Finding Comfort, Confidence, and Connection: A Doula’s Perspective on the Perfect Fit Nipple Shield Kit by Le Lolo
There’s a moment I see often in my work as a doula, when a new mother, holding her baby close, wants nothing more than to feed with ease, comfort, and confidence. She’s doing everything “right”,but breastfeeding still feels painful, overwhelming, or uncertain. And what she really needs is not judgment, not pressure, and not impossible standards.
She needs support, solutions, and softness.
That is exactly where the right tools make a difference.Tools created not just to perform a function, but to protect emotional well-being, support bonding, and nurture the breastfeeding relationship gently and confidently.
That’s why I value brands like Le Lolo, whose products aren't framed as “breastfeeding accessories”, but as care tools that protect the connection between mother and baby.
Why Breastfeeding Shouldn’t Feel Like a Test—It Should Feel Like Support
Breastfeeding isn’t just a physical process; it’s an emotional relationship.
But when latch pain, nipple trauma, or fear of “not doing it right” creeps in, the experience shifts from instinctive to stressful. And when stress happens, mothers often feel:
💭 Am I doing something wrong?
💭 Why does this hurt so much?
💭 Does this mean I can’t breastfeed?
But here's what many mothers don’t realize:
Sometimes it’s not you—it’s the fit.
A nipple shield shouldn’t feel bulky, slippery, or disconnected.
It shouldn’t reduce bonding or disrupt the sensory experience.
It should support baby, protect your nipples, and keep you feeling connected, not covered.
The Perfect Fit Kit: Thoughtfully Designed for Real Mothers, Real Needs
Le Lolo’s Perfect Fit Kit isn’t just a box of nipple shields it’s a carefully curated system that puts comfort, correct sizing, skin-to-skin contact, and emotional connection at the forefront.
It includes three sizes—16mm, 20mm, and 24mm—because finding the right fit matters. A lot.
🔹 Why sizing matters
A proper fit helps protect nipple tissue, encourages a deeper latch, supports oral development, and can make breastfeeding more comfortable—without interfering with milk transfer.
🔹 What makes these shields different?
Non-toxic, 100% pure food-grade silicone
BPA-free & hypoallergenic – safe for baby’s sensitive skin and mouth
Designed with a cut-out to preserve skin-to-skin contact
Supports bonding, not just function
Dishwasher-safe + easy to sanitize
Each shield is flexible, soft, and shaped in a way that mimics the natural feel and flow of breastfeeding—without disrupting positioning or creating artificial spacing between baby and mother.
Skin-to-Skin Contact: The Silent Hero of Breastfeeding
One of my favorite details of this kit?
The cutout design that maintains breast-to-baby connection.
Why is this powerful?
Because touch is not cosmetic. It is regulation.
🤱 Skin-to-skin contact helps babies:
Regulate temperature and heartbeat
Stabilize blood sugar
Feel safe, reducing crying and stress
Strengthen their latch instincts
Connect emotionally with you
When a product preserves this kind of connection—it goes beyond usefulness.
It becomes protective, nurturing, and emotionally significant.
The Nipple Shield Sticker – A Smart, Sustainable Touch
I love tools that help mothers feel more supported, not more overwhelmed.
The Nipple Shield Sticker is a perfect example. It helps prolong the shield’s lifespan by reducing unnecessary washing, keeping it clean, protected, and ready for use.
Made with pure, food-grade silicone, hypoallergenic, BPA-free, eco-conscious, washable, and reusable.
It aligns with what mothers truly want: peace of mind, simplicity, and sustainability.
And better yet?
It works with any nipple shield—not just Le Lolo’s. Thoughtful. Smart. Real-life friendly.
Why This Matters Emotionally
Products like this don’t just make breastfeeding easier, they support a mother's self-trust, reducing fear, stress, and shame.
Because when a tool helps her say:
✔ I can do this.
✔ I just needed a better way, not a different decision.
✔ I feel more confident, more connected, and less anxious.
It becomes a care tool, not just a product.
“Luxury” Baby Care Isn’t About Aesthetic—It’s About Protection
People sometimes see high-quality baby products and think “extra”
But in my work, the more accurate word is essential.
✨ Safe materials support health and reduce irritations
✨ Quality design helps breastfeeding last longer
✨ A proper fit supports comfort and bonding
✨ Preserved skin-to-skin contact supports emotional connection
In other words
Luxury isn’t extra. It’s protective.
Final Thoughts
Breastfeeding doesn’t need to be perfect to be beautiful.
But it does need to be supported, comfortable, emotionally safe, and guided with gentleness, both for you and your baby.
That’s why I believe in tools like Le Lolo’s Perfect Fit Kit designed with real mothers, real babies, and real needs in mind.
Sometimes, it only takes the right fit to turn a frustrated experience into a supported one.
About the Author
Jacqueline Boyd is a birth and postpartum doula, newborn sleep consultant, and founder of Eden & Embrace—a high-touch support practice guiding families through pregnancy, birth, and the early months of parenthood with evidence-based education, emotional grounding, and relational care.