Make Breastfeeding Easier with Silverettes

Breastfeeding is a beautiful journey, but it’s not always easy. From sore nipples to engorged breasts, new parents can encounter a variety of challenges in the early weeks. That’s where Silverettes come in—a simple, effective solution to protect your nipples and make nursing more comfortable.

Silverettes are soft, sterile, and made from high-quality silver, which naturally promotes healing and prevents bacterial growth. They gently shield sore nipples from friction, help with cracked or irritated skin, and can even speed up recovery between feedings. Make sure it is silver and not nickel.

Why Every Nursing Parent Should Consider Silverettes:

1. Comfort First: Soothe sore nipples and protect them from rubbing against clothing.

2. Promotes Healing: Silver’s natural antibacterial properties help prevent infection and assist in quicker healing times.

3. Easy to Use: Simply place the Silverette over your nipple with one drop of milk, and it does the rest. Only wear during the daytime. Air out nipples between feeds and at night time. Wash after each feed with hot, soapy water. Do not use with nipple cream or coconut oil. The silver has to touch the skin to heal it.

4. Reusable & Eco-Friendly: Durable and long-lasting, making it a smart investment for your nursing journey.

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Here are some common causes that might make someone benefit temporarily from using Silverettes:

1. Shallow or Poor Latch

One of the most common causes of nipple pain in breastfeeding. A shallow latch can lead to:

• Cracked nipples

• Bruising

• Blistering

• Persistent soreness between feeds

  
  

Silverettes can help protect the nipple while it heals as latch issues are being corrected.

2. Frequent Feeding in the Early Weeks

Newborns nurse often (sometimes every 1–2 hours), which can cause:

• Nipple tenderness

• Skin irritation from constant moisture and strong suction

  
  

Silverettes help reduce friction from clothing and keep the nipple protected between feeds.

3. Cracked or Bleeding Nipples

Nipple trauma can occur due to latch issues, pumping problems, or cluster feeding.

Symptoms may include:

• Visible cracks

• Bleeding

• Burning pain

  
  

Silverettes help create a healing environment and prevent additional irritation.

4. Pumping with Incorrect Flange Size

Using the wrong pump flange size can cause:

• Nipple swelling

• Rubbing or blistering

• Raw or sensitive nipples

Protective cups like Silverettes can provide cool relief between pumping sessions.

5. Thrush or Bacterial Irritation

Sometimes nipple discomfort is related to yeast or bacterial imbalance. While Silverettes don’t replace treatment, their antimicrobial silver surface can help prevent yeast growth. Air nipples out in between feeds and overnight. No breast pads. No bra.

6. Friction from Bras or Nursing Pads

Constant rubbing from bras or disposable pads can worsen irritation. Silverettes act as a physical barrier, preventing fabric from touching sensitive skin.

7. Cluster Feeding Periods

Growth spurts often bring long stretches of frequent nursing, which can lead to temporary soreness and nipple fatigue.

8. Sensitive Skin in the Early Postpartum Period

Hormonal shifts can make skin more delicate in the early weeks after birth, increasing susceptibility to irritation.

Important Note for Parents

While products like Silverette Nursing Cups can provide relief, ongoing nipple pain is not something you have to just push through. Persistent discomfort is often a sign that something needs adjustment—like latch, positioning, infant tongue issues, or pump flange fit.

If breastfeeding is painful, frustrating, or just not going the way you hoped, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself. Many common challenges like sore nipples, latch issues, and pumping discomfort can be improved quickly with the right IBCLC support.

A personalized lactation consultation can help identify what’s really going on and give you practical, evidence-based clinical solutions so feeding can feel more comfortable and confident.

If you're ready for support tailored to you and your baby, I'd love to help.

👉 Book your lactation consultation today and get the guidance you deserve.

Postpartum lactation visits are scheduled on a **first-come, first-served basis**, and availability can fill quickly once babies arrive. If you're currently expecting and would like the peace of mind of knowing support is already in place, I also offer lactation care packages that include both reserved prenatal education and postpartum visits**.

These packages allow us to prepare together before your baby arrives and guarantee your spot for postpartum support, so you’re not scrambling to find help when you need it most.

If you’d like to secure your postpartum support in advance, reach out to connect with Crystel to learn more and reserve your spot.

-Crystel Corbin, RN, IBCLC