Review on Maymom Brand 2X Two-Piece Small Breastshield With Valve, Membrane And Maymom Connector,Compatible With Medela Pump In Style Breast Pump Top Hole Version. (36 Mm) by Collin Jackson

In terms of options, Maymom offers an exceptional assortment of flanges - much more than Medela, which is somewhat sad since Medela offers so many breastfeeding products. I never thought I was going to need the smallest shield that is made. Indeed, I went through bigger sizes - since many women need larger sizes rather than smaller sizes - before realizing Maymom had a handy dandy chart. I actually need a 17 mm flange, which doesn't appear to exist. Despite my true sizing need, the 19 mm has done wonders in terms of alleviating pains.The suction caused by a hands free pumping bra makes it vital to get a good fitting flange. Don't just stick with the 24 mm because it could lead to blisters and days of misery. Ultimately, these shields work pretty well. I like the one piece function for the stability it provides. When I am removing the flanges from my hands free bra, I don't want pieces to disconnect - it happened to me with the multi-piece Medela flanges and milk went everywhere. The single piece, however, can make cleaning more difficult.The shields are made of the same hard plastic as the Medela shields. In addition to an even smaller size, I wish Maymom would look into flexible flanges or angled flanges (kind of like Pumpin Pals but in a smaller size). I guess Medela once made soft plastic flanges but they were pulled.I urge you to consider this company for your pumping supply needs. I'm appreciative that I can get supplies quickly. I've tried tubing from this company, and it actually has worked better than the Medela tubing that came with my pump. The valves and membranes are also equal in quality to the Medela pieces.