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Pumping & Breastfeeding Essentials

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As a first time mom, making sure I had everything I needed for a successful breastfeeding and pumping journey was very important to me. Some of these recommendations I've learned along the way, others were wisdom imparted to me by other moms and pare...
 
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OKAY PLEASE HEAR ME OUT on this one! Everyone will tell you to get the Eufy S1 Pro. The Eufys are often not covered by insurance, and the S1 Pro is not necessary. The Eufy E20 is the SAME PUMP with three heat settings instead of 7 (totally fine, the ...
eufy Breast Pump E20 | Fall Prime Sale 2025
 
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While I find myself using my Eufy E20 more than the Spectra for comfortability and convenience, nothing beats the tried and true Spectra S2. Since I pump mostly hands-free, having the wall pump as a backup or when the extra suction strength for clogs...
S2 Plus | Hospital Strength Breast Pump
 
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The classic passive pump, Haakaa has been a great passive collector from the moment my breastfeeding journey started. Feeding baby on one side and collecting let down on the other helped me build a strong milk stash in the early days and beyond. I re...
Haakaa Generation 2 Silicone Breast Pump with Suction Base 5 oz 1pk
 
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As a subtle supplement to the Haakaa passive pump (which is really best worn at home due to its size), the Elvie Curve tucks discreetly into a bra to catch letdown, a great option while baby is feeding on the other side. This does have some suction t...
Elvie Curve: Manual Expression Breast Pump
 
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I have tried LOTS of nursing bras and was truly a tiny bit skeptical of Kindred Bravely with how many ads I was getting for them all the time. Had a Sublime Nursing Bra gifted to me and it has been by far the most comfortable bra I've ever worn. As a...
Simply Sublime® Nursing Bra | Black
 
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I am so grateful for the lactation consultants who taught me the importance of correct flange sizing. As nursing parents know, the nips go through an evolution through this process (LOL). I have sized and re-sized a few times, and having the flange k...
Nursi Luna Flange Sizing Kit 3-in-1 with 10PCS Inserts
 
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I'm a big Dr. Brown's brand fan. From my time as a women & children's nurse and now as a mom, their products overall are tried and true. I've found this true of their storage bags as well. These hold up well in the freezer and I have not had issu...
Dr. Brown's Breast Milk Storage and Freezer Bags - 50ct
 
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The last thing I wanted when shopping for baby gear was more countertop appliances. We opted for this microwave sterilizer for pump & bottle parts and it has been well worth it! Easy to put everything in there, only takes a few minutes, not havin...
Sprucely Microwave Steam Sterilizer - White/Sage
 
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Literally the best. Smooth and soothing, apply directly to nipples before or after feeding, or to your pump flanges for a more comfortable pumping experience. It's also great as a lip balm or for other dry/chapped areas for you and baby!
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter™ Cream
 
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Did you know that silver has some pretty powerful healing properties? Used medically for its antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects, the same concept applies to these nursing cups. Tuck these into your bra between feedings when things are cracke...
Soothing Silver Nursing Cups
 
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We love this milk cooler! Can be used to safely store breastmilk or formula for up to 24hrs. This is great for parents who are working, traveling, or otherwise on the go and need to keep their baby's milk safely chilled. 22oz is a great amount for a ...
Momcozy 22oz Portable Breast Milk Cooler
 
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Big fan of this drying rack! Compact so tucks in nicely on the countertop, but plenty of spokes and the trays hold everything you need. I've been using the rack since colostrum collecting prior to birth for pump parts too and appreciate the ease of h...
Dr. Brown's™ Drying Tower
 
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This glass pitcher is a great addition for anyone doing the pitcher method for milk storage. Handle and spout make for easy pouring for bottles or bagging. I forget that this holds 32oz since its shape makes it fit so compactly in the fridge!
Glass Breast Milk Pitcher (32 oz)
 
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*Always check with your OBGYN before colostrum collecting*. I had a lot of luck with these colostrum collectors and am grateful to have had a bit of a stash before baby's arrival. It was especially comforting to collect colostrum after receiving my o...
Haakaa Silicone Colostrum Collector Set 4 ml, 6 PK (Pre-Sterilized)
 
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*Always check with your OBGYN before collecting colostrum*. The Haakaa collectors are wonderful, but a little on the pricey side. One I became more skilled at hand expression, I switched to standard, capped sterile syringes for a more affordable opti...
3ml Syringe With Cap 100 Pack Oral Dispenser