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Breastfeeding and Pumping Essentials
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items Breastfeeding staples. These are the items that have helped support me through my breastfeeding journey and the ones I always go back to.
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Breast Pumps
Pain Relief and Supply Boosters
Accessories
Breast Pumps
This is a really fun pump with 4 different suction settings and 12 power levels. It's a good pump and I like that it has covers to store easily in the fridge.
Paruu P20 Electric Breast Pump 2 Pack
This is my preferred manual pump and I use it when I need to express milk quickly. A staple piece for any pumping mama.
Medela Harmony Manual Breast Pump with Flex Shields
Probably my favorite overall pump - Momcozy pumps are affordable and have great suction power.
Momcozy S12 Pro Hands-Free Double Pump 24mm
Pain Relief and Supply Boosters
This saved my nipples the first couple of months! I used this after every feed - it's organic, so you don't have to worry about it harming baby.
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter™ 2 fl oz (2-Pk)
I eat these daily to help my supply and with overall health - there are a lot of really good things in them. Plus, they taste like candy, so that's an added bonus.
Lactation Support Gummies with Milk Thistle & Omega-3, 60 Count
I used these several times the first couple of months when my nipples were extremely sore and I didn't want anything rubbing up against them. They are the off brand, but they worked for me. The silicone and the metal piece did leave a pretty good den...
999 Pure Silver Nursing Cups with Silicone Pads
Hands down the best thing you can do for your supply!! Coconut water!
Vita Coco Pure Organic Coconut Water 11.1oz x12
I used these for the first 6 weeks to help reduce the pain and also help her learn how to latch. Every brand is going to be a little different, but this one was my favorite.
Medela Contact Nipple Shield Large 24mm BPA-Free
I used this as a lubricant for pumping. Make sure to apply to both the flange AND your nipple :)
Nutiva Organic Steam-Refined Coconut Oil 15oz
Accessories
If you leak a lot, washable pads are the way to go!
Lansinoh Organic Bamboo Washable Nursing Pads, 10 Count
I use this ALL of the time when we're out and about!
MairMore Muslin Nursing Cover, 100% Cotton
You NEED this bottle if you need your breastfed baby to take a bottle. It is an absolute game-changer! Expensive, but so worth it! Adding it to this section because it is specifically marketed towards breastfeeding mommas.
Thyseed Glass Anti-Colic Baby Bottle 5oz
A must have if you are collecting collostrum! I went through two boxes of these!
50 Pcs 1ml Syringes with Caps Oral Dispenser
Only had to use this a few times, but it is SO handy. There is a little compartment for your pumps, bottles, accessories, AND it comes with the special freezer pack
PIIOSER Breastmilk Cooler Bag with Ice Pack
These kits are great for making sure you have the correct flange size! If you are pumping, you will almost certainly need one of these.
Nursi Luna 3-in-1 Flange Sizing Kit 10PCS