Ameda CustomFit Breast Pump Flange Insert | 21mm Flexishield Areola Stimulator Flange Inserts | Silicone | 2 Count | Works with HygieniKit, MYA Joy, MYA Joy Plus & Pearl Breast Pumps | BPA & DEHP Free

The Ameda flexshield Arreola simulators are amazing! My only regret is I wish I'd found out about them sooner. I've been using them consistently now for about 4 months. I've exclusively bf all 3 of my boys but due to reflux issues I had to pump daily with my 3rd son for the first 4 months. I have very small nipples& found it difficult to find a flange that fit me properly& didn't cause discomfort. these silicone flanges& the way they're designed keeps the majority of my areola stable &mainly just pulls through the nipple. they'd fit me a little bit better if they were just a little bit smaller but the first month or 2 they worked great for stimulation&I got multiple let Downs quite quickly. I also started using the La Vie lactation massager at the same time (I think in conjunction of the two) were helping me achieve multiple letdowns quicker & emptied my breast faster& got more milk out. I think my body got used to them after a couple months or so, they domt stimulate me as much anymore& i dont get as many let downs as I used to but they dont damage my nipples like other flanges & still empty me quicker than standard flanges. (I might try taking a break from them just temporarily &see if that helps, ill update if it does)They're much more comfortable than traditional flanges. I have no complaints except that I wish they did make them in a wider variety of sizes, while these do fit me better than standard plastic flanges, they'd be absolutely perfect if they were just a little bit smaller, (maybe 19 mm). I've used them on the Medela Lactina, the Medela Pump In Style Advance,The Motif Duo& the hygeia Endeare, all the 24mm flanges fit. They work the best with the Hygeia or Lactina, those are both hospital-grade pumps with more power. I felt they worked the least best with the motif Duo& Mesela Pump in Style Advance because they doesn't have quite as much suction power & it does decrease the suction using these. It wasn't issue for me with the Hygeia & the Medela Lactina, I only had to turn it up to about the 3rd setting, not even halfway to full suction power. They probably do fit better on an Ameda flange its not a tight seal& you get a little bit of milk stuck in between the silicone flange& the plastic flange but not very much. In my opinion that outweighs the comfort&the extra milk you get out makes up for it but its still precious gold lost. I also bought pumpin Pals flanges set to see if those would work better at the same time I bought these. For me the Ameda worked better but everybody's Anatomy is different and I know that pumpin Pals is a great company, has helped many mamas & their customer service is top-notch. In conclusion I only wish that Ameda would make these to fit other brands of flanges so that you don't lose suction or get milk caught in between the flanges. Or the other brands of pumps need to step up& make them for their flanges (hint-hint Medela, hygeia, Motif, Spectra, Etc😉) I hope this is helpful to some trying tl making a decision. Please click yes if it did help then I'll know if feedback& review was helpful thanks so much😁

This is my first Amazon review. I never want to write reviews right away because upon receiving my purchase, I am generally excited and optimistic and I believe that to make an honest review, I need to wait and see how the item will stand the test of time. Then when enough time has passed that I feel I could write a truthful review, I forget to do so. However, I cannot stress enough the importance of product reviews. I make most of my purchases online, and I hold customer ratings and reviews in the highest regard as criteria for selecting products. This is why I am taking the time to write this review.I purchased this item about a year ago. A friend had given me her Ameda Purely Yours breast pump with only the default flanges. At the time, I had no concept of what a difference having the correct flange size can make. I knew I was just getting a drip when using the pump, but I thought maybe it had to do with my breasts not being receptive to it. After some internet research, I determined that the problem was most likely related to the size. I bought this product along with Ameda Purely Yours Breast Pump Reducing Flanges BPA Free, 22.5 Mm - 2 Pack because I wasn't certain what size I would need.This product was more flexible and able to fit my breast than the hard plastic flanges, and consequently more comfortable. These flanges were also the perfect size for me. *Note: If the nipple is rubbing on the side of it while pumping, it's too small. If a significant part of the areola is being sucked in while pumping, it's too big. It should be just big enough to cover the nipple comfortably. I used this pump flange addition for the 9 months I breastfed, and would highly recommend it to anyone with nipples that don't seem to fit comfortably in the default breast pump flanges.

Worst purchase of my entire life, I wish I could leave a zero star review. I try to use it with my ameda 24 mm flanges, it has reduced the suction significantly, it’s too thick and difficult to center the nipple. There is no clear instructions for use and removal, very difficult to insert and remove. My milk supply has already established since I am currently 17 weeks postpartum. When I was using it, it reduces my supply to 1/3. It also hurts. You cannot also return, because they charge restocking fee and don’t cover shipping. I had terrible experience. It took 3 weeks to arrive and it’s expensive. Please don’t buy this product, it’s total waste of your hard earned money.