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Mom of a 3 yr 2 m old boy3 years ago

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My baby is 2 months old …he is not able to latch well …so I am using a nipple shield…he is gaining weight and is wetting around 12 diapers in a day…can I continue using nipple shield for the whole duration.

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ExpertVandana SharmaNutritionist3 years ago

A. Hello mom if you wish you may try to feed the baby directly as their does not seem to be latching issue because if he is able to latch well with nipple shield then direct feeding should not be an issues , otherwise as far as he is having it no concerns

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