The Original Silver Nursing Cups - Nipple Shields for Nursing Newborn - Newborn Essentials Must Haves - Soothe and Protect Your Nursing Nipples - 925 Silver (L)

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Holding the nipple shield facing towards you, with your thumbs either side of the teat, bend the rim of the shield as if you were going to turn it inside out, but stop halfway.

To maintain their natural shine and remove any residue, wash your Silverette® cups daily with warm water. You can also polish your Silverette® cups with a paste of baking soda and a small amount of water. Either way, be sure to dry your Silverette® cups thoroughly to avoid any staining or oxidization. It’s that easy! Breastfeeding is pleasurable for mother and baby and should not be painful for the mother, says Dr Lee. If your midwife has given you the go-ahead to use nipple shields, follow the manufacturers instructions, which should read like this: OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 requires textiles-based products to be tested against a list of 1,000+ chemicals, to limit those which may be harmful to human health. Certification focus: #ProductSafety and #ChemicalsUsed. Contrary to what you might’ve heard, nipple shields should only be used when recommended by a midwife. Silverette are small cups crafted out of pure 925 silver that fits over and helps to protect nipples while breastfeeding.Nipple shields are a great tool in that they keep the baby feeding at the breast,” Peterson says. “When a baby has a good latch and good milk transfer, pumping after feeding and/or topping off won’t be needed. Other times shields are particularly helpful is if a baby is born early or has low tone or oral motor weakness; the shield helps this babies feed more effectively and fatigue less.” With all that said, a nipple shield may be a useful tool for mothers who are having issues getting their babies to latch – an experience that is all too common. The nipple shields come in three sizes—16 millimeters, 20 millimeters, and 24 millimeters—to fit various nipple sizes. Reviewers note that the nipple shield is slightly more pliable than others, allowing your baby to get a more comfortable latch. An added bonus? The nipple shields come with a case so they'll stay clean if you need to toss them into your diaper bag. Nipple shields come in different sizes, designed for small, medium, or large diameter nipples, so you need to know your measurements, says Dr Lee. Measure across the width of the nipple, 0.5 -1 cm from the tip, where the nipple meets the areola. Nipple shields are useful for women who are having issues getting their babies to latch on. ‘The baby may find it hard to latch on if there are flat or inverted nipples, as the nipple is just not prominent enough for them to grasp by their mouths,’ says Dr Lee.

The shield is too small if mom’s nipple expands and fills the entire tip of the shield or if it pulls through the holes on the tip (ouch!),” Peterson explains. “The shield is too large if there is lots of space between mom’s nipple and the shield, or if baby is unable to latch onto the nipple and areola.” The nipple itself is designed to allow a consistent, but not too strong, flow of milk and has air holes to prevent gas bubbles from being ingested by a nursing infant—which can lead to colic, among other conditions. Reviewers rave that the Haakaa nipple shield suctioned well to their breasts, and was great for preemies, babies with latch issues, and moms with painful nipples alike. For a baby to breastfeed properly, they must be correctly positioned at the breast, and have correct attachment, with the whole nipple in their mouth, including the areola, says Dr Lee. If breastfeeding is correct, the baby will have their mouth wide open, with the lower lip curled outwards and their face resting against the breast. The patented design of the Haakaa Nipple Shield puts space between your nipple and your baby’s mouth, making it ideal if you are experiencing nipple soreness or have a baby who bites down while nursing. With a butterfly shape that suctions to your areola, the Haakaa Nipple Shield resembles the nipple on a bottle and works with all breast sizes. The symmetrical design and anti-slip ridges on the outer edges make the nipple shield easy to hold down while a baby latches. Place the nipple shield over the nipple, being careful to place it centrally, and covering the hole at the tip of the teat with a finger.You and baby feeling comfortable goes hand-in-hand with finding the correct nipple shield size. If you have the incorrect size, you may experience more pain, and baby might not get a great feed. Be sure to buy your correct size to ensure you both feel extra comfortable. SILVERETTE’s anatomical shape has been developed to fit any size nipple without compressing it. The rounded apex and shape let air circulate, and the edges are folded by hand to avoid pain. Nipples may also become sore as they are constantly becoming wet and dry, due to frequent feeds and sometimes leaking milk. ‘It’s important to keep nipples clean, and dry,’ says Dr Lee. ‘Using breast pads helps absorb any leakage. Some studies suggest the use of aloe vera gel or lanolin creams can be helpful.’