[blparent] using an S.N.S. when blind

[Erin Rumer]

Hello list,

 

Just out of plain curiosity and since my husband and I are interested in
possibly adopting in the future, I was wondering if any of you have used a
Supplemental Nursing System, (SNS) with either your biological kids or an
adopted baby.  For those not familiar with this device, it's a neat little
thing that allows you to feed the baby in a breast feeding position by
putting a device over your shoulder with either breast milk or formula in a
compartment that is then distributed to the baby who is sucking on a nipple
that is attached to your chest.  They are often times used to aid babies who
have trouble with latch or for bonding purposes alone with babies who cannot
be fed by the breast alone.   I've been around women using these but
honestly never was bold enough to ask to check it out by hand so I'm going
off of description here.  I've even heard of fathers using them to add to
the bonding experience with their babies.  I am wondering for those of you
who have used them or know someone who is blind that has, if it is difficult
to use or is it no different than using a bottle and merely getting used to
position and listening out for sounds while feeling what baby is doing?

 

Thanks,

 

Erin