Breastfeeding is a beautiful bonding experience between a mother and her baby. Vega Baby & Mom believes that breastfeeding is the best for the baby as it helps to lay a healthy foundation for the baby’s life ahead. With nursing comes a few challenges such as cracked or sore nipples. Well, it is common and there is nothing to be worried about, however, it can be uncomfortable during breastfeeding. Understanding this very fact, Vega Baby & Mom Nipple Shield can be a good temporary solution to use.
Through this blog, we will explore the benefits, uses, and tips for choosing nipple shield for sore nipples to support your breastfeeding journey.
What are the benefits of using a nipple shield by Vega Baby & Mom?
As the name suggests, a nipple shield is a thin protective cover made of soft silicone material that is placed over the nipples of nursing mothers. Vega Baby & Mom Nipple Shield is the best nipple shield for breastfeeding, gives breastfeeding baby and mom a feeling of gentle and comfortable feeding. Here’s why:
- Made with ultra-thin silicone which ensures the safety and comfort of the baby.
- It provides relief from cracked, sore, flat or inverted nipples while ensuring you and your baby experience comfort and joy while breastfeeding.
- The anti-slip gripping lines of this silicone nipple shield ensure it is held rightly by the mother while breastfeeding.
- It helps the baby latch onto the nipple shield and ensures the nutritional needs of baby are always met.
- The unique cut out shape of the nipple shield ensures there is maximum skin to skin contact between baby and mother and gives a sense of closeness.
- Designed with an extended shape and wide coverage area (13~16mm Nipple diameter) the nipple shield ensures the nipple is rightly covered.
- It has 4 holes for controlled flow that prevents baby from choking.
- These nipple shields for flat nipples are easy to use, come in a protective case which makes them easy to carry and gives a comfortable experience.
When to use a nipple shield?
If you are unsure whether to use a nipple shield or not, check below:
- For nursing moms dealing with sore or cracked nipples
- Breastfeeding mothers with flat or inverted nipples
- Latching difficulties for babies
How to choose the right nipple shield
Choosing the right nipple shield for breastfeeding is crucial for both comfort and effectiveness. If you are seeking on how to use nipple shield for smooth breastfeeding, here’s how it can be helpful:
- Material: Ensure the nipple shield is made with soft silicone and safe material for both baby and the nursing mother.
- Size: Consider the nipple shied sizes before choosing the best nipple shield for breastfeeding. It covers a wide area ensuring your nipple is rightly covered.
- Thickness: Choose a thin nipple shield that ensures maximum skin-to-skin contact and feels natural.
- Easy to Clean: To maintain the safety and longevity of nipple shield, ensure that it is easy to clean and sterilize.
How to use nipple shield or breastfeeding?
Step 1: Begin by cleaning and sterilizing nipple shield as this is something that goes inside the mouth of your baby. Use Vega Baby & Mom 4 in 1 Electric Steam Sterilizer with Dryer to sterilize and dry the nipple shield among other baby feeding accessories with utmost ease and precision. It is made with 100% BPA-free safe material which can also be used for steaming food, storing dried-up bottles, and other feeding accessories. Also, ensure to clean your hands properly
Step 2: Gently place the shield over your nipple by turning it outwards
Step 3: Insert your nipple into the nipple shield hole, and place it firmly
Step 4: Express a few drops of milk on the tip of the nipple shield and drip expressed milk on the outside of the nipple shield to encourage your baby to latch on effectively
Step 4: Place your hands on the anti-slip gripping lines on the shield that ensure a firm finger grip while feeding the baby and allow maximum skin-to-skin contact
Key Takeaways
Breastfeeding is very personal so it doesn’t mean that something which is helpful for others will also be beneficial for you. So, a good idea is to consult with your pediatrician before using any baby feeding accessory for a safer and smoother parenting journey.
FAQs:
How to clean nipple shield properly?
Nipple shield cleaning and maintenance is essential to maintain hygiene and its longevity. Here’s how you can do it:
- Rinse the nipple shield under = running water
- Use Vega Baby & Mom 2-in-1 Bottle and Nipple Cleaning Brush to clean the insides of the nipple shield effectively
- Sterilize and dry the nipple shield in an electric steam sterilizer. Vega Baby & Mom 4-in-1 Electric Steam Sterilizer with Dryer can make sterilization and drying hassle-free
Is it OK to use nipple shield permanently?
No, nipple shields are temporary solutions to provide relief from nursing mothers with cracked, sore, flat or inverted nipples.
What nipple shield is best?
Vega Baby & Mom Nipple Shield is best because of its premium quality ultra-thin silicone material, wide surface area, anti-slip gripping lines, ease of usage and cleanliness, and travel-friendly.
