Kathleen says:
 I have to say that I don't think that
nipple shields are effective tools to counter nipple tenderness *in
most
cases.*

I fully agree and it is really one of the LAST things I consider
with soreness.  However, I have seen a couple cases where no other
reason could be found other than baby being extremely vigorous which
resolved once the milk volume kicked in.  Using a shield in these
cases, kept mom from "throwing in the towel" and once the volume
increased, baby was gentler, and they did get rid of the shield.

Winnie

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