If anybody has used nipple shield how long will baby learn to latch the breast directly after using nipple shield? how long will be to long to be using the shield

1 Answer

RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl2 months ago

A. Nipple shield is hundred percent safe to use a lot of women use it for entire time initially six months to one year when their exclusively breastfeeding the child you just have to maintain hygiene and that’s the best

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