Medela Contact Nipple Shield

Features of Medela Contact Nipple Shields

• Contact Nipple Shields are indicated for use when the mother has flat or inverted nipples, sore nipples or suffers from nipple pain
• Available in three sizes: 16mm, 20mm, and 24mm
• Unique cut-out shape allows for high skin contact between the mother and baby
• Enables breastfeeding despite latch-on difficulties or sore, flat, or inverted nipples
• The nipple shields have a unique shape that ensures a snug fit and helps babies latch on easily

Frequently Bought Together

• Medela Washable Bra Pads
• Medela SoftShells Silicone Breast Shells For Sore Nipples
• Medela Haberman SpecialNeeds Feeder Container

How to use Medela Close Contact Nipple Shield for Breastfeeding?

• Wash your hands thoroughly with drinking-quality water and soap before touching the shield and the breast. Dry your hands with a fresh towel or a single-use paper towel.
• Clean the breast and surrounding area with a damp cloth. Do not use soap or alcohol which can dry the skin and cause cracked nipples.
• Moisten the shield with water as this will help it to stick to the skin (see figure 1).
• Push the tip almost inside out and grip the wings of the shield (see figure 2).
• Place the shield centrally over the nipple (see figure 3). The open section should point in the direction of the baby’s nose during feeding.

Choosing the correct nipple shield size: When choosing the correct nipple shield size you need to consider both mother and baby.
For the mother:

• The shield should fit comfortably without pinching.

In the case of a premature infant:

• When grasping the shield, the infant’s lips must be able to reach the flat base of the shield against the breast.

 

How to clean?

Important:

• Only use drinking-quality water for cleaning.
• Process the shield and the storage box prior to first use.
• Clean all parts immediately after use.
• The cleaning instructions below are general instructions.

After each use:

• Rinse the parts with cold water (approx. 20 °C). Clean the parts with plenty of warm, soapy water (approx. 30 °C). Use a commercially available washing-up liquid, preferably without artificial fragrances and coloring. Rinse parts with cold water (approx. 20 °C).
• Dry with a clean cloth or leave to dry on a clean cloth.

Disinfection

• Clean and disinfect the parts in a mechanical washer-disinfector. Use appropriate inserts for small parts. Use a common cleaning detergent for washer-disinfectors (NTA-, phosphate-, chlorine- and tenside-free, alkaline with pH-level 11.7 – 12.7).
• Disinfect for 5 minutes at a temperature of 93 °C.
• Select an appropriate program according to the above instructions that includes drying. If there is no program with drying, dry the clean parts with a clean cloth or leave to dry on a clean cloth.
• Alternatively, clean the parts in the dishwasher. Place them on the top rack or in the cutlery section. Use a commercially available dishwashing detergent.

Sterilisation

• Check that the product is clean, dry, and intact.
• Wrap the parts in appropriate sterile packaging.
• Sterilise the parts in the autoclave at 134 °C for 5 minutes. To avoid damage, do not stack or apply external pressure.

Storage

• Put the clean nipple shield in the clean storage box, if available.
• Alternatively, put the shield in a clean storage bag or a clean environment.
• It is important that all residual moisture dries.
• Do not store in an airtight container/bag.