Medela Tender Care Hydrogel Pads

Breastfeeding is a bonding experience for mom and baby. During the first week or so mothers may experience nipple tenderness. This could be related to normal postpartum skin changes in breastfeeding complications. If tenderness occurs, these hydrogel pads offer cooling relief and protection for tender nipples.

• Instant relief
• Cools on contact
• Contoured to fit and reusable
• 4 sterile pads

1. Remove gel pad from plastic liner
2. Recommended: To reduce stickiness and improve soothing, briefly pass the exposed gel pad under a cool stream of water (1-2 seconds), shake off excess water, and set aside for two minutes
3. Gently place the gel side of the pad directly on your nipple
4. Prior to breastfeeding - remove the gel pad and place on a clean surface such as the plastic liner
5. Gently wash the breast with warm water, pat dry. Then, breastfeeding may begin
6. After breastfeeding, re-apply the gel pad

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