Top Ten Breastfeeding Essentials for your Registry

Wondering what you need to successfully breastfeed? Well, have no fear, because we've done our research and have curated our favorite products just for you.  Pin, bookmark, or add them to your registry because these must-haves will make all the difference in making your breastfeeding journey comfortable and successful.

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1. Breast Pump

A breast pump allows you freedom to pump at work, or leave milk with your partner, family member or sitter for some time alone!  

POPULAR OPTION

Medela Pump in Style

From $210 at Amazon

ECONOMICAL OPTION

Spectra Baby USA S2 Breast Pump

From $120 at Walmart

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2. Breast Pads

Breast pads help absorb any breast milk that leaks from the breast in between feedings, or from the opposite breast during a feeding on one side.. 

REUSABLE OPTION

Bamboobies Washable Nursing Pads.

From $24.99 at Target

ONE TIME USE OPTION

Johnson's 

Nursing Pads

From $6.99 at Walgreens

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3. Breast Comfort Pack

Breast comfort packs that can be used hot or cold help relieve pains of engorgement, clogged ducts and mastitis. 

Lil'buds Breast Comfort Packs

From $25 at Lillemer.com

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4. Nursing Bras

The best nursing bras are soft, supportive and stretchy to allow room for the breasts as they fill with milk. 

EVERYDAY BRA

Boobesign 'Fast Food' bra

From $49 at Nordstrom

PUMPING BRA

Ayla Luxury Lace Nursing and Handsfree Pumping bra

From $54 at The Dairy Fairy

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5. Nursing Friendly Clothes

Nursing clothes allow easy access for breastfeeding on the go. 

PERFECT TEE

Simone Top from Boobdesign

From $35 at Boobdesign.com

BEST DRESS

Undercover Mama Nursing Dress

From $49 at Undercovermama.com

BEST SLEEPWEAR

Daisypops Breastfeeding Sleep Shirt

From $46 at daisypops.ca

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6. Nursing Cover

Nursing covers are another option for you to nurse discretely in public, if you choose.

TRADITIONAL COVER

Bebe au Lait Nursing Cover

From $22.99 at Target

MULTI-FUNCTIONAL COVER

Milk Snob Multifuncitonal Nursing Cover

From $36 on Amazon

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7. Nipple Care

During the first few weeks breastfeeding nipples can be very tender.  Use a soothing creme helps them heal. 

Lansinoh HPA Lanolin

From $5.99 at Target

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8. Nursing Pillow

Nursing pillows come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, and are made to mainly relieve your arms while breastfeeding during the day and at night, bringing baby comfortably closer to the breast.   They also can be in between feedings to give baby tummy time. 

ERGONOMIC OPTION

Natural Curve Nursing Pillow

From $55 from Ergobaby

FLEXIBLE OPTION

Original Boppy Nursing Pillow

From $39.99 at Target

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9. Lactation Cookies, Bars, and Teas

An easy way to add to your diet supplements that help boost and maintain your supply. 

BEST BARS

Oat Mama Lactation Granola Bars

From $30 at OatMama.com

BEST COOKIE MIX

Kaimade Milk Cookie Mixes

From $25 at Kaimademilkcookies.com

BEST TEA

Traditional Medicinal Mothers Milk Tea

From $4.99 at Target

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10. Lactation Consultant

Using a lactation consultant is one way to help you be more confident breastfeeding so you can reach your breastfeeding goals.  

Lactation Link Classes

Online Classes from $97 at Lactationlink.com

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That's a wrap!  Hopefully knowing what you need helps you feel a little more confident as you get ready for baby!

Xoxo,

Portland