Kair LR, Kenron D, Etheredge K, et al. 2013. Pacifier restriction and exclusive breastfeeding. Pediatrics 131(4):e1101-7 pediatrics.aappublications.org Opens a new window [Accessed April 2017] We use the MAM nipple shields to breastfeed due to my flat and non existent nipples. I tried breastfeeding without them no research has shown that offering a dummy toallbabies is safe and effective just becausesome babies who sleep alone may be helped by them. Tips forusing a pacifier Bauer Consumer Media Ltd, Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited, Company number: 1394141; Registered office: Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing, Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern, 75 Hampstead Road, London NW1 2PL

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To encourage his interest in breastfeeding hand express so milk is flowing before offering the breast. Try gently removing the dummy once he is asleep or very sleepy so that he gradually learns to fall asleep without it. Medela recommendshields be rinsed in cool water to remove breast milk, then washedin hot soapy water and rinsed well with clearwater after each use.Shields can be sterilised once a day if required e.g.by boiling in water for ten minutes 4or follow manufacturers’ individual recommendations. Not all bad Promotes the healthy development of teeth and jaw by exercising baby's lips, tongue and facial muscles

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NICE Clinical Guideline CG 37: Postnatal care: Postnatal care up to 8 weeks after birth National Collaborating Benefits: It's super-soft, ventilation holes, ergonomic shape, mummy silicone teat (perfect for breastfed babies). Newman J. (1990) Breastfeeding problems associated with the early introduction of bottles and pacifiers. J Hum Lact. 6(2):59-63. Available at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2346601 [Accessed 19th September 2019] Mamivacsell conical shaped small (18mm), medium (20mm) and large (28mm) or cherry shaped small (18mm) or medium (22mm)

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Look for dummies that are contoured around their mouths, so it’s not squishing their cute little faces or noses. Always go for an age appropriate one – you can find labelling on the box so you’re absolutely sure. Air holes on the base part – or shield – of the dummy will stop their faces getting too wet and prevent irritation. Trying different positions/techniques e.g. cross cradle hold and exaggerated attachment, lying down feeding, underarm hold. As long as you feel confident you know when she wants food and when its just comfort then use it. Just remember there are times when they'll cluster feed so it might seem like comfort.It’s also suggested that parents wean their children off dummies by two years old and discontinue using them before they turn three (Poyak, 2006). It's possible to introduce a bottle of expressed milk while getting breastfeeding established, or shortly after, without it affecting breastfeeding (Hargreaves and Harris 2009). It may be important to you to express milk, perhaps because you want someone else to be able to feed your baby. It’s a good idea to keep an especially close eye on baby’s bowel movements and urine output while you’re using a nipple shield, as these give an indication of milk intake. Baby should have about three tablespoon-sized yellow, grainy stools in 24 hours (after the fifth day) and have at least six wet nappies.