Are these breast pads any good?

[SciFiRocker]

I was in absolute agony breastfeeding with my first child and I'm looking for anything to help in advance for baby 2!

I've never tried them, worth a go! I did use these hydrogel dressings by multimam which were great, very soothing. I take it you had lansinoh cream? If not get that.

I have no actual advice as I’ve never breastfed, but am due my first baby next month so breastfeeding is something I’ve been thinking a lot about! I’ve been reading wonderful reviews on ‘Silver Cups’. They are literally just that - silver cups that you put over your nipples between feeds. They cost £40 so are pricey but everyone who has bought them seems to be raving about them. I’m planning on seeing how I go before spending that kind of cash but if you had lots of pain last time, might be worth a google if nothing else?!

I found Lansinoh lanolin the best thing for sore nipples. In a purple tube. There's also the Lansinoh Therapearl for a cheaper/reusable option for sore breasts.

Lanolin nipple cream will be your best friend. Omg the pain I had feeding my son will a tongue tie I was in tears begging my husband to go and buy a bottle and formula. Health visitor recommended this and it saved me. I went from crying in pain at 2 weeks to being able to feed him exclusive. I tried the pads you put in the fridge but I found them uncomfortable

These are by Multimam, pricey but sooo worth it: www.boots.com/multi-mam-compresses-1-x-12-pack-10078094

I'd recommend some little lambs reusables. So soft and absorbent. And I had boobs like rocks which poured out milk!

Thanks! I tried the lanolin cream - went through a lot of it! I found it helped a little but but not that much.

Another vote for the multimam compresses. You can chop them in half so they go further.