Medela Contact Nipple Shields

Waste of $37 Did not stay in place and did not work. Had to pry the flimsy thing out of my daughter’s mouth. This product was recommended by a nurse to try and help me to Breastfeed my 2 week old that has struggled to latch. All it did was curse me more stress. 1 star is to much Show details

A welcome discovery for Baby #3 – I exclusively breastfed my first two babies for a year each with few issues. Baby #3 had a funny latch that I couldn’t resolve, despite seeing a few MCHNs. I had nipple thrush, a severely cracked nipple and dreaded every feed because of the pain. I was on the verge of weaning at 8 weeks. I purchased these sceptically as a last resort and they have… Read more ·  1

changed my life. The relief from the pain was instant and over the last five days they have given my nipples a chance to heal. I am a new woman and wanted everyone to know how great these are. Really worth trying if you are struggling with feeding.

Lifesaver. Highly recommend – If not for Medela Nipple shield, I would have been bottle feeding my baby now. It is one of the best buys for me and my baby! It was first introduced to me in the hospital as my baby struggled to latch and had the risk of jaundice for the lack of milk. I purchased this when I got out of the hospital. It has been 3 months and I am still happily… Read more ·  1

using the shields and my baby has gained proper weight. I also like that it comes with a case which I can bring anywhere. I highly recommend for mums struggling to breastfeed their babies.

Saved me from emotional stress and unnecessary pain – I was beginnjng to think I would be stuck expressing since my baby's latch was too painful for me. I finally tried this and my 1 week old is now feeding like a champ. I cant rate this highly enough. Show details ·  1

Pathetic: Waste of money and time – Donot trust good reviews, i did. And wasted my $26 on a plastic shield which doesnt helped my wife. Seriously, why Medela is charging $25-$30 for a simple plastic shield? which doesnt work. There is no rocket science behind it. I wont buy it for $1. Pathetic!! Show details

A lifesaver! – These shields have allowed me to breastfeed despite having flat nipples. My baby struggled to latch without, but using these means he gets the milk with no trouble & doesn’t damage my nipple. It comes with a small case if you need to take out with you. Easy product to maintain. For $30 for 2 shields it’s well worth the money in my opinion.

Made life so much easier – My midwife gave me one of these when my son was a couple weeks old. As he had a tongue and lip tie it really helped him learn how to breastfeed well before and after we had the procedure to correct this. Without it my nipples would have continued to be pinched and saw. They stay on fairly well and are easily cleaned. Definitely would recommend to friends and family who are having issues with breastfeeding.

Without this I would not have been able to breastfeed – This product literally saved my first few months with my newborn. Initially my baby had an incorrect latch and she had hurt my nipples so badly that they were totally cracked and I couldnt feed her without crying with pain the whole time. I tried Medela Nipple Shields for a week and they were a LIFESAVER! It didn't hurt my sore nipples as much and… Read more

they had time to recover from the previous trauma. I am now back to breastfeeding without shields but if I hadn't had them I wouldve given up on something I longed to do. I would recommend these too all.

Amazing! – I highly recommend these particular shields because they are amazing especially for use with preemies learning to latch onto the nipple. This was introduced to me while my baby was in the NICU. He was only born at 31 weeks so when he was ready for the bottle we would try to latch him on my nipple with little success. Decided to use the shield and… Read more

he latched right on! Now he's at 40 weeks gestation (over 2 months old) and nursing without the shield like a champ! Thank goodness for the shield!

No Help With Sore Nipples - Made Baby's Behaviours Worse – I want to be fair - I bought these on advice to try addressing a very specific problem (see below) and it didn't help any with that - would get zero stars but the product itself seems good quality (if ludicrously expensive for what it is) and my reasons have nothing to do with latch problems or other things that many people find them great for. So… Read more

I've given it two stars.

Ok, so I bought them because my baby was "pulling away" on my nipple, overstretching it and making it very sore. The shield actually made the problem worse, because it seemed to make it more effort for him to nurse, so he sucked harder and pulled harder. That was when he was around 3 months old.

Later, at 9 months old, I tried them again because he had accidentally bitten me and broken skin, which was sore when he nursed. Again, the shield made the situation worse as he felt the plastic texture and bit down on it, like he would on a teething ring. So now the shields are $30 worth of product I'll be throwing out!

Now, bear in mind that I never had any difficulty breastfeeding from the start. My son has never known anything other than the feel of a nipple in his mouth and the shield just seemed to confuse him. If your baby has latch issues and gets used to the shield from the start, that's probably very different. I ended up toughing out both soreness situations until healing. I tried a shield because a health professional recommended to but I think it was a waste of money in my situation and made things worse.

