Medela Hydrogel Pads Instant Pain Relief for Cracked or Sore Nipples from Breastfeeding and Pumping Cooling Moisture Supports

Love these! Worked so well and helped with pain and healing while breastfeeding. They stick well and you can rinse them off and reapply for multiple uses. No leakage and thickness and durability was perfect. I wish they were more affordable when you need a lot of them over the weeks of learning to breastfeed though! Read more

These hydrogel pads are seriously soothing and hydrating. They stick well without sliding, cool tired skin, and leave it feeling refreshed—not sticky or greasy. Perfect for self-care days or right after cleansing. Good quality for the price and easy to use. Read more

A must for first time moms who nurse! Game changer!!! Right after nursing, put it on, and it's all about soothing and relief! No cracked nipples! Pricey, though, but you're worth it! Read more

I bought these for a friend's baby shower. I have used these for other issues on my body and have had amazing results! They are a bit small per piece for the price point. I paid about $6 for them and while that may not seem like a lot, the box only comes with 4 and if you use two (one for each nipple) then you only get two uses out of them which feels frustrating for how often they need to be used. I thankfully used it for a blister since it was so sensitive, other bandages were irritating it. These specified that they could helped with cracked nipples, so figured I would give it a try. The cooling effect is the biggest selling point. It genuinely feels like having a cool wipe on you and it gives so much relief. I think every new mom should try this at least one/ every friend should gift this to a new mom at least once to try! Read more

So much to say about these lifesavers. For context, it took a while for my milk to come in so my baby was trying to nurse with very little milk expression for the two weeks. Poor little guy was sucking so hard and getting so little. These gel pads helped me stay the course with breastfeeding when I almost gave up. I used Prolanan ointment at first which is great. However, it got to a certain point where I was blistering, sore, and peeling. Once I discovered these pads from my lactation consultant, I bought them in bulk and didn't look back. I basically wore them as pasties for the first 4 weeks with my newborn. A few things to note: -They are extremely sticky, once you get them to adhere correctly. I would wet them quickly, and then put them on with a tighter bra, shirt, or sports bra to hold them in place while they adhere. It takes your body heat for them to gel to your shape and stick well. -They also are super absorbent and helped limit breastmilk leaks. However, they are not able to hold your milk "let down" once the dam breaks with feeding on one side. -They are reusable! I would be able to get 24-36 hours of use out of mine if cared for properly. - They help heal your nipples quickly so you can continue to breastfeed regularly. I'm so grateful that I found these so early on in my postpartum journey, as they helped me have a more positive experience with breastfeeding by saving me a lot of pain and struggle to get in my groove! Read more

When I got home from the hospital my breasts were very sensitive with pain, I was already using laninol but it wasn't enough, I left it for a while in the freezer and then put it on the nipples of the breast, and it was like a medicine. Relieves all friction and prepares the breast for the next feeding. It's really worth it! Read more

They dont stick pretty well. It didn’t help me much. Read more

These hydrogel pads have truly saved me during breastfeeding. I was struggling with painful, cracked nipples and these gave instant relief the moment I put them on. They’re cool, soothing, and help my skin heal so much faster while also protecting from friction between feeds. I honestly don’t know how I would have made it through those early weeks without them. I’ve bought them multiple times and always keep a pack on hand — absolute must-have for any breastfeeding mom! Read more