I nursed and pumped for about 6 years straight. No joke. These are some things that helped me along that bittersweet journey, from cleaning bottles and parts, collecting and storing, daycare feedings, increasing supply, and pumping in multiple places...
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Pumps
Cleaning
Breastmilk storage
Supplements for Supply
Pumps
Great to use on one side while you nurse on the other. Buy a handful or more of these to keep you from having to wash constantly. I also kept spare ones in the car, diaper bag and at the office
haakaa Manual Silicone Breast Pump 4oz
I had two of these models and had success with keeping up supply and creating the stash for daycare. Kept one at home and one at work.
Spectra S1 Plus Electric Breast Milk Pump
Cleaning
Gamechanger!! I wish I had thought of this with my first two kiddos.
I used this strictly for bottles/parts, pump parts, teethers, and anything nursing related
Farberware Portable Countertop Dishwasher 5L
Breastmilk storage
Took up less space in the freezer and easier to distribute the portions
Lansinoh Milk Storage Bag 4oz
Pumped/ expressed milk pitcher to mix the breastmilk before pouring into bottles or storage bags. I would pour what I pumped into this.
Dr. Brown's Baby Formula Mixing Pitcher with Stopper & Lid
Supplements for Supply
Loved this company’s purpose and their supplements. My favorite was liquid gold however all of them were great individually or paired up with another. I also used their sunflower lecithin
All Lactation Supplements & Breastfeeding Supplies