Medela Contact Nipple Shields offer temporary support to you and your baby with latching, protecting nipples during breastfeeding, and supporting the healing of any cracks. You can choose from 3 sizes, made of ultra-thin, soft silicone with a cut-out shape for maximum skin-to-skin contact.

Features

• Made without BPA and taste-free: Safe for mom and baby.
• Ultra-thin, soft silicone: Made from ultra-thin, soft silicone for a gentle feel on skin.
• Unique cut-out design: Allows for maximum skin-to-skin contact between mom and baby.
• Suitable for flat or inverted nipples: Gently extends the nipple to help trigger the suck reflex.
• Helps with latch-on: Helps to position and hold the nipple in the baby's mouth for effective sucking.
• Protects painful nipples during breastfeeding: Helps you continue breastfeeding and allows the nipples to heal.
• Hygienic storage box included: Comes with a certified bio-based plastic case for hygienic storage and convenience on the go.

Intended purpose

The Medela Contact Nipple Shields are intended to cover and protect the nipples of a mother to support breastfeeding.

Indications

The Contact Nipple Shields are indicated for use when the mother has flat or inverted nipples, sore nipples, or suffers from nipple pain. They can also be used when the baby has latch-on problems (such as an atypical sucking technique), when the baby does not transfer the milk well, or for preterm infants who fall asleep almost immediately at the breast.

Contraindications

There are no known contraindications.

How to 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 the surrounding area with a damp cloth. Do not 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
• Place the shield centrally over the nipple. The open section should point in the direction of the baby’s nose during feeding.
• Choosing the correct nipple shield size
• When choosing the correct nipple shield size, you need to consider both mother and baby.
• For the mother:
• The shield should fit comfortably without pinching.
• In the case of a premature infant:
• When grasping the shield, the infant’s lips must be able to reach the flat base of the shield against the breast.

Important safety information

• Use the product only or its intended purpose as described in these instructions for use.
• Use by more than one person without adequate reprocessing may be a health risk and could cause cross-contamination.
• Use Medela original accessories only.
• Do not use if the packaging is open or damaged before first use.
• Inspect before each use. Throw away at the first signs of damage or weakness.
• Never leave packaging and components unattended. Keep them out of reach of children.
• If problems or pain occur, consult your lactation consultant or physician.

Cleaning

Important

• Only use drinking-quality water for cleaning.
• Process the shield and the storage box prior to first use.
• Clean all parts immediately after use.
• The cleaning instructions below are general instructions. For country-specific regulations and guidelines

Before first use and once a day

• Clean the shield and the storage box as described under “After each use”.
• Disinfect the shield and the storage box as described under “Disinfection”.

After each use

• Rinse the parts with cold water (approx.20 °C). Clean the parts with plenty of warm, soapy water (approx.30 °C). Use a commercially available washing-up liquid, preferably without artificial fragrances and colouring. Rinse parts with cold water (approx.20 °C).
• Dry with a clean cloth or leave to dry on a clean cloth.

Disinfection

• Clean the product as described under «Cleaning».
• Cover the parts with water and boil for five minutes.
• Alternatively, clean the parts in the dishwasher. Place them on the top rack or in the cutlery section. Use a commercially available dishwashing detergent.
• Dry with a clean cloth or leave to dry on a clean cloth.

Storage

Put the clean nipple shield in the clean storage box, if available. Alternatively, put the shield in a clean storage bag or a clean environment. It is important that all residual moisture dries. Do not store in an airtight container/bag.