The Gerber rep brought us a gel pad to see. I always ask the reps to come
regardless if I use the products or not so that at least I can see what the
mothers are looking at or using. These pads look to me like the Vigilon
dressings we often used for skin care on preemies. They fall apart easily and
leave little pieces all over. One mom said she couldn't get it off her breast
and was afraid the baby would ingest the pieces. Playing with it in the office
I found it crumbled very easily. Moms who have tried them for the most part do
not like them and at this point I recommend against them. The main reason I
won't recommend them is that Gerber will not tell us what they are made from.
Seems to be a big secret. I really have not been impressed with any of the
products that they have come out with recently. Really dislike the Breast
Therapy stick with petroleum as the primary ingredient. The samples that they
dropped off have coupons and a sample gel pack as well. On the front it says
something to the effect of making breastfeeding more comfortable for you. Yuck!
I do like the breast ring for cold/warm therapy, convienent for some moms.
Lisa Enger RN BSN IBCLC
Boston, MA

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