Hello mam my baby is not latching directly, iam using nipple shield to feed her ,is nipple shield good for my baby? and when to replace nipple shield

1 Answer

AbhayaMom of a 15 yr 8 m old boy3 years ago

A. Hi mom Yes u can use nipple shield to feed ur baby. There is no problem in that. Also side by side try that baby should latch directly.. u can buy babyhug nipple shield to feed ur baby.

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