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They're not pretty, but a cost effective system for the sleep-deprived. If you have a regular nurser who does both sides every time, it's not an issue, like my son. But if you have a "dabbler" who likes to nurse for only a few minutes on only one side, like my daughter, you learn pretty quickly that you have too keep track or else...mastitis, crabby baby, etc. I used one of these and it was very helpful. (Although the little time indicators are kinda hard to slide and instead of wearing two bracelets, I just transferred it from arm to arm to keep track of the side.)

Yes, I was thinking I might just use any old bracelet (or pin, etc.) to keep track of which side is next....I'm sure I have a pile of old rubber bracelets somewhere!

it is a good idea. especially in the early weeks/months. waking in the wee hours of night confused me sooo much. id usually just wear a tank top and leave one of the straps off of whatever side i just nursed from. although, that method wont fly in public.. haha. likewise, as amberm suggested, use your own bracelet. its free.

I may start wearing a bracelet! Isaac is a "dabbler." :)

I used a ring and transferred it from hand to hand, which worked pretty well once I actually remembered to switch, but I'd probably throw one of those bracelets into a shower basket.

I just felt my boobs each time.... the fuller one is where we would start.

They definitely serve a purpose, but they do make "nicer" ones out of beads.

I just feel my boobs, too. lol

Gah! No foolin' your own bracelet is free. Plus after you get past the early weeks you wouldn't need it at all.

Yeah, I'm a boob-feeler, too. I think they are silly and expensive. I'd just use jewelry I already had if I wanted to do something like this.

hello! have a feel. the firmer, fuller breast is likely the one that needs the emptying, no? have we forgotten how to be in tune with our own bodies that we would actually need a product like this? i don't recall being so sleep deprived that my brain stopped functioning, either. and i am currently nursing an 8 week old.

in a day of $4 a gallon gas, i can't imagine laying out $7 for something as silly as this. call me crazy!

A good way to kick start a dabbler is to change his/her diaper between sides. That usually wakes them up enough to continue.