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Breastfeeding Essentials That Are Worth Every Cent!

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Everything on my breastfeeding essentials survival checklist. Breastfeeding is a challenge but soo rewarding, and these must haves make it so much easier to stick with it!
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breast pumps & breastfeeding

breast pumps and other necessities while breastfeeding

 
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Easy and discreet pumping anywhere. No cords or noise. Plus it can be used to catch let down on the other side while breastfeeding. Great for building up your freezer supply! And it can be used with a gentle epsom salt steam to help with clogged duct...
Haakaa Generation 2 Silicone Breast Pump with Suction Base 5 oz 1pk
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Catches letdown and easily fits inside your bra so you can go about your day. Hands free and no wasting your breastmilk because of leaking.
Haakaa Ladybug Silicone Milk Collector 5 oz/150 ml
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Saves your arms from getting tired and convenient for visitors too.
Boppy Nursing Pillow Luxe
 
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Great for when a haakaa milk collector isn't an option and you want to stay dry. Thin and discreet.
Lansinoh Stay Dry Disposable Nursing Pads - 100ct: BPA-Free, Leakproof Lining, 4.5-Inch Diameter
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soothing

sooth sore or cracked nipples

 
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Helps with healing and to sooth discomfort. So handy to have even as a quick lip moisturizer.
Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream for Breastfeeding Essentials - 1.41oz
 
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These are a lifesaver. Amazing for healing and preventative use. Try them before you quit breastfeeding —they can make a HUGE difference.
Silverette® Original Silver Nursing Cups 7300
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mastitis prevention and healing

Mastitis can make you miserable. These work to get rid of it FAST.

 
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Perfect size and shape to gently massage out a clogged duct.
Large Carbon Fiber Detangling Hair Comb
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Tastes terrible but helps so much and works quickly. All natural ingredients so you don't have to stress about your supply.
WishGarden Happy Ducts Drops, Lactation Support
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High quality epsom salt. Swish some in warm water in your Haakaa to help ease & clear clogged ducts.
Pure Original Epsom Salt Magnesium Sulfate 5lb
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The best sunflower lecithin for clogged milk ducts or prevention. Definitely will use thru my entire breastfeeding journey!!
Sunflower Lecithin
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build your breast milk stash

build up your stash of breastmilk for your freezer

 
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Love these! Food grade silicone. Easy to clean, reusable, and leak proof. They're even dishwasher safe but I prefer to wash by hand. You can store more than just breast milk in these so they're a great longterm buy for packing snacks on the go and sa...
Silicone Breastmilk Storage Bags
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The best breast milk storage bags for on the go or travel. I've never had one leak. Compact design that makes the most of the space in your freezer.
Breastmilk Storage Bags - 6oz
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I haven't tried this yet but I have so many mama friends who swear by it. Liquid Gold worked wonders to get their supply to skyrocket. Absolutely worth having on hand to boost your breastmilk supply if it ever takes a dip
Liquid Gold®

On the go!

 
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Breast milk chiller for on the go pumping. No need for a cooler or fridge. Keeps breast milk chilled for 24 hours. I love that it doubles as a bottle warmer. Made from high quality non toxic parts.
OG+ Chiller/Warmer | The First (and BEST) Chiller
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Nursing bra crop cami that doesn't look like a nursing bra! This makes you look put together despite the sleep loss lol. Functional and cute. Comes in so many sizes and colors.
Amelia Pumping Crop Cami to wear all day, pumping nursing bra combo | Davin & Adley