04/03/2026
Just. Nope. You don’t need it.
A ni**le shield can be useful or necessary for SOME people. And should always be used in conjunction with lactation care. If a ni**le shield is needed, we should sort out WHY it’s needed and help you wean from it. Buying an expensive ni**le shield just to see if milk is flowing is a waste of your hard earned money.
A lactation consultant can help you feel confident in assessing how your baby is actually feeding at breast.
Some signs your baby is feeding well include:
✅ Active sucking and audible swallowing
✅ Breasts feel softer after feeding
✅ Baby ACTIVELY feeds for 10ish-20ish minutes and seems satisfied after
✅ Peeing 6+ times per day and stooling several times per day
✅ Appropriate weight gain
My concern with this device is
👎 Introducing an unnecessary device can be cumbersome and baby could become reliant on something that makes breastfeeding even more difficult
👎 Could make a mother feel like breastfeeding is going well because milk is seen in the channel, but overall milk transfer is poor.
👎 May make a mother feel like breastfeeding isn’t going well because the flow of milk in the channel doesn’t seem like it’s a lot, when really breastfeeding isn’t going fine.
👎 Cleanliness. It comes with a cleaning device, but to clean it appropriately after every feed is going to be a hassle.
Confused about breastfeeding gadgets? Need help with breastfeeding? I can help! DM me to schedule a lactation consult. I see families in home in SW Kansas and NW OK and virtually. 🫶🏼
