Is Silicone Nipple Protectors Breast Shield Good For Both Mother And Baby?

Is the breastfeeding is very difficult for you or your baby is having difficulty latching or your cracked nipple that just won’t heal? Then most likely it is time that you try a silicon nipple protector breast shield. A silicon protector breast shield can be an amazing tool to help you cater to such situations only if you know the correct method to use it and also the correct exit method for how to discontinue silicon nipple protector breast shield as soon as you can.

A silicon protector breast shield is placed on the nipple to help the baby breastfeed easily. Some babies are unable to latch on easily due to birth defects, prematurity or any other cause, for them a silicon protector breast shield is the best because it provides a definitive shape for the mom’s nipple. The baby finds it easier to latch on the silicon protector breast shield and feed because all the baby has to do is open his mouth and start sucking. This silicon protector breast shield is not only useful for the babies but also for mothers because it protects the nipples if the baby is compressing the nipples while feeding. A silicon protector breast shield provides relief to the mother’s nipples for some time. Sometimes a silicon protector breast shield is also recommended to the mothers who have flat nipples.

The correct way of using a silicon protector breast shield

• If you are using a silicon protector breast shield then you should adopt the correct method otherwise it will be inconvenient for both the mother and the baby.
• Express a few drops of the breast milk to improve the seal
• Express a few drops of breast milk to encourage the baby to attach to the silicon protector breast shield.
• Outwards stretch the brim of silicon protector breast shield
• Leave a small space between the end of the silicon protector breast shield and your nipple. If your nipples touch the end of the silicon protector breast shield then it means the nipple shield is smaller for you.

How to clean silicon protector breast shield?

The silicon protector breast shield can be cleaned in the same manner with which you clean any machine to express the milk. There is no need to sterilize the nipple shields all you have to do is rinse them with cold water and later wash them with soapy water then with hot water with clean hands. After the silicon protector breast shield has been dried place those in a clean closed container.

How to get baby to wean from the silicon protector breast shield?

Make sure that you don’t force your child to wean off from the silicon protector breast shield because children can be stubborn. As long as your baby is gaining weight it is okay if you feeding your child using a silicon protector breast shield. Don’t cut down the use of a silicon protector breast shield suddenly because the child is comfortable feeding with the nipple protector and he might stop drinking milk so this practice is no longer recommended.

What you can do is remove the silicon protector breast shield midway while the baby is breastfeeding, this way he will learn to suck without the nipple protector shield. Some babies may quit sucking with nipple protector shield early and some babies may take longer.

Pros and cons of using silicon protector breast shield

Pros

• A mother’s nipples will have time to heal without introducing the baby to the bottle to feed on.
• Perfect for premature babies who have not yet learned properly how to breastfeed and for those who get tired quickly?
• Babies who are unable to latch onto the mother’s nipples because of several reasons can breastfeed easily with the help of a silicon protector breast shield.

Cons

• Baby might not be able to transfer milk effectively using a silicon protector breast shield so sometimes babies need milk supplements.
• If the baby isn’t sucking milk effectively the milk production may become less.
• A mother may suffer from pr mastitis due to ineffective milk drainage.
• Babies become dependent on silicon protector breast shield and refuse to suck milk without the nipple shield. It may become difficult to wear the babies off the nipple shield protectors.

Best silicon protector breast shield.

Medela Contact Nipple Shield

This silicon protector breast shield is manufactured for breastfeeding in special situations such as latching difficulties, flat nipples, overactive let downs, and inverted nipples.

These silicon protector breast shields help you to continue breastfeeding with comfort and ease.

This silicon protector breast shield is made up of cut out shape for maximum skin to skin contact between you and your baby.

Bond well with your child without any hindrance with a silicon protector breast shield.

These silicon protector breast shields are available in several sizes, you can buy the one via baby nipple protector shields online shopping in Pakistan that is suitable for you.

These silicon protector breast shields are non-BPA and made up of 100% ultra-thin, soft silicone that is safe for both mothers and babies.

Lansinoh Nipple Shield for Breastfeeding

These silicon protector breast shields are perfect effective tools to address short term latch-on issues. 

These silicon protector breast shields solve the issues of premature, small, or ill infants, flat or inverted nipples, tongue tie, lip tie, or overactive let-down.

These silicon protector breast shields are made of ultra-thin, soft, and flexible silicone for maximum comfort.

These silicon protector breast shields are made up of cut out shapes for maximum skin to skin contact between you and your baby.

These silicon protector breast shields help you bond well with your child without any hindrance with silicon protector breast shield

These silicon protector breast shields are easy to clean and contain protective case for hygienic and convenient storage.

These silicon protector breast shields are available in several sizes, you can buy the one that is suitable for you.

These silicon protector breast shields are non-BPA and made up of 100% ultra-thin, soft silicone that is safe for both mothers and babies.

MAM Breastfeeding Nipple Shields

These silicon protector breast shields MAM protect sore nipples to facilitate breastfeeding.

