The Best Nipple Shields To Help Your Breastfeeding Baby Latch

Medela’s Contact Nipple Shields are BPA-free and made of soft, thin silicone to protect your nipples from any added pain or discomfort. The shape of the shield leaves room for baby’s nose to touch the breast,  maximizing the amount of skin-to-skin contact with mama. They come in a 2-pack with three size options: 16 mm, 20 mm, and 24 mm.

A complete breastfeeding set, with two BPA-free extra soft and flexible nipple shields that are 24 mm in size, a carrying case so they don’t get smushed when you throw them into your black hole of a diaper bag, and two food grade breast shells that tuck right into your nursing bra to capture leaking milk when nursing on the other side.

The best nipple shield for babies with a tongue-tie, as it feels almost like direct contact with mama’s nipple. The nipple shields for nursing come with a carrying case for storage when you’re out and about or just want to keep them clean at home. The shields comes in two sizes: 20 mm and 24 mm. According to several moms’ reviews, they are good for women with flat nipples. One reviewer wrote, “I had flat nipples and had a lot of problems with latching in the first couple of weeks. These nipple shields worked wonders. I could not have breast fed my baby without them.”

The shape of these nipple shields allow baby’s nose to touch the breast, which means more skin-to-skin contact. This 23 mm 2-pack comes with a sterilizing storage case. So, after you use the shields, wash them out, place them in the case, and pop them in the microwave for three minutes so they’re ready to go for next time.

The Philips AVENT nipple shields for breastfeeding work well to prevent baby’s mouth from slipping. This BPA-free 2-pack comes with a carrying case, and the nipple shields are available in two sizes: 15 mm and 21 mm. One reviewer wrote, “I bought different types of nipple shields and found the Avent nipple shields work the best. The best part is it sticks to my breast/nipple very well. Just add some drops of water to the shields and simply place it on my breast. That’s it! It stays on me the whole time I nurse my baby.”

A great option for moms who are dealing with cracked and sore nipples. Haakaa nipple shields are designed to leave a little space between your nipple and baby’s mouth to help with soreness. The nipple is  made of super soft silicone, is ultra thin, and is shaped like the nipple on a bottle, which is great for transitioning from bottle to nipple. Anti-slip ridges on the outer edges help secure the shield in place   while nursing.

If your baby is struggling to get a good latch, the Ardo Tulip can help correct the problem. The BPA-free silicone is extra thin and pliable, which is more comfortable for babies to work on latching. An anti-ridge design helps avoid nipple abrasion and maximize skin-to-skin contact with your little one. The shields come in 16 mm, 20 mm, and 24 mm. One reviewer wrote, “Everything about these nipple shields exceeded my expectations! The design is perfect. They are thin enough so you almost forget you are even wearing one, but enough to offer that protection from sore nipples. They are so comfortable and baby took to them so easily!”

This nipple shield is all about encouraging a good latch while also helping your nipples. Because nipple soreness is reaaaal. Made of ultra-thin, flexible silicone, the shield can also help relieve pain from pumping. It comes in 24 mm. One reviewer wrote, “Handy for the new mom when you aren’t sure how to get a good latch and/or if your baby has latched incorrectly and damaged your nipples. I used this while my nipples were healing. I saw a lactation consultant who helped me figure out the latching issues I was having and I no longer need this shield, but am really glad these are available!”

When your baby is hungry, the last thing you want to deal with is having to wash a nipple shield. That shouldn’t be a problem with this 3-pack — there’s always one on standby. Made of food-grade silicone, the nipple shields have perforated edges to help them stay on comfortably. According to reviews, this particular shield is ideal for women with small nipples.

The time between nursing and pumping can be painful too. With breast shells, no fabric or friction will touch your nipples as they heal. These from Mommyz Love also features a discreet milk catcher! No more leaks or wasted milk here, mama. One happy Amazon customer raved, “These are hands down my favorite breastfeeding related purchase I’ve made. Just using these every feeding to catch my letdown I have probably 100 ounces of milk in my freezer and my baby is only two weeks old. Can’t imagine the mess/ crazy number of breast pads I would have gone through without these.”