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Medela Contact Nipple Shield, 24mm Medium, Nippleshield for Breastfeeding with Latch Difficulties or Flat or Inverted Nipples, Made Without BPA

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  • DESIGNED FOR CONTINUED BREASTFEEDING IN SPECIAL SITUATIONS: Medela’s Contact Nipple Shields are carefully designed to accommodate and address special breastfeeding situations, such as latching difficulties, flat nipples, overactive letdowns, and inverted nipples – our goal is to help you continue breastfeeding for as long as you choose while making nursing as convenient as possible for you and your new baby
  • UNIQUE SHAPE ALLOWS FOR MORE SKIN-TO-SKIN CONTACT: The innovative cut-out shape of these nipple shields allow for maximized skin-to-skin contact between you and your little one, while promoting the bonding experience that breastfeeding provides
  • RANGE OF AVAILABLE SIZES TO CHOOSE FROM: Your order contains one 20mm nipple shield; Medela also offers contact nipple shields in 16mm and 24mm sizes, so you can easily find the most comfortable nipple shields for you and your baby
  • MADE WITHOUT BPA: Like all other Medela breast pump parts and accessories that come into contact with breast milk, our contact nipple shields are – and have always been – made without BPA; our contact nipple shields are made of 100% ultra-thin, soft silicone that is safe for mom and baby
  • CONSULT WITH A LACTATION PROFESSIONAL FOR ASSISTANCE: Be sure to consult with a lactation professional to ensure proper usage and sizing, as well as additional assistance with any special breastfeeding situations to enable continued nursing for as long as you choose
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Contact Nipple Shields: An essential part of successful breastfeeding

Medela Contact Nipple Shields were made to address common breastfeeding issues, including flat or inverted nipples and those experiencing latching difficulties, soreness, and overactive letdown | Available in 3 sizes that are designed to fit the size of the infant’s mouth.

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All parts that touch breast milk are made without BPA and safe for mom and baby

Unique cut-out area allows more skin contact between mother and baby

Includes 2 nipple shields and 1 case

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Instructions for Use

  • Support the breast with a “C” hold.
  • Place thumb on top of the breast and nipple shield and with fingers below, away from the areola.
  • Tickle baby’s lower lip with nipple until he opens WIDE.
  • Pull baby onto the nipple shield, so baby takes as much of the nipple as possible into his mouth.
For Babies with Latch Difficulties

Remove the nipple shield after a minute or two of breastfeeding. Try to attach the baby to the breast without the nipple shield. Continue to do this with each feeding until the baby is able to latch without the shield.

Tips for Use

Before Feeding

Place the nipple shield in hot water prior to nursing to make the shield more pliable and easier to adhere to the breast. A small amount of lanolin cream under just the rim may also help it stick.

Proper Placement

Turn the nipple shield inside-out halfway, holding it by the rim. Place the nipple shield over the breast with the nipple centered inside the nipple portion of the shield. Then flip the shield right side out, enclosing as much of the nipple as possible. If using the Contact nipple shield, position the open section where the baby’s nose will contact the breast.

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Medela’s Contact Nipple Shields can be an effective tool for both healthcare and lactation professionals, as well as moms, to address breastfeeding through special situations like latching difficulties, overactive letdowns, flat or inverted nipples, and even soreness and irritation. These nipple shields for breastfeeding enable and promote continued nursing without interruption, as these problems are addressed and resolved. Uniquely designed to encourage closer contact with your baby, our Contact Nipple Shields are available in a range of sizes for effective feeding for your baby and your comfort.

What’s Included: (1) Contact Nipple Shield, Size Medium, 24mm

Talk with a lactation professional for assistance in getting started with these nipple shields, ensuring proper use, and finding the optimal fit for your body while addressing any special breastfeeding situations. Our contact nipple shields for breastfeeding – like all other Medela accessories that come into contact with breast milk – are made without BPA for the peace of mind that you and your little one deserve. Store with the nipple facing upwards and keep in a clean and dry covered container

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8,973 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the performance, ease of use, and ability to latch of the baby product. For example, they mention that it works well, makes breastfeeding easier, and that it helps with latching. They appreciate the quality, and ease of cleaning. That said, some complain about the fit. Opinions are mixed on pain, and stability.

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254 customers mention198 positive56 negative

Customers like the performance of the shield. They say it works well, it works great for transition, and it works perfectly. Customers also say the case is very helpful and hygienic. They mention that it is a lifesaver, helps with the let down problem, and speed up the recovery time.

"The hospital gave me one of these when my baby was born, and it is a lifesaver. I bought a second one in case I lost the first one...." Read more

"...It has helped a lot with the let down problem and my son can now nurse comfortably through it...." Read more

"...The nipple shield still works perfectly." Read more

"...It is inconvenient, and at first I though that there was no way that I could exclusively breast feed with the shield long term- too hard post..." Read more

212 customers mention159 positive53 negative

Customers like the ease of use of the breastfeeding shield. They mention that it helps with breastfeeding, making it bearable. Customers also say that it's easy to breastfeed anytime, anywhere. They say it'll help your baby initiate a good suck. Customers say it’s perfect for when your milk comes in and your breasts are engorged.

