Medela Hydrogel Pads, Instant Pain Relief for Cracked or Sore Nipples from Breastfeeding and Pumping, Cooling Moisture Supports Natural Healing, Pack of 4

These are absolutely amazing. I am 3 weeks postpartum and am having a hard time breast feeding due to the sensitivity and continuous cracking of my nipples. I still very much want to breastfeed but have found that pumping is the better option although it is still very rough on my nipples. Enter, medela hydrogel pads, these are absolutely wonderful and takes the pain away within a few hours. I have tried the frida hydrogel pads and they are nowhere near as effective as these. Even the silverettes, which actually made my nipples even more sensitive. These pads are the only thing that helps. Dont hesitate to buy. Put these on your registry, buy in advance so you have them ready to go. Trust me, you will need them. I wear these for the suggested 24hrs, taking them off in between pump sessions and replacing them. They work wonders. My only wish is that they came in a much bigger pack. Hy multiple packs so you always have them on hand!

This is a life saver for breast feeding mom. They work really well to protect the sour nipple and are very comfortable to wear.

So much to say about these lifesavers.For context, it took a while for my milk to come in so my baby was trying to nurse with very little milk expression for the two weeks. Poor little guy was sucking so hard and getting so little. These gel pads helped me stay the course with breastfeeding when I almost gave up. I used Prolanan ointment at first which is great. However, it got to a certain point where I was blistering, sore, and peeling. Once I discovered these pads from my lactation consultant, I bought them in bulk and didn't look back. I basically wore them as pasties for the first 4 weeks with my newborn.A few things to note:-They are extremely sticky, once you get them to adhere correctly. I would wet them quickly, and then put them on with a tighter bra, shirt, or sports bra to hold them in place while they adhere. It takes your body heat for them to gel to your shape and stick well.-They also are super absorbent and helped limit breastmilk leaks. However, they are not able to hold your milk "let down" once the dam breaks with feeding on one side.-They are reusable! I would be able to get 24-36 hours of use out of mine if cared for properly.- They help heal your nipples quickly so you can continue to breastfeed regularly.I'm so grateful that I found these so early on in my postpartum journey, as they helped me have a more positive experience with breastfeeding by saving me a lot of pain and struggle to get in my groove!

I bought these for a friend's baby shower. I have used these for other issues on my body and have had amazing results!They are a bit small per piece for the price point. I paid about $6 for them and while that may not seem like a lot, the box only comes with 4 and if you use two (one for each nipple) then you only get two uses out of them which feels frustrating for how often they need to be used. I thankfully used it for a blister since it was so sensitive, other bandages were irritating it. These specified that they could helped with cracked nipples, so figured I would give it a try.The cooling effect is the biggest selling point. It genuinely feels like having a cool wipe on you and it gives so much relief. I think every new mom should try this at least one/ every friend should gift this to a new mom at least once to try!

They help so much! I got a pair from the hospital and forgot I had them I used them and they helped heal so much. I would try to save the pair after use, also don’t wear them for too long or they will cause you to hurt. But they really give relief!

I can’t recommend these enough for any breastfeeding mom dealing with soreness, cracked nipples, or irritation. The cooling gel gives instant relief and feels so soothing after nursing or pumping. They also create a moist healing environment, which really helped my skin recover faster compared to just lanolin or dry pads.Overall, a lifesaver in the early weeks of breastfeeding worth keeping a box on hand before baby arrives!

These are NOT like the ones that the hospital gives you. It sticks to everything, doesn’t stay on. It helped for like 2 hours vs the ones that I received from the hospital stayed on ALL DAY and without sticking to your clothes.

These are a MUST HAVE for breastfeeding and/or pumping mamas. Slap these on & go bra free for a bit. They are truly a wonderful relief & break for those hard working nipples.