Medela PersonalFit Flex Breast Shields, 2 Pack of Medium (Pack 2)

The first thing I noticed about the breast shields was that I easily forgot about them once they were on. I guess I had never paid too much attention to how stiff my old shields were until I had something to compare them too. The Flex Breast Shield conformed more to the shape of my breast alleviating the stiffness that I am used too with my usual shields. They are so comfortable that I have switched to exclusively using the Flex whenever I can. I noticed a slight increase in milk production, probably because I am able to relax a little more without stiff plastic digging into my skin. But as I have continued to use them more I noticed that it actually takes off a few minutes from my pumping time as well. This is great because I am a working mom and 24 hours in my day ... MoreThe first thing I noticed about the breast shields was that I easily forgot about them once they were on. I guess I had never paid too much attention to how stiff my old shields were until I had something to compare them too. The Flex Breast Shield conformed more to the shape of my breast alleviating the stiffness that I am used too with my usual shields. They are so comfortable that I have switched to exclusively using the Flex whenever I can. I noticed a slight increase in milk production, probably because I am able to relax a little more without stiff plastic digging into my skin. But as I have continued to use them more I noticed that it actually takes off a few minutes from my pumping time as well. This is great because I am a working mom and 24 hours in my day is never enough and it’s even harder to get things done when you have to attach yourself to a pump for a good portion of it. The softness of the Flex was definitely noted and appreciated. I wish the white portion was a little smoother because it sometimes takes extra time for me to insert into my pumping bra. Not a super big deal, I just have limited time and try to move as quickly as possible when setting up for a pumping session. I am very pleased that the materials that the shields are made of are both safe for myself and my baby. I also appreciated the sizing instructions that helped me realize I was using the wrong size flanges before. I'm now using the 24mm size. I had been using a size that was too big prior to that. I wish I had these when I was pumping for my first two children. Thanks to the weeSpring Parent Panel for providing me with this Breast Pump Flange Set to try out.

I was totally stoked to try new flanges for the Medela pump. Ironically enough I was dealing with some 2nd time Mom guilt right around the time I received the new flanges. A little backstory , I breastfed my first daughter with absolutely no problem. My oldest was so attached to the breast and refused a bottle after about 4 months and didn’t drink from anything other than my breast and a sippy however I was able to pump tons and tons of milk for her , she’s almost 4 and just a year and a half ago I found some stashed away in my sisters deep freezer. Fast forward to now , I’m a wife and mom of a very busy toddler and always constantly on the move so I hadn’t been having as much luck with pumping as I did previously. I was feeling guilty for even considering formula ... MoreI was totally stoked to try new flanges for the Medela pump. Ironically enough I was dealing with some 2nd time Mom guilt right around the time I received the new flanges. A little backstory , I breastfed my first daughter with absolutely no problem. My oldest was so attached to the breast and refused a bottle after about 4 months and didn’t drink from anything other than my breast and a sippy however I was able to pump tons and tons of milk for her , she’s almost 4 and just a year and a half ago I found some stashed away in my sisters deep freezer. Fast forward to now , I’m a wife and mom of a very busy toddler and always constantly on the move so I hadn’t been having as much luck with pumping as I did previously. I was feeling guilty for even considering formula due to what I thought was “low supply”. The irony was that I used the EXACT same pump and flanges as before but found it very difficult to even use now. It was until recently that I even realized there were different sizes. Eureka ! Apparently I had the wrong size. Immediately upon trying the new Flex Flanges , I noticed a difference in the feel and sound of the pump. The flange fit much better than the hard plastic flange. I was able to pump more comfortably which led me to pump more and stash a little more milk for my little one. I really enjoyed the soft rim because it fits much better in the hands free bra and it’s just a better feel for my breasts in general. Talk about a mood booster ! Knowing that it wasn’t me with the issue and just an issue of using the pump incorrectly with incorrect flanges , changed my views. I would definitely recommend these to just about anyone who felt like they were needing a change. It was a little hard for my to fit the flanges ok the first try but other than that, I plan on continuing to use them. Thank You weeSpring Parent Panel for this amazing product.

Thanks to the weeSpring Parent Panel for providing me with this Breast Pump Flange Set. As a second time breastfeeding/pumping mom, I was pleasantly surprised what a difference these flex breast shields have made with my pumping experience. I was also surprised to find that I was using the wrong size with my old shields! Before purchasing, I definitely recommend reading the "choosing the right size" instructions to ensure you select the right size. I had previously been using a shield one size too big (27), and was shocked to realize after about 6 months of pumping. I actually needed a size 24, so I'm very grateful to have corrected that issue. The assembly and use of these shields is extremely easy - it's essentially the same as the traditional shields, and they ... MoreThanks to the weeSpring Parent Panel for providing me with this Breast Pump Flange Set. As a second time breastfeeding/pumping mom, I was pleasantly surprised what a difference these flex breast shields have made with my pumping experience. I was also surprised to find that I was using the wrong size with my old shields! Before purchasing, I definitely recommend reading the "choosing the right size" instructions to ensure you select the right size. I had previously been using a shield one size too big (27), and was shocked to realize after about 6 months of pumping. I actually needed a size 24, so I'm very grateful to have corrected that issue. The assembly and use of these shields is extremely easy - it's essentially the same as the traditional shields, and they fit perfectly on my existing valves (attached is a picture comparing the standard shields vs the flex shields for reference). Once assembled, I was able to fit them on with much more ease. Previously, I would find myself adjusting my shields to get them in just the right spot, wasting precious minutes of my time. With the PersonalFit Flex Shields, I was able to get pumping immediately, as they fit great and were extremely comfortable. I did not have to adjust them once, and it was an overall great pumping experience because they were so comfortable! I was even able to up the pressure on my pump, which allowed for a greater milk output, without any discomfort. I have now switched to exclusively using these shields and love how comfortable and easy my pumping experience is.