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Breastfeeding & Pumping Must Haves

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You’re always going to want some comfy nursing and pumping bras, and honestly I feel you don’t need to splurge on any of the expensive brands (unless you want to!). The Joyspun nursing bras in particular are a cost effective, comfortable option that ...
Joyspun Nursing Bras & Maternity Panties in Maternity Clothing
 
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If you’re pumping, you’re going to want a good solid reliable wall pump for maximum output. The Spectra is a great hospital grade option, and my go to for both kiddos I’ve had. The S2 plugs into the wall, and the S1 can be charged for cordless use an...
Spectra
 
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Another great pump option is the Baby Buddha. It also provides hospital grade suction, in a small, rechargeable format, and even comes with a lanyard for easy movement while pumping.
BabyBuddha Breast Pumps
 
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If you’re a mom on the move, whether working, running errands, or just chasing after your kids, a wearable pump is a game changer. There are so many on the market to choose from, but one of my personal favorites is the BioBoo Hug. I find this wearabl...
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Another great wearable pump option is the Willow Go. This one is very discreet, fits smoothly into your bra, and barely looks like it’s there if at all. It’s quiet enough that you probably won’t hear it unless you’re somewhere super quiet. My go to f...
Willow Go™ Wearable Breast Pump
 
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If you want to maximize your output and comfort while pumping, you absolutely need flange inserts. Most flanges that come with your pumps are bigger sizes than you actually need, and this can cause swelling that closes off your ducts and prevents you...
Nuliie 10PCS Flange Sizing Kit 13-21mm
 
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Another must have for pumping moms is a manual pump. Small and easy to transport with you, you don’t have to worry about finding somewhere to plug in or remembering if you’ve charged your wearables. The Medela is one of my favorites, it’s so effectiv...
Medela Harmony™ manual breast pump
 
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Another great manual pump, and maybe my favorite, is the new Frida Mom two in one. It has great suction as a manual pump, and has a silicone bottle to collect into. It also has the option to remove the top piece and replace with another part to turn ...
Manual Breast Pump – Frida | The fuss stops here.
 
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A great option to collect milk when you’re both pumping and breastfeeding is the Haakaa. It suctions onto one side while you nurse your baby on the other side and collects the milk that comes when you have a let down. It’s an easy way to get that lit...
Haakaa Generation 2 Silicone Breast Pump with Suction Base 5 oz 1pk
 
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Another important thing when you’re pumping is proper lubrication to prevent friction, cracking, bleeding, and lots of other issues. There are plenty of fancy expensive pumping sprays you can use, but my go to is simply coconut oil. It’s safe, cost e...
Organic Coconut Oil
 
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One of the most important parts of breastfeeding and pumping is staying hydrated, especially with electrolytes. Liquid IV is one of the best ways, in my opinion, to make sure you’re drinking enough water and getting those electrolytes in. With lots o...
Liquid I.V.
 
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One of the best bottles for breastfeeding babies is the Evenflo Balance+ wide neck bottles. The nipples are shaped in a way that promotes a good open latch so baby is less likely to develop a lazy latch when nursing, and with a single piece anti coli...
Evenflo Baby Bottles, Nipples & Accessories
 
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It’s marketed as a formula mixing pitcher, but the Dr Browns pitcher is great for doing the pitcher method when pumping. The spinning plunger inside is great for mixing the milk after it separates in the fridge a bit, and it holds up to 40 ounces, so...
Dr. Brown's® Formula Mixing Pitcher
 
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If you’re pumping enough extra, you’re going to want some good storage bags to freeze your milk in. The Motif brands are sturdy, have a handy tear off pour spout, and depending on your plan, can be covered by insurance for monthly refills.
Breast Milk Storage Bags