Alternative Feeding Methods

IBCLC Welcome Pack - try our best products 25% off!

With our IBCLC Welcome Pack you get to try out our best-sellers 25% off! It's a great tool when you're starting your IBCLC journey. Your Welcome Pack will include: 

• Silicone Nipple Ruler
• LactationHub 22mm Nipple Shield
• LactationHub Conical Comfort Nipple Shield
• LactationHub Cherry Nipple Shield S,M,L
• 1pc 13-21mm Clear Comfort Flange Insert
• LactationHub Pull-Tab Duckbills 2pc
• Suck Training Finger Caps 3pc
• 20mL and 1mL oral syringes
• Colostrum Container 10mL
• Mini Pumping Spray
• MAMIVAC Feeding Cup
• LactTube Pediatric Feeding Tube 15in
• LactTube Pediatric Feeding Tube 36in
• Medela Breastmilk Collection Container *Replacement for Volu-Feed Bottle*
• Volu feed cap 
• Medihoney Paste 0.5oz *currently OOS will be replaced with Healing Nipple Butter
• Nipple Everter Latch Assist 
• Nipple Everter Natural Suction

This replacement tubing only compatible with LactationHub Supplemental Lactation Aid System ONLY

Includes: 2 x silicone tubing replacement kit

LactTube 3.0 5FR Pediatric Feeding Tube - Lactation Aid

LactTube is a medical grade feeding tube, created with babies in mind and parents in heart. Our Lactation Aid helps parents to supplement their babies without interfering with breastfeeding. Parents can use this feeding tube along with a container for breastmilk or formula such as a bottle. Tube can be inserted in the corner of baby's mouth or used for finger-feeding. If parent chooses to use the LactTube at the breast, a medical tape can be helpful to keep the tubing in place. LactTube is compatible with all oral syringes (not an En-Fit conenction). Syringe is neccesary to use with LactTube for cleaning purposes (syringes sold separately). LactTube is designed to be used on short-term basis of no more than two weeks.

• Flexible, yet firm to prevent kinking
• Single hole, open tip
• 36 inches or 15 inches in length
• Decreased outer size for more comfortable feeding
• Compatibe with all oral syringes (not EnFit)
• Can be used up to 2 weeks (please replace tubing once tip becomes stiff)
• Medical-grade PVC
• Sterile individual packaging 

LactTube will come with detailed use and cleaning instructions. 

If a baby requires a short-term supplementation, our Infant Feeding Cup is the perfect solution. With its small, precise increments marked on the cup make it easy to see quantities accurately, allowing the caregiver to control and track the amount the baby drinks. The device can be reused after cleaning and sterilized in boiling water.

Nipple Corrector with Natural Suction 

• Helps to draw out flat and inverted nipples
• Can be applied prior to the feeding - by enlarging and elongating the nipple, it temporairly allows baby to grasp and establish a good latch 
• Consistent and comfortable suction. Needs to be re-applied every 60 minutes. 
• If parent is weaning off the nipple shield, corrector can be applied on the opposite side while baby is nursing to facilitate easier transition
• Set of 2 pieces includes a small handy carrying case

Nipple Everter for Flat/Inverted Nipples Latch Assist

GENTLE SUCTION: Non-invasive small & convenient tool that gently draws out flat or inverted nipples so that baby can easily latch & continue breastfeeding.

Abbott Volu-Feed Dispensing Caps Perfect for home-made SNS

Volu-Feed Caps with end for feeding tube. Perfect to create a no-spill home-made SNS. Fits most arrow neck bottles and all ready-made 2-oz infant formulas. 

Compatible with Medela Breast Milk Collection Container for home-made SNS: lactationhub.com/breast-milk-collection-bottle-80ml-volu-feed-replacement

LactTube Pediatric Feeding Tube Lactation Aid *PARENT SET*

Set includes:

• 5FR Feeding Tube (2pc:36in *15inch tubing is OOS and will temporarily be replaced by an additional 36" tube)
• 30mL syringe (1pc)
• 2oz bottle (1pc)
• Volu-Feed cap

With this set, you will be able to create a system to supplement your baby at the breast, using the bottle and feeding tube or syringe and feeding tube. 

This set has been created specifically for Parents. LactTube is a medical grade feeding tube, created with babies in mind and parents in heart. Our Lactation Aid helps parents to supplement their babies without interfering with breastfeeding. Parents can use this feeding tube along with a container for breastmilk or formula such as a bottle or the Oral Syringe that is included in the set. Tube can be inserted in the corner of baby's mouth or used for finger-feeding. If parent chooses to use the LactTube at the breast, a medical tape can be helpful to keep the tubing in place. 

• 36 inches long
• Perfect flow speed 
• Can be used up to 2 weeks
• Medical-grade PVC
• Sterile individual packaging 
• 1 x 30mL Oral Syringes compatible with LactTube

LactTube will come with detailed use and cleaning instructions as well as instructions on how to feed a baby using a Supplemental Nursing System such as LactTube + Syringe or LactTube + Bottle 

Therapy Honey Bear Straw Cup For Baby - Squeezable Assistive Drink Container

• Training Sippy Bottles – A squeezable honey bear design with long, flexible straw makes it easy to squeeze out liquid and get a drink even if a child or adult has low suction or special needs.
• Wide, Easy-Flow Drink Straws – Our straws are wide to let liquid pass through more effortlessly and to help the squeeze push it more readily into your mouth. This makes it easier and faster to get a drink with far less effort.
• Leak-Resistant, Spill Proof Lids 
• See-Through Body Design – Each juice bear cup is transparent to make it easier for kids to see the liquid inside and watch it pass through the straw at the same time which helps reduce spills or over-drinking.
• Heavy-Duty BPA Free Plastic – Special Supplies plastic bear bottles are crafted with premium food-grade safe materials which makes them perfect for water, juice, milk, or other favorite beverages. Dish washer safe, but we recommend hand washing for long-term use. Designed in the USA

Milk Mate Reusable Storage Bags

• Teat-tubing assembly - 1 each
• Quick-Clip to attach to mother's clothing - 1 each
• Graduated 80ml container (fits any Medela breastpump) - 1 each
• Pre-cut adhesive tape - 1 each
• Elastic ring - 1 each
• Tubing clamp - 1 each
• White membrane - 1 each
• Disc - 1 each
• English/French/Spanish instructions

There are no returns on personal health items or items shipped sterile.

Medela Breast Milk Containers, Volu-Feed Bottle Replacement

• Compatible with Volu-Feed Caps
• Sterile inside and ready to use
• Made without BPA: Safe for baby
• 2.7 oz / 80 mL: Size is ideal for feeding, storing and freezing small amounts of breast storage milk
• Easy storage: In refrigerator or freezer
• Compatible with Medela breast pumps: Pump, store and feed with one container.  Not recommended for use with the Single Deluxe breast pump
• Volume marks: Easy measurement of pumped breast milk
• Screw on lids: Leak-proof storage, travel and freezing
• Safe design: Medela's signature storage bottle design allows moms to store their breast milk long-term without losing any of its natural beneficial properties

These 80mL containers and lids are perfect for smaller amounts of pumped breast milk and easily store in a refrigerator or freezer. This product is compatible with all Medela breast pumps.

Supplemental LactationAid System