How to use a Nipple Shield

A nipple shield is piece of plastic or silicon that acts almost like a second nipple. It goes over your areola and nipple and has tiny holes at the end where milk can transfer from your breast to your baby's mouth. This is a good temporary solution for babies that are having trouble latching or for breastfeeding moms with sore nipples. 0:10 What is a nipple shield? 0:20 Where does the cutout go and what is the purpose? 0:33 Correct placement of the nipple shield 1:28 How to properly latch baby once nipple shield is on and secure 1:54 Hand expression at the beginning of the feeding 2:08 Signs of a successful feeding with the nipple shield