In this article, we will tell you how to properly use breastfeeding pads, and which brand products are best to choose in order to obtain the optimal ratio for price and quality.
How to choose breast pads?
To find the right breastfeeding pads, you should first determine the size of the device. In this case, it is necessary to take into account both the growth and condition of the baby, and the shape of the nipples and the individual characteristics of the woman.
As a rule, for preterm and small children choose the smallest patches, and for large babies, adaptations of a larger size. Meanwhile, a woman must be sure that they will go to the nipple. Ideally, it's better to measure before acquiring a lining, however, there is not always such an opportunity anywhere.
The correctly selected patch should be easy to put on both the left and the right nipple, repeating their shape. At the same time, its front part should not be too much against the nipple, if it feels like it rubs or crushes, then the pad is too small. At the same time, the nipple should not hang - if the lining is properly sized, during feeding it should fill the entire cavity.
In addition, it is worth paying attention to the material from which this accessory is made. Recently, lining of latex and rubber is not used by women because of the excessive roughness of these materials and the high likelihood of allergic reactions. To date, the best are breastfeeding liners made of silicone, which do not deprive the mother and child of the feeling of warmth during feeding and give them unsurpassed comfort.
How correctly to use overlays?
To use breast pads for breastfeeding brought only positive emotions to a woman and a child, the following recommendations should be observed:
- Before the first use, the patch should be sterilized.
- Then you should bring the nipple into an excited state and put on it an overlay, which you first need to unscrew.
- After this, the patch should be spread over the mammary gland so that it "sits" as tightly as possible.
- To facilitate the process of putting on, the patch is recommended to be slightly moistened with water.
- If the baby does not want to take the patch in the mouth, you can drop a little milk on it.
- The cutout of the lining should be placed on top, where the child's nose is.
Which lining for breastfeeding is better?
In the range of children's stores today is represented the widest variety of lining for breastfeeding, the cost of which starts from 2 USD. According to the opinion of the majority of young mothers and pediatricians, the following products are considered to be the best products:
- Medela, Switzerland. Suitable even for the preparation of flat nipples for breastfeeding. In the case of prolonged use, the nipple can not return to its original state.
- Philips Avent, England. Practically invisible lining of thin and soft silicone, which can not harm the baby.
- Pigeon, Thailand. Lining that exactly repeats the shape of the female nipples and allows you to feed the baby even in the case of severe injuries.
