There’s a lot of unnecessary shame around using a nipple shield when breastfeeding. I remember sitting in my hospital bed, exhausted and overwhelmed, when the lactation consultant told me I shouldn’t use one because it could “ruin my baby’s latch.” But what about those first few days at home—the ones where your nipples are raw, your baby is constantly feeding, and you're just trying to adjust? That’s when I needed mine the most.
My nipples hurt so bad. It wasn’t because my baby had a bad latch, and I didn’t have inverted nipples—both valid reasons to use a shield—but because my body needed time to adjust to round-the-clock feeding. The nipple shield gave me relief when I needed it most, allowing me to keep breastfeeding without dreading every latch. Without it, I truly don’t know if I would have been able to continue.
A Just-In-Case Essential
We believe a nipple shield should be something every mom has on hand from the start—just in case. Because the reality is, you won’t know if you’ll need it until you do. And in those moments when you’re in pain, exhausted, and doubting yourself, the last thing you need is to scramble to find one. Instead, you should feel confident and prepared, knowing you have the tools to make breastfeeding work for you.
No More Nipple Shield Shame
Let’s stop making moms feel guilty for using the tools that help them succeed. Breastfeeding is not one size fits all, and every journey is different. Whether you use a nipple shield for a few days, a few weeks, or never at all—it’s your journey, and you get to decide what’s best for you and your baby.
At Le Lolo, we’re not just a breastfeeding company—we’re a company for moms. We believe in giving you the beautiful, functional accessories you deserve, no matter how you choose to feed your baby.
So tell us—do you think a nipple shield should be a breastfeeding essential? Have you used one? We’d love to hear your story and how our Le Lolo Colored Nipple Shield System has helped your journey. Let’s start the conversation and end the stigma—because every mom deserves to breastfeed her way.