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I used them until they were two months old. I started using them in the hospital because one of my nipples was pretty flat and my babies were small (one under 5 lb, one just under 6) so it helped their tiny mouths latch. It was also less painful although it really just delayed the pain because ditching the shield was sooo painful! I went mostly cold turkey for nursing during the day but kept it up at night because they were sleepy then and the latch was sloppier (which meant more pain). I supplemented from the day 4 due to weight loss, so I never knew if they were getting enough with the shield. I do think my supply increased when I ditched the shields. As far as a struggle weaning them off the shields, the only problem was with me (he pain!). They became more enthusiastic and efficient nursers once I got rid of the shields. I think they enjoyed the feel of me vs plastic in their mouths too.

I started using them in the hospital because I had an inverted nipple on one side.
I didn't wean LO off until he was about 6 months old. I guess I didn't necessarily need to as my supply was good & he was getting plenty to drink but I wanted to try without it.

Through local services I got booked in with a free lactation consultant who helped me wean off them. It was good to have 1 on 1 support as I had forgotten what they taught me in the hospital about angling the nipple in the babies mouth. I also found watching breastfeeding videos helpful.

It really hurt at first! And I almost gave up, I guess its just a matter of getting used to the feeling again. I found nipple shields so easy to use, just pop them on any old how so the biggest challenge for me was getting used to having to be careful how he latched on again.

I ended up breastfeeding DS for just over a year, so I did about 1/2 the time with a shield, and half without.

I have flat nipples so I used them the entire time I nursed (7 mo). My daughter def got enough to eat; she has been hanging steady in the 95th percentile since she was born. I never weaned off them because I didn't see a need. She was eating, I wasn't sore, I was producing more than enough milk (she would eat and I would still pump 6 oz total after she was done... Mooooo).

I have been using one and DD will be 2 months. Got one at hospital due to flat nipples; later saw an LC and got the xs nipple shield. I am bad with trying to get her to latch without; she has done it a few times and I do want to eventually wean. She has good diapers and is gaining weight so I assume she is getting milk.