NUK Nipple Shields: a pleasant breastfeeding experience for mother and child
Breastfeeding allows you and your baby to get to know each other better in depth having the feeling of safety and intimacy. However, sometimes breastfeeding is difficult due to irritated or injured nipples. In such cases, the nipple shield from NUK can help as it relieves sensitive nipples during breastfeeding while ensuring natural breastfeeding with tranquility. This way you can continue to give precious mother's milk to your beloved baby and maintain a strong bond with it
NUK Nipple Shield for Breastfeeding – ‘little helper’ during breastfeeding is made from extremely thin silicone
The special feature of NUK nipple shields is their improved shape that allows greater contact of the baby with your skin. 92% of mothers confirm that the baby's nose has sufficient space when using the NUK nipple shield*. The baby can feel and smell their mother and the strong bond that develops during breastfeeding cannot be disturbed. The different construction of the surface of the NUK nipple shields and the four breastfeeding holes are modeled after the mother's breast and thus allow a natural feeling and ensure tranquility during breastfeeding. The NUK nipple shields, made from thin silicone, relieve sensitive nipples during breastfeeding and also help babies who lack strength to better grasp the mother's breast.
In case the nipples are flat or inverted, the NUK nipple shield can contribute to pleasant breastfeeding and natural milk flow. Please also consult a midwife or breastfeeding counselor for reliable advice.
The rounded radius allows the nipple shield to be used in any breastfeeding position and ensures stable hold. With the practical protective case you can also store the NUK nipple shield safely while maintaining hygiene standards.
*Tested by 95 mothers and 33 nurses in an independent clinical study in Germany in 2017
How to properly place the NUK nipple shield:
To find the right size for you, you should first answer a few questions: Do I feel comfortable when wearing the shield? Does the nipple fill the shield's empty space? Do the baby's lips fully cover the shield? If your answer is 'yes' to these questions, you have found the right size for the nipple shield and can start using it. You should follow the following steps so that your beloved baby can enjoy breastfeeding:
Before using the nipple shield, you should thoroughly wash your hands and clean your breast with a wet cloth.
The application of NUK nipple shields can be enhanced if you lightly wet the nipples with water or breast milk.
For optimal placement on the nipple, pull the cone contact surfaces to the tip so that you can easily place it in the center. Then you can place the contact surfaces back and align them according to the desired breastfeeding position.
After each use, you should clean the breast with water to remove milk residues and thus avoid bacteria.
How to clean the breastfeeding shield
When in contact with your baby, it is essential to follow hygiene standards consistently every time. After using the nipple shield, it is good to clean it immediately with warm water and a mild cleaning liquid. Then, it can be dried in a hygienic area. The protective case provided is for storing it afterwards. You can disinfect or boil the nipple shield daily. This can be easily done within a few minutes with the help of a NUK steam sterilizer. When boiling for sterilization, fully cover the shield with water to prevent damage and boil it immediately. If you follow hygiene standards, you can reuse the nipple shield several times.
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