Breast shield questions

I have read a little on how to tell if your breast shields for your pump are too small. I am still not sure. So I thought I'd buy some and see which work better. Anyone know what the standard size ones are (comes with breast pumps)? I don't want to buy the same size I already have Also, where is the best place to buy them. Probably online because I don't ahve time to go hunting them down in a store. And lastly anyone know if the larger shields are longer? After I have been pumping for a while I swear my nipples are going to get sucked into the bottle. It scares me so much.

 

I believe the standard size is 24mm. If I needed some I would go to my pharmacy (where I've purchased tubing etc) I don't know if all pharmacies carry them, or not though.

 

yes, the larger ones are longer, so don't worry about the pump eating you!

mine are from babies r us and i know target carries them, too

HTH

 

I tried the 27mm (longer ones) and I was engorged in one day -- realized that hte 24's were the right size, so be conscious of this. LC's have these to sell as well.

 

My LC "fitted" me for mine and moved me up a size from the standard ones! You can order the larger ones online and medela.com has info on their website about how to fit them. HTH

 

I just got a large size at target. It made all the difference. Pumping used to be so painful, and I got nothing out. Now I'm able to pump a little everyday with no soreness and a fraction of the time. Good luck!

Reyna

 

you can also get them at drugstore.com if you want to order online

 

Has anyone tried the SoftFit™ Breastshields? I was just looking for the larger shields online and came across these. My let downs take 5 minutes when I pump so I wonder if this would help decrease that time.

 

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Has anyone tried the SoftFit™ Breastshields? I was just looking for the larger shields online and came across these. My let downs take 5 minutes when I pump so I wonder if this would help decrease that time.


The soft shields only come in the standard size!

 

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The soft shields only come in the standard size!

I am not even sure I need the larger size. I just am trying to find options that can get more milk out and decrease my let down time. I'll try anything. I really want to avoid buying formula. With 4 very young kids I can not safely bf in public or I'd lose at least one kid. So I need to pump if I am going out of the house.

 

Have you tried to massage your breasts while pumping? That always sped things up for me as well as increasing volume. HTH

 

In addition to massage, try warm compresses - make a couple of washcloths or hand towels VERY hot (they cool quickly) and put them on your breasts; this often help more come out. Do you look at a pic of your babies when you pump? that might also help let down more quickly.