Dealing with leaking breast milk during feedsAs you feed your baby, you may notice your other breast leaking milk. This type of leaking breast milk affects many mums – and some more than others! However, breast leaking is perfectly normal, especially during the first six weeks 1 – it’s not necessarily a sign that you have too much milk. But if you’re concerned you might have an oversupply, read our expert advice to find out more. In the meantime, milk collection shells can help. What are breast milk collection shells? Milk collection shells are worn over your nipple to collect leaking breast milk, ensuring that not a drop that leaks during feeds goes to waste. Medela milk collection shells are made from skin-friendly materials and shaped to your body, making them comfortable and discreet to wear. When to use milk collection shellsYou can wear milk collection shells during breastfeeding to catch leaking milk as described above, as well as between feeds to avoid wet patches. Just remember to remove them every two to three hours and let your breasts air-dry, as this prevents any excess moisture damaging your nipples. And avoid wearing breast shells in bed at night, as this can cause skin tenderness – you could try disposable nursing pads to absorb heavy leaking breast milk instead, or Ultra thin disposable nursing pads if your flow is lighter.
Dealing with leaking breast milk during feedsAs you feed your baby, you may notice your other breast leaking milk. This type of leaking breast milk affects many mums – and some more than others! However, breast leaking is perfectly normal, especially during the first six weeks 1 – it’s not necessarily a sign that you have too much milk. But if you’re concerned you might have an oversupply, read our expert advice to find out more. In the meantime, milk collection shells can help. What are breast milk collection shells? Milk collection shells are worn over your nipple to collect leaking breast milk, ensuring that not a drop that leaks during feeds goes to waste. Medela milk collection shells are made from skin-friendly materials and shaped to your body, making them comfortable and discreet to wear. When to use milk collection shellsYou can wear milk collection shells during breastfeeding to catch leaking milk as described above, as well as between feeds to avoid wet patches. Just remember to remove them every two to three hours and let your breasts air-dry, as this prevents any excess moisture damaging your nipples. And avoid wearing breast shells in bed at night, as this can cause skin tenderness – you could try disposable nursing pads to absorb heavy leaking breast milk instead, or Ultra thin disposable nursing pads if your flow is lighter.
Dealing with leaking breast milk during feedsAs you feed your baby, you may notice your other breast leaking milk. This type of leaking breast milk affects many mums – and some more than others! However, breast leaking is perfectly normal, especially during the first six weeks 1 – it’s not necessarily a sign that you have too much milk. But if you’re concerned you might have an oversupply, read our expert advice to find out more. In the meantime, milk collection shells can help. What are breast milk collection shells? Milk collection shells are worn over your nipple to collect leaking breast milk, ensuring that not a drop that leaks during feeds goes to waste. Medela milk collection shells are made from skin-friendly materials and shaped to your body, making them comfortable and discreet to wear. When to use milk collection shellsYou can wear milk collection shells during breastfeeding to catch leaking milk as described above, as well as between feeds to avoid wet patches. Just remember to remove them every two to three hours and let your breasts air-dry, as this prevents any excess moisture damaging your nipples. And avoid wearing breast shells in bed at night, as this can cause skin tenderness – you could try disposable nursing pads to absorb heavy leaking breast milk instead, or Ultra thin disposable nursing pads if your flow is lighter.
Dealing with leaking breast milk during feedsAs you feed your baby, you may notice your other breast leaking milk. This type of leaking breast milk affects many mums – and some more than others! However, breast leaking is perfectly normal, especially during the first six weeks 1 – it’s not necessarily a sign that you have too much milk. But if you’re concerned you might have an oversupply, read our expert advice to find out more. In the meantime, milk collection shells can help. What are breast milk collection shells? Milk collection shells are worn over your nipple to collect leaking breast milk, ensuring that not a drop that leaks during feeds goes to waste. Medela milk collection shells are made from skin-friendly materials and shaped to your body, making them comfortable and discreet to wear. When to use milk collection shellsYou can wear milk collection shells during breastfeeding to catch leaking milk as described above, as well as between feeds to avoid wet patches. Just remember to remove them every two to three hours and let your breasts air-dry, as this prevents any excess moisture damaging your nipples. And avoid wearing breast shells in bed at night, as this can cause skin tenderness – you could try disposable nursing pads to absorb heavy leaking breast milk instead, or Ultra thin disposable nursing pads if your flow is lighter.
Last updated at 06/09/2026 16:33:39
Medela Breast Milk Collector 2pcs
Medela Milk Collector 1 pair
Delivery $10.51
Medela Milk Collector x2
Medela Milk Collectors 2 units
Delivery $12.33
Medela Milk Collectors
Medela Milk Collection Shells 2 Packs
Delivery $8.99
Medela Milk Collection Shells 2 Pack
Delivery $9.95
Medela Breastmilk Collection Shells Soft Silicon - Reduce Leakage Pads
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Medela Milk Collection Shells (pack of 2)
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Medela Milk Collection Shells x2
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These are clearly well made but I found them to be really uncomfortable- they dug in around the nipple. I bought a larger cup size bra to accommodate them too. They don’t stay in place if just wearing a top not a nursing bra. I also found it difficult to take them out and put them back into my bra when feeding while out and about. They do collect milk from opposite side while feeding- as long as you don’t bend over too far! And great that you can put them in the dishwasher.
