Publications about Silver Caps in the various media.

Silver takes care of the nipple

Many women who breastfeed their babies unfortunately experience skin discomfort during the breastfeeding period. A bad experience. Silver has long been known for its good caring properties. It offers a solution for more than annoying discomfort in the nipple, areola and areola. That is why there is now the Zilverkapje to allow women to breastfeed without discomfort. The mother places the Silver Cap on the nipple after each feeding. The silver then provides its purifying and nourishing relief. In other words: Supports and promotes the natural immune system.

Publication: Audax NL

Interview with lactation consultant of ‘borstvoedingscentrum Eindhoven en Kraamzorg Homecare’

Ruth Adriaansens, a lactation specialist at Borstvoedingscentrum Eindhoven and Homecare Maternity Care, often hears enthusiastic reactions. Two years ago she learned of the existence of silver nipple caps from a client. Ruth asked an Italian manufacturer for a sample package. ‘As a lactation consultant, I often encounter nipple and skin-related discomfort. I have had several clients test out the nipple covers. After a number of very positive experiences, I am convinced that the product provides relief to the skin. Of course, in addition to using the caps, the baby must be properly latched on, otherwise the discomfort will continue to return.’

What advice can Ruth give young mothers to help them attach their baby better? “Basically, trust your maternal instincts. If the little one drinks well, it does not matter exactly how the baby lies. However, you can reduce the risk of discomfort by preferably directing the nipple towards the nose. This way, the baby lifts the neck slightly and the lower jaw has to do most of the work. This does not cause negative friction in the mouth, which makes things better.’

Gold and silver and the human body

Gold bubbles, silver twinkles on cakes and chocolate, beer with gold flakes and honey with gold flakes: gold leaf and silver leaf do well in the kitchen. And there’s really no harm in that. Gold and silver are among the trace elements that humans need. The human body, at an average weight of 70 kg, naturally contains about 0.2 mg of gold. Pure gold is harmless, as are gold compounds.

Centuries ago, the Chinese had gold coins boiled in their rice and vegetables for their vitalizing effects. Gold was also known as an elixir of life in the Middle Ages. Gold has, among other things, caring properties. Compositions of the precious metal are therefore often used. We know its supporting characteristics from silver. Many peoples use silver objects to purify drinking water; practically every American cowboy therefore carried a silver dollar. Silver was also used to care for the wounded during the First World War.

Publications: The Telegraph

Silver caps for nipples when breastfeeding

Do you have a romantic picture in mind of breastfeeding, do you suffer from discomfort in the nipples… ahhhh, horror! Despite all the information and guidance (because knowing how to latch properly can prevent a lot of suffering!), it can still happen that you are breastfeeding with a clenched buttocks, because cracked nipples can be quite uncomfortable. In the Netherlands, ointments are the only thing prescribed for this. However in Italy, Switzerland and England, mothers often use silver caps. These are little shields of pure silver that you put on your nipples in your bra between feedings. So they are not comparable to the flexible nipple caps you use during feedings!

It may seem a bit strange if you’ve never heard of it, but silver has traditionally been known for its good and caring properties. It is not without reason that silver is now used in aircraft water tanks to prevent pollution and refrigerators are sometimes provided with a silver-containing coating. Silver is also a lifesaver on the skin. Italian-born Adelheid Bonacker could not understand why the silver caps are not available in the Netherlands and started importing them from Italy so that Dutch mothers as well can become acquainted with these silver caps.

The metal of the silver caps also provides cooling, creates air for the nipple and some mothers notice that they leak less. You can wear the caps between feedings but also at night. Cleaning can be done simply with tap water and when breastfeeding time is over for one child, you can use them for another baby.

Publications: Babytrendwatcher

Trade magazine Baby World with special edition 9 Months Fair Amsterdam

Breastfeeding is not always as easy as it seems. You can wear the caps between feedings but also at night. In the Netherlands, ointments are prescribed, but in England, Italy and Switzerland, mothers often use silver caps. These are silver shields with pure silver that are placed on the nipples in the bra between feedings. This creates air for the nipple. Silver cares for the skin and the metal of the silver caps also has a cooling effect. There are even mothers who notice that they leak less. The caps are easy to clean with tap water and can be reused for a second baby.

Publications: Ruiter Publishing

Bossche brings solution for nipple fissures to market

Klicknews and Weekly magazine Region ‘s-Hertogenbosch

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