Silverette® is the original 925 silver nursing cup that naturally soothes, protects, and supports nipple healing. Clinically trusted for over 25 years, it offers effective, chemical‑free relief from soreness and irritation.

Made from 925 sterling silver, Silverette® uses silver’s natural antimicrobial and anti‑inflammatory properties to help repair delicate nipple skin throughout breastfeeding or expressing.

Worn between feeds or pumping sessions, the cups sit gently on the breast to prevent discomfort and support healing — a trusted essential for mums and a thoughtful gift for mums‑to‑be.

How do Silverette® nursing cups work? 

Silverette® is designed to create an environment to promote soothing and healing of nursing nipples. It is the silver ions that naturally occur in 925 silver which provides mothers the antimicrobial, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal benefits. 

Simply place Silverette® over your nipples, using your bra or nursing singlet to hold them in place. Wear them for a couple of hours at a time, or as tolerated, in between feeding/pumping sessions.

There's no need to wipe your nipples before feeding and no creams or balms are needed - they are an all-in-one nipple care aid.

If you leak a lot, we recommend wearing nursing pads over the top of your cups, to soak up any excess milk.

We highly recommend taking a break from wearing Silverette® for a few hours each day, or as needed, particularly if you leak a lot. Let your nipples air dry daily - a bit of sunshine on them can work wonders! While a moist environment is conducive to healing and helps prevents cracks and cuts, excess moisture can irritate the nipples and surrounding skin and potentially delay nipple healing. Please exercise caution and monitor the nipples and surrounding skin daily. If you have any concerns, please reach out to your Midwife, Doctor or Lactation Consultant.

To soothe existing pain/damage - wear them until your nipples have recovered and the pain has resolved.

As a preventative measure - wear them for the first 3 - 4 weeks or as long as needed.

To clean - rinse them under water daily or as needed to remove any milk residues. To bring back the shine, sprinkle a little baking soda into each cup, add a drop or two of water, scrub and rinse. Pat dry.

Important: While some irritation and discomfort from breastfeeding can be expected in the first week or two, ongoing pain, cracked nipples and/or severe nipple damage should be investigated further. We recommend seeing your Midwife or a Lactation Consultant to ensure the latch and positioning are correct and to check for lip and/or tongue ties. Silverette® can help soothe and protect your nipples while the underlying cause is being determined.

What makes Silverette® nursing cups so effective?

ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
Silver is known to have anti-inflammatory benefits that can provide relief from skin experiencing inflammation, soreness or swelling. This is great for mothers whom experience cracks and soreness usually from the result of incorrect latch positioning between mum and baby.

ANTI-BACTERIAL
Silver is known to have properties that help prevent the growth and spread of bacteria. Silverette ® has been a great time saver for mothers to help them heal in between feeds without the worry of sterilisation.

ANTI-FUNGAL
A thrush infection is quite common and can happen if your nipples are sore or cracked. Silver has anti-fungal benefits can prevent fungal growth. You can use Silverette® simultaneously with prescribed treatment by medical professional that supports the recovery of nipple thrush.

ANTIMICROBIAL
Silver is known to have natural antimicrobial benefits that can help minimise the presence of bacteria, mould, and fungi. Using Silverette® may offer a greater level of protection by continuously inhibiting the growth of microbes on surfaces for very long periods of time.

Sizing

Measure your areola's diameter at its widest point, from one side to the other. If you fall between sizes or prefer a roomier fit, we generally recommend sizing up, as a slightly larger cup is often more comfortable during breastfeeding.

Small: A–C cup size and/or an areola smaller than 4.6 cm.
Medium: C–D cup size and/or an areola measuring 4.6–5.2 cm.
Large: D+ cup size and/or an areola larger than 5.2 cm.

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Cleaning

Silver is a natural antimicrobial, antifungal, and antibacterial metal that also contains anti-inflammatory agents. As a result, a quick rinse with warm water between feeds is sufficient to clean the cups.

The cups can tarnish over time due to the natural oxidisation process that occurs in silver, however it is still safe and effective to use.  To remove the tarnish, make a paste using a mix of bicarbonate of soda (one teaspoon) with a few drops of water.  Rub the paste over the cups, rinse and pat dry. 

Although not required, the cups can be cleaned using mild base soap (recommended handwash soap).

Do not use any harsh detergents, bleach-based agents, sterilising tablets or hard scourers to clean the cups.