My son is 5 months and teething, can I use this to protect my nipples when he clamps down and bites on them?
1076084
Yes! The plastic layer will at least put a barrier between his teeth and your nipple. It should lessen some of the impact.
1076085
It should help. My son is currently doing the same thing. I have to watch him like a hawk because he does it when he isn't actively drinking and gets bored. It's getting better now, because I remove him from the breast when he does it and tell him "no" when he bites. He doesn't like getting removed, so he doesn't bite. I hope that help. Good luck
1076086
I guess it could provide a barrier. It's very thin silicone so you can still feel almost everything.
233035
Snug, but not too snug. If the nipple is constantly rubbing against the sides of the shield, it can get friction burn and start to hurt. Especially at the base.
2043762
I checked the instructions, and it does not say that it can be used for infants. By looking at the device itself, I would say that the bevels for the finger clamp would be too big.
1845054
We didn't use it for a preemie, but did use it for a tongue tied baby to transition from bottle to breast. It REALLY helped. Before my daughter would just try to clamp on with her gums, this bottle taught her to suck properly.
198533
I think these might slip off too easily and therefore not suitable for a toddler, there'd be a danger of choking. Maybe you can rub his fingers with something instead, like lemon juice, or let him/her wear fabric bandages on the fingers?
1592805
Yes. My daughter wore them from the time she started solids at five months to around her first birthday. These are not plastic though, so they are more designed for drool and spit up than actual food.
1873184
It would work just fine. It's pure and would be fine for the infant to ingest in small quantities. There isn't a harsh smell. It's the consistency of cool honey. I think it would work better for chapped nipples if you added shea butter and a bit of vitamin E oil though. This is thick enough that it would stay on, especially if you used a shield too.
1662577
My little girl started using this cup at 8-9 months old and it really helped her learn how to use a straw. I would just be careful if your child is teething that he/she doesn't bite off a piece of the straw.
1959009
It helps with teething as well. I found it to be pretty much the same idea as the mesh bag just cleaner and safer. I added frozen berries and bananas and it seems to sooth his gums. He rubs it on his gums as well as is able to eat the fruits as it pressed through the holes.
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My baby couldn't latch at the hospital (flat nipples) and I was pressured to give her formula. I had to send someone to get a nipple shield from the hospital. Yes, it's much better if you can nurse right away but if it you have an issue like I did you will feel good to have a solution at hand.
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I would say its risky. I personally wouldn't want anything around my newborn. I would be worried about their neck getting in a position where they can't breathe. I got it when my son was 4 months old and he immediately came off of it and put it over his face (to chew on). I ended up attaching it to the sheets/mattress pad with safety pins. In a month and a half he figured out how to get his arm under it, which made the some of the pins come out. Glad I have a monitor because he could have poked himself. Anyway I quit using it. Not really worth it for a month and a half use plus I didn't see any improvement in his flat head. I would say its risky. I personally wouldn't want anything around my newborn. I would be worried about their neck getting in a position where they can't breathe. I got it when my son was 4 months old and he immediately came off of it and put it over his face (to chew on). I ended up attaching it to the sheets/mattress pad with safety pins. In a month and a half he figured out how to get his arm under it, which made the some of the pins come out. Glad I have a monitor because he could have poked himself. Anyway I quit using it. Not really worth it for a month and a half use plus I didn't see... » Read More I would say its risky. I personally wouldn't want anything around my newborn. I would be worried about their neck getting in a position where they can't breathe. I got it when my son was 4 months old and he immediately came off of it and put it over his face (to chew on). I ended up attaching it to the sheets/mattress pad with safety pins. In a month and a half he figured out how to get his arm under it, which made the some of the pins come out. Glad I have a monitor because he could have poked himself. Anyway I quit using it. Not really worth it for a month and a half use plus I didn't see any improvement in his flat head. « Show Less
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Yes, my baby chewed/licked it off before he had more than a couple of teeth, and it ruined the side of the crib. (luckily we did not have it on the expensive crib, just a fold up one) I would not suggest these.
1784724
You can...but you might have to cover him with foil to start out with. Until he softens up a little and you can get the lid on, depending on how big his breast is. I've used foil dozens of time and it works just fine!
370633
You can pretty much put whatever you want your baby to try. I have been using just ice in mine as my baby is 4months and is teething already!
1989405
These nipple shields are very soft and flexible. Let me know if you have any other questions.
1834120
No, it really won't work for that, has to fit one piece around fingers and thumb through other piece. The finger guard is not small enough for a 14 month old, but worked well for my second daughter. Will cover two fingers, but it could be any two.
1445543
You should be cautious with any kind of jewelry worn on any child under 5. I haven't had any problems yet with my son. He wears his all day long, he's even taken naps with it on. I've heard that you can also wrap these around the ankle for the same effect(and no worrying about suffocation)! I hope this helps!