Medela Contact™ Nipple Shields (2 pcs)
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- Nipple shield is an ideal solution to sustain breastfeeding.
- Suitable for flat and inverted nipples.
- Enables baby to be in direct contact with the mother’s skin.
- Provides a wide contact surface.
- BPA free and comes with practical storage box.
- Available in three sizes: Small (16 mm), Medium (20 mm) and Large (24 mm).
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- Description
Description
- Specially designed nipple shields for flat or inverted nipples, sore or cracked nipples and for pain relief when baby latches on.
- Gives protection against “teething toddlers”.
- Helps baby to establish the initial latch to the breast and prevents choking.
- The unique cut-out section of the nipple shield enables baby to be in direct contact with mother’s skin.
- Helps mothers with latch on issues and also relieves pain on sore or cracked nipples when baby sucks.
Directions of Use
- Wash your hands thoroughly with drinking-quality water and soap before touching the shield and the breast.
- Dry your hands with a fresh towel or a single-use paper towel.
- Clean the breast and surrounding area with a damp cloth; don’t use soap or alcohol which can dry the skin and cause cracked nipples.
- Moisten the shield with water as this will help it to stick to the skin.
- Push the tip almost inside out and grip the wings of the shield (refer enclosed manual for pictorial representation).
- Place the shield centrally over your nipple so that the open section should point in the direction of the baby’s nose during feeding.
Note: Before use, you can express some milk onto the tip of the shield so that baby can have a smooth introduction to the shield.
Safety Information
- If pain becomes severe after use, stop using it and consult your health care professional.
- If this product is torn or broken, please replace it regardless of the number of times it has been used.
- Please be careful not to pull it too hard and do not allow babies with teeth to chew on it, as it may tear.
- Do not keep it near a fire. It may be deformed.
- You may discontinue the usage of the nipple shield when your wounds and pains are healing or baby is able to latch onto breasts.
- Keep out of reach of children.
FAQ
Nipple shield is a flexible, soft silicone nipple fits over your nipple and areola to help your baby latch on properly.
Medela contact nipple shield is available in three different sizes such as small (16 mm), medium (20 mm) and large (24 mm); choose the correct size with respect to your diameter of the nipple and note that the shield should fit comfortably without pinching.
Nipple shields are designed to help babies with trouble latching onto the breast by acting as a long & firm nipple.
No. A shield cannot correct / cure sore and damaged nipples or low milk production. It will act as a second nipple to encourage breast feeding in babies.
Usually, nipple shields are recommended to mothers with flat / sore / cracked / damaged nipples or in cases in which there is a failure of the baby to effectively latch onto the breast. It is advised to consult your doctor before you start using a nipple shield.
It is not necessary to wear a nipple shield when pumping breast milk with breast pump.
