Philips Avent Nipple Shields with storage case, 2pk, medium, SCF153/03

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] With the arrival of my 4th child, I thought I had everything nailed down. I'd been through it all from preemies to colicky babies to twins. However, nursing did not come easily to this baby and my nipples were bruised, cracked and bleeding when she was just 3 days old. I was reluctant to try nipple shields as I'd heard that they can be hard for the baby to adapt to, and hard to return to nursing after the shields. However, I received the Avent nipple shields as part of the Stellar Product Testing panel, and was pleasantly surprised by how effective and helpful they were. They are very thin and flexible, however nursing because so much less painful after using them. My baby didn't seem to notice a difference at all, and it allowed me a bit of time to let my nipples heal before going back to regular feeding. While I only nurse at home these days, I did like the travel case, which would be easy to throw in my purse and go. I recommend the Avent nipple shields to any new mom who is needs a bit of extra help while nursing.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I like these better than the shields I was using previously purchased per my lactations consultant's recommendation. Those had a correct top/bottom and I feel that just complicates things. These are shaped like a butterfly. I only wish the base of the shields were a little wider on the sides where the "wings" aren't present. They stay on my breasts fine, and my baby doesn't seem to hate it. He doesn't really like it, but I find that all shields are kind of awkward for him. I use a size L 30mm flanges to pump, and these shields in the medium size fit (barely but it did). I really like the case. One shield "sticks" to the top, and one to the bottom. I prefer this over stacking them inside the case. Sterilizing directions are clearly marked. Lid and bottom stay attached when you open it. I don't know how many times I've dropped the lid of my other shields while trying to open it with one hand. I feel like every baby is different so it's hard to say what will work for each baby. But if you need breast shields, these are a solid option. And I'd also like to commend you, mama, for your efforts to breastfeed your baby. I know it's not easy. I received these shields through the Stellar Products Testing Panel and these are my own honest thoughts and opinions.