Silverette Nursing Cups, Postpartum Essentials, The Real Silverette, Small

I got these about four weeks post-partum on the recommendation of my awesome IBCLC (International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant). She said they're big in Europe, and other Lactation Consultants she knew had been raving about them. They are pricy, but I was desperate -- my nipples were badly damaged from early latch issues, including several layers of tissue damage on one side (and missing tissue), bleeding wounds on both sides, plus persistent redness and soreness. Nursing and latching was going better, but my nipples just would not heal fast enough for me to not be in agony every time. I tried everything - Medihoney, Dr. Jack Newman's APNO by prescription, Earth Mama Angel Baby nipple butter, coconut oil, olive oil, exposing them to air, keeping them moist, saline rinses/soaks, sunlight, nipple shield (which promptly filled with blood when I tried using it). Nothing worked and I was almost ready to quit despite all the hard work we had done and the improvement in latching technique. So. Desperate, I got these babies. And within hours my nipples had gone from bright red and painful looking to light pink and almost normal looking. Hours. I couldn't believe my eyes. I showed my husband and he agreed they looked like new nipples. The pain relief was also immediate though I was still not pain-free. But after a few days of wearing them, my nipples had made huge progress in healing. I never took them off after that, wore them 24/7 (and still do at 10 weeks postpartum), and my nipples healed almost completely. (I say almost because the one with the many layers of tissue damage had some permanent trauma damage that left me with vasospasms about half the time, so it still sometimes hurts...but nothing like before, obviously.) These Silverettes saved my nursing relationship. Ever since, I have recommended them to every nursing mom I know who is struggling in the early days. And with future babies, I will start wearing them 24/7 maybe even before the birth. Some details: For care, I wash them twice a day with baking soda paste. I wear them with a bamboo breast pad over them to catch leaks (and make the Madonna-nipple look less prominent). They do fill up a bit on the non-nursing side if you have a big letdown, so watch out for that (or purchase a Milkie milk saver). The rims do cut a little bit into your areola if they are not positioned just right or if the rim is on a Montgomery Gland (little bump on the areola). When this happens I just adjust them to be more comfortable. My nipples seem a bit dry sometimes wearing them, and maybe a bit greyish like the silver is changing their color. But I don't care about any of the inconveniences. These things save my life. You'll have to pry them from my cold, dead hands if you want me to stop wearing them!!!! They basically saved my nursing relationship with my baby. That said, does anyone else who has worn them have tips on when you can stop wearing them, if ever? I've taken them off a couple of nights here and there when stomach sleeping, but otherwise I'm nervous to do so.

If you're breastfeeding, get these. Regardless if you have suffered nipple trauma or not, these are great for preventative reasons too. Anyway, here's my opinion and experience being a new mummy. -I thought breastfeeding was natural and easy. Wrong. I quickly had cracked and bleeding nipples that escalated into an even worse injury. How could it get worse? My sweet daughter, who I quickly named my little snapping turtle, had chewed off layers and layers of skin. I didn't even know this was possible. It looked like I was missing parts of my nipple. So now I'm laying in bed at 3am, shuddering at my daughters hunger cries, bc I knew I had to feed her, but was having to lay myself down at the breastfeeding alter to do so. For three weeks I suffered and cried. In that time I have tried every trick in the book... creams galore, saline soaks, APNO cream, etc. nothing was helping me heal bc it I literally had huge, open wounds (yep, ended up getting mastitis too). Finally, my mum found these cups. These little miracle cups. The first day I put them on, I could not only put on a shirt, but also felt relief bc I could see healing take place. It was as if the clouds parted and angels started singing. I have only taken them off to feed her and will continue to wear them throughout this journey bc it's preventing future problems. Since my daughter was severely lip/tongue tied and had surgery to fix it, still takes time to retrain her mouth and get a good latch. So even though her latch isn't perfect, I can still breastfeed with ease bc these cups help prevent injury while still helping me heal. I know that is a super long rating, but i feel so passionate about this product I wanted to share my whole story so you can get an accurate picture of how valuable this product is. So you might be wondering if there's any cons. Yes, sometimes they do leave a slight ring from compression. Small price to pay in my opinion and regardless of compression, I still find them very comfortable to wear. Added bonus, it protects my nipple from rubbing on my bra or nursing pad. Also, other reviews say you look like Madonna...Maybe if you wear super thin shirt with a bra that has zero padding. But I honestly haven't had that experience. I just wear them with my nursing pads in between my bra and cups and you can't tell. So that's it. The only two possible cons. So invest in these. I'm telling you, it saved me and allowed me to continue to breastfeed.

