Breastfeeding is a personal journey, and every mother's experience is unique. However, there are certain items that most breastfeeding mothers find helpful. This checklist will provide a starting point for building your breastfeeding kit.
Nursing bras: These provide support and easy access for breastfeeding.
Nursing Bras - Kindred Bravely
Nursing pads: These absorb leaks and help keep your clothing dry.
Nursing Pads in Feeding - Walmart.com
Breast pump: For expressing and storing milk.
Breast Pumps - Best Buy
Bottles and nipples: For storing expressed milk and feeding your baby.
baby bottles - Best Buy
Sterilizer: To keep bottles and nipples clean.
baby sterilizer and warmer - Best Buy
Nursing pillow: Provides support and comfort during breastfeeding.
Nursing Pillows in Feeding
Lanolin cream: Helps soothe sore nipples.
Nipple Creams: Breastfeeding Care
Nursing cover: For discreet breastfeeding in public.
Nursing Covers & Scarf For Breastfeeding
Breast shells: Collect leaking milk and protect sore nipples.
Breast Shells
Comfortable nursing chair or glider: A relaxing spot for breastfeeding.
Nursing Chair
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