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Breastfeeding and Pumping Must-haves from a Mom of 4
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items I’ve fed four babies in four very different ways—combo feeding, exclusive pumping, nursing while supplementing, and now exclusively breastfeeding (what I wished I was able to do for all my babies). This list includes the products that truly helped me...
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Pumps & Milk Collection
Bottles & Nipples
Feeding Support Tools
Pumps & Milk Collection
The pumps and milk collectors that worked best for me—whether I was exclusively pumping or just trying to build a stash.
These are also a life saver in the early days of breastfeeding. I would wear these when going out (to Dr appointments etc) those early few weeks when my breast would just leak. They are so discreet, nobody could tell you had a “shield” on. The best p...
Elvie Catch Milk Collection Shells | Set of Two Discreet Leak-Protection Silicone Cups, Reuse Your Milk| Reusable Breast Shells Collect Up to 1oz | No More Wasted Milk or wasteful Breast Pads
These were a game changer during the early days of breastfeeding and establishing a milk supply. I would wear them at home and passively collect milk when my breast would randomly leak.
Their shape didn’t make them discreet so I didn’t use them whe...
Boon Trove Silicone Manual Breast Pump - Passive Milk Collector - Hands Free Breast Pump for Nursing - Breastfeeding Essentials - 1 Count
This breast pump is the best primary pump I tried. There are so many YouTube tutorials to learn how to maximize your output.
Spectra S2 Plus Electric Breast Milk Pump
This wearable pump was a game changer during my exclusive pumping days—it freed me from being tethered to the Spectra. I also tried the Elvie, but this pump (while not as quiet or discreet) gave me the same output as the Spectra, which is rare. And i...
MomMed Wearable Breast Pump S21 - Leak-Proof Design, Hands-Free Double Portable Electric Breast Pump with 9 Levels - 24mm Shield
Bottles & Nipples
The only bottles and nipple shapes I’ve used that truly supported both breastfeeding and bottle feeding without confusion or frustration.
After trying lots of bottles that claimed to be anti-colic or “closest to the breast” with my colicky firstborn, I didn’t realize how much the nipple shape mattered until my second. I found these after doing more research, and they quickly became one...
Evenflo Feeding Premium Proflo Venting Balance Plus Wide Neck Baby, Newborn and Infant Bottles - Helps Reduce Colic - 9 Ounce (Pack of 6)
I discovered this bottle while using the Lansinoh breast pump and quickly noticed my son preferred the nipple shape. After some research, I learned the gradual slope design closely mimics the kind of latch babies need for proper breastfeeding. Once h...
Lansinoh NaturalWave Newborn Gift Set – 3 Anti‑Colic 5 oz Bottles with S‑Flow Nipples + 3 Breastfeeding 8 oz Bottles with M‑Flow Nipples (6 Pack)
I used this nipple as a replacement for the Lansinoh ones, which had too fast of a flow—even the “slow” option. If you’re trying to maintain breastfeeding, it helps for baby to work for the milk rather than passively drink. I learned this a bit too l...
Pigeon Silicone Nipple (SS) with Latch-On Line, Natural Feel, 0+ Months, 4 Counts
Feeding Support Tools
The simple things that helped make feeding easier, more comfortable, and way less stressful.
I love this bottle brush set because it doesn’t look like one and it has different brush types to get into all the nooks and crannies of bottles, nipples and pump parts.
Boon Cacti Bottle Cleaning Brush Set, Terracotta , 4 Piece Set
I tried this nipple cream with my 3rd baby and it’s the best one I’ve used! Once I didn’t need it anymore as nipple cream I used it as lip balm 😅
Motherlove Nipple Cream (2 oz) Organic Lanolin-Free Nipple Cream for Breastfeeding—Benefits Nursing & Pumping Moms
This nursing cover is lightweight, comes in beautiful colors, and offers just the right amount of privacy for breastfeeding in public—without feeling bulky or awkward.
Blissful Diary Muslin Nursing Cover for Breastfeeding, Breathable Breastfeeding Cover up with Arch Neckline for Women, Nursing Apron (Roman Green)
A total lifesaver during formula-feeding days…especially those middle-of-the-night feedings! I’d pre-measure the water in bottles and have this dispenser ready with four portions of formula, even at home. It made feeding faster, easier, and way less ...
Munchkin Powdered Formula Dispenser Combo Pack, Blue