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I love these, I manage to collect 20-60 ml all together in one feeding session. Pour it in a bottle and over the day I manage to get about 250 ml. That's two feedings. Got tired of constantly soaked pads, the precious milk just got trashed and it's more costly buying those in the long run. Now my partner can take over a feeding and I get some rest in that time. They're also very comfortable, barely noticeable. Only downside is, when they fill up and you forget and bend down to pick something up, they'll leak out of your bra/shirt. Takes a while to get used to that and to remember lol. Other than that, fantastic product. :D
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I was unsure about this product and decided to order it along with the pads in case I didn’t get on with it. I was surprised to find that actually they are comfortable and hold quite a bit. Really impressed and should save me some money on the pads.
| Product dimensions | 15 x 7 x 13 cm; 0.2 Grams |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Safety warning | TRUE |
| Target Gender | Unisex |
| Material free | BPA-Free |
Medela Breast Milk Collector 2pcs
Medela Milk Collector 1 pair
Delivery $10.51
Medela Milk Collector x2
Medela Milk Collectors 2 units
Delivery $12.33
Medela Milk Collectors
These are clearly well made but I found them to be really uncomfortable- they dug in around the nipple. I bought a larger cup size bra to accommodate them too. They don’t stay in place if just wearing a top not a nursing bra. I also found it difficult to take them out and put them back into my bra when feeding while out and about. They do collect milk from opposite side while feeding- as long as you don’t bend over too far! And great that you can put them in the dishwasher.
I love these, I manage to collect 20-60 ml all together in one feeding session. Pour it in a bottle and over the day I manage to get about 250 ml. That's two feedings. Got tired of constantly soaked pads, the precious milk just got trashed and it's more costly buying those in the long run. Now my partner can take over a feeding and I get some rest in that time. They're also very comfortable, barely noticeable. Only downside is, when they fill up and you forget and bend down to pick something up, they'll leak out of your bra/shirt. Takes a while to get used to that and to remember lol. Other than that, fantastic product. :D
I was unsure about this product and decided to order it along with the pads in case I didn’t get on with it. I was surprised to find that actually they are comfortable and hold quite a bit. Really impressed and should save me some money on the pads.
So much more comfortable than wearing disposal pads. However due to the hole in the top, if you bend over your milk will tip out... Also means can't wear overnight. I bought due to nipple soreness and pads rubbing. These give them a break and collects milk but the pour spout should have an open / close option
Work well and easy to clean. Only holds small amount of milk up to 20ml. Good to collect let down on alternate side that would otherwise be lost. If wanting to express alternate side best to use a device that you can apply suction, like a Haakaa ladybug.
Love the product but there is room for improvement to help people with a large oversupply of milk (like myself) or people that leak a lot. The silicon is soft and gentle around the nipple. Would be great if there was a removable cap/lid for the top to stop the milk leaking out the easy-pour spout when you bend over (e.g. when putting baby in cot). I use blu-tac over the hole at the top to help with the leaking when shells get full. Each shell holds maximum 30mls each when full. Check the shells regularly as boobs leak more when wearing them because nipples have room to breath and do their thing.It’s hard for me to think about how much milk I wasted and how many bras/shirts I went through in a day that were covered in milk before using the breastmilk collection ... MoreLove the product but there is room for improvement to help people with a large oversupply of milk (like myself) or people that leak a lot. The silicon is soft and gentle around the nipple. Would be great if there was a removable cap/lid for the top to stop the milk leaking out the easy-pour spout when you bend over (e.g. when putting baby in cot). I use blu-tac over the hole at the top to help with the leaking when shells get full. Each shell holds maximum 30mls each when full. Check the shells regularly as boobs leak more when wearing them because nipples have room to breath and do their thing.It’s hard for me to think about how much milk I wasted and how many bras/shirts I went through in a day that were covered in milk before using the breastmilk collection shells. If you can afford it get 2 packets (total 4 shells) to keep a clean set that is easy to swap over when emptying the set you have in your bra.You can’t wear these properly without a good fitting bra or tight nursing singlet as the shells will move around and fall off your nipple. They do take up a bit of room in your bra but doesn’t noticeably change the shape of your boob when you have a shirt on. If they were any smaller they would not catch much of a let down/leakage session.I would love to see a larger version with a but more room for larger nipples and catch about 50mls but that would probably be quite noticeable when you have a shirt on.Check and empty regularly. Keep clean and dry around seals after emptying shells or they won’t seal properly and it will leak out the bottom. When full the shells will leak from all sides but mainly at the bottom. Suggest still wearing breast pads on bra as a backup if shells fill up quickly.I couldn’t get through a normal day without being covered in milk before I got these breastmilk collection shells. Amazing purchase!
These collection cups have been a lifesaver for someone with an oversupply. Made feeding time so much easier (and cleaner!). A great way to catch milk to store and saves pumping. As someone with a lot of milk I did find that sometimes the cups were not quite big enough and would overflow during a feed.
I bought these about 8 weeks ago and they have been utterly brilliant. so comfortable to wear, either one at a time when breast feeding or both together to catch those excess drops at other times. Fit really well inside my bra, comfortable and didn’t move around, also didn’t look too weird under my T-shirt. Highly recommended.
Such a simple device but really handy for catching let down or leaky breasts, especially early on when your supply is regulating or when suffering engorgement. I was amazed how much I collected! And they solved my problem of sticky milk getting on everything. RyThey are also amazing to wear in your bra when you have sore nipples as they create an air barrier that prevents contact from clothing.
I'm exclusively breastfeeding, but I still use these to collect milk that otherwise would fill my breastpads and soak into my clothes! I've also frozen some of the milk to have an emergency supply. They work well and are easy to clean and sterilise. One issue I've had is forgetting I'm wearing them, and then leaning forwards and spilling milk everywhere!! But that is very much user error rather than product problem, and goes to show how comfortable they are!
| Product dimensions | 15 x 7 x 13 cm; 0.2 Grams |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Safety warning | TRUE |
| Target Gender | Unisex |
| Material free | BPA-Free |
