To wean your little one
off of a nipple shield there are a couple of recommendations that I would suggest.
I am able to help with all things breastfeeding including: sore nipples re-lactating, getting your baby off of formula and back to breastfeeding, weaning your baby
off of a nipple shield, breastfeeding during the early weeks, over supply, under supply, plugged ducts, mastitis, thrush, weaning, pumping, returning to work, nursing toddlers and baby / toddler night time challenges, premature babies and multiples.
Between three and four months I weaned
him off of the nipple shield.
Not exact matches
Although it may take time and patience before the transition is complete, this method
of weaning
off a
nipple shield is the most frequently recommended.
Then at week 10, I was able to get
off the
nipple shield with the help
of an LC at Mary Birch.
So, a
nipple shield is hard so it can rub
off against the roof
of their mouth and kind
of tell them that this is something for you to suck on and help with that.
Im also sure if there is a second one i could breast feed for the first 5 days with help
of nipple shields but the he did nt want to latch my doula helped me nicely without the
nipple shields but the nurses put it on so my son could drink thats p*ssed me
off abit the doula was wonderful nurses irritated me for some reason.
And most
nipples absolutely a baby can nurse
off of, they just might need a little more help because the
nipple is not hitting their palate to trigger their suck reflex correctly but you know, we're really bless, we live in a time where we do have tools like we do have
nipple shields which I urge extreme caution with.
Although it was once recommended to wean a baby from a
nipple shield by gradually cutting
off the tip
of the
shield until it is gone, this strategy is not recommended for the ultra-thin silicone
shields used today.
The LC will be able to see you and baby nursing, assess your soreness, baby's positioning and latching and be able to provide specific guidance on nursing with the
nipple shield and how to wean baby
off of it so baby can nurse on the breast without it.