The PIGEON Nipple Shield is made from a soft flexible silicone rubber and provides a wide contact surface. The cut-out section on the top of this shield enables baby to be in direct contact with mother's skin and the holes on the nipple are designed to be exactly the same as the mother's nipple. An Aid for Successful Breastfeeding This nipple is useful for: Flat or inverted nipples; Sore or cracked nipples; Pain relief when baby latches on and Protection against "teething toddlers"