An improved breast shield

Abstract

This utility model belongs to the technical field of breastfeeding aids and provides an improved breast shield, including a nipple portion with a first dispensing hole, a skirt portion that abuts against the breast, and a transition portion connecting the nipple portion and the skirt portion; the nipple portion and the transition portion are provided with a communicating cavity; the outer wall of the nipple portion is provided with at least one second dispensing hole communicating with the cavity; the outer wall of the transition portion is provided with a milk filling port communicating with the cavity, and the milk filling port is located away from the nipple portion. The improved breast shield provided by this utility model allows for selection of breastfeeding, feeding with a breast pump, or mixed feeding according to actual needs, offering high flexibility and eliminating the need for a separate bottle, thereby avoiding nipple confusion in infants due to prolonged bottle use and ensuring normal breastfeeding.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model belongs to the technical field of breastfeeding aids, and specifically relates to an improved nipple shield. Background Technology

[0002] A nipple shield is a breastfeeding aid, especially useful when breastfeeding is difficult. Its shape and texture mimic the natural nipple to help the baby latch on correctly and relieve pain caused by cracked nipples. However, existing nipple shields have the following problems during use:

[0003] 1. For some mothers who have low milk production in the early stages of childbirth, the baby will cry frequently if the sucking is not satisfied for a long time. At present, bottles are commonly used to supplement feeding and soothe the baby. However, prolonged use of bottles can cause the baby to develop nipple confusion, making it difficult to breastfeed later.

[0004] 2. When the baby sucks, negative pressure is created inside the nipple shield, which has an adsorption effect on the areola and draws some of the areola tissue into the nipple shield. Prolonged or strong negative pressure suction can compress the skin and tissue of the areola, forming a ring mark or edema, which affects the feeding experience.

[0005] 3. When using a nipple shield for breastfeeding, the mother needs to hold the nipple shield in place for a long time. Her arms often become sore and tired due to continuous exertion, which greatly affects the breastfeeding experience. In particular, for some mothers with inverted, flat, or cracked nipples, the nipple shield may not fit properly and may fall off easily.

[0006] Therefore, it is necessary to design an improved breast shield that can at least solve some of the above problems and defects. Summary of the Invention

[0007] To solve the above technical problems, this utility model proposes an improved nipple shield that allows for selection of breastfeeding, feeding with a breast pump, or mixed feeding according to actual needs. It is highly flexible in use and eliminates the need for a separate bottle, thereby avoiding nipple confusion caused by prolonged bottle use and preventing interference with normal breastfeeding.

[0008] The technical solution of this utility model is:

[0009] This utility model proposes an improved nipple shield, including a nipple part with a first liquid outlet hole, a skirt edge part that abuts against the breast, and a transition part connecting the nipple part and the skirt edge part.

[0010] The nipple portion and the transition portion are provided with a connected interlayer cavity. The outer wall of the nipple portion is provided with at least one second liquid outlet hole that communicates with the interlayer cavity. The outer wall of the transition portion is provided with a milk filling port that communicates with the interlayer cavity. The milk filling port is located away from the nipple portion.

[0011] Preferably, the inner wall of the transition section is provided with a soft ring gasket that is detachably connected thereto, and the soft ring gasket is funnel-shaped;

[0012] The outer wall of the soft ring gasket is adapted to the inner wall of the transition section, and it is sealed against the inner wall of the transition section.

[0013] Preferably, the milk inlet is provided with an outer tube fixedly connected to the transition section, and the end of the outer tube is provided with a sealing cap that is detachably connected thereto.

[0014] Preferably, the improved breast shield provided by this utility model also includes a milk storage bag connected to the external tube via a milk supply pipe, the milk supply pipe being equipped with a flow rate regulator, and the milk storage bag being affixed with a color-changing temperature measuring patch.

[0015] Preferably, a fixing frame is provided on the outer wall of the skirt edge portion and fixedly connected thereto, and the fixing frame is arranged close to the outer edge of the skirt edge portion;

[0016] Two fixing frames are provided and are arranged symmetrically about the center of the skirt edge.

[0017] This utility model has the following advantages and effects compared with the prior art:

[0018] (1) The nipple part and transition part with a sandwich cavity are provided, as well as the second liquid outlet and milk filling port connected to the sandwich cavity. Milk can be supplemented by an external bottle or milk feeder to deal with insufficient milk. There is no need to use a separate bottle for feeding, avoiding the nipple confusion caused by prolonged use of a bottle. It achieves the effect of breastfeeding and simulates the state of natural breastfeeding to the greatest extent, ensuring the normal progress of subsequent breastfeeding.

[0019] (2) An external tube and a sealing cap that can be detachably connected to the external tube are used. When milk secretion is sufficient and no additional milk is needed, the milk inlet is sealed by the sealing cap and only breastfeeding is performed. When milk secretion is insufficient, an external bottle or milk feeder is connected to the external tube to supplement the milk, ensuring sufficient milk supply for the baby and high flexibility of use.

