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Exclusive Pumping Must Haves
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items Gear, accessories, and clothing recommendations for the exclusive pumping mama - from a first-time mama who planned to exclusively nurse. Mamas rarely choose the exclusively pumping life. More often than not, the exclusive pumping life chooses us - make it as easy and as stress-free as possible with cute and fun gear and accessories! I didn't think I'd make it 2 months, but here we are at almost 7 months and still going strong! Most of these things are also HSA/FSA elligible!
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The big stuff
One of the easiest, and least stressful ways to store milk on the go - great for road trips, flights, or just days on the go when you need to bring extra milk or need somewhere to pour your pumped milk.
Ceres Chill
Biggest regret I have is getting the plug-in pink (s2) pump instead of the rechargeable blue s1. Even though insurance didn't quite cover it, the mobility is key. Back when I was still nursing, it would have been so much nicer than being chained to t...
Spectra S1 Plus Portable & Rechargeable Hospital Strength ...
The heating technology is like nothing else I've tried - a great way to pump on the go. Strong enough to empty me almost as well as my Spectra!
Eufy Breast Pump: Electric & Portable Options
I use this as my “catch all” mom and pumping bag. It fits my pump, my pack-it cooler with pump parts, diapering stuff, and all of my random knickknacks! I pair it with a couple of small zipper pouches to keep everything organized
Canvas Tote Bags - Lands' End
I was loaned the sterilizer and dryer which was so helpful early on when I was still pumping 8 times per day and scared to use the fridge hack. As we started looking at bigger apartments, we found that many did not have a dishwasher. This immediately...
Baby Brezza Bottle Washer Pro - White
Definitely worth having a manual pump - just as a backup. It is easy to tuck in a diaper bag or in the car for when you're out for longer than anticipated. You never know when you might need it. Its also great for getting out clogs!
Medela Harmony Manual Breast Pump with PersonalFit Flex
Accessories
Make your pumping experience easier and smoother with any of these nice-to-haves
Great to lubricate flanges and nipples!
Costco Wholesale
Worth the extra money! The pull tab keeps you from pulling on the more delicate parts of the silicone.
Duckbill Valves with Pull Tab - Pink - Legendairy Milk
So much better than sunflower lecithin for clogs and plugged ducts!
needed. Choline
I pump into the plastic spectra bottles because glass would just be too heavy - otherwise my son drinks out of glass bottles
Phillips Avent Natural Glass Bottles
I love this cooler - the whole thing goes in the freezer and it perfectly fits my spectra pump parts so that I can continue with the fridge hack when I'm on the go. I've managed to put full pump parts and 10oz of milk in there. Its also HSA elligible!
Pack-It Breast Milk Cooler
These were gifted to me and I don't use them super often, but they are great to have on hand! I'm not sure that I can quite justify the cost for the frequency that I use them, but if you want to put them on your registry, they are definitely nice to have!
LaVie 2-in-1 Warming Lactation Massager
Motif sent me these to test out and they are wonderful! They empty me about as well as my normal flanges. They say not to dish wash them which keeps me from using them more frequently - I would say that's the only downside.
Breast Milk Collection Cups - Motif Medical
I am an overproducer, so I still leak overnight - even at 7 months postpartum. These are a huge help.
KeaBabies 14pk Organic Nursing Pads, Washable …
My all time favorite probiotic/choline supplement! Helps me with consistent clogs
BreastHealth+ Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Probiotic with ...
Absolute life savers! Having something to keep my nipples from touching any clothing was a must for the first several weeks of pumping/nursing. Now I pull them out every now and again if my nipples get sore.
SILVERETTE® Original Silver Nursing Cups
Nice for air drying bottles and pump parts!
Boon Lawn Baby Bottle Drying Rack
I have these wipes from Dapple but I also have some from medela - I don't use them a ton, but I love having them in my bag just incase I'm unable to use the fridge method while I'm out and about, I know that I can clean my pump parts and use them aga...
Dapple : Cleaning Wipes
I have 2 of these and fill one each day to use the next day (pitcher method). I like the mixer piece, but I wish it was glass. I have also looked into getting a pitcher lid for large mason jars but never ended up getting one.
Dr. Brown's Formula Mixing Pitcher
This works wonders on dry, cracked nipples
Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter Breastfeeding Cream - 60ml (2 fl oz)
Apparel
There really isn't a whole lot of pumping-specific clothing out there. Here's what I've found that works for me.
BUY THE PUMPING BRA - I cannot stress it enough. I wish someone had told me before I bought a million nursing bras. My son could not latch well so I ended up pumping exclusively. I didn't have a pumping bra coming home from the hospital and had to hold the pump flanges to my chest. These lounge bras are SO comfy and can be used for nursing, too!
Kindred Bravely Sublime Hands-Free Pumping Lounge …
This is next on my “to-buy” list. I'm so excited that they finally released a pumping version of this bra!
Kindred Bravely Sublime Hands-Free Pumping Longline Bra
Latched mama has some super cute nursing clothes that allow for double pumping as well! They cover nicely and easy to wear and use.
Nursing Tops, Dresses, Pajamas & More for Breastfeeding Moms – …
A more budget friendly alternative to the Kindred Bravely Sublime Bralette. Super comfy and nice for pumping.
Boobie Superfoods Pumping Bra - Target