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Breastfeeding essentials for working moms ☺️ (from a mom & OT)
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items As a working mom of 2 who breastfed 20 months combined, these are my favorite things! It’s easy to want to give up, but these things helped me push through it. But, as an OT, remember fed is best and your mental health matters too ❤️
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On the homefront
While away
Upping and regulating supply
On the homefront
The things I had at home to make working mom life easier! From baby supplies to mom hacks, I promise you’ll thank me later 😅
Is it necessary? No. Does it make life so much easier? Yes!! Sending bottles to daycare everyday and being able to use this to wash those/pump parts saved my life!
Momcozy KleanPal Pro Baby Bottle Washer and Sterilizer: Household Sterilization Device
I always combined my milk from the day before dividing it into bags! Skip the plastic pitchers and get a glass one!
WILLOW Glass Breast Milk Pitcher: 32 Oz Capacity, 7.5" Height, 5.25" Width, 1 Lb Weight
Check with your insurance, as many will pay for a pump! This pump (and the S2) are generally the most popular. This one is rechargeable, whereas the S2 has to be plugged in to work!
Spectra S1 Plus Portable & Rechargeable Hospital Strength Double Electric Breast Pump
Definitely my favorite bags for freezer storage! Check with your insurance to see if you can get free milk bags first!!
Lansinoh Breast Milk Storage Bags - Fast Freeze & Thaw - 100ct
While away
What I would actually take to work!! Pumping is hard work, but these things made my life easier!
A good wearable pump makes life so much easier! I was frequently pumping in the car or during a meeting 🤷🏼♀️ these are my favorite wearables!
Momcozy S12 Pro-K Hands-Free Wearable Electric Breast Pump Set
Another alternative to using a breast milk cooler! I love these for travel as well!
Momcozy Portable Breast Milk Cooler - Green
A portable cooler is essential for your commute and especially necessary if you don’t have a fridge/freezer available!
Sarah Wells Cold Gold Breastmilk Cooler – Insulated Milk Storage & Ice Pack – Machine Washable for Moms Berry Bloom
Having the correct flange size is so important, especially when using a hands free pump!
Momcozy Breast Pump Flange Insert for S9 Pro/S12 Pro - 19mm
I loved these for a quick clean of my pump parts while working!!
Dapple Baby Unscented Breast Pump Cleaning Wipes - 25ct: Paraben-Free, Sulfate-Free
I highly recommend keeping a manual pump in your car.. so many times I left one part of my pump at home (usually the duck bills or something tiny 😫) and that made it completely useless so having a backup can save the day!
Medela Harmony Manual Breast Pump with PersonalFit Flex
I know that reusable ones are better for the environment, but the fact that these stick into place just made things easier 😭
Disposable Breast Pads - 100ct - up&up™: Nursing Pads, BPA-Free, BPS-Free
Upping and regulating supply
I started with a massive oversupply, then got sick about 6 months in and needed a boost to make enough. These are the things that helped me get it back up!
Coconut water, crystal light and Waterloo for a refreshing drink that helps increase milk supply!!
Vita Coco Pure Coconut Water - 12pk/330mL Cartons
Part of the refreshing drink 🩷
Waterloo Tropical Fruit Sparkling Water - 8pk/12 fl oz Cans
I put this directly into the coconut water. I don’t like the taste alone but with this 👌🏼
Crystal Light On the Go Lemonade Drink Mix - 10pk/0.14oz: Gluten-Free, Non-Caffeinated
I don’t know if there is any science behind this, besides the oats and endorphins, but I swear 😅
Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies - 12ct/16.2oz
Recommend for clogged ducts!! It worked for me 🙌🏼
Legendairy Milk Sunflower Lecithin - 60ct
Brewer’s yeast!! Great to add to lactation cookies or protein balls!
Legendairy Milk Brewer's Yeast Powder - Unflavoured - 16oz
Get yourself a big new water bottle! There’s something about it being new that gets me to drink more lol
BruMate 40 fl oz Stainless Steel Era Flip Straw Tumbler - Lavender