Medela Contact™ breast shields – Medium 20 mm, 2 ST

Medela Contact nipple shields offer gentle support for sore or flat nipples. Their special shape ensures maximum skin-to-skin contact, helping to maintain the natural bond during breastfeeding.

Medela’s Contact™ nipple shields offer you and your baby temporary support with latching on, protect the nipples whilst breastfeeding and promote the healing of any cracks. There are 3 sizes to choose from, made from ultra-thin, soft silicone with a small recess for maximum skin-to-skin contact.

• Protect sore nipples whilst breastfeeding
• Support with latching on
• Maximum skin-to-skin contact

Features and benefits

• Protect sore nipples whilst breastfeeding: Help you to continue breastfeeding and support the healing of your nipples
• Help with latching on: Help to position and hold the nipple in the baby’s mouth to enable effective suckling
• Unique cut-out design: Allows for maximum skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby
• Ultra-thin, soft silicone: Made from ultra-thin, soft silicone for a gentle feel against the skin
• Suitable for flat or inverted nipples: Gently stretches the nipple to trigger the sucking reflex
• BPA-free and tasteless: Safe for mother and baby
• Hygienic storage box included: Comes with a box made from certified, bio-based plastic for hygienic storage and ease of use when out and about.
• For short-term use whilst breastfeeding with sore, cracked nipples, flat or inverted nipples. Helps with latching difficulties.
• Available in three sizes (S = 16 mm, M = 20 mm, L = 24 mm)

Form

Nipple shields

Directions for use

• Wash your hands thoroughly with drinking-quality water and soap before touching the breast shield and your breast. Dry your hands with a clean towel or a disposable paper towel.Clean the breast and the surrounding area with a damp cloth. Do not use soap or alcohol, as this can cause dry skin and cracked nipples.
• Moisten the breast shield with water to help it adhere better to the skin (see Figure 1).
• Turn the tip almost all the way round and hold the flaps of the breast shield (see Figure 2).
• Place the breast shield centrally over the nipple (see Figure 3). During breastfeeding, the indentation should be pointing towards the baby’s nose.

Choosing the right breast shield size:

• When choosing the right nipple shield size, you need to consider both the mother and the baby.
• For the mother:I The breast shield should fit comfortably without causing any pressure. 
• For a preterm baby:I When latching onto the breast shield, the infant’s lips must be able to reach the flat base of the shield against the breast.

Materials

Nipple shield material: silicone. Storage box material: polypropylene (PP).