hi my 8 days old child is having his feeding only with the nipple shield.Is it safe to use.How can i stop uisng.If i stop using nipple shield he is unable to drink.

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Vritika AroraMom of a 5 yr old child4 years ago

A. Hi dear Yes u can feed ur baby with nipple shield. There is no problem in that. If ur nipples are inverted or flat, then nipple shield is the right option to feed ur baby. Take care

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