Nipple shield concern

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Asked for Male, 1 Years

My daughter is 2 months old and currently feeds only with a nipple shield (Autoflow brand). We have tried many times to breastfeed without the shield, but she is not accepting it. I also noticed that the silicone material of this nipple shield feels a little hard. Will using a nipple shield cause any oral development problems in the future? Also, could you please guide us on how to help our baby latch directly onto the breast without using the shield? Thank You.

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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra

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Dr. Sreetama Chowdhury Pediatrician 9 yrs exp Bengaluru Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sreetama Chowdhury

Pediatrician 9 yrs exp Bengaluru

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Hi. Do you have any flat nipple or cracked nipple? Those can make latching a bit challenging.

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See a lactation consultant for practical tips.