Key Product Points
- Ultra-Thin Silicone: Made from 100% ultra-thin, skin-like feel silicone, providing a soft and natural experience for both mother and baby.
- Universal Fit: Designed to fit all mothers comfortably, offering protection and support during breastfeeding.
- Protects and Aids Healing: Creates a barrier to help sore nipples heal without disrupting breastfeeding, and aids in improving latch for flat or inverted nipples.
- Eco-Friendly Design: The travel case is made with EarthSmart® technology, biodegrading in landfill within 5 years and recyclable, ensuring minimal environmental impact.
Detailed Product Description
Vital Baby Nipple Shields are crafted from ultra-thin, skin-like silicone to provide a soft and natural feel, ensuring comfort for both mother and baby. Suitable for all skin types, these shields protect sore nipples by creating a barrier, allowing them to heal without interrupting your breastfeeding routine. They are particularly helpful for mothers experiencing latch difficulties or pain due to flat or inverted nipples, as they help the baby form the natural shape needed for effective feeding. The shields come with a protective storage and sterilising case to maintain hygiene. The case is made with EarthSmart® technology, ensuring it biodegrades in landfill conditions and can be recycled, reflecting a commitment to sustainability.
Directions for Use
Preparation: Ensure the nipple shields are clean and sterilised before use. They are top rack dishwasher safe (65°C max) and suitable for all methods of sterilisation.
Application: Place the shield over the nipple, ensuring a snug fit. The half-shield design allows the baby to feel comforted by your natural scent.
Feeding: Assist your baby in latching onto the shield as they would naturally latch onto the nipple.
Storage: After use, clean the shields and store them in the protective case to maintain hygiene.
Materials
Silicone.
Ethical Remarks
Biodegrades in landfill in 5 years with EarthSmart® technology. It will only biodegrade in landfill conditions, so you can use it again and again knowing that it’s functional, practical, and made from safe and sturdy materials. What’s more, it can also be recycled, so you can (and should!) recycle it safe in the knowledge that if it does end up in landfill, we’ve got it covered. According to calculations based on independent testing to ASTM D5511 & ISO15985, which show degradation of over 90%. Travel case only is made with EarthSmart. Excludes nipple shields.
Shelf Life
Check package for any Best Before Date.
Warning for Use
Ensure the shields are properly cleaned and sterilised before each use. Consult a healthcare professional if you experience persistent pain or latch difficulties. Keep out of reach of children when not in use.
Manufacturer Address
Vital Innovations Ltd, Unit 16, The IO Centre, Hatfield, AL10 9EW, United Kingdom