Sometimes adults develop the habit of propping a bottle when the infant is lying down resting the nipple in the child's mouth. This is poor feeding habit and should not be done. When the bottle is propped, the infant is unattended and deprived of the benefits of contact with the mother. There is also risk of choking and aspirating , because the flow of milk into the mouth may be too rapid. Another complications of is an increased risk of ear infections(otitis media) .When the infants swallow while lying down, the milk or formula may enter the Eustachian tube . This seems to make infants more susceptible to developing ear infections.

(If you have any tips on how to feed the baby for ages without getting a sore arm.. I'd love to hear them!  When I'm doing the night feeds, anything that can help is appreciated.. I guess I bottle prop mostly when I'm really tired myself.)

there is a pillow that is supposed to be really good for all sorts of purposes … let me see if I can find a link … http://www.boppy.com

you say the word and I will send it to you for your baby shower!!