Does it help even out milk supply? For example if one breast is producing more milk than the other?
1193995
It did not help even out my supply necessarily but helps maintain the supply I have. I still have one that produces more than the other.
1193996
I'm not quite sure if it helps with the other breast producing more milk or not I just started it seems like it helpsI think that you should nurse the baby on the other breast as much as possible to produce more milk.I have nursed seven children so I prettymuch know everything about it
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Yes, we've been really pleased with it. If the baby isn't breastfed then there's no point buying this, but if the baby switches back and forth between bottle and breast you'll be happy to have it. If you're buying it for a mom who already has a bunch of Medela stuff (pump, bottles, etc) then I recommend buying the CALMA nipple in the 8oz option. Unless the prices have changed, you get way more for your money with that option (2 bottles versus just 1) and I already had a bunch of 5oz Medela bottles. The two 8oz bottles that came with the CALMA nipple i purchased are still the only two 8oz bottles I own, so I'm glad I did it that way....kinda killed two birds with one stone. Yes, we've been really pleased with it. If the baby isn't breastfed then there's no point buying this, but if the baby switches back and forth between bottle and breast you'll be happy to have it. If you're buying it for a mom who already has a bunch of Medela stuff (pump, bottles, etc) then I recommend buying the CALMA nipple in the 8oz option. Unless the prices have changed, you get way more for your money with that option (2 bottles versus just 1) and I already had a bunch of 5oz Medela bottles. The two 8oz bottles that came with the CALMA nipple i purchased are still the only two 8oz... » Read More Yes, we've been really pleased with it. If the baby isn't breastfed then there's no point buying this, but if the baby switches back and forth between bottle and breast you'll be happy to have it. If you're buying it for a mom who already has a bunch of Medela stuff (pump, bottles, etc) then I recommend buying the CALMA nipple in the 8oz option. Unless the prices have changed, you get way more for your money with that option (2 bottles versus just 1) and I already had a bunch of 5oz Medela bottles. The two 8oz bottles that came with the CALMA nipple i purchased are still the only two 8oz bottles I own, so I'm glad I did it that way....kinda killed two birds with one stone. « Show Less
1876836
This helps nursing mothers increase their milk supply. It does not taste good but can be hidden in cookie recipes. Seems bizarre, but we are willing to try anything to get our supply up!
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These would definitely be noticeable under a shirt... Also, there's only one in the box. It works great for nursing at home... And to use if you can only pump one side at a time. Just put it in the side you're not feeding from and it will catch the milk that lets down. Most useful during the few first months before your body learns to only let down on one side. (Used to "catch" about 2oz/day)
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If you were to double-pump, then pumping with one bag and then a bottle would work fine. I usually just pump one breast at a time. Often, I do pump into a bottle then pour into the bags though. I have poured from one bag to another with ease, but only if one has a lot more. I don't want to waste one.
1656510
You can def. use it for formula but they get tired faster because they have to work at sucking, I recommend the regular medium flow nipples for formula.
484274
As far as I'm aware...no. However, I had my mom make a simple waterproof slip cover over the part if the pillow where my little feeds. It prevents the foam from getting any milk on it. Before I had the slip cover, I just put a receiving blanket or a cloth diaper down before I put my little one on. Hope this helps!
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Yes as I am a very big breasted woman myself, this product does in fact work on a large breasted woman but it's got a very weak milk suction so if ur milk production is a large amount I would suggest another pump as in the lansinoah or a medela double breast pump because the medela actual a has parts u can purchase to fit ur breast size and then some. The lansinoah was the first pump I ever used and it worked excellent plus it gives u tutorials and such.... I hope my answer helped u.
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It is possible, but I think there is more of a chance of leaks. I still pour the milk from the Lasinoh bags (or another freezer equivalent) into the Playtex dropins after the milk defrosts. Yes, this makes you use two bags, but I'd rather not loose any breastmilk!!
2121716
Yes. I've mixed it with both breast milk and formula and have had no issues. Also it didn't matter whether the milk was cold or warmed.
1790887
Yes, you can put 1 to 2 tablespoons in your drink and it should improve your milk supply.
1372208
I don't think it would make a difference if it was breast milk or formula. But honestly I think this is a waste of money, it takes way too long to heat up, it would be quicker to hold bottle under hot running water! I regretted this purchase.
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I use it to collect milk while I'm pumping one side. I don't own Milkies so I can't speak to how it compares, but it does a good job collecting what leaks out while I'm pumping. I will say that they are NOT clear, like you see in the pictures, so you can't really tell how full the cups get unless you actually peek inside the hole. It has one tiny air hole on the cup, so make sure it's always at the top when you put it on, and don't bend over, or your milk will leak out. But it seals well (no leaks) and I just dump it into a bottle when it's filled up to the nipple hole. (Wish I could explain this better!) I use it to collect milk while I'm pumping one side. I don't own Milkies so I can't speak to how it compares, but it does a good job collecting what leaks out while I'm pumping. I will say that they are NOT clear, like you see in the pictures, so you can't really tell how full the cups get unless you actually peek inside the hole. It has one tiny air hole on the cup, so make sure it's always at the top when you put it on, and don't bend over, or your milk will leak out. But it seals well (no leaks) and I just dump it into a bottle when it's filled up to the nipple hole. (Wish I could... » Read More I use it to collect milk while I'm pumping one side. I don't own Milkies so I can't speak to how it compares, but it does a good job collecting what leaks out while I'm pumping. I will say that they are NOT clear, like you see in the pictures, so you can't really tell how full the cups get unless you actually peek inside the hole. It has one tiny air hole on the cup, so make sure it's always at the top when you put it on, and don't bend over, or your milk will leak out. But it seals well (no leaks) and I just dump it into a bottle when it's filled up to the nipple hole. (Wish I could explain this better!) « Show Less
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I found it worked more efficiently and faster to warm up my breast milk bags than it did formula in a bottle. I highly recommend this and wish I had it for my other two kids. I now carry warm water in it to make my formula bottles or to warm up baby food. Hope this helps!
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I can't say it helped my little one to learn to latch, it just helped with her confusion between breast and standard bottle nipple. We started using it week 3 and has helped a lot. I could tell almost immediately that there was more consistency for her. I really like the calma. I like how she can control the flow so much better too. It helps with her gassiness and burping. Hope this helps! Good luck!
442768
Yes, I think it is similar to mothers milk, but it's better. It has many more of the herbs that help promote increased milk production and some herbs that help keep baby calm like chamomile.
658013
Yes, it actually works better when you are not breastfeeding. I have only been able to use them a little because I have milk. When there is no milk, the "latch" from the nipplettes will be better and therefore Work better.