Medela Breast Shells - BPA-free, made from soft silicone, with breathable ventilation holes, includes 2 shells

These saved my life!! Great product. Cant fault it. Breastfeeding has been tough as my nipples get tender and painful. These shells stop the friction against my bra and nipples when I'm done breastfeeding and expressing. What I love most!! is the shells collect leaked milk which you can pour into something and store to feed your baby. I won't be needing breast pads so frequently. Nice to know I don't have to waste leaked milk. I also love that they are conformable to wear and you can wear them out as it doesn't show through clothes. Happy customer!! I've collected at least 4oz of milk today just by doing nothing but wearing these shells. That's a whole feed for my baby :) and my nipples feel so much better.

These helped me tolerate wearing a bra during the early weeks of breastfeeding, on days when I was experiencing a high level of breast pain (as a result of both infections and tongue tie / latch issues) and couldn't stand anything touching my skin; however, they do leak if you bend down for any reason (putting your baby down, picking things up), so I would only really be able to wear them at home. I also found they dug in to my skin and were uncomfortable to wear for long periods of time, especially when engorged!

I bought these due to pain in the initial weeks of breastfeeding, and they've been a life line. I couldn't even stand having a shower as even water on my skins was painful. You pop these into your bra to stop any chaffing, and they help with healing by getting air to circulate around the skin - that's what the holes are for. The previous reviewer said that milk leaked through these - and yes it does so you need to be careful but the holes are needed. You can buy another type of shell for milk collection - which looks exactly the same with no holes, it has a spout for pouring the milk into a bottle. Both are made of the same material and can be sterilised.I about to buy a couple for my sister who's just started breastfeeding

I bought the breastshells as I was in horrendous pain feeding my newborn baby - my nipples were cracked and bleeding and having my clothes touch them was agony. The shells worked really well for keeping my clothes away from my nipples and they were fairly comfortable to wear. They allowed air to get to my nipples as well which was quite soothing.On the negative side they give your breasts a funny shape through clothes (although if you're buying these because you're in pain then this is probably the least of your worries!). They seemed to stimulate a letdown for me as well so there would be quite a bit of milk collecting in the shells, which wasnt necessarily a problem but something to be aware of so that you're prepared to empty them every so often and not bend down to much while wearing them as the milk then comes out of the air holes!The major downside for me was that the shells, by necessity to stay in place, press into the skin around the nipple. This meant that when my baby wanted to feed my nipples weren't quite the right shape and it made it even more painful for me. However this could be down to the state my nipples were in and the way my baby was feeding.For the price these are definitely worth a go, even if they just give you half a days respite from anything touching your nipples.

I was dubious about these but bought them as I was in so much pain when breastfeeding that I was willing to try anything. Within the first second of using I was satisfied that it was a good investment. I could barely feel anything, which is an odd sensation, but it had been agony to feed without them an hour earlier.I also like that they can be chucked in the microwave bag and that they come with a handy carry case. Definitely recommend if you are suffering.

These are fit for purpose but they stink of laundry powder I have tried soaking them and boiling them but still smell awful.I can smell it on my skin when I take them off.I will only use these if I am unable to do without them.I was quite disappointed

If you’re looking to buy these to use any leaked milk don’t buy them, it’s one of the first things it says in the instructions that you must discard the milk. I had want a these to collect while I was feeding or to catch a sneaky let down I hadn’t been prepped for but they’re no good for that so we’re a waste of money and time. I do not recommend.

These are a brilliant product if you are suffering with cracked or sore nipples. It means that air gets to them yet still promotes moist healing which is necessary. These ae also great for sore/cracked nipples as they protect them from rubbing on breast pads and bras when they are trying to heal. The only thing i will say is that if you leak a lot of milk like i do, don't forget you are wearing them and bend over....the milk pours out through the holes oops!! A brilliant product which will really help you to continue to breastfeed, especially in those early days.