Silverettes SAVED me. I always saw people write that they swear by them, yada yada, but honestly I never really knew what these were for. The first two weeks postpartum was brutal breastfeeding - I had sore, painful nipples all the time and I would constantly wake up from soreness and leaking. Nipple cream wasn't cutting it and I wanted to give up from all the pain. I decided to try silverettes and they quite literally saved my nipples. Suddenly the pain went away and never came back. I wear them 24/7 despite it saying not to, but I try to let my nipples breathe for 5-10 minutes after pumping or breastfeeding to give them some time to breathe. I don't use any nipple cream, just nursing pads and then silverettes over them. Wearing them to sleep was probably what healed my nipples for good. I was constantly leaking also and this helped me leak less as well. Highly recommend for any mom who is breastfeeding! Now I'm 10 weeks pp and I still wear them to sleep (I think I'm addicted) but I don't wear them during the day at all! I could probably go at night without them but I feel like they help me leak less also.

Postpartum game changer! Breastfed with both of my babies. My first postpartum nursing experience was rough to start, my nipples were cracked and bleeding. I cried many times in pain and saw a lactation consultant multiple times who confirmed baby’s latch was good. My second baby I bought these after seeing other BF moms talk about that. OMG. I will forever gift to any friend that is planning on nursing! Easy to throw in your bra after nursing babe. You can use a little breastmilk or boobie cream then cover with these babies! I slept with them on for days (washing each day). I truly believe this helped my sore nipples heal much quicker! I’m a 17 mm and these fit great! About the thickness of a quarter, not bulky or heavy. I even wore them out of the house on multiple occasions. It may look like your nips through your shirt but easy to conceal with a padded bra

These were a LIFE SAVER! This was my first baby, and she tore me up. Before I used these, my nipples were blistered and scabbed. When she would nurse, she’d rip the scabs off, they’d bleed and rescab. I tried lanolin cream, mother’s natural cream, gel soothie pads. Nothing really helped. My nipples hurt 100% of the day, and it was darn near excruciating when she would latch on. Then I got these, and wow what a difference they made! I wore them 24/7 except when feeding, and my nipples were healed within a day. No more scabs, no more blisters, no more bleeding. Latching became waaay more comfortable. I wore them religiously for about 2-3 weeks and then didn’t need them regularly anymore. I use them now if she’s had a bad latch and I’m sore, usually just for a day and I’m healed. Just rub a little breast milk on your nipple and pop these guys on, and I can almost promise you you’ll get better in no time! They’re really easy to clean and maintain. They can be a tad bit uncomfortable at the very beginning, as they seem to create a little bit of suction in your bra but you get used to it quickly. As far as looks go, they definitely are noticeable under your clothes as they stick out a bit, but if you wear a breast pad over them it kind of softens the look. And honestly, it’s way worth it to have healed nipples. I would also recommend a breast pad as the cups often filled with milk between use and would leak out when I removed them. I would recommend this to anyone and everyone who is breastfeeding. They are a little expensive but worth every penny!

I added Silverette cups to my breastfeeding essentials after hearing so many great things, and I’m really glad I did. I haven’t started breastfeeding yet (baby arriving soon!), but I love that they’re made from natural silver and designed to help soothe and protect sensitive skin. They feel lightweight, easy to use, and reusable—which is a huge plus compared to disposable options. I also like how discreet they are to wear under a bra, making them practical for everyday use. Definitely feels like a thoughtful must-have for any new mom preparing for breastfeeding!

This did heal my nipples very quickly!! However I don’t recommend wearing for long periods of time. It keeps moisture in. You need to give your nipples time to air out/dry out. Other than that it works great! Im on my third child and this is my first time using these and I can say it saved me several weeks of pain while baby is learning how to latch. I wish I had these for my other 2!!

Must have for all new breast feeding mommies! Easy to wear, NO skin irritations or soreness and so discreet.

Best thing for mums

Se las recomiendo 100% gracias a estas copas pude dar pecho, te restaura el pezon muy rápido

Good quality. Helped me heal my sore nipples.

Dented product received. Looks like not new one

Efeito excelente e muito rapido