"...My baby latched correctly every time and fed well, which helped me avoid clogged ducts and mastitis...." Read more

"...had one in every room of the house so that it was easy to breast-feed anytime anywhere...." Read more

"...it wasn't my least favorite; Pros - thin and large holes so milk goes through easily; Con - nipple part WAYYYY too big and the little flaps have..." Read more

"...leaking - yes the nipple shield can leak, but I don't think this is a reason NOT to use of the shield if your infant truly needs it to feed...." Read more

79 customers mention57 positive22 negative

Customers like the ability of the product to latch. They say it helps with latching, it's great for kids with a latching problem, and it'll fix the latch issue immediately.

"...Oddly enough, this shield helped all that. He is calm and stays latched during feeds...." Read more

"...There was no latch-on confusion whatsoever for my baby. I would suggest buying 2...." Read more

"...***The most important consideration *** Babies often get hooked to the shield and then you have to go through a long weaning process...." Read more

"...When I use this it makes her less fussy because it is easier to latch and I can see if I have an overactive letdown...." Read more

62 customers mention47 positive15 negative

Customers like the quality of the product. They say it's well constructed, holds up well, and can be sterilized easily. The material is good, thick enough to protect and not rip, yet not too thick so it doesn't hurt the baby. Customers also mention that it saves the nipples from cracking.

"...These things held up so well through countless washes, fit well, and cleaned easily...." Read more

"...Overall, this is a great product and good quality if you need it...." Read more

"...This shield was easy to use from the start, held nicely and baby had no trouble adjusting...." Read more

"...week with my son, however, my nipples began to crack and hurt very, very badly. I'm talking crying as he latched on badly...." Read more

56 customers mention41 positive15 negative

Customers find the cleaning process of the baby product to be easy. They mention that it only takes a minute to wash and have ready for use. Customers also say that it's helpful and more hygienic.

"...things held up so well through countless washes, fit well, and cleaned easily...." Read more

"...Easy to clean and easy to use...." Read more

"...extra hassle of having to wash shield + using shield on the go - it's a pain to have to wash something prior to every breastfeeding episode...." Read more

"...Very easy to clean, easy to use, baby loves.Highly recommend!" Read more

134 customers mention92 positive42 negative

Customers are mixed about the pain. Some mention that the shields reduce the pain from their newborn's bad latch. They say breastfeeding became less painful and less frustrating for both them and the baby. However, other customers say that nursing left them with raw and extremely painful nipples.

"...This saved me from additional nipple pain when my whole body was hurting after delivery, and that is priceless." Read more

"...is 2 1/2 months and no cracked nipples so far, it really makes nursing less painful at least for me is somehow comfy...." Read more

"...unfortunately I still am having occasional problems with painful/cracked nipples. I suspect it is because my baby has a poor latch...." Read more

"...My baby didn't mind them. They significantly reduced the pain!..." Read more

59 customers mention26 positive33 negative

Customers are mixed about the stability of the baby shield. Some mention it sticks to them better, stays in place, and is easy to clean. However, others say that it doesn't stay on as well and pokes their baby in the eye.

"...a mess and a headache b/c then there wasn't a seal, the shield would slide around, and milk would leak everywhere!..." Read more

"...Plus it still stays in place so I don't have to hold it while my son eats.My story why I used the nipple shield:..." Read more

"...bend back rather than suction against my skin when nursing, and it would fall off sometimes before my baby could latch on..." Read more

"It was easy to use and didn't slip good suction when baby is latched." Read more

109 customers mention26 positive83 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the fit of the baby product. They mention that it's a bit too big for their nipples, the diameter is smaller, and the shield is way too big. They also say that it is hard to find them if you do misplace them and that it’s bulky.

"...As someone else noted, it's transparent and thin, so it's not easy to see once it's misplaced...." Read more

"...; Pros - thin, allows contact w/o problems; Con - again nipple part is way too big and thus my LO gets frustrated if he's super hungry and/or fussy..." Read more

"...It's ok, maybe just not the right fit for me." Read more

"...These things held up so well through countless washes, fit well, and cleaned easily...." Read more

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4 brands reviewed
Bought 4 different nipple shields in order to find the one I like best, I put up a picture so everyone else can see what I'm talking about:Nuk: I would not recommend but it wasn't my least favorite; Pros - thin and large holes so milk goes through easily; Con - nipple part WAYYYY too big and the little flaps have problems sticking even with breastmilk which is frustrating if you have a LO upset and hungry, also the little flaps occasionally will get in the way of feeding depending on the position I use, only comes with oneMedela: This was my second favorite, would recommend; Pros - thin, allows contact w/o problems; Con - again nipple part is way too big and thus my LO gets frustrated if he's super hungry and/or fussy which makes things harder, also only one per purchaseLansinoh: my favorite; Pros - thin, allows contact, comes w/ carrying case and there are 2, nipple not too big; Cons - this does have a tendency to stick less as you use it more plus the cloudiness in the picture is from the lanolin I had to use a lot when I first started using the shieldsAvent: horrible, would not recommend; Pros - I thought I would like how much contact this would allow but for some reason I just couldn't get the wings to stick so less surface made it harder but could just be my problem; Con - plastic wayyyyyy too thick, nipple area wayyyyy too big, won't stick at all
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