><An older baby that is teething and biting, big time, and taking chunks out of
>mom's nipple, I will then suggest to use one (a nipple shield) for a short
>period.>
I have always found that the older, more 'knowing' baby will not accept a
nipple shield. Have you found that they will feed on it?
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Joy Anderson B.Sc. Dip.Ed. Grad.Dip.Med.Tech. IBCLC
Nursing Mothers' Association of Australia Breastfeeding Counsellor
Perth, Western Australia. mailto:[log in to unmask]
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