Definitely recommended, 28 July 2015

I hope this review helps new mums who are struggling with nipple shield worries.

My wife and I have been told different things by several midwives - "Don't use a nipple shield, they'll not drain the breast" and "Use them if they feed well on it, they'll not need it eventually"

Well - five weeks on and we don't use these anymore. We just gradually (and not very often to be honest) tried her without the shield and once she latched properly once, that was it. It took a bit of patience now and then but she's been shield-free for a week now, which is great.

The shields themselves are brilliant - we bought these because we were given one in the hospital and it worked well. It does fall off sometimes but if you steep it in very warm (not super hot) water it starts to mould better. We didn't have to do this often though, just keep it clean and milk-fat free!

Our daughter fed brilliantly with these shields and has gained weight as...

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I made it to six months using these!, 30 Mar. 2010

I really struggled with breastfeeding when I first started. My baby would not stay latched on and it was excruciatingly painful. After four weeks I plucked up the courage to go to a breastfeeding clinic (highly recommended!) where I was given one of these nipple shields. My baby instantly latched on and fed for a whole feed without coming off. I have now successfully breastfed my baby for six months using them! ANd I'm still going....amazing considering I never thought I'd make it to 6 weeks!

Some people will tell you that you must not use them for a prolonged period, however the lactation consultant said that this a myth. Apparently when they were first invented they were quite stiff and this lead to less efficient feeding. She said this is no longer an issue with the silicone that is used.

I would advise buying more than one set. There's nothing more frustrating than dropping your only sterilized one when your baby is crying for a feed!

The sizing...

This review is from: Medela 20 mm Contact Nipple Shields with Case (Medium) (Baby Product)

Lifesaver following tongue-tie!, 12 Mar. 2015

I bought these as a last ditch attempt to get my little boy to breast feed following a tongue-tie division. They have been a life saver. He finds it easier to latch, especially if I am 'full'. Easy to clean and transport in the case. All I would say is read the instructions for use as it isn't as obvious as I expected (though they are easy to use).

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