Gerber Breast Therapy Packs For Nursing Moms By Tina Lehman on - Updated Oct 15, 2011
Nursing moms are often afflicted with plugged ducts, engorgement or mastitis. Doctors and lactation consultants recommend cool or heat therapy to alleviate the discomfort associated with all these conditions, and to aid in milk letdown. Gerber Breast Therapy Packs work either hot or cold, are very effective, and I highly recommend them for nursing moms.
These are ring-shaped packs that are filled with a gel. They can be placed in the microwave for heat, and in the freezer for cold therapy. They stay warm and cold for a relatively long time (although you periodically do need to re-heat or re-chill them). Although they come in packs of two, I usually only needed one at a time, so while one was applied, I was either heating or chilling the other.
They are covered with a plastic that is textured like cloth, so they are soft and comfortable. They are not very thick, so can be slipped into a nursing bra (although they are very noticeable, so don't wear them around town!).
These make a great gift for nursing moms. I used mine all the time.
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Gerber Breast Therapy Packs Purchased at: Toys R Us Price: 13.99
I like that you had the option of using these hot or cold!
These are a great product for all moms! Thanks for sharing!
Very good thing for any mom who is breastfeeding or pumping. Hot and cold, great idea.
Wow, this sounds great! I wish I had known about these 3 months ago, I would have picked some up...
It's about time they came up with something convenient for that very issue! Not easy to rig something up...
Gerber did a good job with this breastfeeding aid. So many women just give up on breastfeeding because of their difficulties with letting down or discomfort. So, products like this one are a really positive way to encourage Mom's to keep on nursing.
I don't think these were around when I was breast feeding...what a great idea!