[0020] (3) A removable soft ring pad is used on the inner wall of the transition section. On the one hand, the soft ring pad protects the skin and tissue at the areola of the breast, reducing the pressure and friction on the skin and tissue at the areola, thereby avoiding the appearance of marks or edema. On the other hand, the removable soft ring pad can be adapted to the breasts of different mothers, so that the inner wall of the soft ring pad fits the breast better, ensuring the seal while improving the fit and wearing comfort. Attached Figure Description

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the improved breast shield in Embodiment 1 of this utility model;

[0022] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Sectional view at position AA in the middle;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the improved breast shield in Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the improved breast shield in Embodiment 3 of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a structural schematic diagram of the improved breast shield in use in Embodiment 3 of this utility model.

[0026] Reference numerals: 1. Nipple; 11. First liquid outlet; 12. Second liquid outlet; 2. Transition section; 21. Milk filling port; 22. Outer tube; 23. Sealing cap; 3. Skirt edge; 31. Fixing frame; 4. Interlayer cavity; 5. Soft ring pad; 6. Milk filling line; 61. Flow rate regulator; 7. Milk storage bag; 71. Color-changing temperature measuring patch. Detailed Implementation

[0027] To enable those skilled in the art to better understand this utility model, it will now be further described in conjunction with specific embodiments. It should be understood that the specific embodiments described herein are for illustrative and explanatory purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of this utility model.

[0028] Example 1:

[0029] like Figures 1-2 As shown, this utility model provides an improved nipple shield, including a nipple part 1 with a first liquid outlet 11, a skirt part 3 that abuts against the breast, and a transition part 2 connecting the nipple part 1 and the skirt part 3; during use, the skirt part 3 is sealed to the breast by negative pressure, and the nipple extends into the interior of the nipple part 1 and flows out milk through the first liquid outlet 11.

[0030] refer to Figure 2 As shown, the nipple part 1 and the transition part 2 are provided with a connected interlayer cavity 4. The outer wall of the nipple part 1 is provided with a plurality of second liquid outlet holes 12 connected to the interlayer cavity 4. The diameter of the second liquid outlet holes 12 is smaller than the diameter of the first liquid outlet holes 11. The outer wall of the transition part 2 is provided with a milk filling port 21 connected to the interlayer cavity 4. The milk filling port 21 is located away from the nipple part 1 to avoid affecting the baby's sucking on the nipple part 1.

[0031] It should be noted that the interlayer cavity 4 is an annular interlayer cavity formed between the inner and outer walls of the nipple part 1 and the transition part 2. It is not one or more tubular cavities, but a thinner interlayer space. Compared with tubular cavities, the interlayer cavity 4 can better simulate the sucking and milking state during feeding.

[0032] like Figure 2 As shown, an outer tube 22, fixedly connected to the transition section 2, is provided at the milk inlet 21. A sealing cap 23, detachably connected to the end of the outer tube 22, is provided at its end. Specifically, the sealing cap 23 is threadedly sealed to the end of the outer tube 22 to facilitate its installation and removal. When no external bottle or formula feeder is needed, the sealing cap 23 seals the outer tube 22 and the interlayer cavity 4, allowing breastfeeding to occur only through the first outlet hole 11. When an external bottle or formula feeder is needed, the external bottle or feeder is simply threadedly sealed through the outer tube 22, allowing milk to flow simultaneously from the first outlet hole 11 and the second outlet hole 12, ensuring sufficient milk supply. It should be noted that the sealing cap 23 and the outer tube 22 can also be detachably connected using sealing methods such as plug-in or snap-fit, both of which are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0033] Furthermore, the inner wall of the transition section 2 is provided with a soft ring pad 5 that is detachably connected to it. The soft ring pad 5 is funnel-shaped; the outer wall of the soft ring pad 5 is adapted to the inner wall of the transition section 2, and it is sealed against the inner wall of the transition section 2. The soft ring pad 5 is made of skin-friendly soft silicone (food-grade silicone), which allows the inner wall of the soft ring pad 5 to better fit the breast, ensuring a seal while improving wearing comfort, reducing the pressure and friction on the skin and tissue at the areola during negative pressure suction, thereby avoiding red marks or edema.

[0034] In addition, the soft ring pad 5 can be detachably attached to the inner wall of the transition part 2. The thickness of the soft ring pad 5 can be adapted to the breasts of different mothers, so that the inner wall of the soft ring pad 5 can better conform to the breasts of different mothers. By providing soft ring pads 5 with different thicknesses (different inner wall specifications), flexible usage options and comfortable wearing experience can be provided for different mothers.

[0035] Example 2:

[0036] In Embodiment 2 of this utility model, using Figure 3 The following description will be provided. Furthermore, descriptions of parts that are no different from those in Embodiment 1 will be omitted, and the same reference numerals will be used instead.

