Deepsea Prime Nipple Protector Shields for Breastfeeding

A nipple protector shield is a thin silicone cover placed over the nipple before the baby latches during breastfeeding. It creates a physical barrier between the nipple skin and the baby's mouth, reducing the direct friction, suction pressure, and bite force that cause nipple pain and soreness during feeds. The Deepsea Prime shield uses a natural nipple-like shape so the baby latches onto a familiar-feeling surface, and a double comfort silicone layer that cushions the nipple from both suction and bite pressure. Milk flows through the shield to the baby throughout the feed. It is used by mothers with sore or cracked nipples, latch difficulties, or biting from a teething baby.

Standard nipple shields with flat or cylindrical shapes can feel unfamiliar to a baby who is used to the natural contour of the breast, which sometimes causes latch hesitation or encourages the baby to develop a shallower latch over the shield. The Deepsea Prime shield is shaped to replicate the feel and form of a natural nipple under suction, which the baby accepts more readily and latches onto using the same mouth position they would use on the breast directly. This reduces the risk of nipple confusion and latch quality decline that can occur with shields that have a noticeably different feel from the breast. A better latch over the shield means better milk transfer per feed and a more comfortable experience for both mother and baby.

Deepsea Care offers three nipple shield options for different breastfeeding challenges. The Prime shield uses a natural nipple-like shape and double comfort construction to provide pain protection while maintaining a natural feeding experience, best suited for general soreness and latch support. The Semi Circle shield has a curved cutout design that maximises skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby, best suited for flat or inverted nipples, where skin-to-skin proximity helps trigger the let-down reflex. The Double Layer shield uses extra-thick double silicone construction specifically for maximum bite protection from a teething baby, where thickness is the priority over natural feel. The Prime shield is the right choice when comfort and a natural feeding experience are both priorities simultaneously.

Yes. The double comfort silicone construction of the Prime shield absorbs bite pressure during feeding, providing meaningful protection against nipple pain from a teething baby. For mothers whose primary concern is maximum bite protection where a baby bites firmly and repeatedly during feeds, the Deepsea Double Layer shield provides extra-thick double silicone specifically for this use case. The Prime shield offers comfortable daily protection with a natural feeding feel, while the Double Layer shield prioritises maximum bite cushioning above natural feel. Both are suitable for biting protection, and the right choice depends on whether the natural-feel feeding experience or maximum bite thickness is the higher priority for your specific situation.

Remove the shield after each feeding session and rinse immediately with clean, cool water to prevent milk residue from drying on the silicone surface. Wash with a small amount of mild, fragrance-free soap, rinse thoroughly to remove all soap residue, and allow to air dry completely before storing. For sterilisation, boil in clean water for 3 to 5 minutes or use a steam steriliser. Store in the included portable case between uses to keep the shields clean and free from environmental contamination. Inspect before each feed and replace if the silicone shows any discolouration, surface cloudiness, tearing, or any change in the natural feel of the material that might affect the baby's latch or comfort during the session.