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Mom of a 4 yr 5 m old boy4 years ago

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My baby is 14 days old and he completely refuses for breastfeed does nipple shield help me to feed my baby?

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Ankita MehtaMom of a 9 yr 11 m old girl4 years ago

A. hi initial days with newborns are very hard but please don't give up. try different feeding position. make skin to skin Contact while feeding your child it will help to encourage your child to take more feeds. keep the environment calm and dark while feeding. avoid distractions.

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