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Medela SoftShells Breast Shells for Sore Nipples for Pumping or Breastfeeding, Discreet Breast Shells, Flexible and Easy to Wear, Made Without BPA

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Brand Medela
Size 1 Count (Pack of 1)
Material BPA Free, Phthalate Free, Latex Free, Lead Free
Bottle Nipple Type Traditional
Material Type Free Bisphenol A Free

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  • Designed for sore nipples
  • Soft, flexible backs
  • Natural appearance under clothes
  • Made without BPA. Ventilation holes allow skin to breathe, promoting healing
  • If using the SoftShells, do not feed the milk collected in the foam insert to the baby. Discard this milk
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  • 2 - shells; 2 - backs; 4 - washable foam inserts; Instructions

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    Medela softshells help solve some of the most common problems faced by breastfeeding women nipple soreness, flat or inverted nipples, and engorgement. Softshells are comfortable to wear while alleviating these conditions. Soft, flexible backs for superior comfort. Low profile design for a natural appearance under clothes. Made without BPA safe for mom and baby. All Medela breastmilk bottles and products that come in contact with breastmilk are and always have been made without BPA. 

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    4.2 out of 5 stars
    4.2 out of 5
    4,148 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the versatility and performance of the bottle nipple. For example, they mention it's useful for breastfeeding moms and works well for its intended purpose. Some are satisfied with protection, and effect on nips. That said, some complain about the size. Opinions are mixed on comfort, appearance, and leakage.

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    300 customers mention255 positive45 negative

    Customers like the effect of the bottle nipple on their sore nips. They say it helps their nippons heal tremendously, and is wonderful for mothers with sore ones. They also say it keeps their swollen nits moist and healing.

    "...soft shells for several weeks and overall, I felt they were helpful in letting me heal, protecting my nipples from sticking to my bra and allowing..." Read more

    "...These things helped to protect me from irritation while I healed up, so I'm glad I bought them...." Read more

    "...Pros: I like that they allow my nipples to get a break from contact with fabric...." Read more

    "...I wear these constantly, and they've basically cured my pain!A few tips:..." Read more

    153 customers mention115 positive38 negative

    Customers like the performance of the bottle nipple. For example, they say it works well for its intended purpose, the sponges work fine, and it's useful for short periods. Some mention that the quality is really good and it works okay for around the house.

    "...they work really well in these bras:..." Read more

    "...does not hurt when you take it out like the Phillip avent, and does the job for me...." Read more

    "...The quality of these is really good. As for the relief, they worked really well...." Read more

    "I had high hopes for these but they don’t work the best. I feel like they push into my boob when wearing a bra. It was very uncomfortable." Read more

    92 customers mention92 positive0 negative

    Customers say the cups protect their nipples from rubbing, friction, and brushing up. They also say it's a good buy to protect sensitive nips under clothes.

    "...overall, I felt they were helpful in letting me heal, protecting my nipples from sticking to my bra and allowing Lanolin or other topical cream to..." Read more

    "...With these, my nipples can stay in the right shape, and not get battered by a bra. I wear these constantly, and they've basically cured my pain!..." Read more

    "...I love that they capture milk and keep my clothing off of my raw nipple, however, I am constantly tired of milk leaking through the holes and bottom..." Read more

    "...(the nursing pad soaks up milk and keeps it against the nipple), and of course catches some milk...." Read more

    83 customers mention83 positive0 negative

    Customers like the versatility of the bottle nipple. They say it has the added benefit of catching extra milk, which they like. They also say it's really useful for breastfeeding moms, and that it works for catching some of the milk that would leak out while they napped. They even say it helps from milk letdown.

