How to select the appropriate suction funnel
How to select and choose the appropriate suction funnel
First, it is very important when you use breast pumps to choose a funnel with a suitable and specific size that depends mainly on the size of the breast nipple
The importance of suction funnel size
1- It affects the process of milk flow when pumping and makes the pump work more effectively
2- It avoids pain during the suction process
3- Avoid the occurrence of infections as a result of the friction of the nipple with the oppression
4- It makes the suction process easy and comfortable and helps empty the breast completely
Method for determining the measurement of funnel
Selection by ruler
Step 1: Measure the entire base of the nipple without the areola
After determining the size of the base of the nipple in millimeters, add 3-5 millimeters, and this is the appropriate funnel size for you. For example, if the nipple size is 16, then the appropriate funnel is 19 mm or 21 mm
An illustration of the appropriate funnel size
Both nipples should be measured, as sometimes the size of one nipple is different
Simler has different sizes of cones, which you can see here
16 - 19 -21 -24 -28 -32 mm