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Guardian of a 2 yr 9 m old boy2 years ago

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my nipples are flat so I use nipple sheild to baby feed so this good for baby health?

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ExpertDr Disha PatelAyurvedic Physician2 years ago

A. yeah.. can use it. make sure to sterilize it after feeding. You can use the suction from a breast pump to help draw out a flat or inverted nipple. t c.

Pradnya GhatuleMom of 2 children2 years ago

A. yes you can use, but Baby should drink naturally for that you can use pumps to pull out nipples, once it pulled out you feed normally, pull out nipples before every feed, within 4-5 days it will become normal

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