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Breastfeeding Nipple Shield

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$13 $26 In stock

Category: Breastfeeding & Postpartum Issues

The Haakaa Breastfeeding Nipple Shield is a world-first design made of 100% soft silicone, with an extended teat that puts space between your nipple and your baby's mouth. If your little one bites down, pulls away, or if you have sore or cracked nipples, you will still be able to breastfeed with ease and comfort. Our Nipple Shields suction onto your breast, giving you a hands-free breastfeeding experience.

Available with a round or triangle base, the Haakaa Breastfeeding Nipple Shield allows you to experience breastfeeding without the worry of discomfort and pain! The round base is larger and suctions on more easily, making it more suited for those who are new to using nipple shields. The triangle base is smaller, but allows for more skin-to-skin contact, making it more suitable for those who are experienced with using nipple shields.

We offer two teat shapes: the orthodontic teat and the nipple teat. The orthodontic teat is thumb-shaped to replicate the shape of a mother's nipple during breastfeeding, making it more readily accepted by breastfed babies. The nipple teat replicates the silicone teat of a baby bottle and is better suited to help your baby transition from breast to bottle.

Our Orthodontic Shield has an opening that's 28mm in diameter for your nipple.Our Bottle Nipple Shield has an opening that's 23mm in diameter for your nipple.

This product is designed for mothers who are physically unable to breastfeed due to sore or cracked nipples and should only be used in the interim while you heal. If you are able to breastfeed successfully and experience slight discomfort, we suggest using our traditional nipple shields as a protective alternative. If you have flat or inverted nipples, have a look at our Silicone Inverted Nipple Aspirators.

Contains: 1 x Breastfeeding Nipple Shield + 1 x Storage Case

Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 20 reviews)

Jacob ★★★★★

The silicone is so much softer than the plastic ones I tried before, and that extended teat finally gives my cracked nipple room to heal between feeds. My baby took to it on the first try, which honestly shocked me after all the fussing we'd been through.

Emily ★★★★★

Two weeks in and the extended teat really does keep my nipple from getting flattened every time he latches. The silicone is soft enough that he doesn't fuss, and it's been a lifesaver for the sore side.

George I. ★★★★★

My first attempt with a cheaper shield left me sore, but this one's extended teat keeps the right gap so my baby latches without chomping down. The soft silicone bends with her movements, and honestly, it's saved our nursing sessions.