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Reddit mentions of Philips AVENT Thermal Gel Pads, 2-Pack
Sentiment score: 4
Reddit mentions: 4
We found 4 Reddit mentions of Philips AVENT Thermal Gel Pads, 2-Pack. Here are the top ones.
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Developed with breastfeeding expertThese thermo gel breast pads provide both warming and cooling therapyWarming therapy helps stimulate milk productionCooling relief soothes tender breastsSoft, flexible pads, with extra soft sleeves conform to breast and can be worn under braWarm use to stimulate milk flow before feeding; Lightly dampen the sleeves, as moist heat gives an extra comfortable feel and helps stimulation; Heat the pad by emerging the pad in hot water for 10 minutesCold use to soothe sore or engorged breasts; Keep in fridge or freezer; Always use with sleevesDeveloped with breastfeeding expertsIncluded 2 thermo pads and 2 soft sleeves for greater comfort on skin
Specs:
Color | Thermal Gel |
Height | 7 Inches |
Length | 1.6 Inches |
Release date | January 2012 |
Weight | 0.9 Pounds |
Width | 1.6 Inches |
It took me about 3wks before things started to settle and get easier. And honestly, it kept getting easier. I'm not sure why people are telling you it gets worse! I'd second checking for a tongue/lip tie and maybe meet up with an LC to make sure you've got the latch down. My baby was small and had a really small mouth when she was born, so while our latch was perfect in form it was also shallow. My nipples didn't feel great! I used philips thermal gel pads quite frequently, I kept them in the freezer. They helped a lot. I also used lansinoh gel soothies and I kept those in the fridge for extra cooling relief. Used lots of lansinoh. Just slather it on. Let your boobs air dry a little too. It takes some time for your nipples to adjust to their new use! Once we got to 3wks it was just second nature. There was no pain, it became super easy.
If you're super stressed, and are feeling like you can't handle breastfeeding - formula is perfectly great too! All the matters is a fed baby at the end of the day. You've gotta do what works best for you, and what keeps you sane. I'd keep trying for a little bit, visit an LC as soon as possible and then re-evaluate after a week or 2 whether you want to continue or switch to formula full time. If it makes you miserable, switch!
We are a 20 minute drive from the hospital and husband will not leave my side, so I'd like to get everything in. I'm a notorious overpacker, too, but I'd rather have something I don't need than have not have something that I do need.
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I think that covers just about everything. I used travel packing cubes to keep all of the clothing items organized, and I already had several different other travel bags that I generally use when actually leaving town, for all of the "other" items. [edited formatting]
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I’ve heard Sudafed and Benadryl help but I didn’t use them myself.
I really hope it helps. I used [these] (http://www.amazon.com/Philips-AVENT-Thermal-Pads-2-Pack/dp/B00643FRUA) too. Not this specific brand but the same kind of thing. It helped a lot. The pain did get better around month 3. Hope it helps and doesn't get too bad.