CUP FEEDING THE NEWBORN - WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

Cup feeding is gaining increased recognition as an alternative method of feeding infants breast milk. For the term infant, cup feeding is su ggested when the mother is unavailable to put the infant to breast. In the preterm population, cup feeding may be initiated before the prete rm infant is ready to be put to the breast. Although further research is needed to substantiate the proposed benefits of cup feeding, the ar ticle provides information about selecting the appropriate candidates for cup feeding and offers step-by-step instructions to ensure that cu p feeding is done safely.