Tips on getting baby off nipple shield?

salsabia

My little one isn't the least bit interested in my real nipple. She will latch and suck for a minute then gives up and cries. So frustrating. I'm tired of keeping up with the shield and washing it. Its getting annoying. Shes 3 months old now but is a preemie born 9 weeks early. Prob weighs betweem 6-7 lbs. Is she still too small our what?

sweetz4

I don't have an answer for you because my daughter refuses the shield. but bump for ya

doodles

I don't have a great answer either. Just be persistent and patient. She will catch on eventually

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newmama16

i know exactly what ur feeling. my daughter was born 4 weeks premature and needs he shield. i actually prefer it cus the few times she does latch on my actual nipple she rips it up, but if u can figure out a way definitely let me no. good luck >:D<

EHILL11009

Have you tried feeding a few minutes with it on and then removing it and then try having her latch on? Some babies just need it for the time being and eventually wean themselves off.

Viviya

I'll bump this for you and tag @HomeBirthAdvocate to see if she has any advice on this one. We'll all be lost without her if and when she decides to leave!

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salsabia

@newmama16 @HomeBirthAdvocate I try all the time and she just spits out my nipple and cries. The nurse in the nicu told me the shields were just a temp fix and I shouldn't use them forever

Josie749

I had the same problem with my son, i kept doing what you are doing just offering my breast without the nipple shield and little by little it worked...especially when hes super hungry. Good luck!

newmama16

My daughter wasnt completely a premie so i ddnt hav ne1 in the nicu but i did get a personal lactation nurse n she told me there is nothing wrong w using the nipple shield cus im stil producing milk n shes stil eating. I try weaning her off the shield but it dnt work she jus gets pissed off. I see no problem w continuing to use the shield n neither does my lacation nurse so im jus gunna keep usin it. Good luck to y'all tho...

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