Summary

We needed a nipple spacer to protect sore nipples while breastfeeding, so I threw this together quickly in Tinkercad and added holes for ventilation. Keeps clothes, bras, and pads from squishing sensitive nipples.

Recommend using a soft, non-toxic, cleanable material like TPU - easily rinsed with soap and boiling water.

Wife approved!

Print Settings

Printer:

Hictop Prusa i3 Clone

                                            <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong>                     <div><p>Doesn't Matter</p></div></p>                                                                                <p class="detail-setting supports"><strong>Supports: </strong>                     <div><p>No</p></div></p>                                                                                <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong>                     <div><p>.3</p></div></p>                                                                                <p class="detail-setting infill"><strong>Infill: </strong>                     <div><p>8%</p></div></p>                                                        <br>                        <p class="detail-setting notes"><strong>Notes: </strong>                    </p><div><p>Printed in soft TPU, .3 mm height for speed and scaled up in Cura (Mostly in Z) to fit. </p><p>I needed these quick, but you could probably print at lower layer heights for a smoother finish if needed. </p></div>

Post-Printing

Don't forget to finish the piece by taking off any sharp edges and fire-polishing the remainder for a smooth surface. Wash with soap before using.

Nipple Spacer