In a message dated 97-03-17 23:23:16 EST, you write:

<< rom:    ellen mcintyre <[log in to unmask]>
 Subject: Re: cutting tip off nipple shield

 Does anyone know of any contraindications to cutting off the tip of a
 nipple shield to encourage weaning from the nipple shield? One reason is
 that the cutting may leave a sharp edge on the shield that could cause
 trauma to the infant. But is there anything else?
  >>
I had a mother call me because she had cut the tip off of her silicone nipple
shield at the suggetion of the one who gave it to her.  Her nipple had become
strangled in the opening and she needed help cutting it off.......Liz Flight