The silver caps are quite popular in Italy (I think that actually most of
them are produced here).
They come from the popular tradition of using silver spoons on the nipple
to heal them.

I, and other LCs, have seen these silver caps producing different results
on different mothers.
On some mothers they help healing and are very effective, while on other
mothers they produce damage, sometimes much worsening the initial
condition.
I could not identify any specific factor associated with the positive or
negative outcome, so I have no explanation nor theory about their
effectivness. In just one case only the mother remembered that she was
probably allergic to silver, as she cannot use silver jewelery.

Warmly,
Micaela
Italy



On Tue, Jul 22, 2014 at 6:47 AM, Kathy Lilleskov <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:

> Is it possible that she is talking about little silver cups that are
> placed over the nipples to help with wound healing? They resemble thimbles
> on steroids. I had a Dutch client who was using them and she said they are
> becoming more popular over there. She thought they worked to help heal her
> nipples. They retail for about 75 dollars. Quite pricey. I certainly don't
> see how they could cause any harm, though I doubt there are studies proving
> their efficacy yet.
>
> Kathy Lilleskov RN IBCLC
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