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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Have you tried a supplemental nursing system?  I used this to allow me/my baby to learn to nurse (got easier as he got a bit bigger) without giving him a bottle.  It's a pain to set up at first but it gives your baby nutrients while he figures the nursing thing out.  [/quote]

OP here. We ordered one and it should come in next week. [/quote]

NP/DP, but if you have an IBCLC, they can set you you with a paediatric NG tube to get you started. It will work fine in a pinch, which it sounds like you’re in.

Has your baby been assessed for tongue and lip ties? [/quote]

OP here. I would rather syringe feed since his weight is fine than go feeding tube route. That’s more of a last choice if his weight is an issue.

He has been looked at for both and the lactation consultant said he didn’t have it. Same with the pediatrician.

The lactation consultant said she is at a loss of what to do because most babies will at least use a nipple shield while learning to latch or take a bottle. She told us to keep trying and offering all options until he gets older and takes it. [/quote]

I would make an appointment with another LC (I love Ann Faust in HoCo), a pediatric dentist that specializes in ties, and a osteopath/cranial [url]https://myosteopathy.com/our-team[/url]

You need a multi approach at this point. Get another eval on lip and tongue tie. It sounds like he doesnt like anything going in his mouth which could mean opening, swallowing, etc are either painful or uncomfortable. [/quote]

OP here. He does breastfeed but just doesn’t take a lot out. He will shallow suckle most of the time while he comfort nurses. He will suck the syringe. He takes a pacifier and sucks on without any issues.

The issue is he can’t get a proper latch because of small flat nipples. We tried to fix that with a nipple shield but I don’t think he likes the feel of it. Same with the bottle.

We will be looking into all of this. [/quote]

This may seem incredibly odd but my baby hated the nipple shield. I had similar issues with my nipples and large breasts. I was told to let him suck on the nipple shield ( hold your finger in it to keep in mouth) like a pacifier to get him used to it. It worked and he took it after about a week. We used the nipple shield for two months and then he no longer needed it. [/quote]

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