chews on it, which is what she does with the pacifier, 
> I'm feeling at a loss.
>
> Thanks for the help.
>
> Scott
>
>
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