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Mom of a 3 yr 2 m old boy3 years ago

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my baby is 2.5 months old. all this while I have been feeding him using a nipple shield. now I m trying to stop the usage of the shield. however when he tries to suck my bare nipple he tends to get the sensation of puking. also he becomes very restless while trying to suck without a shield and eventually leaves feeding. how can I make him stop using the shield.

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ExpertDr Disha PatelAyurvedic Physician3 years ago

A. go gradually , feed your baby directly during dream feeding. give your baby is in the right position, Lightly compress your breast, giving it a shape more closely resembling your baby's mouth.

ENGOCHA SINGHAFather of a 6 yr 7 m old boy3 years ago

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Sai Prasanthi R LMom of a 11 yr 6 m old boy3 years ago

A. Hello dear parent! That is due to nipple confusion. Latch your baby well onto your breast and make a good skin contact with your baby while breastfeeding. Try finger feeding and immediately shift your baby to the breast. Consult a lactation expert for advice. Regularly massage your baby with Babyhug cold pressed coconut oil.

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