Breastfeeding isn’t always the easiest journey and when you have incredibly sore or cracked nipples it can be hard to carry on without some support.
Nipple shields are the perfect way to carry on breastfeeding as they protect nipples while still letting your little one feel close to you when feeding. With a range of different shapes and styles, there are nipple shields suitable for any mum and baby. If you’re struggling to get your baby to latch, nipple shields can help support them and encourage them to breastfeed without causing more stress to nipples.
From butterfly shapes that allow more skin to skin contact to anti-colic shields, help your breastfeeding journey last longer by giving your sore nipples a break, while still keeping that bond by feeding your little one.
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Complete with a convenient storage case, these nipple shields are designed for maximum skin to
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The butterfly shape of the nipple shields allows babies to be able to feel and smell mum’s skin
Best contact nipple shields
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Available in different sizes, the special contour allows for maximum contact between baby and
Best silicone nipple shields
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The unique shape of this shield allows for more skin contact between mum and baby. It's super thin
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With different surface structures, the soft, thin silicone makes feeding feel natural and
Best tulip nipple shields
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The special tulip shape enables the baby to have maximum contact with mum and the breast when
Best premium nipple shields
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This set of 3 premium silicone nipple shields are non-toxic, latex-free and worry-free. When
Best standard nipple protectors
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Avoid sore nipples when breastfeeding as these protectors mean baby can easily latch without
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