10/29/2026
Are they better than just using whatever fl**ges came with your pump? 100%!
Are they better than having a fl**ge fitting with an IBCLC? No way!
Here’s why I don’t love them:
1️⃣ The silicone inserts aren’t always your best option.
Most kits come with silicone inserts in limited sizes, often only odd numbers. But ni***es don’t come in just odd sizes! 😂
In my practice, I find that for most people using a traditional pump, a hard plastic fl**ge in the correct size is more comfortable and results in better milk removal than silicone inserts.
2️⃣ The measuring instructions are often misleading.
Most kits tell you to measure the base of your ni**le and then add a few millimeters to determine your fl**ge size.
But here’s the thing: adding those extra millimeters often results in a fl**ge that’s too big! In my practice, I typically don’t recommend automatically adding millimeters to your measurement.
3️⃣ Measuring your ni**le is only part of the equation.
A ruler can’t tell you how your ni**le responds to the vacuum of your pump, how your ni**le moves inside the fl**ge, or how effectively you’re removing milk.
I’ve seen plenty of moms who measured themselves, bought the “correct” size, and were still experiencing pain or struggling with milk removal.
The bottom line?
These kits can be a great starting point, especially if you’re using the fl**ges that came with your pump and have never measured your ni***es.
But a measurement isn’t the same thing as a fl**ge fitting!
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Have you tried one of these sizing kits???