[0037] like Figure 3As shown, the improved breast shield of this utility model also includes a milk storage bag 7 connected to the external tube 22 via the milk supply pipe 6. Specifically, the ends of the milk supply pipe 6 and the external tube 22 are threaded and sealed to supplement the breast milk through the milk storage bag 7, in order to address the phenomenon of insufficient milk secretion in some mothers.

[0038] Furthermore, the milk feeding line 6 is equipped with a flow rate regulator 61 to precisely control the milk flow rate, avoiding the risk of choking or breathing difficulties in newborns due to excessively fast milk flow, thus providing a safe feeding process for newborns. It should be noted that the flow rate regulator 61 can be the same as that found on infusion tubing; given that this is a mature existing technology in the field, its specific structure and principle will not be described in detail here.

[0039] Furthermore, a color-changing temperature sensor patch 71 is affixed to the outside of the milk storage bag 7. This patch changes color as the temperature of the milk inside the bag changes, allowing the mother to easily and accurately assess the temperature of the milk inside the bag, avoiding inaccurate temperature measurements that can occur when using hand temperature. Since the color-changing temperature sensor patch 71 (or temperature recording label) is a mature existing technology, its specific structure and principle will not be described in detail here. In addition, other temperature sensing devices can be used to replace the color-changing temperature sensor patch 71 in this embodiment.

[0040] Optionally, in some embodiments, the top of the milk storage bag 7 is provided with a fixing clip (not shown in the figure) that is fixedly connected to it, so as to securely fasten the milk storage bag 7 to the clothing by the fixing clip, so as to prevent the milk storage bag 7 from shaking or even falling off during use. This not only facilitates operation, but also ensures the stability of the milk feeder during movement, making the breastfeeding process more worry-free and effortless.

[0041] Example 3:

[0042] Embodiment 3 of this utility model is illustrated in the figure. Figure 4 and Figure 5 The following description will be provided. Furthermore, descriptions of parts that are no different from those in Embodiment 1 will be omitted, and the same reference numerals will be used instead.

[0043] like Figure 4 As shown, the improved breast shield of this utility model has a fixing frame 31 fixedly connected to the outer wall of the skirt edge 3. The fixing frame 31 is arranged close to the outer edge of the skirt edge 3. There are two fixing frames 31, which are symmetrically arranged about the center of the skirt edge 3, so as to fix the breast shield stably at the breast position through the fixing frame 31.

[0044] For details, please refer to Figure 5As shown, the nipple shield can be fixed to the nursing bra by the fixing straps threaded on the fixing brackets 31 on both sides. For example, the fixing straps can be fixed to the nursing bra by fixing clips or fixing rings, so that the nipple shield can be fixed firmly without manual support, completely getting rid of the trouble of supporting it with your hands for a long time, improving the comfort of the mother during the breastfeeding process, and also allowing her to focus more on enjoying the time of close interaction with her baby.

[0045] In summary, the improved nipple shield provided by this utility model allows for selection of breastfeeding, feeding with a breast pump, or mixed feeding according to actual needs, offering high flexibility in use. It also eliminates the need for a separate bottle, thus preventing nipple confusion in infants due to prolonged bottle use and ensuring normal breastfeeding.

[0046] The above are merely preferred embodiments of the present utility model and do not limit the patent scope of the present utility model. All equivalent changes and modifications made within the scope of the present utility model shall still fall within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An improved breast shield, characterized in that: It includes a nipple part (1) with a first liquid outlet (11), a skirt edge part (3) that abuts against the breast, and a transition part (2) that connects the nipple part (1) and the skirt edge part (3). The nipple part (1) and the transition part (2) are provided with a connected interlayer cavity (4). The outer wall of the nipple part (1) is provided with at least one second liquid outlet hole (12) connected to the interlayer cavity (4). The outer wall of the transition part (2) is provided with a milk filling port (21) connected to the interlayer cavity (4). The milk filling port (21) is located away from the nipple part (1).

2. The improved nipple shield according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the transition section (2) is provided with a soft ring pad (5) that can be detachably connected thereto. The soft ring pad (5) is funnel-shaped. The outer wall of the soft ring gasket (5) is adapted to the inner wall of the transition portion (2), and it is sealed against the inner wall of the transition portion (2).

3. The improved nipple shield according to claim 1, characterized in that: The milk inlet (21) is provided with an outer tube (22) that is fixedly connected to the transition part (2), and the end of the outer tube (22) is provided with a sealing cap (23) that is detachably connected to it.

4. The improved nipple shield according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes a milk storage bag (7) connected to the external tube (22) via a milk supply line (6), the milk supply line (6) is equipped with a flow rate regulator (61), and the milk storage bag (7) is affixed with a color-changing temperature measuring patch (71).

5. The improved nipple shield according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer wall of the skirt edge (3) is provided with a fixing frame (31) fixedly connected thereto, and the fixing frame (31) is arranged close to the outer edge of the skirt edge (3); Two fixing frames (31) are provided and are arranged symmetrically about the center of the skirt edge (3).

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