Feeding abilities of preterm neonates differ based on their gestational and postnatal maturity. Maturity of sucking pattern and improved coordination between sucking and swallowing and breathing, which is seen in babies with a gestation of 32 weeks onward, makes trial of oral feeds more successful in these babies. The oral feeds can be given either with a cup and spoon or a paladai. However, we observed that the milk spilt during feeding was an issue due to a wider spout of the paladai. Feeding through syringe is practiced in many neonatal units. However, there is a lack of scientific literature regarding the syringe feeding of neonates. We hypothesized that giving oral feeds using a syringe could reduce the spillage of milk. This study was done to compare the volume of feeds wasted (spillover) during oral feeding between paladai and syringe feeding. The order of feeding of 75 nurse baby pairs was randomized to either the syringe or the paladai groups. The volume of milk spilt was assessed by weighing a gauze pad placed under the neck of the baby before and after feeds. Time taken to complete the feeds, the rate of feeding, and events like vomiting and choking after feeding were noted. Feeding satisfaction among the nurses was recorded on a 5-point Likert scale. The average mean time for completion of feeds by paladai was 9 minutes against 8.9 minutes in syringe feeding. The median rate of feeding was 3.57 minutes in the paladai group and 3.5 minutes in the syringe group. The median spillover volume was 3.33 mL in the paladai feeds and 3.23 mL in the intervention group. Seventy percent of the nurses reported better satisfaction with syringe feeds compared to paladai feeds. This study demonstrates that the milk spillover (wastage) during syringe feeding is not different from paladai feeds. However, the majority of nurses felt the syringe feeding was more satisfactory than paladai feeding. CTRI/2021/05/033479 dated 07.05.2021.
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