Avant brand better – I use these because my bubs has a tongue tie. It doesn't always stop the pain but it makes it easier to feed. This outer edge tends to flip inside out sometimes when bubs is feeding. I prefer the avant brand, which has 2 cutouts, one for his nose, one for his chin.

Excellent Saved My Breast Feeding!!! – I'd just given up after 7 weeks of expressing my premature baby and trying every day to get her on my thrush laden nipples! My sister-in-law said to try the Medela shields after the Avent ones were not helpful! First go the contact ones worked a treat! Thank God for Medela! Hard to find the large size in shops

They are the reason I can still breastfeed my baby! – Easy to use and quick to clean. I had trouble breastfeeding my baby when she was first born due to swelling and the lactation nurse at the hospital gave me one of these to use. I found it allowed my baby to attach properly for feeding. I used it for around 3weeks until my swelling had gone down. Would recommend it to anyone having trouble with… Read more

breastfeeding as a result of inverted nipples. The yellow storage container that comes with them is also great for taking them out and about in.

Very good product as well as useful – I started using this nipple shield after I came home from the hospital. My first week breastfeeding experience was so difficult since my baby would not latch on easily. Until I've tried this nipple shield and I loved it. It's great for sore nipples, especially if you have problems with the baby latching on right at the beginning. It soothes… Read more

immediately, and is safe for the baby. I like everything of this product. I would recommend it to all breastfeeding mums.

Saved our Breastfeeding relationship! – I have flat nipples which caused endless problems with attachment with my first daughter. I wish I had used these with her because it has totally been a godsend with my now 8week old son!! They are thin, flexible and easy to use. If it wasn't for these little babies, I wouldn't be breastfeeding now. A little on the pricey side (especially if you… Read more

aren't careful and tend to lose some like I do!) but well worth the money. I tried avent ones and they just didn't come close to Medela. I'm not sue if we are going to be able to wean off them at this point, but if I have to use them for our whole breastfeeding time, I'll be happy and grateful. Hasn't effected my supply at all (my son is gaining weight like a champ) so I really can't fault them. Thin; stick well to the skin; hasn't effected supply at all A bit expensive, but all good products are.

Saved my breast feeding! – my son had a tongue tie and breast feeding was hard work, after reading all the reviews I went straight out and bought a set. These saved my breast feeding, I found them easy to use, the box convenient and we had no issues with leakage, slipping or bub's attachment. As his tongue tie improved we were able to stop using these - so no issues of… Read more

nipple confusion for us - but I would not have minded if we needed to continue with this great product.

We found them much cheaper at a chemist,, which was good because on of the dogs stole a few and I had to buy new ones. The cost was not an issue considering the result, and much cheaper than the many cans of formula we would have had to use otherwise. great product, easy use and discreet

Saved breast feeding! – I have now used this shield with both of my children it saved our breast feeding relationship both times. My son had a shallow latch and no real interest in sucking but took the shied no problems. With my daughter I didn't need the shield at first but after becoming engorged cracked and developing mastitis then finding out she had tounge tie and… Read more

this shield got us through it all. The cheaper shields don't compare at all so it is well worth being more expensive. Easy to use. Let's me give my kids breast milk Wish it had a bit of color sometimes hard to see if you drop it

Soft, flexible, good size 'nipple' – I tried this after trying the Avent Nipple Shield and much preferred it. Admittedly was double the price, but I realised why after trying the hideous Avent version. It was soft and fairly pliable and I liked the cut-out shape so my baby's nose was on my skin, not the silicon. To be honest she didn't take to this either, but I think that was… Read more

just her. I have heard and read many good reviews and would still recommend this product. Soft, pliable, sticks to skin better than other brands, cut-out shape for baby's nose Didn't work for me, but much better than another brand I tried

Excellent – My daughter was born tongue tied and feeding her was very painful.. I sent my hubby out to get them on day 2! I already had cracked and bleeding nipples, i feared feeding my daughter!!! I slapped these on and it was bliss! I could continue to feed my daughter!!! without them i would have given up feeding her and put her on the bottle! Comfortable,… Read more

easy to stick and stay in place. 3 different sizes. They are so good yet shops unfortunately dont restock them fast enough! had to go to a few shops before i found any in stock i could purchase!

