Comfortable & Soft

Comfort helps with milk production. The silicone breast shell inserts increase comfort because the soft surface of the silicone insert feels very gentle against the skin.

When it comes to inserts, one size does not fit all. At Ardo, we cannot stress enough how important it is to make sure you have the correct insert size for your nipples, and your breast pump, to ensure you are getting the most productive milk flow.

Correct sizing – with the correct insert:

• the nipple fills most of the funnel and can still move freely inside the funnel
• the nipple tracks the rhythmic movements of the pump
• there is very little areola tissue inside the funnel
• the milk flows and the breast feels soft all over after expressing

The insert is too big if:

• Too much areola is sucked into the funnel
• Air gaps occur between the insert and chest
• Pumping is uncomfortable

Insert is too small if:

• the nipple rubs against the wall of the funnel
• pumping is unpleasant even in a low vacuum
• the milk flows slowly and you express less milk than expected.

Cleaning – the 17mm silicone insert can be cleaned by:

• hand with dishwashing detergent, then rinse thoroughly and leave to air-dry
• boiling in water – then leave to air-dry
• with Easy Clean sterilizing bag – then leave to air dry

Silicone is a light-sensitive material that can discolor easily. The slightly tacky surface means that the insert can quickly become dusty. It is strongly recommended to store the insert protected from light and dust.