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FTM Essentials: Breastfeeding Edition
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Need help trying to figure out what you need to survive the first months as a new mom? These are my essentials as a practical and new mom!
 
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Love this breast pump! I bought the adaptor so I could use the cups with my Spectra pump!
Momcozy S12Pro Wearable Electric Breast Pump
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LOVE this pump! I bought the adaptors for the cups, so I don't have to use those duckbill things that need special bras. Plus this one is rechargable!
Spectra S1 Plus Portable & Rechargeable Hospital Strength Double Electric Breast Pump
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Go ahead and buy multiple packs of these! Don't wait. You'll use them!
Pump Adaptors
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Perfect for colostrum and the first week at home!
BH Supplies 5ml Oral Syringe w/ Cap - 100
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Perfect for colostrum and the first week at home!
1ml Luer Slip Syringes with Cap, Sterile
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Perfect for colostrum and the first week home!
Dr. Brown's Natural Flow Anti-Colic Options+ Narrow Baby Bottle, 2oz/60ml, Preemie Flow, 0m+, 2 Pack
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Obviously don't forget bottles!!
Dr. Brown's 8 fl oz Options+ Narrow Anti-Colic Baby Bottle - 6pk
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We love these because they are basically the same nipples as her bottles and it avoids nipple confusion!
Dr. Brown’s HappyPaci Silicone Pacifier 3-Pack
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Buy em! Buy them all! You'll never have too many bras!
CAKYE 3 Pack Maternity Nursing Sleep Bra
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I hate the pads that come in bulk. I rather wash them!
Lansinoh Organic Bamboo Nursing Pads, 10 Count
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Did you know breastmilk stays good 6 months more in a deep freezer? Buy one for your sanity!
Midea MERC04C4BAWW 3.5 Cu.ft Chest Freezer
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Love these! I have used the MomCozy ones and the Motif ones, but these are my favorite. Definitely look into the pencil box method for freezing!
Lansinoh Breastmilk Storage Bags, 100 Ct
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Check out the pitcher method. I make bottles with it all day, get ready for the night time and then freeze whatever is left using the pencil box method!
Munchkin Smart Blend Formula Mixer & Storage Pitcher, 24oz, Green
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You'll need lots of freezer bags. I store 10 breast milk bags in each gallon bag using the pencil box method!
Amazon Basics Reclosable Freezer Gallon Bags, 90 Count
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Check out the pencil method. These hold 4-5 bags filled with 6 oz each!
Pen+Gear Lightweight Plastic Pencil Box with Snap-on Lid, Clear, 1-Pack
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Love this! I didn't want to spend a fortune on this. It helped with pumping on-the-go and fits in my diaper bag. No heavier than a Stanley Cup!
Portable 22oz Breast Milk Cooler Bottle Set
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Bought this for traveling. It is great for the middle of the night too. Our daughter now likes cold milk so we don't use it much anymore!
Momcozy Portable Milk Warmer - Dual Mode, 17oz
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Before we realized our daughter likes milk hot or cold, we were using this every two hours! You just have to wait 5-7 minutes for a bottle to be ready!
GROWNSY Fast Baby Bottle Warmer, Pink
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Organization is KEY! I have pacifiers in one drawer and two drawers of bottle accessories. I stack this with two of the two drawer storage.
All Purpose 3 Drawer Storage Clear - Brightroom™
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This is vital! I have my bottles in one of the drawer containers and my breastfeeding accessories in another container! They're also super heavy duty!
All Purpose 2 Drawer Storage Clear - Brightroom™
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Extra cups for your sanity!
Momcozy S9 Pro/S12 Pro Replacement Set, 24mm, 180ml
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