We used them with DD as her mouth was too small to feed from my BBS.

I had two different types, but the one's I really like were ones that had a break in them (don't completely cover the breast, what this did was still allow that little bit of extra skin to skin touch. The Medela "Contact" is the one I found best.Nipple Shield

I would wash them in warm soapy water after each use and then rinse and air dry, then store in a little air tight container. I ended up with a few ready for being out and about, at night and at home - was handy to have them in a container for the overnight feeds as it was easier to find a container then a little clear thing when I was half awake

I weaned DD off them at about 10 weeks, but tried a few times before that but she wasn't ready.

I have been "told" that they might effect your supply, but I do know a lot of people who have had no problems, I had crappy supply with and without the shields so I don't believe they made any difference to me!

I would give them a shot Mel, might do the job for you

HTH's youa re doing a great job hun
xxoo