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Features & Benefits:
Ergonomic cherry shape: Unlike traditional conical shields, the cherry-shaped design allows better skin contact so your baby can feel your warmth and scent, promoting bonding and latch success.
Helps with feeding difficulties: Ideal for flat or retracted nipples, babies with tongue-tie or low muscle tone, or when latch is complicated.
Thin, skin-friendly, tasteless silicone: High quality standards for comfort and durability.
Simple to clean and maintain: Can be sterilized by boiling or following your healthcare provider’s instructions.
Who It’s For:
Nursing parents with sore or sensitive nipples seeking protection while maintaining breastfeeding.
Babies who struggle with latch due to flat, inverted, or retracted nipples, or those with tongue-tie, lip-tie, or low muscle tone.
Anyone working with a lactation consultant to transition or stabilize feeding, where a shield can serve as a short-term tool.
Parents looking for a premium-quality shield made with safe materials and thoughtful design.
Product Details:
Material: Thin, medical-grade silicone (tasteless and skin friendly)
Size: 28 mm cherry-shape style.
Care instructions: Sterilize before first use; clean after each use with warm soapy water; inspect routinely for wear or damage.
Why Choose This Over Generic Nipple Shields:
Typical shields often use a bulky, conical shape which can limit skin contact, reduce sensory cues for the baby, or feel bulky. The cherry-shaped shield instead emphasizes optimal body contact, a design that supports baby’s feel of the breast, and is often recommended by IBCLCs for more complex feeding scenarios.
If your baby’s latch has been struggling or your nipples are feeling overly stressed and you want a well-engineered solution, this shield brings finesse, comfort, and functional design together.
In short:
Choose the Cherry-Shaped Nipple Shield when you want expert-backed support for latch challenges, sensitive nipples, or transitional feeding — with quality materials, thoughtful sizing, and design that keeps connection front and center.
Not sure which size or shape to use? Make an appointment with Bonnie Knows Breast!