The Pigeon Silicone Nipple Shield 2 Pack is a set of thin, soft silicone shields worn over the nipple during breastfeeding. Made from flexible silicone rubber, each shield sits over the breast and gives your baby a surface to latch onto — a tool many parents reach for when they're working through short-term latch-on difficulties, or feeding while their nipples are sore or cracked.
Nipple shields aren't something every breastfeeding parent needs, but they can be genuinely useful in the right circumstances. This Pigeon shield is designed with a wide contact surface and a cut-out section at the top, so your baby can still feel your skin against theirs while feeding. The tiny holes at the tip are designed to match the flow of a mother's own nipple, and the soft, flexible silicone is intended to be gentle against sensitive skin. You get two shields in the pack, so you always have a clean spare on hand.
How it works
- Thin, flexible silicone: The soft silicone rubber sits over the nipple and areola, providing a firmer surface for baby to latch onto during a feed.
- Wide contact surface: The shield spreads its contact across the breast rather than pressing on one point.
- Cut-out for skin contact: A cut-out section at the top of the shield leaves part of the breast exposed, so baby stays in direct contact with your skin while feeding.
- Nipple designed to mimic the natural flow: The holes at the tip are designed to be the same as a mother's own nipple, so milk passes through as baby sucks.
Best for
The Pigeon Silicone Nipple Shield is a good option for parents who:
- Are working through short-term latch-on issues and want a tool to help baby latch
- Have flat or inverted nipples and are looking for a firmer latching surface
- Want a soft, thin shield to use while nipples are sore or cracked
- Like the reassurance of a spare in the pack
It may not be the right fit if you're looking for a longer-term feeding solution, or if your discomfort or latch difficulty is ongoing rather than temporary.
A note on getting the right support
Nipple shields are specialised feeding tools, and both fit and how well milk transfers can vary from one parent and baby to the next. If your nipples are cracked or bleeding, if feeding is painful at every feed, or if you have any concerns about how much milk your baby is getting, it's worth reaching out to a lactation consultant or your clinic for hands-on support — a shield is a helpful aid, not a replacement for assessment. This shield is supplied in Size 2 (M); please check the size suits your needs before use.
Provides a wide contact surface
Cut-out section on the top enables baby to be in direct contact with mother's skin
Holes on the nipple are designed to be exactly the same as the mother's nipple
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