Medela Nipple Formers – Shape inverted or flat nipples
Medela Nipple Formers – Shape inverted or flat nipples to prepare for breastfeeding, BPA , one size fits all, pack of 2
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Breast Care
| Weight: | 0.5 g |
| Dimensions: | 11 x 11 x 5 cm; 0.5 Grams |
| Model: | 008.0229 |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Composition: | Cotton |
| Dimensions: | 11 x 11 x 5 cm; 0.5 Grams |
| Quantity: | 1 |
During my research I saw that these could potentially help by having my nipples ready to feed from.. after using shields and trying different feeding positions, I didn’t have another way to go. After a day of wearing these, I can’t tell you the difference. I was actually enjoying feeding my baby and the inner happiness and self confidence from doing that made me want to cry happy tears!
My baby is 9 weeks old. I had a day off using them and my nipples did stay more latchable than before I got them.. however I realised that my issue wasn’t that. It was something called vasospasm (I learnt during further research). So the ‘former’ concept of these does work, but it also worked for vasospasm pain too. If you suffer with this I highly recommend!!
** HOWEVER there is one frustrating aspect to these – the spillage/leakage when you bend down. Because of their comfort, it’s easy to forget you’re wearing them. BIG mistake – wet patches are not easy to hide, unless you’re wearing black!! I have several versions of these now and some are available with leak preventing additions. Without any accidents, I’ve started to use the leaked milk as back up and freeze for potential needed feeds in the future. I can easily leak and freeze 3oz in one day, just keep in fridge until 3oz then freeze in a bag – without the need to express when it’s hard to find the time.
Hope this helps
It helped a lot.
Shapeing nipple
Don’t allow sorrow when touch the cloths
Help to express milk because it is collecting some when it drops so I was storing them not needed to express again. So I am so happy to have it. Must have for me.
These really helped my newborn latch on to what was previously a very flat nipple. Easy to wear, forgot I had them in my bra sometimes.
Just be warned if you leak any milk into them, be careful when taking them out. The milk can leak out of the air holes.
Good for flat nipples but also found them invaluable for allowing sore nipples to get some air whilst not feeding- fit into bra. I wore them constantly for the first few weeks after having my first baby after suffering with nipple pain- the shells protected them from rubbing on my bra and gave them air- win!
It might help some people with soft nipples. It’s like a milk leaking collector but with much smaller hole – only for the nipple to fit. The gentle pressure (from your tight top/bra) pops the nipples out which apparently helps to remove adhesions around the nipple. It works ok for me, I think it helped in the long term.
I have quite flat nipples & struggled until I started using these. They provide a gap to stop friction on sensitive nipples, allowing them to heal (if necessary) or to prevent damage. They also help to shape nipples for a better latch. Does not cause nipple/bottle confusion as shields can. This product has changed the whole breastfeeding experience for me.
Also, I roll up a cotton wool pad in mine (& change when saturayed) to absorb some leaking, otherwise it pours out when you lean forward and that is most unglamorous.
You can find soft silicone suction cups online without the tube and syringe which are more comfortable than nipplettes. The suction is created by squeezing the tip as you place them on.
For everyone with flat nipples or for breast feeding beginers ! When I started breast feeding my baby my nipples were REALLY sore and just by touching the bra they would hurt even more . By using this it doesn’t allow them to rub against my clothes and allows them to bread . I still recomend a good nipple cream tu use along but like I said : Life Saver . Breast feeding hurts a bit at starts but with this and pacience it does stops hurting in a few days … Good luck mummys !
For me, they were a godsend at the beginning. I had one flat and one inverted nipple. Using these kept my nipples from going back to their natural flatness between feedings, making it easier for my baby to latch on to the next feed. The holes keep the air circulating, which is great if you’ve suffered nipple trauma and need to keep you bra off the skin. A bit of lanolin and we healed much faster. The downside of the holes is that you can create quite a wet spot on your shirt if you have been leaking milk then bend over! I used breast pads whenever I wore these to help absorb any leaks.
I wore these nearly every day for 2 months , sterilised them overnight and boiled them every few days. They held up well to regular use. After about 2 months we no longer need them, they did their job and baby did his so I’ve got easily latchable nipples now! 😉