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Is nipple shield harmful for 12 days old baby? How many days we can use nipple shield? My 12 days old baby not taking feeding without nipple shield. My nipples are small. How many days I should use nipple shield? When I want to give feeding without nipple shield he cries so much and in future the habit of nipple shield be harmful to baby? What should I do for baby to take feeding directly without nipple shield.
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YOu can try pulling the nipple out to make it prominent and nipple shield is not good for regular use. But unless there is no way to feed you have to use it as breast milk is the best milk for your baby
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