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The Best Nursing & Pumping Supplies for New Moms
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items I’m a first-time mom with experience in breastfeeding, pumping, and formula feeding. No matter your choice, you can still nourish and bond with your precious little one. I recommend the following supplies, including a few products I did not personall...
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Breastfeeding Supplies
Nursing Bras & Tops
Breast Pumps & Accesories
Breast Milk Storage & Transport
Breastfeeding Supplies
Breastfeeding is a worthwhile goal! Although my personal breastfeeding journey did not go as planned, these products helped me persevere as long as I did.
Say goodbye to chapped, cracked, and bleeding nipples! This nipple cream is also safe for breastfeeding.
Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream
I alternated between this nipple balm and the Lansinoh lanolin nipple cream. This is a great option for moms who want a vegan product, since lanolin is animal-based.
Honest Calm Your Nip Balm
One of my mom friends used these often while she was breastfeeding, especially during those first few months.
Lansinoh Stay Dry Disposable Nursing Pads
If your baby struggles to latch, this breastfeeding shield can help! It takes a minute of your baby sucking for breast milk to flow through. Clean it well after each use.
Haakaa Silicone Breastfeeding Nipple Shield
My breastfeeding doctor was a big proponent of goat’s rue for increasing breast milk supply and helping women who previously had gestational diabetes. (Make sure you consult your doctor first before taking this supplement.)
Motherlove Goat's Rue Liquid Capsules
My breastfeeding doctor highly recommended this herbal supplement to help boost milk supply. It’s especially formulated for women who have restarted their period postpartum. (Consult your doctor first before taking this supplement.)
Motherlove Shatavari Liquid Capsules
Whether you breastfeed, bottle feed, or both, this nursing pillow makes it so much more comfortable for you and your newborn. There are several cute cover designs to choose from.
Boppy Nursing Pillow
This is the best nursing cover design! The wire neck hoop allows you to see your baby while they feed. It also doubles as a burp cloth.
Comfy Cubs Muslin Nursing Cover
Nursing Bras & Tops
These are the bras and nursing tops I loved for breastfeeding and pumping!
I absolutely LOVED this bra for pumping! The flap design keeps your pump flanges securely in place and the snaps enable easy nursing, too. The only downside is that the separate bra pads they come with are awkward and slide around so I never used the...
Momcozy Pumping & Nursing Bra
I loved Bearsland maternity clothing! This hoodie was roomy, comfortable, and easy to unzip to nurse.
Bearsland Nursing Hoodie
Bearsland’s short-sleeve nursing tops are light, comfy, and perfect for warm weather. There are tons of cute designs to choose from.
Bearsland Short-Sleeve Nursing Tops (3-pack)
They’re made with the same light fabric as the short-sleeve tops, but more flowy.
Bearsland Nursing Tank Tops (3-pack)
The long-sleeve tops have thicker, softer fabric for cold weather.
Bearsland Long-Sleeve Nursing Tops
Breast Pumps & Accesories
These are the breast pumps I used and recommend. I include the wearable Willow Go pump, wired Medela Pump In Style double-electric breast bump, and a couple of manual pumps.
I splurged on this hands-free breast pump and I’m so glad I did! This made it possible for me to pump regularly throughout the day without being tied to a wired pump all the time. It’s comfortable with good suction and parts that are easy to clean. A...
Willow Go™ Wearable Breast Pump
It’s a good idea to have an extra set of the containers on hand so you can pump while the other set is dirty. Plus, there’s an option to choose the 7-oz containers.
Willow Go® Backup Splashguard Container Set (2-pack)
You’re supposed to replace the silicone duckbill valves and diaphragms every 3 months or so.
Willow Go Replacement Parts
I really wish I had gotten this case for my Willow Go portable breast pump set! It would’ve made transporting and protecting them much easier.
Willow Pump Anywhere Case
I ordered this pump kit through my insurance. I’d rate it a 7.5/10. Pretty decent suction and easy to use. The portable battery is handy, but you’ll have to swap out the batteries often if you use it a lot.
Medela Pump in Style Double Electric Breast Pump Starter Kit
It’s always a good idea to have a manual breast pump as a backup in case you don’t have access to your electric pumps. I like that the Medela manual pump has only a handful of parts to clean and how it works is pretty self-explanatory. The stand is v...
Medela Harmony™ Manual Breast Pump
I used the basic milk collector but wished I had upgraded to this one with the suction base and leakproof cap.
haakaa Silicone Manual Breast Pump With Suction Base & Cap
Breast Milk Storage & Transport
These products are great for pumping moms who need to refrigerate, freeze, or transport their breast milk on the go.
These breast milk storage bags are great for pumping moms with good milk supply. They’re durable, self-standing, and easy to pour without making a mess. You can also lay them flat in the freezer for longer storage.
Breast Milk Storage Bags
Medela’s storage bottles’ lids seal tightly so you don’t need to worry about spills or leakage. Being dishwasher friendly is also a plus!
Medela 5-oz Breast Milk Storage Bottles with Lids (6 count)
This cooler bag is perfect if you store your breast milk in the Medela 5-oz bottles and need to keep them chilled while traveling.
Medela Breast Milk Cooler Set
Pumping moms who need on-the-go milk storage would love this cooler! It fits a car cup holder and keeps your milk at a same temp for up to 24 hours.
Willow® Portable Breast Milk Cooler