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Cool, soothing gel pads that calm cracked nipples between feeds
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When feeding is making you wince, these soft hydrogel pads give quick cooling relief. Place one over a sore nipple between feeds and it moisturises the skin while stopping your bra rubbing.
Each pad can be taken off, put back on and reused for up to 24 hours, so a pack of 10 sees you through a rough patch. Keep a few by the bed or in the changing bag so relief is close by.
They are a good partner to a nipple cream on the days when even a soft bra feels too much.
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