The potential for cup feeding as an alternative to bottle feeding for breast fed preterm infants is positively supported by these results it is fundamentally important for nicu professionals to establish a protocol education and training for the potential use of this feeding method for this vulnerable population.
Cup feeding for breastfed baby.
Cup feeding is thought to be a positive oral experience for baby and avoids nipple confusion so helps preserve breastfeeding see below open cups are very easy to clean in resource poor areas or emergencies compared with teats bottles or tubes.
Babies are born prematurely and are not yet able to nurse.
Cup feeding is an alternative feeding method that is used to provide a supplement to a breastfed baby.
Cup feeding can prepare a baby for breastfeeding by encouraging the tongue to come forward for feeding.
When possible it is always best to breastfeed.
Babies are temporarily unable to breastfeed due to separation.