What do nipple shields do?

Babies who are breastfed not only have better immunity, but also avoid some diseases caused by consuming unsafe milk powder. The most important thing is that breastfeeding can enhance the relationship between the child and the mother, so many mothers choose to breastfeed their babies. However, there is a more serious problem when breastfeeding your baby, which is that the baby can easily break your nipple. At this time, you need to use a nipple shield.

Nipple shields are soft covers made of silicone that cover the nipple and areola. Babies use the covers to suck milk. They are sold in baby products stores. Choose the thinnest ones and it is best to use them only for a few days. To relieve the mother's pain, do not use it for a long time. Another use of the protective cover is that when the nipple is bitten by the baby, wearing a bra over it can relieve the pain.

1. Help mothers who have flat, inverted, or short nipples and are unable to feed their babies on their backs to breastfeed.

2. The raised dot design of the nipple shield can massage the baby's gums and prevent tongue coating.

3. The trumpet-shaped design of the nipple shield fits the breast better.

4. Made of silicone, it feels soft and elastic, similar to mother's skin, and is not easy to cause a sense of confrontation and discomfort.

5. The heart-shaped design avoids the baby's nose, allowing the baby to breathe smoothly.

6. Help babies in the weaning period transition from breastfeeding to using bottles.

Disinfection methods

Boil and sterilize for 3-5 minutes before use. Clean it with bottle cleaner immediately after use. Clean the breasts and fingers with wet cotton or food-formulated wipes before breastfeeding. And apply hot towels to the breasts to make the milk ducts more unobstructed. Place the shield over your nipple and hold it in place with your fingers while you feed your baby.

After knowing the role of nipple shields for mothers, in order to ensure hygiene when using them, not only should the nipple shields be disinfected, but also attention should be paid to cleaning the breasts first, especially the nipples and areolas. Mothers must pay attention to cleaning thoroughly. Only in this way can the baby's feeding be guaranteed to be clean and hygienic, and some diseases can be avoided.