Description
LactationHub Nipple Shield for Bottle Preference
The LactationHub nipple shield for bottle preference is designed for babies who have developed a strong preference for bottle teats or who refuse the breast. It may also be helpful for babies who will not accept a traditional nipple shield.
Its distinctive elongated shape provides a more familiar teat-like sensation for a baby accustomed to bottle-feeding. This may help support the transition from bottle to breast when used as part of an individual breastfeeding plan.
Made from extra-thin, soft and flexible food-grade silicone, the shield sits comfortably against the breast. Its cut-out base allows greater skin-to-skin contact between parent and baby during feeding.
Who may find this nipple shield helpful?
This specialist breastfeeding nipple shield may be suitable for:
- Babies with a strong preference for bottle teats
- Babies experiencing breast refusal
- Babies who refuse standard nipple shields
- Families working towards transitioning from bottle-feeding to feeding directly at the breast
Key features
- Specialist elongated design for babies accustomed to bottle teats
- Extra-thin, soft and flexible food-grade silicone
- Cut-out shape to maximise skin-to-skin contact
- Designed for temporary use while working towards a standard nipple shield or feeding directly at the breast
- Supplied with a clear storage case
Using a nipple shield for bottle preference
A nipple shield is a breastfeeding aid rather than a solution to the underlying cause of breast refusal or difficulty latching. Milk transfer, breast comfort and your baby’s weight gain should be monitored while using one.
For best results, we recommend using this nipple shield for bottle preference with support from an IBCLC or another appropriately qualified breastfeeding professional. Individual results will vary, and not every baby experiencing bottle preference or breast refusal will accept a nipple shield.
