If you breastfeed your baby, then you may know about nipple confusion. Nipple confusion occurs when you introduce a pacifier or bottle before breastfeeding is fully established. My baby had a slight case of nipple confusion. As soon as I realized I made a big mistake giving her a bottle so soon, I immediately stopped all pacifiers and bottles to get a better handle on breastfeeding.
It was difficult to NOT introduce a bottle. My milk took about 5 days to come in and in the meantime, my baby was hungry. I was instructed by nurses in the hospital (not lactation consultants) to pump milk and give my baby a bottle. I continued this when I got home and had a hard time with my baby latching on. Many bottles claim to have an easy transition between breast and bottle, and even though I had a bottle that promised this, it didn’t help. A silicone nipple is NOTHING like a human nipple. Silicone is much more stiff and rough – this goes for pacifiers too. Also, the way milk empties from the breast is completely different than how a baby sucks milk from a bottle. The bottle requires very little work on the baby’s end- which means at some point, the baby may prefer the bottle over the boob.
Medela is one of the nation’s leading names in breastfeeding. From breastpumps to nipple shields, they are experts when it comes to breastfeeding your baby. A few years ago they came out with their wide base nipple for their line of bottles to accomodate breastfeeding, but their latest technology is definitely unique. The brand new Calma bottle helps babies maintain natural feeding patterns that they are use to from breastfeeding. Instead of the old fashioned “hole in the nipple” concept, the Calma device mimics breastfeeding by having baby “latch on” to the bottle to create the same vacuum they would create on the breast. When your baby takes a break from sucking, the bottle will not dispense milk. Your baby will have to start sucking again to get milk out of the bottle – just like they would if they were nursing. There is no other bottle on the market quite like the Medela Calma. You can connect with Medela on Facebook and Twitter.
I have not used any of their products yet but I would love to try them!
Thanks for this event, there are so many great reviews and products!
I used the Medela Gel Pads and they were wonderful!! I will stock up on them again before I go in for delivery!
I used the Medela breast pumps, and hope to get more use out of them with my second baby because I was so happy with them
I have used the medela breast pads and also the nipple cream. It’s great.
Used the medela breast pump and was pleased with it. Hope to get more use with the upcoming bundle 🙂
No I haven’t used Medela before, but am looking forward to gifting it to a good friend.
I’ve never tried Medela products before, but I’d like to!
I’ve used a medela breast pump and it worked wonderfully. Great company with wonderful products.
i haven’t ever used their products but I just had my first baby on the 7th and plan on using their products for sure!
i have used a breast pump by them and loved it
I use the pump in style breast pump and it is ok
I used the breast pump and prefered it much more than the others
I have used the Medela bottles for milk storage.
I used a Medela pump with my first and liked it over the other pumps I have used
I used a medela pump with my son and love it.. I will use a new one for this new baby.
I have the medela on the go breast pump and love it!
I love the Medela Breast pump that I have!
I am due in about a month, so I haven’t used anything by medela yet, but I will be purchasing their breast pump because I hear they are the best!
I have not used these products abut do plan to with this go around.
i used the medela breastpump and loved it
tcogbill at live dot com
I love, love, love my Medela pumps! Both the manual and the electric.
I have a Medela Pump-In-Style and have used many of their other nursing products. I did not use their bottles with my first child, but number 2 is on the way, and I’d like to have some good alternatives if my little one on the way! ngiraldi at gmail dot com
Tried medela breast pad, love it. thank you for the chance, 🙂
I have never used Medela but would love to try their breast pump
faithful1104 at gmail dot com
I have their manual hand pump and love it!
I haven’t used them but would love to try it!
never used before but would love to win a product
I used their breast pump when I was pumping from work and I liked it very much
I had a Pump in Style for a while, and lots of the milk storage bottles!
I just returned to work and purchased a Medela pump. I have been pleased so far.
Never used the products before. I am expecting my first baby in May and would love to try these. Thank you
I have the pump and love it!
I used to pump, bottles, and other accessories with my first child and was very happy with them
I have never used Medela products – I’m due with my first in March – but I would absolutely love to win this! It would be perfect!
I subscribe to the RSS Feed – via Google Reader – laura.a.love07 at gmail dot com
I currently use their breast pump, accessories and bottles. They are expensive but good quality.
These bottles are amazing!
I haven’t tried these yet
i haven’t tried any of their products, but would love to!
My daughter used Medela pump with my grandson and loved it.
I have not used any of their products yet, since we’re still TTC our first baby, but I’d love to try them!
i have not tried them yet
I have used the Medela Pump In Style Breast pump! I have nothing but good to say! It works really well! The only change I’d make is to the bag! The pump can not be removed and I wish it could! My previous one came out of the bag/pouch and I liked that.
I have the Medela Pump In Style – was a great recommendation from friends and I have to agree!!
I have never used their products yet (I’m expecting my first this summer) but this is the brand that has come highly recommended to me and that I plan on purchasing!
I have never used their products. Wasn’t around when I had my babies in the 80s. My daughter is currently pregnant though. I don’t know what she will use. So much has changed over the last 30 years.
My FB name: Kathy Newsom Davis
I used the Medela Breast Pump and was very pleased with it. Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
Renee Walters
Bored2quickly@hotmail.com
I’ve never used any of them.
I haven’t used them, but really want to try them.
I have the Medela hand pump. I like it but wish I had the electric one.
I’ve never used them before but have heard good things about them. Thanks.
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com
Never used them, but can’t wait to!
I haven’t used their products before.
I have not used any Medela products before, but when I was teaching daycare, I had two moms that swore by their breast pumps! I would love to get the chance to try out these bottles!
i never used these products before
No I haven’t used any Medela products but I can’t wait to try them!
I have never used Medela before lezanac2@yahoo.com
I haven’t used anything from Medela before, but I definitely want to!
I have never used it
vmkids3 at msn dot com
I’ve never tried Medela products before, but I’d like to!
I have never used these before!
carmenpaigee(at)yahoo(dot)com
I’ve never used Medela products, but have always heard that they’re great…and really good quality!
I have a Medela pump. I think it’s the Pump in Style. It’s been working great so far. I really like how portable it is and how I can pump right into the bottles.
I have not used this products before.
I’m a Medela enthusiast and I’ve been looking forward to trying this bottle!
I have not used their products, but would love to!
i have never used medela products but they look awesome
i have never tried their products
I haven’t tried them yet.
I am currently breastfeeding and using Medela’s electric double breastpump that comes in a backpack and I absolutely love it! Sooooo much better than my previous electric breastpump.
I have not used them but hope to in the future!
I havent used any personally but I have the medela pump and style for when my little one arrives! I would love to try out their new bottles! I have subscribed via email!
I haven’t tried them but i would love to 🙂
I haven’t, but this looks like a great product!
Thanks
Nope, I’ve never tried these products
I’m using the Nipple Shield right now. And Also the Lanolin cream. I like the lanolin a lot. The nipple shield is good, but it isn’t working quite as well as I thought it would
I have not but they look great to use!
no i haven’t to be honest this is the first i’ve heard of them
I have not tried them yet 🙂
I have never used Medela products before and would love to give them a try.
I have not used any of their products but would like to try them
I have never used Medela products, thank you for the opportunity to do so!
clemensrhonda@hotmail.com
I have used the freestyle medela breast pump and loved it!
sandysaveseveryday AT gmail DOT com
FB = Sandy Saves
I won a freestyle breast pump 3 years ago when I was pregnant with my daughter! I loved it!