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Sticky

by Jane Doe 2008-10-20

The plastic is too sticky or grippy, pulls uncomfortably. If the plastic was softer or a more rubber-like consistency it would probably work better, I think it's a poor design.

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Medela Softfit Shields are more comfortable

by kara weld 2008-10-14

The SoftFit shields are more comfortable than the standard shields that come with the pump. Several of these reviews talk about increased milk production, so the reviewers were disappointed with the shields b/c they didn't see an increase. If your concern is comfort, I think you'll be pleased. I pumped for a year with my first child, and I'm 5+ months into my 2nd, and I just wish I had discovered these sooner. I've never been in pain pumping, just uncomfortable and I dreaded it every time. I've had these shields for a week, and I'm so much more comfortable and I'm not dreading pumping!

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Very Comfortable

by John Nieves 2008-08-29

As a mother who has a child in the NICU, pumping milk is a necessity because I am not able to feed him naturally. The hard plastic shields just weren't as comfortable as these SoftFit Breastshields. Like it's namesake, these are very soft and even has a massaging feel to it. Because of it's design, it also helps prevent spilling milk when you detach from the shield. I would recommend these to any mom who have to continually use a breast pump because of the dramatic elevated comfort level.

FYI: yes this is John's wife

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Don't feel a difference

by Tara Perrone 2008-06-30

I honestly don't feel a difference with these.
Also, the soft plastic has turned orange. May be from the lanolin cream, but it's getting darker.
If you're only have slight discomfort, getting these won't help as much as they make it seem.

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Nice alternative to the hard plastic

by KS Roberts 2008-05-15

The new Medela soft fit breast shields are a nice alternative to the standard "horns" that most pumps come with. Some women may notice an increase in output when using these, as they are more comfortable to use. They only come in one size, but they fit most women, I think.