Medela nipple shield Contact M from MEDELA Breastfeeding with contact nipple shields Medela Contact nipple shields make breastfeeding easier in a lasting, comfortable, and practical way. Designed for mothers whose babies have difficulty latching on, Medela nipple shields offer a larger and more secure point of attachment. They can also be used by mothers with flat or inverted nipples, sore nipples, or an overactive let-down reflex. Contact nipple shields are specifically designed for close contact with your baby. Medela Contact nipple shields protect your nipples while the baby drinks and serve as a latching aid. The special shape allows for plenty of skin contact. The breast shields are 100 percent BPA-free and come in a practical storage box. A uniquely tailored shape for plenty of skin-to-skin contact between you and your baby They enable successful breastfeeding despite difficulties with latching, sore nipples, or flat or inverted nipples.