Laurie, I have read about using syringes as nipple everters, but have never used one for this. I have come across mums using "nipple pullers". I don't know if you get these in US - they are a P----- product, quite inexpensive, and look a bit like a miniature old-fashioned glass/rubber bulb type breast pump. Just before a feed, mum squeezes the bulb, places the glass cone over the nipple and lets go. Suction draws the nipple out just enough for baby to attach if mum is quick taking off puller and attaching baby. The "Niplette" you mentioned is marketed in Australia, and also in Canada I believe, by C----- A----. It was invented by a British cosmetic surgeon who was looking for a way to avoid surgery for inverted nipples - ie to correct for cosmetic reasons. He also found out that correction by this means could help subsequent breastfeeding. It works by continuous suction on the nipple (device is worn under the clothes, like all day long and in bed if you want). This is fine for non-pregnant or non-lactating women, but may not be appropriate when there is milk or colostrum in the breasts. If milk leaked out due to the suction, the device would likely fall off. Also some people have expressed reservations about the small size of the cup which fits over the nipple and possible infections. In a French study with 6 pregnant women, they found the mothers reluctant to use the Niplette in the first trimester because of sensitivity and growth of the breasts. They do not recommend use during the last trimester because of colostrum secretion. That only left the 2nd trimester when it could be used during pregnancy. They go on to suggest that it can be well used in the first few days to draw out the nipple for the baby (for 5-10 minutes before a feed), before the milk comes in. I personally see no advantage of this over syringes or nipple pullers (and these are far cheaper). The original inventor, McGeorge, reported successfully using it on pregnant women, but did not specify at which stages of pregnancy they used it. My feeling in general is that it may be of most use for mothers *before* conception of their next baby, if they have had problems with inverted nipples with a previous baby (or get 'em when they are still young women before they get pregnant the first time! - but as LC's we may not have that opportunity). I would be interested to hear if anyone has had experience using the Niplette, and what they thought about it. It can be frustrating trying to help mums with inverted nipples now that research (those studies done in Britain) has shown that shells and Hoffman's exercises are not helpful. Joy Anderson IBCLC Perth,Western Australia [log in to unmask] P.S. My daughter used to say "deed" when she wanted a feed (she couldn't say "f")