Philips Avent Nipple Shields to Support Breastfeeding, Easy
Philips Avent Nipple Shields to Support Breastfeeding, Easy Latch-On and Protects Sore, Cracked Nipples, Pack of 2, Medium (21mm), Includes Travel Case – SCF153/03, Transparent, 2 Count (Pack of 1)
Combining Breast and Bottle Feeding
The ultra-thin, soft silicone material of the Philips Avent Nipple Shield is closer to our infant feeding solutions to help seamless transition between breast and bottle feeding when combining both.
Feed at Baby’s Pace
If mum’s milk flow needs controlling or baby lacks strength, these nipple shields are also a great support. The three holes in the tip of the shield can help rate the breastmilk flow for baby in case there is an oversupply of milk. This way baby can drink at his own pace in case mum is experiencing an overactive let down.
Easy to Clean Anytime
It takes less than 10 minutes to clean the nipple shields before each use. Either place them in boiled water for five minutes or use the hygiene case. If using the hygiene case place both well-rinsed nipple shields in the case and add 25ml/0.9 fl.oz. water. Then place the nipple shields in a 750-1,000W microwave for three minutes. Once letting them cool for five minutes and draining the water away, they’re ready for use. Use the convenient hygienic carrying case on-the-go, to store your nipple shields and to keep them clean.
| Weight: | 27 g |
| Dimensions: | 1 x 1 x 1 cm; 27 Grams |
| Model: | SCF153/03 |
| Pack Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Required: | No |
| Composition: | Breast Nipple Shield |
| Dimensions: | 1 x 1 x 1 cm; 27 Grams |
| Quantity: | 1 |
After being in horrendous pain with trauma to both breasts from incorrect latches I was willing to try anything to continue the journey. These shields have cut outs so baby’s nose and chin are both still on the breast with skin to skin contact which I’d do important! The base is wide to promote a good latch if/when you stop using shields and my baby took no settling in period as long as I expressed some milk into the shield. They don’t stick down (I tried everything) but no shields do and it’s not that much of a big thing that they don’t! If you need shields to help with your journey I highly recommend
Information on breastfeeding problems such as nipple pain is all about management through positioning. There are advice leaflets and professionals who will help you with this including weekly groups and of course just mums in general. This is all well and good, however what do you do if that’s not been an achievable solution? Do you persevere regardless then give up in tears? If your plan was to breast feed or even if it wasn’t but you are tempted to give it a go when your milk comes in , in days 3-5 then these are a great support. Easy to clean, discrete to use, practice with the shields at home in privacy before you take the baby to a cafe ( wear a poncho) . The baby will still get your milk but without the faff of a pump and a bottle and all the organisation and delay involved with that.
I found these nipple shields fantastic in the early stages of breastfeeding. They were very comfortable and easy to use. They allowed time for my nipples to recover from the process of getting used to regular feeds, whilst allowing breast feeding to continue. My little boy had no issues with any confusion related to the shields and was able to quickly switch between an unshielded nipple and one with the nipple protector in place. I would recommend these to anyone to support ongoing breastfeeding especially in the early stages when it can be a very painful process.
These were a total life saver for me when neither of my daughters would latch (at all) I fed my first daughter for a year and am currently using them with my second. Total genius product. I would recommend everyone to take a pair to hospital with them in case they struggle to feed
Really happy with these! In the beginning my baby didn’t latch on to one of my breasts and these nipple shields helped him. He had no problem at all to latch on and now after a few times he can actually latch on to the breast as he is supposed to. Definitely worth getting these! Either to use over sore nipples or if your baby has issues latching on like mine did.
Of course it’s very individual how babies are with latching on etc. But for us these
Ones really did the trick!
only one downside we found about this was the covers seemed to shrivel and become un-useable once sterilised in heat.
otherwise reordering another set to keep within travel bag (and also to sterilise in cold)
Helped to feed whilst having cracked nipples after birth and at the beginning of breastfeeding, used for a few weeks whilst nipples healed and they were really helpful and helped me to continue breastfeeding 4 months on without the use of the shield now. Great to help get started feeding and get over the painful first few weeks when you start breastfeeding.
I wish the NCT / midwives / anyone!! had mentioned these before birth as these would have saved a lot of sawness
We were even told by midwives that these should not be used …. total and utter rubbish, the use of these actually enabled us to continue breast feeding, they allowed the nipples to heal whilst baby learned how to breast feed calmly …. if we’d used them at the first signs of pain the damage would have been less and breast feeding would have been less stressful …. I recommend any mum to be has these on standby just in case