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Breastfeeding essentials for mom
21 items
By
Amber Olson
Things I have found and used through my breastfeeding journey that made things easier.
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Food/supplements
Fashion/nursing attire
Milk collection/storage
Comfort
Food/supplements
Great to get your protein in and is BF friendly, this flavor is very good!
Boobie Body Superfood Protein Shake - Vanilla
Love, love, love these! Actually tastes good and helps supply.
Lactation Brownie Mix - Double Chocolate
MUST keep hydrated, I suggest one with a straw to not wake up baby with the squeaky screw caps
Hydro Flask 24 oz Standard Mouth Water Bottle
Freeze milk in this for a cool treat, when baby is older its great for teething.
haakaa Silicone Nibble Tray - Green Pineapple
A feeder for the milk cube/ frozen food tray.
Haakaa Baby Fruit Food Feeder Pacifier, Olive Green
Fashion/nursing attire
SO soft and comfortable. I've been using for over a year and its still in great condition.
WeeSprout Nursing Cover - 360 Privacy, 8-in-1 Uses
Breast access makes everything so much easier.
Breastfeeding Brewery T-Shirt, Mama Boobery Brewing Co. Breastfeeding Shirt, Breastfeeding Clothing, Mama Apparel, Pregnancy Clothes
I only needed 1 or 2 nursing bras but a good hand free one makes things so much easier!
Sublime® Bamboo Hands-Free Pumping Lounge & Sleep Bra | Black
It is SO hard to find a good nursing bra
Minimalist Maternity & Nursing Plunge Bra | Lilac Stone
These bras are so comfortable, anything soft was a must fr me
Sublime® Hands-Free Pumping & Nursing Bra | Fig
Button pajamas are so nice for easily BF with pajamas still on.
Clea Bamboo Classic Long Sleeve Sleep Shirt | Slate Blue
Again, easy access
Eleanora Bamboo Maternity & Nursing Lounge Dress | Oatmeal Stripe
Milk collection/storage
I've used this pump so much throughout my journey, make sure you get the right flange size!
Spectra Baby USA: Award Winning Portable Breast Pumps
I haven't used this much for pumping but its great for a quick release, catching letdown, and especially clearing clogged ducts!
haakaa Manual Breast Pump 4oz/100ml
Great for breastmilk storage
Avent Breast Milk Storage Bags - 6 oz, 50 ct
Comfort
If you are a nursing mom gliders are a LIFESAVER
Babylist Shop
great for those nighttime letdowns, especially once your baby starts sleeping through the night!
Organic Bamboo Nursing Breast Pads - 14 Pack
a MUST have for those sore nipples!
Medela Purelan Lanolin Nipple Cream, 1.3 Oz
great for sore breast relief and encouraging letdown during pumping or nursing
Lansinoh TheraPearl 3-in-1 Breast Therapy Packs
Boppy and brest friend both have their pros and cons. I loved having both
Boppy Original Nursing Support, Green Foliage
Was the best for the first 6 months while navigating breastfeeding
My Brest Friend Deluxe Nursing Pillow, Grey
