Lansinoh Contact Nipple Shields - 24Mm

Lansinoh Nipple Shields are ultra-thin, soft, and flexible, designed to help mothers continue breastfeeding when faced with challenges in latch. They are created to facilitate skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby and are safe to use with overactive letdown, preterm infants, low birth weight babies, or babies with tongue or lip ties.

Features:

• Soft and Flexible Materials: Provides a comfortable fit for both mother and baby.
• Increases Skin-to-Skin Contact: Promotes enhanced connection between the mother and baby.
• Safe for Special Needs: Ideal for use with overactive letdown, premature or low-birth-weight infants, and babies with tongue or lip ties.
• Includes Nipple Shields and Convenient Storage Case: For safe and hygienic storage.

Indications for Use:

Lansinoh Nipple Shields are effective short-term tools for helping mothers overcome one or more of the following breastfeeding challenges:

• Difficulty with the baby’s latch or sucking, including issues like tongue or lip tie, premature birth, or small infants.
• Short or inverted nipples, or flat nipples.
• Sore nipples or engorgement.
• Strong milk ejection reflex or large breasts.

How to Use:

• Wash hands and nipple shields with warm water and soap, then rinse thoroughly before applying them.
• For best results, soak the nipple shield in warm water for 1-2 minutes before use. This softens the shield, ensuring it fits comfortably on the breast. Allow it to dry slightly and cool before applying.
• Apply a small amount of Lansinoh Lanolin Cream to the edge of the nipple shield (not on the nipple itself).
• This helps secure the shield in place, freeing your hands and helping the baby latch properly.
• Partially turn the nipple shield outward by gently pushing the two long edges towards the shield’s nipple opening.
• The empty side of the shield should be positioned near the baby’s nose during breastfeeding to maximize skin-to-skin contact. The baby’s nose should not touch the breast or the shield.
• Position the shield around the nipple, aligning the nipple hole with the nipple opening. Press the shield’s edge against the breast and turn it outward, ensuring the nipple fits snugly into the shield’s opening.

Important Safety Information:

Before using nipple shields, it is advised to consult a lactation specialist to address the underlying problem causing the need for the shield. Continued follow-up is essential to ensure the baby is getting enough nutrition and gaining weight properly. Nipple shields should be used only as directed and carefully examined before each use. Discontinue use immediately if any signs of damage or weakness appear. Do not leave the nipple shields unattended if there are any issues or discomfort, and consult a lactation consultant. Keep the product out of reach of children when not in use.

The use of nipple shields can help babies learn to latch, particularly for those with tongue ties or feeding difficulties. If the baby is premature or unwell and fed with a bottle, using a nipple shield may also help encourage proper latching.

Cleaning and Care:

Follow these instructions unless advised otherwise by your healthcare provider:

• Before the first use, sterilize the nipple shields by boiling them in water for 10 minutes.
• After each use, wash the nipple shields with hot water and soap.
• Clean the storage case regularly with hot water and soap, and allow it to dry completely before storing the shields.
• Store the nipple shields with the nipple opening facing upwards in the storage case.

Storage Conditions:

Store the product in a dry place, away from direct sunlight.

Warning:

Do not use nipple shields during the first week postpartum unless recommended by a lactation specialist, as their use may affect milk supply.