>With all due respect to Cheryl's opinions, data support that if the correct
>size of nipple shield is employed, and if the baby is correctly latched,
>unstable feeders can actually access significantly MORE milk with than
without a nipple shield (Meier, et al JHL 2000).

I can believe it....but here in the UK there is a one-size-fits-all
shield (or rather, one size fits no one). One manufacturer has two
sizes, I think, but in most pharmacies you can get one and one only.

I rarely see a mother using a shield where it really fits well enough
to allow a good latch.

Our market mustn't be big enough for a range of shields.

Heather Welford Neil
NCT bfc Newcastle upon Tyne UK

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