Philips AVENT Niplette - Manual (Page 3)

Inverted or flat nipples are the result of
short lactiferous (milk bearing) ducts.
The Niplette
™ is designed to lengthen
these ducts by the application of gentle
suction. It is painless and easy to use.
Until recently, the only effective method
of correcting inverted nipples was surgery,
a costly solution that ruled out
breastfeeding for good.The Niplette
quickly corrects inverted nipples and has
proven to be a permanent solution for
both cosmetic purposes and normal
breastfeeding.
When can you use the Niplette?
◆The Niplette is suitable for correcting
inverted nipples which have developed as a
result of hereditary factors or during puberty.
◆ The Niplette is suitable for patients
having had unsuccessful surgery to obtain
cosmetic correction.
◆The Niplette is NOT suitable for
lactating breasts, however there is no harm
in using the Niplette for a few minutes to
draw out the nipple and help your baby
latch on.
NB: Use is not recommended during
the last trimester of pregnancy.
DO NOT
use on inverted nipples
developing later in life without medical
advice. If in doubt consult your doctor.
Instructions for use (see diagrams)
❶
Push the syringe firmly into the open
end of the valve.
❷
Hold the Niplette over the inverted
nipple with one hand and apply suction
by pulling the syringe with the other.
Pull as firmly as is comfortable. Do not
pull too hard – a small smear of baby
lotion at the base of the Niplette will
improve the seal and suction.
❸
When the nipple has been pulled out,
let go of the Niplette, hold the valve and
carefully separate the syringe from the valve.
◆You are now free to continue your
daily activities wearing the Niplette. It
is easily concealed under loose clothing.
◆To remove the Niplette, push the syringe
into the valve to release the vacuum.
Important advice
◆To obtain the best and swiftest results
the Niplette should ideally be worn as
much as possible during the day and
night and at the maximum suction
comfortable for you. One Niplette is
required for each inverted nipple. It is
possible to wear the device overnight
provided you do not sleep on your front
and it may be convenient to wear a loose
fitting bra.
◆Used regularly, the nipple should fill
the mould within three weeks for most
individuals. If the ducts are tight this may
take between three to twelve weeks.
Continue to use the Niplette until the
nipple does not retract. Use of the
Niplette can then be reduced. Any initial
tendency to retract is easily overcome by
intermittent usage.
◆Excessive suction force applied to the
nipple could cause bleeding to occur. Some
individuals may notice a small amount of
discharge from their nipples, this is entirely
normal. If you experience more discharge
or pain, decrease the amount of suction and
consult a medical professional.
◆If required the Niplette can be cleaned
in warm, soapy water. DO NOT sterilise.
We’re here to help…
For details of the full Philips AVENT range
of breast and bottle feeding accessories,
plus useful advice and information,
GB:
Call FREE on 0800 289 064
IRL: Call FREE on 1800 509 021
AU: 1300 364 474
www.philips.com/AVENT
Alternatively write to address at
the end of this leaflet.
GB
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