    "...decent and could be hidden under a baggy shirt, and it was great for catching excess milk." Read more

    "...I have the 2 pack which is an ultimate help for me. This will collect milk, in which I would dump into a bottle/bag to save rather than having..." Read more

    "This is my second pair of softshells I've received. I love that they capture milk and keep my clothing off of my raw nipple, however, I am..." Read more

    "...The soft shells catch the milk well as long as I don’t tip it in a way that the milk will leak through the air vent holes...." Read more

    296 customers mention144 positive152 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the comfort of the nursing bra. Some find the material really comfortable, and say it provides more comfort than other bras. However, other customers say the shells are uncomfortable and create soreness on their already sore nipples. They also say the bras pinch their skin just a little with extended wear.

    "...They weren't uncomfortable and had a good size so they fit over the nipples and I thought the silicone on the bottom was soft, the air vents were..." Read more

    "...My nipples were so sore, cracked, & raw, I cringed & grit my teeth through the first 5 minutes of pumping each time...." Read more

    "...time those first three weeks are excruciating but these soft shells saved me so much pain! I would have quit nursing if it weren’t for these babies!..." Read more

    "...The back cuts into my skin around my areolas. Maybe this can be fixed by loosening my bra straps?Overall, a good product...." Read more

    106 customers mention41 positive65 negative

    Customers are mixed about the leakage of the nursing bra. Some mention that it's an added benefit that it catches any leakage, while others say that it can leak if you collect excess milk due to aeration holes at the bottom of the shells. Some say that the milk leaks out the vents and that it spills out when they bend over.

    "...make sure that the vents were "right side up" and ended up leaking milk everywhere...." Read more

    "...The other huge benefit of the soft shells for me was to catch leaking milk. In the beginning of nursing, I had an abundance of milk...." Read more

    "...these up super fast and can’t bend over otherwise the milk spills out the top air holes...." Read more

    "This is very useful for leaking! I have the 2 pack which is an ultimate help for me...." Read more

    88 customers mention32 positive56 negative

    Customers are mixed about the appearance of the breast shells. Some mention that they look surprisingly natural under a shirt, and seamless under shirts. However, others say that they do look silly, strange, and awkward under clothes.

    "...They do NOT look natural at all, I wore them with a shelf bra in my nursing tank, but it took a little adjustments for them to look reasonably okay...." Read more

    "...Lanolin or other topical cream to stay on longer, the shape of the shells were decent and could be hidden under a baggy shirt, and it was great for..." Read more

    "...Didn’t really make much of a difference for me. Look really weird under shirts when you are wearing them." Read more

    "...can't wear it with a tight fitting bra or snug shirt because it does look ridiculous. Not natural at all. I have 36DDD breasts...." Read more

    91 customers mention9 positive82 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the size of the product. They mention that the cups are much larger than they expected, and the foam inserts are not deep enough for their needs. Some customers also mention that it only comes in one size, and that the product is too small for their requirements.

    "...I only have one problem with them, and that's that they're not as thick as I'd like...." Read more

    "...probably not for you as they will increase discomfort, the shells are not very deep...." Read more

    "...Also, not deep enough to keep my nipples from touching the other side if I have just pumped and they are kinda stretched out. So basically worthless." Read more

    "These were not deep enough for my needs. They do the job enough, but I bought the one that Elvie makes and I like those better." Read more

    BPA-free Medela SoftShells
    4 Stars
    BPA-free Medela SoftShells
    I bought these to alleviate the soreness caused by using the wrong flange size on my pump. An online group for exclusive pumping moms suggested these.The quality of these is really good. As for the relief, they worked really well. I do wish the opening in the silicone backing was a bit smaller because occasionally my nipples would get pushed too far in, causing them to sometimes touch the inside of the curved plastic shield, which didn't hurt but the point is to heal your skin by keeping anything from touching.The sponges on the inside are useless because they do not stay in place; but it's not a big deal to me because I don't really leak. To wash them, I used a little soap and rinsed them; I never put them in the sterilizer. They are definitely noticeable under a bra. I don't use padded bras or with underwire, so I couldn't say how well these would feel but they stay in place with an adjustable sports bra, which have provided the best support for me.After 2 days of use, I could definitely tell the difference, no more sore nipples!! In the end, I was able to find size 21mm flanges; that seems to have corrected the problem that was causing me major discomfort.Overall, I highly recommend these!
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    Debbie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great for sore nipples and to catch excess milk during let down
    Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2014
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    When I brought my daughter home from the hospital I already had sore spots on my nipples. They turned to scabs and then when the scabs got soft in the shower, they came off leaving gaping holes in my nipples. I fully understood the words "nipple trauma." I was using silicone nipple covers which helped my sore nipples from sticking to my bra, but I didn't feel like they were getting any air circulation.. The soft shells gave me the air circulation and allowed the Lanolin to stay on (not rub off), which I think helped me heal.

