Description
Designed to allow baby skin to skin contact.
The nipple shields are designed in an ultra-thin butterfly shape to allow baby to touch mom's skin. This shape not only allows baby to touch mom's breast with his nose, but also with his chin, allowing him to smell her scent and touch her skin. Simply place the shield over the center of the nipple to ensure your baby can fully latch onto the areola properly. Enjoy the bonding experience with your baby while protecting your nipples at the same time.
Designed to help with latching challenges.
We designed nipple shields to help babies with early latch-on challenges and to help you breastfeed longer.* For moms with flat or inverted nipples and babies with poor sucking technique or oral anomalies, the nipple shield features a nipple-like shape that allows for latch-on, keeping the nipple in a prominent position during feedings.
Designed for sensitive, sore or painful nipples
Nipple shields are designed to provide comfort and ensure gentler feeding on sore, cracked or painful nipples. They help relieve nipple friction or pulling during breastfeeding, providing your baby with the best milk and complete comfort.
Babies can breastfeed at their own pace.
If it is necessary to control the flow of breast milk or if the baby lacks the necessary strength, nipple shields are also an amazing support. The three holes at the end of the shield help adjust the flow of breast milk to the baby in case of excessive milk production. This way, the baby can feed at his own pace, in case the mother's milk supply is excessive.
Designed to fit
Nipple shields come in two sizes to best fit your breasts. Small shields are for nipples up to 12mm in diameter, while medium shields are for nipples up to 21mm in diameter. To find your right size, sit back and place one of the perforated rings over your nipple. Turn the shield clockwise, guiding your nipple into the tunnel, then extend the base of the shield around your areola. If there is 2mm of space between your nipple and the silicone, this is the right size for you. Tip: Sizing is based on your nipple, not your areola. In doubt? Seek professional advice from your healthcare professional.
Easy to clean in hygienic carrying case
Nipple shields should be cleaned before each use, which takes less than 10 minutes. Place in boiling water for five minutes or optionally use the sanitary bag. Place both nipple shields in the bag after rinsing them well, and add 25 ml/0.9 fl oz of water. Next, microwave the nipple shields at 750-1000 watts for three minutes. Allow to cool for five minutes, then drain and they are ready to use. Use the convenient sanitary carry bag on the go and to store and keep your nipple shields clean.
Combining breastfeeding and bottle feeding
The Philips Avent nipple shield is made of soft, ultra-thin silicone and is closer to our baby feeding solutions, to help seamlessly switch between breastfeeding and bottle-feeding, when combined.
Shaped to allow skin contact with the baby
Our Nipple Shields ultra-thin butterfly shape is designed for skin-to-skin contact for baby. Thanks to the shape, not only the nose is in contact with the breast but also the chin allows the baby to smell mom`s scent and touch mom`s skin. Just position the shield over the center of your nipple to make sure your baby can properly latch on the entire areola. Enjoy bonding with your little one while protecting your nipples.
Designed to help with latch on challenges
We designed our Nipple Shields to help babies with early latch on challenges and help you breastfeed longer*. For mothers with flat and inverted nipples and babies with weak sucking technique or oral anomalies, the Nipple Shield can provide a nipple shape for latch on, keeping and maintaining a protruded position during baby`s feeding pauses.
Made for sensitive, sore or painful nipples
Nipple shields are designed to provide comfort and gentle feedings for sore, cracked or painful nipples. They can help reduce rubbing and stretching of nipples during breastfeeding so you can feed baby your best milk in comfort.
Babies can drink at their own pace
If mom`s milk flow needs controlling or the baby lacks strength, nipple shields are also a great support. The three holes in the tip of the shield can help rate the breastmilk flow for the baby in case there is an oversupply of milk. This way the baby can drink at his own pace in case the mother is experiencing an overactive let down.
Designed to fit
Nipple shields are available in two sizes to better fit your breast. Small shields fit from 12mm nipple diameter and medium up to 21mm. To find your size, get comfortable and place one of the punched rings over your nipple. Rotate shield clockwise and guide your nipple into the tunnel. Then stretch the shield's base around the areola. If there is 2mm of space between the nipple and silicone, this is the right fit. Tip: Size are based on the mamilla and not the areola. Not sure? Ask your Health Care Professional for support.
Easy to clean in the hygienic carrying case
You need to clean the nipple shields before each use, which takes less than 10 minutes. Place them in boiled water for five minutes or optionally use 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. Let them cool for five minutes. Then drain the water and they're ready to use. Use the convenient hygienic carrying case on-the-go as well as to store your nipple shields and to keep them clean.
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.