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Baby not feeding properly

2019-12-25 13:22:45
My baby is 28 days old,she has a problem to feed breast milk,she can't suck directly so I have used silicon nipple shield to help her sucking,bt she got addicted with nipple and always wants to suck a soother,we can't understand what to do,if it is safe for her to suck a soother and to suck with a nipple shield?plz suggest what to do
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You require lactation counseling and training.   Meet a pediatrician or lactation consultant.

Answered2019-12-26 01:53:33

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