{"product_id":"hot-and-cold-breast-pads","title":"Hot \u0026 Cold Breast Pads","description":"\u003cp\u003eFreeze them for engorgement, warm them before a feed. Two gel pads with soft washable covers, shaped to sit inside a nursing bra so you can keep them on while you get on with something else.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/8288\/7906\/files\/dm-square-hot-and-cold-breast-pads.png?v=1786500818\u0026amp;width=1200\" alt=\"The Hot and Cold Breast Pads in their soft fabric covers, resting on a pale wooden bedside table\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;height:auto;margin:24px 0;\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use them\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold:\u003c\/strong\u003e at least 4 hours in the freezer. Use after feeding or pumping to take the swelling down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarm:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 minutes in boiling water, or 70 seconds in the microwave at 350W. Use before a feed to help letdown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePut the pad inside its fabric cover before it touches your skin, hot or cold, and check the temperature against the inside of your wrist first. If it feels too hot, it is too hot: let it stand until it doesn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe covers are shaped to sit inside a nursing bra, so once a pad is in place you can put your bra back on and carry on. Most people keep both in the freezer and warm one when they need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoth temperatures, same pad.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cold for the swollen, painful hours after a feed. Warm before a feed, when things need to start moving. You don't need two products.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaped for a bra.\u003c\/strong\u003e Contoured to sit inside a nursing bra rather than being held in place, which is the difference between using them and meaning to.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft covers, not bare gel.\u003c\/strong\u003e The fabric cover goes between the pad and your skin, which is what makes either temperature bearable for more than a minute.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWashable covers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The covers come off and go in the machine, which matters with anything used this often.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo sizing, no decisions.\u003c\/strong\u003e One size, one option, works with any nursing bra.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat comes in the box\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo gel pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo soft fabric covers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGel is BPA and BPS free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCovers are machine washable. Wash cold, lay flat to dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWipe the gel pads themselves clean, don't put them through the machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the pads for splits before each use and stop using one if the seal is damaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDon't heat a pad for longer than the times above, and never heat one in an oven or on a stove top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen to call someone instead\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eGeneral comfort measures, not medical treatment. If you have signs of mastitis (fever, a hard red area, flu-like aching), call your midwife or doctor.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe same goes for a blocked duct that isn't clearing, a cracked or bleeding nipple, or pain that is getting worse rather than better. Warm and cold pads make a hard few days more bearable. They don't treat an infection, and we're not able to give medical advice. A lactation consultant, midwife or doctor can look at what is actually happening, and is worth calling sooner than you probably think.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long do they stay cold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong enough for a session, though it depends on the room and on how warm you are. Some people buy two sets so there is always a cold pair waiting in the freezer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use them while I'm pumping?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Warmth before and during a session is a common way to help things flow, and the pads sit inside the bra alongside the flange.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo they leak?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe gel is sealed inside the pad. Check the seal now and then, and stop using a pad if it splits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they only useful while breastfeeding?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMostly, yes. People also reach for the cold pads if they are engorged while weaning or not feeding at all. If that is your situation, talk to your midwife or doctor about what will help.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DearMother","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48199453933794,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0828\/8288\/7906\/files\/4_afd823fd-d737-4bec-89f9-67482c886e8c.jpg?v=1786466402","url":"https:\/\/dearmother.co\/products\/hot-and-cold-breast-pads","provider":"DearMother","version":"1.0","type":"link"}