plural of nipple shield

A protective covering for the nipple that can be used when breastfeeding with mastitis, etc.

plural of nipple guard

Synonym of spoke wrench

(of an infant) Affected by nipple confusion; having difficulty in switching between feeding on maternal nipples and artificial nipples.

The situation in which an infant has difficulty in switching between feeding on maternal nipples and artificial nipples (such as feeding bottles or pacifiers), often resulting in ineffective sucking or refusal to breastfeed.