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From: himeda@dataio.UUCP (Mark Himeda)
Newsgroups: net.kids
Subject: Hunger Strike... (Weaning)
Message-ID: <768@dataio.UUCP>
Date: Tue, 13-Aug-85 05:22:21 EDT
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Posted: Tue Aug 13 05:22:21 1985
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HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Can anyone give us some advice based on real-life experiences with
a child that refuses formula?  We have a four month old beautiful
baby girl.  My wife has been breast feeding since birth and now that
its time for her to go back to work we're trying to wean her to 
formula.  We have tried the following methods:

    o   ALL brands of doctor recommended formula.
    o   Two types of nipples: Platex nurser and nuk orthodontic.
    o   Feeding with a cup: paper and other.
    o   Adding Karo syrup to sweeten a little. 
    
All has failed.  We have tried to be persistent for about twenty
minutes at each bottle feeding (my wife still breast feeds the last
feeding in the day) despite the kicking, rearing back, and LOUD 
crying.  This is becomming a very stressful situation for both 
parents and child.  It's extremely difficult to see your ordinarily
cheerful child in so much sadness (and hunger).  We have talked to
several parents and nurses, but no one seems to have had an experience
with this severe a problem.  Any suggestions or advice are welcome.
We will ALL be grateful.  Please send mail to me as I don't seem to have
much time to read the netnews lately.  

                                              Thanks,
					      
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