Guest guest Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 what a neat idea. I'd love it if some moms would experiment with using gel pads on one side and the frozen saline pads on the other and see which they liked/worked better. Frozen saline pads would be a lot cheaper!! Jan My blog Year of the MC Another way the saline has been used is to dip gauze pads into it, place in plastic bags and freeze. Mom's would later remove frozen gauze from the bags and place between nipple and bra or nursing pad for soothing relief. I think the gel pads have taken the place of these in recent years, but moms liked them. Make your life easier with all your friends, email, and favorite sites in one place. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 I've been suggesting saline soaks since the early '70s for mothers with broken nipple skin that needs to be kept clean. I recommend making up 1 tsp. salt to 4 cups of water. After most nursings she'd pour a bit into a small container that her nipple fits into. (I like Jan's suggestion of a shot glass). They soak 1/2 to 1 minute. Rinse.with clear water. Pat dry. Then use an ointment, if they wish. Another way the saline has been used is to dip gauze pads into it, place in plastic bags and freeze. Mom's would later remove frozen gauze from the bags and place between nipple and bra or nursing pad for soothing relief. I think the gel pads have taken the place of these in recent years, but moms liked them. Anne Grider up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 I've been suggesting saline soaks since the early '70s for mothers with broken nipple skin that needs to be kept clean. I recommend making up 1 tsp. salt to 4 cups of water. After most nursings she'd pour a bit into a small container that her nipple fits into. (I like Jan's suggestion of a shot glass). They soak 1/2 to 1 minute. Rinse.with clear water. Pat dry. Then use an ointment, if they wish. Another way the saline has been used is to dip gauze pads into it, place in plastic bags and freeze. Mom's would later remove frozen gauze from the bags and place between nipple and bra or nursing pad for soothing relief. I think the gel pads have taken the place of these in recent years, but moms liked them. Anne Grider up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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