    The other huge benefit of the soft shells for me was to catch leaking milk. In the beginning of nursing, I had an abundance of milk. The breast I wasn't nursing would leak at least an ounce on let down. I often filled the entire soft shell and it leaked out of the holes at the top. I started putting the silicone covers over the holes so the milk wouldn't leak out during let down and then I could go empty it in the sink. I had previously been stuffing a burp cloth in my bra, but everything still got soaked.

    As other reviewers stated, when I wasn't nursing, I found the soft shells did put some pressure and caused me to leak slightly. When you bend over to pick up your baby (or something else) the milk leaks out of the holes at the top, which can be frustrating.

    After breastfeeding was established, and my let down wasn't so strong, I learned to apply pressure to my breast on the side I wasn't nursing during let down (pushing with the palm of my hand slightly in and upward) and this kept that side from leaking and losing that milk.

    I used the soft shells for several weeks and overall, I felt they were helpful in letting me heal, protecting my nipples from sticking to my bra and allowing Lanolin or other topical cream to stay on longer, the shape of the shells were decent and could be hidden under a baggy shirt, and it was great for catching excess milk.
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    Not Your Average Problem
    5.0 out of 5 stars Miracle Workers!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2015
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    My breastfeeding experience was horrible. The lactation nurses I worked with said my nipples were some of the most damaged, and my baby had the hardest suck they'd seen. And then my obgyn said I couldn't pump because I was still bleeding by week 5 because I couldn't heal. I was miserable when my nipples rubbed against anything, even a cloth breast pad. They're always swollen and bleeding, but I was determined to keep pumping so my baby had breastmilk, but I was getting depressed since I couldn't even hug my husband without extreme pain, and I couldn't even hold my baby close to my breast for the same reason.

    Why I had so much trouble finding these is beyond me. Then, just last week, they finally came up in my also-boughts. I was ready to try anything and I've already tried everything else. IMMEDIATELY, I had relief. I put them on, put my bra on, and was immediately stuck by how awesome it was that my bra wasn't hurting me. The hard shell is SO important. I even sleep in them. I work out with them. If I'm not showering or pumping, I am in them, and I LOVE THEM. They allow my nipples to heal--actually heal!--and keep the salves I put on them from rubbing off.

    I only have one problem with them, and that's that they're not as thick as I'd like. I wish they made them slightly bigger, and even the hole slightly bigger (because I have larger than 32 millimeter nips and it's a tight fit). But in comparison to everything else I've come across so far (I hadn't heard of hard shells before these, only soft ones), these are so above and beyond and are the first thing in weeks that gave me hope of continuing pumping longer! I SO wish my hospital had these for me (since they had just about everything else from Medela) but they hadn't heard of these before me!
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    Kez W.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good for really sore nipples, but leaky!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 10, 2015
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    These were very helpful during my first few weeks of breastfeeding. Lil one had a tongue tie which left me unbearably sore, I couldn't put a shirt on because it hurt. These things helped to protect me from irritation while I healed up, so I'm glad I bought them. They weren't uncomfortable and had a good size so they fit over the nipples and I thought the silicone on the bottom was soft, the air vents were helpful. But I wouldn't try to use them for collecting extra milk. For the price, and if you anticipate having trouble, get 'em.

