https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 02 May 2026 17:14:20 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-soft-flanges#post-2201302 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 09:24:47 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2201302@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Skadi: I had them with baby 1 but the hard ones with baby 2. I don't think they were significantly better. They were not that mold able that they really massaged much. But if they were just $20 and you were going to but new ones anyways I would say get them because they were a bit more comfortable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-soft-flanges#post-2201221 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 06:05:39 +0000 anbanan15 2201221@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had them. They helped some at first, but the more postpartum I became and as my breasts changed shaped I ended up needing smaller flanges (the smallest they sell, which are not really sold in stores so I had to order from Medela). </p> <p>This was a few years ago, so I do not know if they still do it this way, but if you call Medela and explain to them your problem they will help you trouble shoot, and if you end up needing larger/smaller flanges they used to send you out a set for free! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-soft-flanges#post-2201187 Sun, 07 Jun 2015 00:09:01 +0000 Skadi 2201187@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anagram: Here ya go! <a href="http://www.mybreastpump.com/medelafreestylebreastpumppage.html#freepart" rel="nofollow">http://www.mybreastpump.com/medelafreestylebreastpumppage.html#freepart</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-soft-flanges#post-2201059 Sat, 06 Jun 2015 17:53:37 +0000 Anagram 2201059@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Skadi: i had them and really liked them even though they were discontinued due to complaints. Where online? I need new ones!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-soft-flanges#post-2201056 Sat, 06 Jun 2015 17:46:42 +0000 Woolly Mammoth 2201056@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't know about the soft ones, but on the advice of a lactation consultant at the hospital I bought third-party flanges called pumpin' pals. They had a different shape that worked better for me and were more comfortable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-soft-flanges#post-2201015 Sat, 06 Jun 2015 15:59:51 +0000 tysonja 2201015@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we have/had a freestyle that came with the soft flanges -- I ended up not using them much because they were the wrong size for me, so I sized up in the hard plastic style. </p> <p>I remember thinking they were fine, no problems, but I didn't feel they were much different than the regular ones, either. :)</p> <p>I don't think there is much of a difference in terms of suction, or the silicone actually helping the suction. they were slightly softer against the breast, I think. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/medela-soft-flanges#post-2200995 Sat, 06 Jun 2015 14:38:01 +0000 Skadi 2200995@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>From what I understand, Medela used to include soft flanges with their Freestyle pump that were made of silicone. They're discontinued now, but you can get them online for around $20.</p> <p>Some of the reviews I'm reading say that they are better than the hard plastic flanges because with every pump, the silicone squeezes the breast, so it's not stimulating just the nipple like with the hard shells. Have any of you tried them? </p>