Philips AVENT NIPLETTE User manual

Niplette™
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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 breast feeding for good.The
Niplette quickly corrects inverted
nipples and has proven to be a
permanent solution for both cosmetic
purposes and normal breast feeding.
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 in the
last two months 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 approximately three
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.
◆Some individuals may notice a small
amount of discharge from their nipples,
this is entirely normal.
◆If required the Niplette can be
cleaned in warm, soapy water.
DO NOT sterilise.
We’re here to help…
For details of the full AVENT range
of breast and bottle feeding accessories,
plus useful advice and information,
Freephone: 0800 289064 (UK only)
1800 509 021 (IRL only)
e-mail: [e-mail]
www.avent.com
Alternatively write to address at the
end of this leaflet.
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