    That being said, there are some downsides to these things. They do NOT look natural at all, I wore them with a shelf bra in my nursing tank, but it took a little adjustments for them to look reasonably okay. I forgot to make sure that the vents were "right side up" and ended up leaking milk everywhere. The absorbent foam pads they come with are simply not enough, especially in the beginning when I was leaking a lot. This made it inconvenient because I'd have to go and regularly check myself to make sure that the cups weren't filling up with milk while I was out... or risk having milk all over my shirt.

    Nursing pads would have definitely done a better job at keeping milk off my shirts, but these DID keep everything away from my nipples while they healed. So they did their job.
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    C.L.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for exclusive pumpers
    Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2014
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    These saved me from so much pain when first pumping. I exclusively pumped after my daughter was born, & as my third child, I thought I'd dealt with all things breastfeeding related. But I never exclusively pumped, so I wasn't expecting the pain I experienced after about 3-4 weeks. My nipples were so sore, cracked, & raw, I cringed & grit my teeth through the first 5 minutes of pumping each time. I was desperate for relief, after finding little help in lanolin, gel pads, etc, when I found these. I really hesitated because of the cost, but they were worth every penny.

    What I did was used them at night, to allow my nipples to "breathe", then I used the tender gel or smoothie pads in the day. I don't feel like I could wear these in public, they create an obvious bulge. Maybe breast size factors in, but as a large breasted woman, it wasn't going to work for me. But just using them at night was enough. I used them for about a month, before my nipples finally healed up & pain was no longer an issue. My only problem was with some discomfort when my breasts would get full, they'd almost suction on to them & it would be a little sore to remove. Still worth it to allow my nipples to heal from the cracks & raw skin, no question.
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    Eva Rocher
    5.0 out of 5 stars Me salvaron la lactancia!!!
    Reviewed in Mexico on February 12, 2021
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    Me encantaron!!! Las primeras 3 semanas de mi lactancia fueron MUY difíciles, estuve a nada de renunciar por el dolor. Mi pezón es plano, así que cuando el bebé se pegaba a mi, lo succionaba y lo sacaba, pero al ponerme el brassiere (aun con los de lactancia de tela suave) me lo volvía a sumir y era empezar desde cero. Con esta coraza se solucionó este problema. Además, la leche que escurres, se recolecta, así que no desperdicias nada. De hecho terminé comprando dos paquetes para tener el reemplazo en lo que lavo un par.
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    Sarah Uchoa
    5.0 out of 5 stars The perfect and comfortable fit
    Reviewed in Canada on September 5, 2018
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    I started to use 4 days after my baby was born. It work pretty well. It hold every drop. It fits perfect too. I super recommend speacially if you have nipples sore. It gives you a good and comfortable sensation.
    The only Suggestion: make sure you clean always. So you avoid to get any infection on the nipples. :D
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    Gloria
    5.0 out of 5 stars Solución a pezon sumido
    Reviewed in Mexico on December 23, 2021
    Style: NippleVerified Purchase
    Mi pezon no es sumiso pero con las odas absorbentes se hunde y duele un poco. estos los use como un mes, luego no fue necesario porque mi producción de leche se normalizó. Los use para dormir boca arriba pero les metí algodón absorbente para evitar derrames.
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    Your Mother
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great
    Reviewed in Canada on December 17, 2021
    Style: NippleVerified Purchase
    It works just fine. And when my wife didn’t need them anymore, I could use them as big eyes and run around making buzz noises. She doesn’t always appreciate it, but I do.
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    Martha Nuñez
    4.0 out of 5 stars Me sirvieron cuando tenía grietas
    Reviewed in Mexico on November 27, 2022
    Style: NippleVerified Purchase
    Son de buena calidad, me sirvieron al inicio de la lactancia cuando tenía grietas y no toleraba ni el roce de la ropa, la usaba en combinación con Bepanthen y me ayudaron mucho a sanar.
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