Excellent – I have flat nipples and would never have been able to breast feed without them. I have a fab milk supply - not affected by using shields and have used for 6 months last baby and 4.5 this baby so far. Seriously if you have any breast feeding issues try them. Make your own mind up - don't feel pressured to get rid of them. Breast is best! Easy to use.

Saved my nipples !! Best ever invention !! – Awesome product - after a painful few weeks of feeding I discovered this nipple shield and once I read the instructions and applied properly on my breast my baby was able to feed again and even though I had sore nipples it didnt even hurt with the nipple shield and this one protects all around and leaves air for baby to breathe at the top. Works really well and feel comfortable

Excellent – I have tried so many different shields and these are the BEST! Yes, they are more expensive but you really do get what you pay for. I have wasted money on other shields and don't want others to make the same mistake. They stay positioned where they are put! They are really durable and have lasted longer than any other shields I have used. My bub finds it easier to attach with these shields compared to others I have tried.

Excellent – I started using this product at hospital when my newborn would latch on but not suck - my flat nipple shape was too hard for him to manage whilst he was so small. The nipple shield helped him to suckle well straight away and meant that we could breast feed together and enjoy the experience until he could be weaned off the shield. The nipple shield… Read more

is made from very thin, soft, transparent silicone which imparts no taste for bub. It is comfortable to wear during feeding. Cleaning is simple, with some liquid soap or detergent and hot water sufficient. If you use a nipple cream such as a lanolin-based one, you need to carefully clean the inside of the shield as it builds up.

Excellent – I used these for attachment issues and a chomper. Without them I would have given up on breastfeeding. Very easy to clean and use. Very effective, my bubs didn't mind them and they helped sort out the attachment issues and reduce the pain. Buy the ones with the storage container for ease of putting them in your handbag/nappy bag. Easy to use. Thin material but very protective of sore nipples.

Excellent – The Medela brand is generally a good brand overall. This particular brand of nipple shield was recommended to me by one of the lactation consultants at the hospital. The only reason why I didn't buy the Medela brand in the first place was because it was the more expensive one at the chemist. I wish I had have gone with it from day one and save… Read more

myself a lot of frustration (it was the third product that I tried). They stay in place for longer periods of time and use. They have good suction, are easy to clean and have a great little compact case to carry around in. Not much to dislike about this product. This particular shield is more expensive than the other brands, but DEFINATELY worth every cent!

Excellent – It works well for my bub, it's not too hard to suck on & it stays on my breast. It also comes with a carry case so you can bring it out clean & stylish. 2 sizes available for big & small nipples Stay on breast well, easy to clean, comes with carry case, 2 sizes available

Good – As far as nipple shields go these ones look a bit more unusual than others on the market. But they do stay on pretty well and it is hard to fault the Medela range of breastfeeding products now available. The nipple shields are fantastic if you have issues with breastfeeding and are very easy to attach. They are easy to clean and I love the fact… Read more

that you get a little box to keep them in as they can easily become misplaced otherwise. Easy to clean, come in a handy little box, a great solution if you are having breastfeeding issues, stay on well.

Excellent – I used these to feed my Premature baby, we had to use a supply line filled with breastmilk and it slipped into the nipple shield without breaking any contact between the shield and my breast. After tryin the avent nipple shield this is 100 times better than Avent. They maintain great contact, stay in place without tape and having to hold while… Read more

juggling a baby! I found the air pocket in the end of the shield a little concerning but it did'nt seem to worry my baby or the performance of the product. They stay where they are suppost to and have a great little carry case The air pocket in the end of the shield

Excellent – These were great and i would not have been still feeding without them. I used them fulltime for 8 weeks until my cracked nipples (craters) healed. I had premie twins that had small mouths and didn't latch well or slipped when they got tired. I then weaned of them with ease after eight weeks. Many people told me not to use them so long but they… Read more

are the only thing that kept me going. I'm still breast feeding now at 8 months. i have recommened them to other friends who had nipple problems and they have loved them too!!! These saved my breast feeding life. they are thin and helped relieve pain while also allowing breasts to heal. They come in different sizes S M L.

Excellent – I would highly recommend these right from the word go! Use them 'before' you become sore and introduce nipples to feeding slowly! If only I knew about them before I started feeding, life would have been less painful and stressful. They are cheap and fairly easy to come by. Great product - comfortable, easy to use and really do help to protect sore… Read more

nipples. I was near breaking point with breastfeeding as it hurt so much but these nipple shields enabled me to heal and continue breastfeeding. They are so soft and pliable that my baby didn't even notice any difference.