I bought these in anticipation for breastfeeding my second child. My first child, I had a lot of pain and problems, I eventually had to resort to antibiotics to fix my issues. So, I had a lot of nervousness and dread about this time around. I decided I would try the breastfeeding thing again and see how it goes. I would try really hard to do it correctly but I wouldn’t torture myself this time around.
I bought 3 packs of these things and I wore them 24/7 for the first month, cleaning them and changing them as needed (I think they last more like 4 days for me, rather than 6? They shrink and kind of lose their luster). Man, these things made that first month so much easier. You still must practice your latch, if your latch is bad, these won’t help you at all. The first week left me pretty sore, I don’t know if it’s my skin or if I’m a big baby but I know that without these things, it would have been nearly unbearable again. I’m buying them for my friends when they become moms because I truly believe in this product.
Keep them in the fridge, clean them frequently (I rinsed with water and I rinsed my nipples with lukewarm water at the same time) change them when you need to, it’s absolutely worth the money. I like some of the other brands of hydrogels too, but I like these ones the best because they last longer (or at least, says on the packaging they last up to 6 days unlike the 24-48 hours of the other ones), only downside is that I haven’t seen them in stores.
| Product Dimensions | 6.38 x 8.39 x 4.76 inches |
|---|---|
| Item model number | 17261M |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Target gender | Unisex |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Batteries required | No |
| Item Weight | 1.72 ounces |
| Country/Region of origin | Mexico |
