I've had success with using a nipple shield in several infants with 
mandibular asymmetry and torticollis. One  baby was able to do well with 
just the shield, a few others required supplements of pumped milk as 
well until they unkinked. Physical therapy is effective for this 
condition, and careful monitoring of baby's intake is needed until the 
baby begins regaining weight.

Sometimes babies with torticollis latch better with their heads rotated 
to the preferred side rather than the neat alignment we usually prefer.
Catherine Watson Genna, IBCLC NYC

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