My 2 mth lo is used to Florite silicon nipple shield and is not directly latching for feeds. I had started shield and giving Nusobee on docs advice since he hadn't gained enough weight. How do I get rid of these 2 things and ensure smooth latch and weight gain??
In terms of getting done with the need for formula you can try expressing your own milk to ensure that baby is getting enough milk thru an alternative feeding method for a fee days. This way he will get used to the taste of breast milk and will slowly forget the formula taste. Please discuss weight gain with your doctor to ensure that it is not getting compromised while you do these changes.
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A baby does get used to feeding in a particular fashion. Try feeding without the shield when baby is not very hungry or when baby is half asleep. That can start the habit of feeding directly at the breast.
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19 Dec 2016