Medela Milk Collection Shells (Pack of 2)
Medela Milk Collection Shells (Pack of 2)
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Description
As you feed your baby, you may notice your other breast leaking milk. This type of leaking breast milk affects many mums – and some more than others! However, breast leaking is perfectly normal, especially during the first six weeks – it’s not necessarily a sign that you have too much milk. But if you’re concerned you might have an oversupply, read Medela's expert advice to find out more. In the meantime, milk collection shells can help.
What are breast milk collection shells?
Milk collection shells are worn over your nipple to collect leaking breast milk, ensuring that not a drop that leaks during feeds goes to waste. Medela milk collection shells are made from skin-friendly materials and shaped to your body, making them comfortable and discreet to wear.
When to use milk collection shells
You can wear milk collection shells during breastfeeding to catch leaking milk as described above, as well as between feeds to avoid wet patches. Just remember to remove them every two to three hours and let your breasts air-dry, as this prevents any excess moisture damaging your nipples. And avoid wearing breast shells in bed at night, as this can cause skin tenderness – you could try disposable nursing pads to absorb heavy leaking breast milk instead, or Ultra thin disposable nursing pads if your flow is lighter.
How to use
You’ll need to assemble the two parts of the milk collection shells before use, which is easy to do:
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The soft, flexible silicone membrane is designed to be gentle on skin – place it on to the outer shell, snapping it all the way around.
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Once assembled, place the milk collection shell inside your bra, with the membrane’s opening centred over your nipple. The handy spout should be facing upwards.
It’s a good idea to wear a nursing bra when using milk collection shells. These tend to be a bit roomier than a typical bra, ensuring the shells apply less pressure to your breasts.
Using your saved breast milk
Only breast milk collected during breastfeeding should be fed to your baby – throw any milk that collects between feeding sessions away. When you remove the milk collection shell, lean forwards slightly. Then use the shell’s special pouring hole to transfer the breast milk that has been saved during a feed into a sanitised container, such as a breast milk bottle or storage bag. If you’re not going to feed this milk to your baby immediately, refrigerate the container straight away, and use within 24 hours.
How to clean
It’s important to keep your breastfeeding accessories clean, and this includes breast milk collection shells. Before the first time you use them – and once a day thereafter – sanitise the breast shells like this:
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Separate the parts and place them in a small pan filled with cold distilled water. If distilled water isn’t available, add a teaspoon of citric acid to tap water to help prevent limescale build-up.
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Bring the water to the boil, and continue to boil the breast shells in it for five minutes.
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Drain off the water with care, and let the parts dry on a clean cloth.
It’s also important to clean milk collection shells after each use. Separate the parts and wash with a mild cleaning solution. Then rinse thoroughly in cold water, and dry on a clean cloth. Both the outer shell and inner membrane are dishwasher-safe, so you can also use this method of cleaning, or you could use a microwave bag.
Giving As A Gift
Giving As A Gift
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- If giving as a gift, add a Gift Wrap service here - ₱ 50.00
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Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
ALLOWABLE PERIOD: 3 DAYS from the date when product is received
Valid reasons for return and exchange include the following:
- Items bought at regular price
- Product that is fundamentally different in nature from the product ordered;
- Faulty, defective, or damaged product;
- Wrong item is received; or
- Change of size or color (for the same brand and item)
Some items are non-refundable and non-exchangeable. These include:
- Nursing Bras
- Medela Breast Shields
- Shop Laurel Headbands and Clips
- Wink Postpartum Binder
- Chomp Pacifier Clips
- Items bought during sale events, at markdown or discounted price, or Gift Cards
RETURN POLICY:
- Customer can return items without a receipt. You only need to provide us your ORDER NUMBER.
- Returned items must be in the same condition received, unopened and in the original, undamaged packaging, with complete accessories and attached price tag. No marks, no stains, no rips.
- We do not accept returns on opened or used items.
- If you are entitled to a return, your refund will automatically go back to the original form of payment used for the purchase. In the event you used multiple forms of payment, your refund may be issued across all payment methods used.
EXCHANGE POLICY:
- Customer can exchange items without a receipt. You only need to provide us your ORDER NUMBER.
- Exchanged items must be in the same condition received, unopened and in the original, undamaged packaging, with complete accessories and attached price tag.
- We do not accept exchanges on opened or used items.
- Exchange can only be made for a different size and/or color that is the same in nature from the product purchased.
- Selected item/s for exchange may be of the same or higher value as the original item being returned. The price difference of item/s with higher value than the original item must be paid. Customer waives any excess amount if item chosen for exchange has lower value than the original item.
Gift Registry FAQs
Gift Registry FAQs
1. When should I start my Baby Registry?
Starting early gives you time to consider your choices and enough lead time on wrapping and shipping your gifts. We are always available to answer your questions and offer personalized attention. You can also use our website to update your registry easily from home or work.
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As a registrant, you will receive a number of exclusive benefits such as the following:
3. How do I create a registry?
To Register Online: Simply click on the Gift Registry tab at the top of the page, select "Create" and you'll be on your way!
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Once you created a registry, look for the 'Add to Registry' button on each product page online.
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- Log into your account online and open the 'gift' icon on the right side of the page.
- Click 'Edit Registry.'
- Click 'Edit.'
- Then, you can change your information and click 'Update' at the bottom of the page.
7. How do I mark items as purchased?
Items purchased directly off of your registry will automatically update as purchased, once the order is placed.
8. Where will my gifts be shipped?
When creating your registry, you will be asked for your Shipping Information. The address you will list there is where any gifts purchased from your registry will be shipped.
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When it's time to share your registry, we make it easy! Log into your registry and copy your registry email to share. Click any of the social media buttons to share the link.
10. How long will my registry be available?
Registries are active on our website and in our stores for 3 more months after your event date.
11. Can I have more than one gift registry?
No, you can only have one (1) gift registry per event.
Note: If you have made a registry with us before and you'd want to make another one, please delete your previous registry, so you can make a new one. See below on how to delete or cancel your registry.
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- Log into your account online and open the 'gift' icon on the right side of the page.
- Select 'Edit Registry'.
- Click on 'Edit'.
- Locate and click on 'Delete Registry'. This will cancel and delete your registry.
13. Can I return a registry gift I received if I don't have the receipt?
We should be able to track down the purchase transaction in our system. You still may be able to return or exchange new and unopened items without a receipt. Please see our Returns Policy.
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Rewards Program FAQs
Rewards Program FAQs
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3. I redeemed and used a coupon code higher than my order total, what happened to the rest of my reward?
If you redeemed a coupon code higher than the checkout total of your cart, and used it on your purchase, you will not be able to get the remaining amount of that coupon code back after your purchase.
For example, if I redeemed a ₱100 reward and used it on my ₱75 purchase, that remaining ₱25 off cannot be used on a future purchase and you will not get those reward points back.
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