08/05/2026
Lets talk about fl**ge size.
Just like our breasts, ni***es come in different sizes, and it's likely that your own ni***es are different from each other. They are sisters, not twins.
If you need to introduce pumping, getting the correct fl**ge size is key for your comfort and it is likely to help to get a better volume of milk
Here is a quote from the Fl**ge fits guide- the full guide can be found in the pictures, also by doing a quick internet search.
'Feel of the fl**ge (size, shape, material)
Which fl**ge size, shape or material is the most
comfortable (but also gets out the most milk)?
Often, a fl**ge that is closest to the actual size of the ni**le feels
best (and gets the most milk out). Start by measuring how wide
the tip of each ni**le is (left can be different than right).
1. Gently touch/tug the ni**le to help it stick out a bit.
2. Use a tool with centimeters (cm) or millimeters (mm). Start
with 0 next to one edge of the ni**le tip. The tool does not
need to touch the ni**le.
3. Turn on the pump on a low vacuum/intensity level and try
pumping with 2 or 3 hard plastic fl**ge sizes: one a little
smaller than the ni**le, one about the same size, and one
a little bigger than the ni**le.
• Best fit or optimal fit: The sides of the ni**le touch
the sides of the fl**ge tunnel and the ni**le gently
glides a little bit back and forth. It should also be
comfortable and milk should come out easily.
• Too small: The ni**le will not move easily in the
tunnel and less/no milk comes out.
• Too large: It may hurt, make the ni**le get bigger than
it usually is (swollen) and less milk comes out. ' Fl**ge fits guide 2023
Unfortunately we hear that some people are told what fl**ge size they need just by looking at their ni**le.
Please measure your own ni**le for the correct fl**ge size if you are unsure, or come to one of our baby feeding drop-ins.
