Lansinoh LatchAssist Nipple Everter for Breastfeeding with 2 Flange Sizes (19mm & 24mm) and Protective Case

My first daughter never learned to breastfeed due to my flat nipples and the fact that she was given a pacifier in the hospital immediately after my c-section. We had a horrible time with nipple confusion and latching issues. I ended up pumping exclusively for 5 months in order to breastfeed her...So when I was pregnant for the second time I knew I had to plan ahead in order to get my second daughter to latch correctly. I found this product on Amazon and decided to give it a try. It was packed in my hospital bag and I tried it out immediately after my c-section (and this time the baby had NO pacifier!) and it helped us tremendously!It can be such a challenge for moms with flat inverted nipples to get their babies to latch. The Latch Assist is a MUST HAVE item for women with flat nipples. With my first daughter I tried everything, including nipple shields and shells, but the Latch Assist is the only tool that has really helped me.I still use it daily, although with less frequency now that my baby is 4 weeks old and latches on fabulously. I also have had very little nipple pain, they are not sore or damaged whatsoever.Many sources tell moms with flat nipples to try a breast pump in order to draw out the nipple before trying to get baby to latch. That didn't work well for me as the pump I have (Medela Pump In Style)made my nipple too large and also wasted milk and started my let down reflex before baby was ready! Other tips say to roll the nipple between your fingers and pull it out - but, um, OUCH! No thank you! The Latch Assist draws out my nipples and seems to shape them to a perfect size for my baby. Just be sure baby is ready to go because your nipple will flatten out again after several seconds.The Latch Assist applies a fairly strong suction, but you can control it yourself. When I first used it I did experience some discomfort, but after the initial engorgement goes away and you & your baby get used to breastfeeding it becomes easier and more comfortable to use.This product, in my opinion, is an absolute necessity for the breastfeeding mother with flat nipples!

This thing saved me. I was pumping, then bottle feeding what I pumped. This sucks at 1 am in the morning - because it's 1 am and also because with a newborn, you're gonna be doing it again at 3am, 5am, 7am, etc... We had trouble latching from the start. I don't have an inverted nipple, but I guess the nipple just didn't extend out far enough for her tiny mouth to easily latch onto it. I was willing to try anything so we could breastfeed! After lots of Google searches to try to find tips and tricks, I found this. This thing could successfully pull out my nipple making it much easier for the baby to latch on. A side benefit is that it usually extracted some milk, which I would just pour into the baby's mouth to get her interested, and then brush my nipple against her cheek which would get her to latch on. Like other reviewers said, you do have to make sure the baby is close by - this extends your nipple out but it really doesn't stay that way very long. So, I would use this to pull my nipple out farther, quickly pour the extracted milk into the baby's mouth to get her interested, then try to get her to latch. Sometimes it would take a few tries.I wish the lactation consultant in the hospital had recommended this. I was given nipple shields in the hospital but using them hurt a lot! Would've probably been breastfeeding my baby sooner if I'd known about this sooner.After a week or two of using this, I was able to stop using it. We've been breastfeeding for over 3 months now!

Used this for the first 2.5 months of breastfeeding. This does help with some latch issues. I have one flat nipple, and it seemed like trying to get him to latch to that side ended with both of us frustrated and crying. This does help the situation by sucking the nipple out to an easier to latch position. BUT it is harder to clean than I really appreciated - especially with a newborn. And in my case, after my child grew and his mouth got just a little bigger- we no longer needed the latch assist.

Great tool for mothers with flat/inverted nipples who want to breast feed. Pack this in your hospital bag - it is a must have - especially during the first several days after birth. It also helps pull a few drops of colostrum out that I was able to put on my nipple to help entice baby to latch and suck. It takes a little practice to use, as the nipple doesn't stay out, you have to immediately put your nipple into babies mouth - this is where dad can be helpful until you get the hang of juggling both. I don't think I would still be breastfeeding at 4 months if it weren't for this tool. The nipple shield also helped draw out my nipples, and was helpful when myself or baby was too tired to work at getting a latch using the latch assist. After about 4 weeks I was able to BF without any tools. I would suggest making daily attempts to feed without using these tools - before baby gets extremely hungry - so that you and baby don't create a permanent dependence on them - after several weeks your nipples will naturally begin to draw outward. Breastfeeding was very difficult for me over the first several weeks - there were several times when I ended up in tears due to the frustration of not being able to get baby to latch. But I'm glad I stuck with it and kept trying - it does get easier - don't give up!!