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Lansinoh Disposable Nursing Pads
by InchyInchy
Lansinoh Disposable Nursing Pads
When I was pregnant something I never gave much thought about was breast pads. I didn't even know such things existed until I started packing my hospital bag and it seemed to be the done thing to include some form of nursing pad. However, now I couldn't live without them. I have chosen to ... breast feed my little one, but from what I understand even if you choose to formula feed you might still require some breast pads for when your milk comes in. I had quite a difficult birth and my milk didn't come in to a little later than average and I was led into a false sense of this isn't too bad or uncomfortable nor did I have any need for nursing pads straight away. However, the times have certainly changed and breast pads is one essential item that I wouldn't want to be without.
The Lansinoh disposable breast pads are essentially an absorbent circular pad that is approximately 11 cms across and is made from lovely soft material which has a slight padded feel to it. The pad also has a waterproof backing which does keep you dry even when the breast pad has been soaked. Personally, I have found the pads to be really good and reliable and even when they are wet the pads still retain their shape. It's difficult to estimate how often you will need to change the pad or how quickly you will go through a box of these because everyone's different and even from day to day I vary drastically in how much I leak breast milk. But, overall I have been more than happy with the Lansinoh disposable nursing pads and I will trust in them to keep me from potentially embarrassing myself and keeping my clothes free from milky wet stains.
A major plus of the Lansinoh disposable breast pads for me is the little stickers on the back of the pad which helps attach them to your clothes and helps to keep them firmly in place. Personally, I didn't find that the stickers came in all that the useful when you were placing them inside your bra but they are great for wearing at night with PJ tops which have the inbuilt support, it just keeps the nursing pad in place without too much fuss.
Even thou I prefer my lovely and soft non-disposbale bamboo breast pads the Lansinoh pads do have their advantages. For example, I always make sure I have several of Lansinoh pads in almost every bag I own and especially my baby's changing bag. It is becoming part of my morning routine to make sure that I am always wearing some form of breast pad but if I'm in a rush or forget I really, really wouldn't want to be caught short somewhere embarrassing, because it is surprising just how wet and noticeable the stains of breast milk can get.
Furthermore, each of the Lansinoh breast pads are individually wrapped, which makes them ideal for carting around in any bags because you don't have to worry about them getting dirty or being unhygienic. It does, however, mean that because each pad is individually wrapped there is a lot of packaging.
Typically the Lansinoh disposable nursing pads can be found for around £5.50 for a box of 60 individual wrapped breast pads and can be purchased from many supermarkets, chemists or stores like Mothercare. Personally, I like to purchase mine from Boots so I can take full advantage of their loyalty points system.
From me the Lansinoh disposable breast pads get four out of five stars, they are comfortable and reliable to use but I definitely prefer my reusable bamboo nursing pads. I would certainly recommend these to other people and I am beginning to trust the Lansinoh brand for a range of products.
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Lansinoh Milk Storage Bags
by AlmshoeRachy
This is a review for Lansinoh Breastmilk storage bags. I brought these following a recommendation from a friend who had used them with both of her children. Lansinoh do a great range of products for breastfeeding mothers including both an electric and manual breast pump, disposable nursing pads (see previous review) and HPA Lanolin ... nipple cream to ease sore nipples.
The bags are used to store breastmilk in once it has been expressed to use at a later date. The breastmilk can be stored in the freezer for up to six months (three months in a freezer compartment of a fridge).
Before adding the milk, there is a tab at the top where you can write the date that the milk was expressed and the volume. The bags hold up to 180ml or 6 fluid ounces and have markings on the front of the bag so that you can see the amount of milk in the bag. I write the amount as per the bottle which I expressed in to as I have found this more accurate. The bags are sterilised so the milk can be poured straight in. The opening is wide enough to avoid any spillage. The bottom is gusseted to allow the bag to expand and also so that it will stand once filled. There is a double zip lock seal to ensure the bag is securely closed and there are no leaks.
I have found these bags very easy to use. I have had no spillages when pouring the milk in. When freezing I have laid the bags flat to make storage easier and have had no leaks. By doing this it also means that the milk can take less time to defrost when needed. It is also easy to pour back into a bottle to be fed to your baby. As yet I haven't stored any milk for an extended period, but my friend has told me that she had no split bags or any other issues with storing milk for the recommended maximum time of six months. The milk can be defrosted by leaving to thaw, or by running under a warm tap.
I will continue to buy this product whilst I am breastfeeding my daughter to ensure that if I am out there is milk ready for her.
A box of 50 storage bags costs £8.99 from Mothercare or are available on Amazon for £8.44 including delivery (about 17p per bag). I did look for a cheaper alternative, but Boots own brand are £7.49 for 30 (about 25p per bag).
Thanks for reading
Rachel
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Lansinoh Lanolin
by rosaliecullen
==Overview==
Lansinoh "cream" is a lanolin ointment sold in 40ml tubes from most supermarkets, baby shops (Mamas & Papas, Mothercare etc.) and chemists (such as Boots). It was an item recommended to me as a 'must have' if I was going to breast feed my baby. The cream is essentially a barrier cream to prevent ... nipples from getting too sore and damaged when feeding. At around £10 for a small tube (40ml), the cream is not cheap but is worth every penny in my opinion - keep an eye out for in-store discounts, I managed to get mine for around £8. The cream isn't really a cream, it is more like a balm, a similar consistency to Vaseline but much stickier.
==My Opinion==
Normally I would wait until I had a problem before trying to solve it with a cream but in this case I used the cream as a method of prevention to stop my nipples becoming cracked and sore during breast feeding. I don't think the cream advertises itself very well, it says it "soothes and protects the nipple" - personally I found when I stopped using the cream after a few weeks and had a slightly sore nipple, the cream didn't particularly soothe the soreness. However, where this cream excels is in the prevention of sore nipples. I luckily had a tube in my hospital bag upon recommendation by a friend and I was so glad I did have it! I religiously applied the cream after every feed for over a month to ensure I didn't get really sore nipples. I think people fail to tell you that breast feeding does hurt for about the first month but this cream really protects a sore nipple becoming cracked, red and even worse than just the normal sort of sore!
As I mentioned earlier, the cream is more like a balm and what I found was that if it was very cold in a room (or the time I left it in the changing bag in the car!), the balm would be very difficult to squeeze out of the tube, yet at higher temperatures it would ooze out very easily so try and keep it at room temperature so you don't get too much/too little out. You literally just smear it over the nipple after every feed and you don't need to wipe it off before the baby feeds which is by far one of the best things about the product! After about a month, I stopped using it after every feed and when my baby developed a bad latch, I didn't half notice how sore my nipples were without the product so once I'd solved the problem of them being sore with a moisturising cream, I went back to using this product and haven't had an issue since.
I would say that one tube lasts about a month and that is giving the baby about 8 feeds per day.
The one bad thing about the product is the effect it has on clothing! If you use it with breast pads and a bra then you won't have a problem, but I used it through the night (braless!) and my dark pyjamas ended up thoroughly stained and completely ruined - obviously its unlikely you'd have this problem in the day but I wasn't impressed by my poor ruined PJs!
==Overall==
I can't recommend this product enough if you plan to breast feed your baby. I am so glad I had a tube "just in case" in my hospital bag. Use it religiously after every feed! I am positive that is what has kept me largely pain free when feeding my little one. The price is obviously not cheap but it does last a while so it isn't too bad overall. I really recommend this product but be careful not to damage your clothes with it!
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