2008-12-27T18:07:28-08:00 There may be times when breastfeeding does not get off to the best start and some sort of supplemental feeding system must be used in the interim. Situations sometimes separate mother and baby and an alternate method of feeding is required. The first alternate most people think of is a bottle, but that may not always be what is best. Sucking on an artificial teat is a very different action than that of suckling at the breast. Many babies adapt to both, but some do not - nipple confusion or nipple preference is frequently the result. This can happen subtly over a number of months. The most common reason for quitting breastfeeding is &quot;running out of milk&quot;. We know that milk supply is directly related to the demand. If the demand is not strong (when a baby uses a bottle sucking action at the breast), the supply will diminish. To prevent these problems, you may want to choose an alternative to the standard bottle. Keep in mind that other artificial teats, such as dummies or pacifiers may be reinforcing a poor sucking pattern.<br><br>We carry many of the Avent parts and other of their products. Please look at the Nursing Aids-Avent page for further choices. 30 Nursing Aids-Feeding Systems 23 published 2008-12-27T18:07:28-08:00