So when you run out of "official" doppler gel...then what do you use?

martinimomma · May 2011

No, I am not THAT obsessed with the doppler that I have used a whole bottle of gel - to the contrary, I only got a little packet with the machine and I have been perpetually stingy with it, and after almost 5 weeks have enough left for tomorrow's check...and that is it.

So what can use safely use with the dopplers? I'd rather not cough up for more "official" doppler gel, and I need something that comes in a small container (since I am still covertly using the doppler at the office and not at home).

Ideas? Experiences? Dos and don'ts?

Thanks for your thoughts.

TrickyLittleMinx · May 2011

KY jelly

Gummybear · May 2011

Aloe Vera gel

luvmyducks · May 2011

I use the clear aloe vera gel.

D&D4Ever7 · May 2011

I never used the gel that came with the doppler.....it felt cold and yucky. I use my lotion and just rub it on my tummy when I am done. It works well for me everytime. I think it actually works better. Try not to use lotion has drys up too fast. I have light Johnson&johnson cocoa lotion that I use.

Mom2Cinderella · May 2011

I agree with the aloe vera gel-but I recommend specifically Banana Boat brand. I bought Walmart brand thinking it would be just fine, and I found it to be more static-y.

rvandiver0705 · May 2011

I use Aveeno lotion when we go out of town, but honestly the gel is only $10. I spend too much money in life though. Embarrassed

quezzo · May 2011

You can also get more gel online. I was iffy about using lotion and I got three bottles of gel for like 10 bucks.

Froggy76 · May 2011

I just bought a big bottle of ultrasound gel on Amazon for $5.99 (plus $5 shipping!) The way I see it, that's a hell of a lot cheaper than using something like KY Jelly. I haven't tried lotion or aloe vera gel.

shall923 · May 2011

Gummybear:
Aloe Vera gel

This

Edit: Oops wrong board. I used to use Aloe Vera gel so my answer still stands. Going back to Pal now.

olivia_eve · May 2011

I didn't bring the gel with me on vacation, so the one time I checked I used regular Aveeno lotion and it worked just fine.

MsPegees · May 2011

TrickyLittleMinx:
KY jelly

My midwife used this last time!

I switch between the gel that came with the Doppler and a water based lotion. As long as the first ingredient in the lotion is water, it works just fine with my Doppler. I tried with a non-water based lotion and it did not work well at all and I had a hard time finding the heartbeat.

Runnergirl2242 · May 2011

I swear I heard someone say that you can use jelly (like grape). I have not tried it though...that seems sticky.

hopefulelise · May 2011

I ran out of gel right before I went to Hawaii and used aloe vera for a week straight. Worked great.

And I need to buy a large tube of gel, the ones I get online are tiny!

VeilSdeGTO · May 2011

DH ordered a bottle from Amazon and it was only a few dollars. I've heard aloe vera works well, too.

samm1983 · May 2011

I use the alow vera gel too.

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