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Breastfeeding Newborn Essentials 👶🏻
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items Breastfeeding or preparing to breastfeed your newborn? CONGRATS! I nursed both of my girls until they were a month and two months away from turning 3, so I know a thing or two! Here's everything you need for a beautiful breastfeeding journey 🫶🏼
The absolute best breast pump I've ever used. I've compared to several others on the market in this one definitely gives the most output in the least amount of time.
Spectra S2 Plus Hospital Strength Double Electric Breast Pump
These were literally the only breast milk bags that never leaked. They're easy to use, freeze well, and you can lay them flat for ease of storage.
Lansinoh Breast Milk Storage Bags, Fast Freeze & Thaw Breast Milk Bags for Baby Bottle Feeding - 100ct/6oz
Although this isn't an absolute necessity, wow, this makes freezer storage so much easier since the bags fit perfectly. Would be an amazing gift to someone who already seems to have it all.
Lansinoh Breast Milk Bags Storage Container
The absolute only nipple cream worth buying. This cream is safe to use without cleaning off before babies starts to nurse. It smells good, but not overbearing, is natural and helps with any chapped skin as your breast-feeding journey goes on.
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter Breastfeeding Cream - 60ml (2 fl oz)
The most amazing, comfortable nursing pillow. This allows for the best positioning on both sides and is #1 recommended by lactation consultants. I love this color too! Oh, and super easy to wash!
My Brest Friend Deluxe Nursing Pillow Soft - Rose
Another color option! The most amazing, comfortable nursing pillow. This allows for the best positioning on both sides and is #1 recommended by lactation consultants. I love this color too! Oh, and super easy to wash!
My Brest Friend Deluxe Nursing Pillow - Spring Green
I love this thing! It doubles as a breastfeeding cover to slip over you if you want to be covered in public (personal presence), but also fits over the car seat. I love that for naps out and about, to keep strangers hands away and germs away from the...
Milk Snob Nursing Cover/Baby Car Seat Canopy - French Floral
A more gender neutral option. I love this thing! It doubles as a breastfeeding cover to slip over you if you want to be covered in public (personal presence), but also fits over the car seat. I love that for naps out and about, to keep strangers hand...
Milk Snob Nursing Cover/Baby Car Seat Canopy - Heather Stripe
I found this critical to have on hand any time I left the house! If it felt engorged and baby didn't empty me, it was easy to quickly pull out and pump. I also could do entire pumping sessions if needed. High quality, doesn't leak and is easy to clea...
Lansinoh Manual Breast Pump
These worked fantastic for us and were recommend by the lactation consultant. My baby usually took one bottle a day, sometimes more for travel. These do have more parts than other bottles, but the anti colic insert is critical so they don't suck in a...
Dr. Brown's 8oz Anti-Colic Options+ Narrow Glass Baby Bottle with Level 1 Slow Flow Nipple & Silicone Sleeve - 2pk
These were our favorite pacifiers and NO, they don't interfere with breastfeeding!!! Helps baby self soothe. These are great quality and cute.
Itzy Ritzy Pacifier - Breathable, 100% Silicone - Buttercream & Toast Braids - 2pk
Delicious and amazing for your milk supply! Takes a couple days I'd say to work, but stay hydrated with these and I noticed an increase. All healthy ingredients that are critical to your own health too while nursing.
Oat Mama Lactation Bars - Peanut Butter Chocolate Chips - 6.35oz/5ct
These are fantastic to save any expressed milk before delivery (ask your doctor if it's okay!) and the days leading up to your milk coming in. Colostrum is literally liquid gold, so why not have an easy way to store it?
haakaa Silicone Colostrum Collector Set - 6ct
The BEST breastfeeding hack! I would stick this in the breast I wasn't feeding on in the mornings and would collect 4-6 ounces just from the suction in a normal feeding time. You can also have it lightly suctioned to catch leakage on the opposite sid...
haakaa Breast Pump with Suction Base and White Flower Stopper - 4oz
Coconut water is the best way to stay hydrated for breastfeeding! These body armor drinks are delicious, have great hydration and the zero sugar recipe is an added bonus. Love these so much, Breastfeeding or not!
BODYARMOR ZERO Watermelon Strawberry - 8pk/12 fl oz Bottles
The GOAT for nursing bras is when they have the hands free pumping slots. LOVE THIS BRA! It's cute, comfy, soft and easy to use (and wash).
Love and Fit Cadence Nursing & Pumping Bra Ice Blue S
I LIVED in these the first few months post partum and continued to wear them under shirts whenever I knew I'd be out and about nursing. So comfy, stretchy and easy to wash.
Ingrid & Isabel Basics Maternity Nursing & Pumping Cami Bundle 2 Pack Black & Taupe Size S
These things are a GAME CHANGER for sore nipples in the beginning of your breastfeeding journey. Trust me, everyone gets sore, chapped nipples temporarily and these are incredible sooth and heal in the process.
WILLOW Silver Nursing Nipple Shield Cups - 2pk
Clogged ducts can happen or engorgement in the mornings and these hot and cold pads are AMAZING alleviating the pain.
Lansinoh Therapy Packs with Soft Covers, Hot and Cold Breast Pads - 2pk
If you do get chapped nipples, the healing process can take a couple of days and these cups allow breathing room between your healing nipple(s) and your shirt! Game changer and no more painful peeling off your nipple from your shirt (ouch!)
Medela SoftShells for Sore Nipple - 2ct
Disposable nursing pads can cause irritation and overgrowth of yeast. Definitely opt for washable nursing pads like these! They're great for overnight or throughout the day as your supply is regulating. I would normally double up at night just FYI.
Lansinoh Washable Nursing Pads- 10ct