Medela Tender Care Lanolin & Hydrogel Pads Review & Giveaway

About Medela:  Medela’s primary focus is breastfeeding…by helping moms to successfully breastfeed their babies and to do so for as long as they choose. Meeting this goal responsibly is at the heart of everything we do.

Destiny Statement
Medela’s Breastfeeding Division exists to enhance mother and baby health through the life-giving benefits of breast milk.

Breastfeeding Support Pledge
"We pledge our dedication to breastfeeding as the best nutrition for babies and families.  We further pledge that our breastfeeding accessory products and literature shall never be used to influence mothers to switch from breastfeeding to infant formula feeding.  Nor shall our breastfeeding accessory products and literature be used in any way to promote artificial baby milk."
       - Olle Larsson, Founder of Medela

Review: I received the following products to try from Medela:

Tender Care™ Lanolin - 2 oz Tube
Features and Benefits
    * Soothing relief for dry, sore and tender nipples.
    * 100% safe for mom and baby.
    * Glides on smoothly and gently - no-mess application.
    * Preferred by moms over other formulas.
    * All natural ingredients

Tender Care™ Hydrogel Pads
Features and Benefits
    * Cools on contact - instant relief for sore nipples.

    * Contoured shape for comfortable fit.

    * Reusable for up to 24 hours.

I have always been a fan of Medela products and the companies support for nursing mothers.  My Medela breast pump has served me well over the past few years.  When I was having some trouble nursing my son it was a Medela product that helped.  Medela is a well known company with a wonderful reputation for providing quality products.  Just a few months ago when I was in the hospital after having my daughter the breast pump available for use was made by Medela.  The lanolin and hydrogel pads are something every nursing mother should have on hand.  I appreciated that you don't have to wipe off the lanolin before nursing again.  I know when my daughter is hungry she wants to eat right away and knowing that this product is safe for both her and I, is such a relief.  I used the hydrogel pads when I knew I have a little longer between feedings like at night.  You can use the pads for 24 hours; I wasn't sure about the reuse at first.  After nursing my daughter I reapplied the hydrogel pads and they worked just as well as when I took them out of the package.  One thing I noticed about the hydrogel pads is the contoured shape.  They fit much better than other brands of gel pads I have used in the past.  These products are also mess free, the application is easy and the result is a much happier Mom!

Medela's website is a great resource for nursing mother or expectant mother preparing to nurse their newborns.  You can learn all the wonderful benefits to breastfeeding or submit a question to a Board Certified Lactation Consultant.  I have found nursing to be such a wonderful bonding experience for me and my baby.  I'm not sure I could have done it without the wonderful products Medela offers and the support they provide.

You will want to check out the Medela Mom Mavens.  It’s a group of breastfeeding ambassadors, apply here and see if you qualify.


As a Medela Mom Maven you’ll have:

• A Chance to make a difference by teaching other moms about the benefits of breastfeeding
• A First Look at new Medela products
• A Voice to express your opinion to Medela

Buy It: You can find these and other Medela products at Target, Babies R Us, Amazon and many other retailers.

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Disclaimer: I received each of these products from Medela for the purpose of this review.  No other compensation was received.  All views are my own honest opinions.