Correcto-Rings

If only I had discovered this in pregnancy…! I tried these recently and could do with them creating a band a size or two bigger as nursing has swollen my nipple.

Previously known as Nipplebands, essentially they are bands that go around the nipple to hold it in an erect position. They come in various sizes that are colour coded. They can be a bit difficult to fit but if you cut the end off of a syringe you could pull the syringe out to get the nipple into a position it can be banded to stay out. As I have been feeding for a while I have mastered the art of pressing into the breast to grab the back of the nipple and wiggling it to stay out momentarily. I stretched the band over 2 fingers and did this to fit.

I wish I had discovered these before as I believe these would be interesting to try under a nipple shield to hold it in place as during the first few weeks the shield would slide when the baby searched as there was no nipple to hold it in place. I tested this and I was able to fit it like this, unfortunately I’m unable to test feeding like this as my baby has rejected the use of nipple shields. I’m curious for feedback of anyone willing to try this though. But please be careful… the rings are small and should the shield move or baby latch directly to the nipple with these fitted it will pose a choking hazard!!