Syringe question/help

[TamiKakes]

May I please start by asking to not "shun" or lecture me, as I know what I am doing is not recommended, but I am doing what I can/have to....just hoping there possibly something else I can try....

back story...

Since I found my baby, and this is my first as I was unable to contact anyone in the area that would take such a young squirrel, I had to get what I could as fast as I could. Went out and got the Esbilac with the pre and probiotics and got a syringe from the pharmacy (smallest they had was a 3ml without the ORing) I had to made do for the time being. The following day, I ordered the Fox Valley formula and syringes and the harveys blocks.

While waiting for those to be delivered, I went out to 20 different stores looking for a smaller syringe with the 0Ring- the only thing I found with the 0ring was a 10ml.

Since the cheap-free plastic ones from the pharmacy was starting to stick, i used the one with the 0ring I did find. I am SUPER careful as to holding the plunger between my thumb and pointer finger so there is a good bit of resistance. (all while trying to also find antibiotics from friends just in case)

Now my question....
I have received the 1cc syringes and miracle nipples, fox valley formula and the blocks early last week,
Lil Ashlie wants NOTHING to do with the 1cc syringe or the nipples. she down right refuses to take it. So I am still using that 10cc syringe with great caution. Yes I know how dangerous this is, but it is literally the only way she will eat.
Is there anything I can try to get her to take the smaller 1cc?

[CritterMom]

How old is she now? The 1cc syringes are really important for the bitty babies, especially when they finally decide they like the formula and try to INHALE it - literally, unfortunately.

And I assume you were using no nipples at all so she is now used to the hard plastic tip of the syringe. That is okay, too.

If I were you, when I place my order for blocks for when your baby weans from Henrys, I would get some 5cc syringes - you can compromise with him! They will give you more control - and the O-ring itself will do that as well. I am pretty confident that if you have managed to go without aspirating him with a standard disposable 10cc, you won't have ANY problems at all.

In the meantime, if he hadn't used nipples, don't force him. If he still won't. see if dipping the tip of the syringe in a teeny bit of honey might get him going. If he decides to be a total pill and force you to use the 10cc, try pulling the plunger all the way out and rub the black rubber tip with some vegetable oil. Then plunge it in and out of the barrel a few times. This will help stop any jerkiness temporarily.

[TamiKakes]

How old is she now? The 1cc syringes are really important for the bitty babies, especially when they finally decide they like the formula and try to INHALE it - literally, unfortunately.

And I assume you were using no nipples at all so she is now used to the hard plastic tip of the syringe. That is okay, too.

If I were you, when I place my order for blocks for when your baby weans from Henrys, I would get some 5cc syringes - you can compromise with him! They will give you more control - and the O-ring itself will do that as well. I am pretty confident that if you have managed to go without aspirating him with a standard disposable 10cc, you won't have ANY problems at all.

In the meantime, if he hadn't used nipples, don't force him. If he still won't. see if dipping the tip of the syringe in a teeny bit of honey might get him going. If he decides to be a total pill and force you to use the 10cc, try pulling the plunger all the way out and rub the black rubber tip with some vegetable oil. Then plunge it in and out of the barrel a few times. This will help stop any jerkiness temporarily.

Thank you.
She is 6.5 weeks old. and, Yes, she is used to the hard plastic of the tip. The 10cc does have the black ORing, so there is no jerkiness, it is nice and steady. Like I said, I do put pressure on the plunger part so its only going to move/extract when i relax my grip, in beat with her sucking. shes done very well with it. I think she is just so used to the rhythm of this syringe and the feel of the tip.

This is the one I have,

I just hear so many horror stories of asperation and I feel horrible that this seems to be the only way she will eat.

[stepnstone]

The only thing I have to add to CM's advice is you know the risk, your being careful but there is still a risk.
I would look for available ab's now when there is no need rather then later if a need arises.
Accidents happen and so does AP, better safe then sorry...

[TamiKakes]

Thank you. I have found a friend that was just perscribed augmiten so I have one that she gave me.

[ClemC5]

I think all syringes stick at times, and accident do happen. One thing I have found when dealing with a sticky syringe is to twist the plunger with your thumb and index finger as you apply a little pressure or as the squirrel sucks it down. it helps provide a smoother flow. Just something that works for me.