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I’ve helped size thousands of moms and I knew that I was not alone in my quest for the perfect inserts. They are quite useful in my clinical practice as they fit in my car office without taking too much room and they are easily cleaned and sterilized. These versatile silicone inserts will reduce the flange size to 11mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm, 15mm, 16mm, 17mm, 18mm, 19m, 20mm or 21mm. After having varying success with a medical grade pump, I finally measured my nipples correctly and realized I needed smaller flanges.

Which pump you are using: If you are using the Elvie OG with gentle suction, the Lozaeve insert may be entirely fine despite being much shorter that the average insert. This would be a concern with more elastic nipples when paired with a stronger suction strength or pattern. If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag. The drip spike is used to help deliver nutrient solutions to your containers as part of a dripper system.

You can use most handsfree bra with your original 24 mm detachable shields having this insert inside. It forms a seal between your breast and the silicone that then creates a vacuum to extract milk from the breast, into your pump. I considered quitting pumping (I exclusively pump) because of elastic nipples and tenderness every time I’d pump, but these cushions have made pumping so comfortable and empties my breasts very well.Maymom Inserts are one of the original inserts on the market, and they are made of a flexible, but firm, soft silicone. The size of the flange insert: This is measured in millimeters, and the size you need is based off of the fit for your nipples in a particular pump. Genuine Lactation provides virtual breastfeeding support and flange sizing with a specialty in helping pumping parents. These inserts are made of a firm, but flexible, traditional silicone material, and are Y-shaped like a traditional flange. BeauGen Cushions are not actually an insert, but they are often used like inserts so they should be included in this discussion.