Does it stay flexible when frozen? I've had some that were impossible to wrap around hip when they were frozen for awhile.
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yes. It does not freeze solid.... it is like a gel so it gets firm but stays flexible.
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Yes, this gel pack is awesome. It is fairly flexible when frozen and stays frozen for quite a while. I bought the first one about two-three years ago when my hips were getting bad. It was also perfect for lower back. I bought another one after first hip replacement and was able to alternate the two to keep ice on incision. Kept wound just right cold to perfectly reduce swelling and pain without risk of frostbite. Straps keep properly and comfortably in place even when sleeping. Perfect product.
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Yes, they freeze just fine, 3-4 " for body width is about average...enjoy ! ( ps. What time is dinner ;)
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Yes! There are many different "holds" you can place your child in. There is one way specifically for a newborn. That hold is the only acceptable way to place your newborn. As you will read in the instructional booklet, other holds should be for after they are 2 months of age because of the positioning of their hips in that position. It is important not to place a newborns hips apart without support under the thigh because this can lead to hip dysplasia since newborns hips are free floating in the socket until they are older. I really enjoy this wrap! It is worth giving it a shot and if you find something you don't like it is very easy to return an Amazon purchase! Hope this helps and congrats on your new addition!
784805
Honestly I don't stretch mine very much but so far it's seemed pretty stout. I haven't noticed any permanent stretching so far.
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I agree its in between. Gel is stiff when frozen but not rigid. Can be massaged to make it more flexible.
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No. It's best for stretching and ballet balance. Even then I used some sand bags to stabilize it further. Over all I love it and it was perfect for me. Hope this helps.
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It's flexible for infants to up beyond 6 months due to the various positions you can use. I live in North Dakota and it's freezing here, but I put my 6 month old 20 pound baby in the wrap and cover both of us with a big wool overcoat and wear ice cleats, and then we can go for an outdoor walk (when it's above 20 degrees)
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I have large legs and have no problem. I love mine. You will not be disappointed. The ice packets seem to lose their fluid. I just replaced them after a year.
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Its some sort of plastic and no, its not flexible. If it were I'd be afraid it would collapse when using it. The reason I have one is so I don't squat any more and I don't have to expose myself.
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I have not freeze tested these crates, but I expect it might shatter if you pulled it out of a freezer and dropped it. I gently sat down on one at room temperature, and before I could place my full 175 pounds down, it cracked right down the entire length of the middle, it just unzipped.
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This hasn't happened to me, and I use it quite a bit. If you try hard you can get it to move, and if you do that enough you might get it to loosen up enough. But even then it would be so easy to make it fit nice and snug again.
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I wouldn't think so really. the part that wraps around the upper thigh does not have velcro or anything to hold it in place and slips or unravels easily. I have a hip problem where I bring the leg end up to the waist and pull it up to keep it tight. it you put some velcro on that end it might hold in place..hope this helps
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No it will freeze like any hose if there is water in it. It definitely stays flexible but ices up in the cold.
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Looking at the date of your question you may not need this answer any more but I was curious about freezing in the Medela bottles, too. I looked on the Medela website and they have the following posted "Flexible: Ideal for expressing, storing, freezing and feeding breastmilk".
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that one was installed in one of my rentals.. I have a similar one in my kitchen, carefully squeeze the soft-flexible cover and you will see how it hooks in one long side and slips in the other long side. if it is cold it is probably less flexible. and if you are ever working with one that is old, they do become brittle w. age.
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Mine has not stretched out of shape, in spite of regular wear. The side support is probably the most helpful part of the design and, I think that stretching/loosening would defeat the purpose and design of the stabilizers. And it would not be at all helpful if the brace is too sight. Ask your doctor for advice. If you are purchasing this in a pharmacy, ask the pharmacist or pharmacy tech for assistance. And ask if the item can be exchanged it it's too snug, or tto loose.
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I use them all the time like that, except I put produce on them in AZ heat. They really help keep things fresh. However, I think Flexi Freeze works a little better. I sometimes can feel the sticky gel stuff on my hands.