These silicon protector breast shields are available in several sizes, you can buy the one that is suitable for you.

These silicon protector breast shields help you bond well with your child without any hindrance with silicon protector breast shield

These silicon protector breast shields are made up of skin soft silicone that feels natural to the baby.

These silicon protector breast shields are easy to clean and contain protective case for hygienic and convenient storage.

These silicon protector breast shields are made of ultra-thin, soft, and flexible silicone for maximum comfort.

Philips AVENT BPA Free Nipple Protector

These silicon protector breast shields have a small diameter due to which it becomes easy for baby to stay in contact with the skin.

Philips silicon nipple protector breast shields contain three holes that allow the milk to flow with convenience and ease.

 These silicon protector breast shields are made up of BPA-free, soft, odorless, taste-free silicone

These silicon protector breast shields help to protect sore nipples during breastfeeding

These silicon protector breast shields are made up of skin soft silicone that feels natural to the baby.

These silicon protector breast shields are easy to clean and contain protective case for hygienic and convenient storage.

These silicon protector breast shields are available in several sizes, you can buy the one that is suitable for you.

These silicon protector breast shields are made of ultra-thin, soft, and flexible silicone for maximum comfort.

These silicon protector breast shields help you bond well with your child without any hindrance with silicon protector breast shield

Artibetter 2pcs Nipple breastfeeding Shield

These silicon protector breast shields prevent the baby from biting the mother’s nipples and protect them from becoming sore.

These silicon protector breast shields cover the entire breast tightly, which results in a strong suction.

These silicon protector breast shields are easy to clean and contain protective case for hygienic and convenient storage.

These silicon protector breast shields are available in several sizes, you can buy the one that is suitable for you.

These silicon protector breast shields are made of ultra-thin, soft, and flexible silicone for maximum comfort.

These silicon protector breast shields help you bond well with your child without any hindrance with silicon protector breast shield

These silicon protector breast shields are made up of good quality material that is durable and easy to use.

These silicon protector breast shields are made up of BPA-free, soft, odorless, taste-free silicone

chefensty Silicone Νiṗṗlѐ Protector 

These silicon protector breast shields are formulated with high-quality food-grade soft silicone material

These silicon protector breast shields have humanized convex point which spread throughout the breast and give the effect of real breast feel to the baby.

These silicon protector breast shields have a petal-style that makes this nipple shield easier and lighter for the mothers.

These silicon protector breast shields help you bond well with your child without any hindrance with silicon protector breast shield

These silicon protector breast shields make it easy for baby to stay in contact with the skin and provide maximum contact.

These silicon protector breast shields provide cross milk holes that make it easier for milk to flow with convenience and without any hindrance.

These silicon protector breast shields are very soft, lightweight and super toughness

These silicon protector breast shields help you bond well with your child without any hindrance with silicon protector breast shield

These silicon protector breast shields are made up of good quality material that is durable and easy to use.

These silicon protector breast shields are made up of BPA-free, soft, odorless, taste-free silicone

Breast Shells, Nipple Shield Hands-Free Breast Shield 

These silicon protector breast shields are made up of 100% food-grade, soft, flexible silicone and PP, and BPA-FREE, non-toxic and tasteless.

These silicon protector breast shields are very soft, lightweight and super toughness

These silicon protector breast shields help you bond well with your child without any hindrance with silicon protector breast shield

These silicon protector breast shields are made up of good quality material that is durable and easy to use.

These silicon protector breast shields can be used when breastfeeding or pumping.

These silicon protector breast shields have a special design that is comfortable and doesn’t affect the appearance.

These silicon protector breast shields allow the sore nipples to heal.

These silicon protector breast shields have a petal-style that makes this nipple shield easier and lighter for the mothers.

These silicon protector breast shields help you bond well with your child without any hindrance with silicon protector breast shield

These silicon protector breast shields make it easy for baby to stay in contact with the skin and provide maximum contact.

Purifyou Premium Nipple Shield

These silicon protector breast shields are easy on nipple shields that give the baby feel of the mother’s nipples.

These silicon protector breast shields have an additional pacifier that helps to calm down your baby.

These silicon protector breast shields are made up of high-quality good grade silicone that is durable and free from chemical and harmful materials completely safe for both mother and baby.

These silicon protector breast shields are non-toxic, BPA Free, BPS Free, latex-free, phthalate-free, lead-free, and worry-free.

These silicon protector breast shields make it easy for baby to stay in contact with the skin and provide maximum contact.

These silicon protector breast shields are available in several sizes, you can buy the one that is suitable for you.

These silicon protector breast shields have a petal style that makes this nipple shield easier and lighter for the mothers.

These silicon protector breast shields help you bond well with your child without any hindrance with silicon protector breast shield

These silicon protector breast shields are made up of good quality material that is durable and easy to use.

These silicon protector breast shields allow the sore nipples to heal.