Hi, a friend and LLLL has asked me to try and source soft, latex nipple shields in the UK. She finds the easiest way to wean babies off nipple shields is to cut them away bit by bit, until the baby is nursing directly off the breast, but only silicon nipple shields are available. She has used other techniques, but using the latex nipple shield is a lot more successful. TIA -- Anna (mummy to Emma, born 17th Jan 1995 and Alice, born 11th Sept 1996) Email: [log in to unmask] Web Page: http://www.ratbag.demon.co.uk/anna