Well, thought I might brush the dust off this old thread...
Here we are - DS is 11.5 months and we are still breastfeeding with nipple shields. My supply has never been affected, and all in all we haven't had any major problems. I've even managed to b/f in public with them a bit - it's awkward and difficult to be discreet, but it can be done. I just take a nipple shield in a small container with me everywhere in my handbag.
DS is funny - when he sees the container he gets a smile on his face and says "boo", lol!
I think DS has started the weaning process - he has dropped a couple of feeds - but I'm still hoping to keep going for a while yet. I think in this thread the longest anyone had mentioned was 14 months. Really, I'd like to get to 2 years - but I worry that this may not happen. Has anyone breastfed with nipple shields till 2 years (or close to)?
The reason I worry is that DS has started actually taking the nipple shield off and waving it around, or throwing it on the floor during a feed - and a few times has even taken it off with his teeth, or used it to chew on cause his gums are sore.
I think he maybe only does this when he's finished or isn't really interested though, as he does seem to have started weaning a little (and so isn't always fully interested when I offer a feed).
Anyway, I guess I just wanted to update to say - yes, long term nipple shield use is possible. I really haven't found it much of a hassle - it's what I (and DS) are used to, so it's just normal for us.
Here's hoping we can go another 12 months!![]()
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