These have been on my wishlist for some time now so when they came back in stock I ordered them immediately. While establishing milk production in the first few weeks of nursing a newborn, it can be difficult and at times very sore. These soothing therapy pillows are great and really easy to use. I'm not a fan of using these for a cooling effect, but that's simply because I don't like cold things touching me. I did try it, however, and it stays cool for a bit while in place. So if you're looking for cooling relief, these definitely do the job.
I prefer to use them for a warming relief and to get my milk flowing. I put them in the microwave for about 2 minutes so they'd get nice and warm, and I have to say, it felt great when I put them in place. On one occasion I had just finished pumping and then used these for about 5-7 minutes. I went back to pumping right after and actually expressed an additional half an ounce. If you're a nursing mother, you know how valuable even an extra half an ounce can be. I was super excited about this. The warming effect must have opened up some clogged milk ducts or simply helped to get the milk flowing.
The pillows are very large, a lot larger than I expected, but it's a good thing because they are kind of like one size fits all. I'm always around a C/D cup and the pillows do a nice job of completely covering everything, ensuring all or most milk ducts are affected. Since these can't be washed, to prevent leaking on the pillows I used the Bamboobies nursing pads that came with them, in between the pillow and my breast and didn't have a problem. When I'm not using the pillows I keep them stored in the plastic bag they were packaged in. I would hate for them to get dirty since they can't be washed.
Overall, I would highly recommend these soothing therapy pillows. They've definitely helped me.
Once I realized that my extremely extremely painful nipple pain wasn't thrush but the result of evil vasospasms I ordered these pillows. They are absolutely incredible! I stuffed them into my bra after pumping sessions at work to ease the pain. I recommend covering up with something baggy because your boobs will suddenly appear huge, hah. The warmth lasts quite a while and they are oh so soft. The pain from these spams was worse than natural childbirth for me, I probably wouldn't have survived nursing without this product. These pillows also come in handy when trying to clear a clogged duct. What works for me: Place these pillows on the duct for a few mins, massage a vibrating toothbrush over the area and then get on all fours and nurse baby. This works 90% of the time for me. Happy nursing!
At this point, I've only used them to cool. Breastfeeding has continued to be a rather painful process for me, long after most people have either adjusted or given up. These are great to use after a particularly long nursing session. I thought that these were going to be small, but they're actually quite large. I would say that they are about 6" in diameter and large enough that there is no slipping these into your bra without people noticing. Since I've used these only at home, that hasn't been a problem for me. I love that they're reusable, unlike the gel soothers. The fabric is soft on my skin and I don't wrap them in anything before tucking them in my bra.
I love the Bamboobies Therapy Pillows. They are super soft and comfortable to use. I have Raynaud's syndrome from breastfeeding and need to constantly warm my breasts. The pillows are great for heating and keeping my nipples warm. Because of the Raynaud's I don't use them cold so I can't comment on that. The pillows are large which makes them great for a larger bust, but I would not wear them out of the house except under a winter jacket when I take my baby on walks. They fit under my soft cup nursing bras, but don't think they'd fit under a moulded cup.
The only downside is that you can't rea wash them, but I just wear the Bamboobies nursing pads underneath so no milk leaks on them.
Wonderful for nursing moms to sooth sore breasts. I bought these shortly after my son was born. I was dealing with clogged ducts and these were so wonderful to have for easing the pain. Any mom that has breastfed knows that those first weeks can be trying as your milk comes in and your supply works to level out to match baby's need. They are nice and soft and heat easily in the microwave. They are a nice size, which is great if you are like me and have larger breasts. I do wish that you didn't have to worry about not getting them wet given that they are made for use on lactating breasts, but it isn't a deal breaker because they also come with a set of breast pads so you can place those between you and the pillows. I would absolutely buy these again and recommend them to nursing mothers.
Feature Product
- Velour Side: 65% Bamboo Rayon/25% Cotton/10% Polyester Jersey Side:95% Bamboo Viscose/5% Spandex
- bamboobies Soothing Nursing Pillows with Flaxseed, Heating Pad or Cold Compress to Ease Breastfeeding Discomfort
- Double sided to help soothe and comfort sore nipples and breasts to provide different levels of temperature control
- Place in the microwave to soothe clogged ducts and increase milk flow or cool in the freezer to provide therapeutic cooling
- Each package includes 1 pair of therapy pillows and a bonus pair of ultra-thin, no show washable nursing pads
Description
Made of super-soft rayon from bamboo and flaxseeds, these therapy pillows are all natural and gel-free. boob-ease Soothing Therapy Pillows with flaxseeds combine the softness of bamboobies nursing pads with warming and cooling relief. Each pillow has one side made of super-soft bamboo rayon velour and one side of equally soft lightweight bamboo rayon jersey to provide you with different levels of temperature control. The pillows can be heated in the microwave to soothe clogged ducts and increase milk flow or cooled in the freezer to provide therapeutic cooling to soothe sore nipples and breasts. Each package includes one pair of boob-ease Soothing Therapy Pillows and one FREE PAIR of bamboobies ultra-thin, heart-shaped Washable Nursing Pads. Velour Side: 65% Bamboo Rayon/25% Cotton/10% Polyester Jersey Side:95% Bamboo Viscose/5% Spandex Imported
They are pricey but worth it to help ease the pain of nursing and clogged ducts. I have Raynaud's syndrome which makes breastfeeding and pumping very painful if I get cold. So this heating pillow is a lifesaver. The material is very soft, and they are large enough to cover the breast. I also bought the "Lansinoh Breast Therapy" gel pads and prefer the Boob-Ease since they are so much softer and the heat lasts longer. Only downside is that Lansinoh pads are better shaped for pumping.
Highly recommend if you are dealing with the pain of engorgement, clogged ducts/mastitis, or Raynaud's. I also love the Bamboobies overnight nursing pads - I use them day and night. Super soft and comfortable.
I used these mostly for relieving discomfort of clogged milk ducts, but they are also a relief in general when you feel like your breasts have had a long day of nursing or wearing an uncomfortable bra.
They heat up well and hold warmth for about ten minutes. The option for using a knit or terry side can help adjust just how much warmth is passing to you.
I did not use the heart shaped protectors.
Love these! Hot or cold they work great and they hold their temperature for a while compared to traditional ice packs or heat packs! And I like that it doesn’t get the extreme temperature because ice packs are too cold to use right out of the freezer or you have to wrap them up where these are comfortable right when I took them out of the freezer. But you can continue to use them even when you’re not breast-feeding I had a stye on my eye and used the warm version of it and put that on my eye to help relieve the pain from a stye and it worked great!!!
LOVE these? Why? They're soft. They hold heat in well. They're durable. They fit nicely in any bra. They soothed me when I had mastitis and needed to use warm compresses before and after pumping. They even have a soft side that shields your breasts from the heat a bit, or if you want it warmer, you can use the other side.
these are great I heated mine up before pumping to help get the milk flowing and when my boobs were super soar i thinnk with a plugged milk duct and it relieved my pain
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