What is the part that touches the breast made of? I have used both medela (hard plastic) and avent (soft silicone) and prefer the softer one.
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It is the hard plastic. You can use Medela parts interchangeably with hygeia.
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The description says it is made of medical grade silicone, is this an error?
253639
Yes it is all silicone with no hard backing however it is very thick silicone rubber that is rounded over the edges that provides the most protection. It also is comfortable to hold and easy to remove and put back on with a really snug fit. Its not full proof but given other covers ive had i really appreciate this one. We hoestly havnt had many opportunities to test out really how well it protects (thankfully beCause we havnt dropped it) but i do trust it for my very active 7yr old that uses it daily. Hope this is helpful. Good luck!
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Although I couldn't say exactly what it is made of it is soft--like silicone almost--and squeezable. When holding them and giving them a squeeze, you can feel that the walls are substantial, so they won't tear readily or if bitten by a little one the bite won't pierce all of the way through
122689
Hard plastic. She has been my daughter's favorite toy for 3 years...she sleeps with her every night in spite of her hard body. :)
1358238
Yes they are quite different. Food trays are usually made with silicone material and I found that when using those for my breastmilk the breast milk would stay behind on the walls or forms if you will. Basically the fat content of your breast milk :( also it's harder to remove the solid breast milk after it's frozen in general from the silicone/plastic forms. I've used the beaba, green sprouts, fresh baby, and so many others just because I wanted to store bigger sizes and the tried and true is what keeps me coming back to the Milkies trays. It's just easier to freeze and remove and so much more cost efficient. Not to mention it's medical grade!! Ultimately you get to keep your fat content from your breast milk and that's important for your baby. Hind milk is the fattiest and most nutritional part of breast milk for your baby. Other forms of storing breast milk and freezing take that important fat from baby. If you don't want to use Milkies trays I strongly suggest using broscillate glass bottles for freezer and the only bottle I am aware of that is made of this type of glass is life factory. I can't afford the price tags on that so I that's why I stick with Milkies milk trays :) its affordable and more importantly keeps all my breast milk nutrients and fat composition intact for my baby :)
1449460
There is a mix of slow and fast flow nipples with the starter set. It's a silicone nipple that resembles the breast. The nipples are wider at the base near the closure ring. Good for going from breast room bottle. No complaints. Hope this helps.
1092157
If you want dad to be able to feed too, i suggest medela calma. I bought and use both Philips Avent Natural and Medela Calma and i find that Medela Calma system is closer to mother's breast.
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The connectors and 24 mm breast shields are all one molded piece. They are convenient and easy to clean, but I don't use them all of the time. Personally, I prefer 27 mm breast shields for comfort while pumping. Just like it's more comfortable when a baby opens wide to latch on, it's more comfortable to use the larger breast shields, even if you don't have especially large breasts or nipples. However, the larger breast shields do not come in one molded piece with the connectors; you have to buy those breast shields and connectors separate. If you're looking for separate connectors, you should purchase a different set. The connectors and 24 mm breast shields are all one molded piece. They are convenient and easy to clean, but I don't use them all of the time. Personally, I prefer 27 mm breast shields for comfort while pumping. Just like it's more comfortable when a baby opens wide to latch on, it's more comfortable to use the larger breast shields, even if you don't have especially large breasts or nipples. However, the larger breast shields do not come in one molded piece with the connectors; you have to buy those breast shields and connectors separate. If you're looking for separate connectors, you... » Read More The connectors and 24 mm breast shields are all one molded piece. They are convenient and easy to clean, but I don't use them all of the time. Personally, I prefer 27 mm breast shields for comfort while pumping. Just like it's more comfortable when a baby opens wide to latch on, it's more comfortable to use the larger breast shields, even if you don't have especially large breasts or nipples. However, the larger breast shields do not come in one molded piece with the connectors; you have to buy those breast shields and connectors separate. If you're looking for separate connectors, you should purchase a different set. « Show Less
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Being a mom that has this bottle. It is plastic and I bought the bigger bottle for my baby because you will need it eventually anyway. Just make sure when ordering that it is the slow flow nipple. Just like mommas breast, this bottle is awesome because your baby will control the flow speed just like during let down :) hope this helps
2020273
Hard plastic. It is not like a nipple top for babies just learning, it's hard. My son started it at 9 months and is now 14 months and it's the only kind of cup we use because they don't leak!
491005
I think it is silicone, it is soft and you can remove all of the part that is silicone and wash it. I have another one that I have had for over a year. and it is still soft, I love it
250465
It was a medium, I usually use large, but they fit great anyway. Much more comfortable then my Medela. The way the shield is made, it allows more of your breast to go in so it doesn't hurt nipples as much. They don't rub on the sides.
436751
I didn't like this pump because it was very uncomfortable when pumping. The memory function was an alright edition, but because it wasn't comfortable for me....that function wasn't useful to me. The Medela hand pump I received from the hospital was way comfortable compared to the Avent BPA Free Twin. I am pregnant again and I will be investing in an electronic Medela pump instead as I've heard great news about them from mom's I know. Plus, if the hand pump was the comfort level I could expect then I can only imagine how the more pricier one will feel. Good Luck in your choice!
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No. Wierd enough, Medela, the breastmilk-pumps specialists are selling horrible nipples.Either move to Calma which fits the Medela bottle, and is actually one of the best, if not the best, nipple available for breastmilk bottle-feeding.Or, switch to another bottle and nipple (you'll have to pass the milk from the pump's bottle to the other).I used the second solution, and moved to MAM's bottles and nipples. Didn't regret that decision.
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It is hard plastic arms and legs, soft body from the breastplate to where legs & arms attach. not very cuddly imho
1813157
It feels like silicone. This is the details on package. "Soft-bite coating is FDA and CPSIA compliant. No mention of the exact material it is made of for mouth part.