Description
Soothe and Protect Sore Nipples
Provide gentle relief and protection for sore or cracked nipples with MEDELA Breast Shells. Designed for comfort and healing, these shells prevent clothing from rubbing against sensitive skin, allowing you to breastfeed more comfortably between sessions.
Gentle Protection for Tender Nipples: MEDELA Breast Shells offer a non-invasive solution to soothe discomfort and promote healing, so you can continue your breastfeeding journey with greater ease.
【Key Features】
- Protects Sore Nipples: Prevents clothing friction, reducing irritation and allowing nipples to heal.
- Soft & Flexible Silicone Back: Provides a comfortable and gentle fit against sensitive skin.
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Ventilation Holes: Allow air to circulate, promoting healing and preventing moisture build-up.
- Can Collect Leaking Breast Milk: Designed to catch milk leaks, helping to keep you dry (📌Note: Collected milk should not be fed to baby).
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Discreet & Low-Profile Design: Offers a natural look under clothing, allowing you to wear them comfortably throughout the day.
- Easy to Use & Clean: Simple to assemble, wear inside your bra, and clean with mild soap and water.
- BPA-Free Materials: Made without BPA, ensuring safety for you and your baby.
- Available as a Pair: Comes with two complete breast shells for both breasts.
【What's Inside】
- 2 x Medela Breast Shells
【How can breast shells help cracked or sore nipples?】
Breastfeeding is a special time, but it isn’t always straightforward. You may find you have sore or even cracked nipples, especially during the early days, when you and your baby are both learning. After all, your sensitive nipples simply aren’t used to the pressure and suction of your baby feeding regularly. Any discomfort should gradually ease – if it doesn’t, seek advice from a lactation consultant or breastfeeding specialist. In the meantime, wearing breast shells (also known as nipple shells) between feeds can help prevent your clothing rubbing against tender nipples while helping to promote healing.
【Tackling different types of nipple issues】
While sensitive or sore nipples are common in new mums, sometimes discomfort can occur because of the position you’re breastfeeding in, or because your baby has a poor breastfeeding latch, so again it’s a good idea to get assessed by a lactation expert or breastfeeding specialist in these circumstances. If you experience bleeding nipples, severe breastfeeding pain, or have symptoms of a breast infection, such as mastitis, it’s important to see your healthcare professional.
【How do breast shells work?】
Breast shells fit inside your bra to prevent fabric rubbing against sensitive or sore nipples, allowing your skin to recover and promoting healing. It’s a good idea to wear a nursing bra when using breast shells, as these tend to be a bit roomier than a typical bra, so it’s easier to fit them inside. However, you don’t need to worry about Medela breast shells showing through your clothes, as their low-profile shape ensures a natural look. You can wear breast shells continuously between breastfeeding sessions, but avoid using them in bed at night, as this can aggravate sore nipples.
【How to use Medela breast shells】
Medela breast shells have two parts: a soft, flexible silicone membrane that feels comfortable on sensitive skin, and an outer shell with ventilation holes to allow your skin to breathe. They fit together easily:
- Place the membrane on to the outer shell, ensuring it snaps on all the way around.
- Put the assembled breast shell inside your bra, with the opening in the membrane centered over your nipple. The holes should point upwards.
Find comfort and relief during your breastfeeding journey with MEDELA Breast Shells, your gentle companion for tender nipples.