The invention relates to a nipple protector (1), comprising an elastic, substantially annular base (2) having a continuous opening (3) for accommodating, in a use position of the nipple protector (1), a nipple (12) of a breast (11) and preferably an areola (13) surrounding the nipple (12), the nipple protector (1) further comprising a fabric cover (7) which covers the base (2) in order to prevent the nipple (12) and/or the areola (13) from leaking.
