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Breast Feeding Essentials
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items I'm breast-feeding mom going on two years and here is some of the essentials. I feel like that are needed.
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Pumps
Bras
Accessories
Storage
Resources
Pumps
Pumps are amazing especially if your baby don't latch. I pumped for 2 and while draining and time consuming I love it
A good pump is always great to have as neither one of my children latched. It is time-consuming, but it can be very helpful.
Breast Pumps
I've received my breast pumps through insurance, so I got them free or had to pay a small co-pay. Definitely something to look into.
Breast Pumps Through Insurance
Bras
Maternity bras for me were a must when best feeding or pumping
I hands-free bra for pumping can be very helpful, especially if you have a pump that is movable you can still get some things done while pumping
Simple Wishes Signature Hands Free Pumping Bra ...
These are a must as letdowns happen often and you don't want to suck through all your shirts. These are amazing I personally used.
Nursing Pads in Feeding(1000+)
If your baby does latch, these are a must they're very helpful and make it easy. I even like them for pumping.
Maternity Bras & Pregnancy Bras
Accessories
Here are some of my favorites and must haves to help make things easier and more comfortable
This is amazing nipple butter as I also used it for dry lips. It's safe for babies, and it really does work.
Organic Nipple Butter™ Breastfeeding Cream by ...
Sometimes a breast-feeding pillow can make things a little easier. I personally tried it, and it wasn't my favorite, but I do know some people that loved it.
Best Breast Feeding Pillows
These can be helpful. If your baby doesn't latch correctly it could give them more of a helping hand. I have tried these and it did work for a little while.
Nipple Shields : Breastfeeding Care
I personally on these and these are my favorite especially if you're breast-feeding it can collect on one side as you feed your baby on the other. I actually would wear out all the time just so when I would have my letdowns it would collect.
Elvie Catch Milk Collection Shells | Set of Two Discreet ...
I great nipple and lip balm if need be. I used this when breast feeding my daughter and is was a life saver
Lanolin Nipple Cream for Breastfeeding Moms
This could help bring out more milk and keep you from getting clogs. To help the milk keep flowing.
LaVie The Original Lactation Massager for Breastfeeding ...
Storage
Storage is well needed when you have extra milk to store for your baby on those sick days. Here some idea to make things easier
If you're an over producer or just want to have back up milk, these are amazing bags that I would put into the freezer because you can lay them flat and stack them
Lansinoh Breastmilk Storage Bags, 100 Count, 6 ...
These can be very helpful, especially if you put some milk in the fridge and keep it like this
Breastmilk Storage Containers
Resources
Sometimes we just need a little help with knowing what to do and how to properly do it so here's some resources that can be very helpful
Always make sure that you prep and store your breastmilk safely so it doesn't grow bacteria and doesn't go old. Make sure to write dates and keep it organized.
Proper Storage and Preparation of Breast Milk
Here is some resources if you need recommendations or help while breastfeeding
Breastfeeding Practice Tools for Health Professionals - AAP
Here are some tips of breastfeeding and how you could understand more on what and how to do things
Breastfeeding Tips for Beginners
Do you hear some different things on a breast-feeding schedule so here is a couple schedules that you could go through that your baby could possibly already be on or that you could implement
How Much and How Often to Breastfeed | Nutrition - CDC