They can provide short-term help with breastfeeding problems but can cause your body to produce less milk. Baby Safe - The Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Nipple Shields are made from ultra-thin, soft silicone which is odourless and tasteless for the baby. The shields are also BPA-free for total reassurance The Closer to Nature breastfeeding range is an interchangeable system of breast pumps, storage containers and feeding equipment. Our bottles connect directly onto our breast pumps allowing you to express straight into the bottles making the process as simple as can be. All our pumps and bottles can be placed into our sterilisers and bottle warmers offering parents everything they need to feed a newborn.

Nipple shields might be recommended if there are problems positioning and attaching (latching) your baby to your breast. For safety and hygiene reasons it is recommended that the nipple shield is replaced at least every 2 months. Nipple shields that are too small will not go far enough into your baby’s mouth. This stops deep attachment to the breast.Close monitoring will help them decide if you're ready to start breastfeeding directly from your breast. Other nipple and breast products Follow the instructions that come with the shield to put it on correctly. Your baby can't get a proper attachment to your breast if they only have the tip of the shield in their mouth. Position during feeding Before you get started, it’s best to make sure that your nipple is full size. You can do this by gently rolling it between your thumb and finger or by putting something cold on it.

Remember that just like nipples, all brands of horns are different. Some are soft, some are hard, and all have a slightly different shape and fit. So if one brand doesn’t work at the size you’ve measured, another one may still work. Do not leave the nipple shield in direct sunlight or heat, or disinfectant (“sterilising solution”) for longer than recommended, as this may weaken the nipple shield. It was in the early 60s that a British business man discovered Tommee Tippee and set up a manufacturing unit in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK to produce the baby feeding products of cups and accessories. The original cup was designed by a Doctor with a weighted base which prevented it ‘tippping’ over and was embellished with a picture of a dog owned by the plastic company’s producers called ‘Tommee’; hence the name Tommee Tippee. Today the brand is the number one in the UK and Australian baby essentials market with approximately 65% of its overall sales coming via distribution in international markets reaching over 40 countries. In 2020 it won the'Parenting Brand of the Year' by Made for Mums.

We know that breastfeeding isn’t easy for everyone, so we’ve used our 50 years of expertise to develop products and accessories that are specifically designed to help you on your journey. Acts like a second skin: Made from soft, thin and BPA-free silicone, these nipple shields sit comfortably against your skin, so it still feels natural to you and your baby

Before you pump, you should use a ruler or measuring tape to find the diameter of the base of your nipple in millimetres. You should only measure your nipple on its own, don’t include your areola (the outer edge around your nipple). Your nipple should be centred in the middle and move freely in and out of the tunnel while you pump without causing rubbing, redness, or pain. The Closer to Nature Nipple Shields come with a hygienic carry case. The case protects the two nipple shields allowing you to carry them with you throughout the day. Your whole nipple should fit comfortably without much, if any, of the areola entering the tunnel before you start pumping. Microwaveable steriliser and storage case: Complete with a compact and microwaveable steriliser case, you can keep your nipple shields safe and free from germs

How to measure your nipple and required horn size

The Tommee Tippee Closer to Nature Nipple Shields are made from ultra-thin, soft silicone which is odourless and tasteless for the baby. The shields are also BPA-free for total reassurance. Once you have your measurement in millimetres, add 4mm to this measurement. This is because it’s better to have a larger breast shield diameter than your nipple base size so that when your breast pump is used and creates a vacuum, it’ll make your nipple slightly larger. Having a gap of about 4mm between your nipple and the breast shield allows for your nipple to expand comfortably while you’re pumping. So, if your nipple base measures 20mm across, the correct horn size for you is 24mm. Open steri-case and carefully, keeping hands and body away from the opening to prevent scalding from any escape of steam, pour away any leftover water. If your baby is less than 7 days old, they should have at least 2 large yellow poos and 6 heavy wet nappies each day.