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LLLI | Nipple Shields . . . Friend or Foe? |
 | | Initially, nipple shields were made of lead, silver, wax, wood, pewter, tin, bone, ivory, or glass, usually with some sort of gum elastic or rubber teat on which the infant could suck. |
 | | Although nipple shields are often recommended for mothers with sore nipples, their use does nothing to treat the cause of the soreness. |
 | | During the process of weaning from the nipple shield, it is essential for the mother to stay in close contact with the infant's health care provider in order to monitor the infant in terms of weight gain. |
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