Customer Reviews

Philips AVENT Comfort Breast Shells

5 star:		(27)
4 star:		(16)
3 star:		(6)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

I use these in the morning with the first feeding because I leak on whatever side my daughter is not nursing from. I use them more so the milk doesn't go to waste than to protect my clothing. If I used them for protection of clothing or for sore nipples I would not have rated them as high as I did. First, they are not made for really large breasts. They set nicely over the nipple, but certainly do not cover much more than the areola area. If I were to wear these out, my breasts would look like large mushrooms. They are nice in the privacy of my own home, though. The shell that fits on the breast is comfortable. It is easy to clean and soft. I would recommend these for the use of collecting leaking milk while pumping and feeding only. I would not recommend these to wear out when you are going to miss a feeding and know you will leak. Wear disposable pads. Also, I wouldn't recommend them for the sore nipple problem either if you are large breasted.

With three and five year old children at home, I found it difficult to let my breasts air out for any period of time. Worn inside my bra, the ventilated breast shells allowed me to keep my nipples dry and expedited the healing process. Now that I am back to work full time and breastfeeding exclusively, the milk savers have been a tremendous help. I place one on the opposite breast that I am pumping and it collects the milk that leaks out - usually about an ounce or two. The milk that is collected allows me to cut dowm on my pumping time - and prevents any leakage through the breast pad. I highly recommend this product along with the entite Avent line to all mothers.

When I started breastfeeding besides the pain it was the leaking which I couldn't control. I remember I would hold a bottle to collect the milk, till one day I dropped it all on the floor. So I stopped doing that. One day I went to Babies R Us and saw the Avent shells, I bought it no questions asked and I was so happy that I wished someone had told me about this great product. It's great while I'm nursing and pumping. This product saved me on disposable pads. I have been using it for 4 months and till this day I'm can't be without it. One suggestion make sure you tightly secure the shell and depending how much you leak check so shell won't get full.

I put this item on my registry based on reviews from other nursing moms. I didn't know if I would need them as this is my first time being a mom and of course, new to nursing, so I registered for them "just in case". Thankfully my friend bought them for me and at the beginning of the first week my nipples were extremely sore and developing scabs. A lactation consultant recommended exposing my nipples to air as one way to heal them, so I opened the package and my nipples were aired and protected from my bra and clothes rubbing against them.

I wore these literally all day and began pumping. In about a week I was healed! I also noticed that as I wore them it collected milk as I fed my baby or during my sleep, and it never leaked! They are super easy to clean and easy to pour the milk into bottles. I would recommend these breastshells to any mother who is considering nursing. If anything have them on the shelf "just in case" you may need some relief like I did.

My son is now 28 months old and I'm expecting baby #2. I only used the breastshells the first few weeks with my son (until my body began to regulate milk production), but I'm glad I had them. I just fished them out of storage and plan to have the ready for the first few weeks with my daughter. The silicone hasn't deteriorated at all, so after washing, they seem brand new. I have since bought 2 sets for my friends who planned to breastfeed as a part of their baby shower gift, and I recommend them to any woman who is nursing a newborn. Good luck and I hope this helps!

These breastshells helped me during pregnancy and post. During pregnancy they helped draw out my flat, and what I know now as small nipples. Post-pregnancy they helped relieve engorgement because they exert a small amount of pressure on the areola. This helped my baby latch on better b/c the breast wasn't soooo full. (I have a lot of milk). The shells catch milk really well, and if they are sterile you can even save the milk.

The other great thing about these breastshells is that they prevent sore nipples from rubbing on your bra. I'd put a little lansinoh on my nipples, then the breastshells, then the bra. Just felt better. Only precaution: Make sure you put them on with the holes on the top or else you will be soaked, and they really can't be worn outside your home. They are obvious and unattractive.

They look awful but if you have sore cracked nipples or inverted nipples they are the only thing that will really fix what's wrong. The good news is if you use breast shells when you need them for the above mentioned maladies- you won't have to use them for long because you will heal after just a few days even if you wear them part time. They come with little curved white sponges that you just drop in the bottom of the shell. These sponges absorb the milk that leaks so that you don't have to worry about it comming out of the vent holes at the top when you bend over. I just would rinse them with soap and water to clean and let air dry I think each breast shell set come with four sponges and you can buy more if you need them but 4 was enough for me. NOTE: don't use them to collect milk to give to your baby as one reviewer suggested. The milk collected in a breast shell is to be discarded as it states in the package instructions.

If you're like me and have large breasts and overactive letdown, the shells can be used to collect breastmilk prior to feeding your child. Then your breasts aren't as "full" (helps relieve pressure) so your baby doesn't gag and choke and get sprayed from all the pressure when your breasts are overfilled. Also, while you're feeding on one breast, wear the shield on the other. This lets you collect milk for future use and doesn't waste it.

Initially, I purchased the Avent breast pads, thinking they would suffice. However, I found them to be itchy against my already irritated breasts. These breastshells were the answer!!! Not only do they catch all that embarassing leaking milk, but they soothe away irritation!

They kind of worked but the soft backings made me itch and the little stoppers on the shells looked funny under shirts.... Later I tried Ameda's Breast Shells, they are A LOT better!! Check those out before you purchase Avent's Breastshells!!!!

For the most part I am extremely pleased with avent products, which is probably why I was so disappointed in these breast shields. My mother gave me a pair of breast shields she used while nursing my sister 15 years ago and the avent breast shields did not even compare. They are only good for wearing while you are nursing and the rubber ring does not make the best seal to the plastic shield. You cannot move around very much while wearing the plastic shields that have holes for ventilation, which is a hinderance while taking care of baby. Since I leak throughout the day, these do not work too well for me.