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Pumping Mama Must Haves
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items I've personally had some struggles with breast-feeding and pumping. Even so I continue to combo feed as well as I can, and these are some of the items that make it more bearable for me.
I love the Elvie Stride Plus for many reasons: it's easy to use (I feel like there's a learning curve for the first few uses though), it has a nice more gentle suction, it has an app that allows you to track the time and your output, it's easy to cle...
Elvie Stride Plus Hands-Free, Hospital-Grade Electric Breast Pump
I do also have this pump, which I originally thought would be a great hands-free option however it's really not hands-free. Only the cups are hands-free. You still have the large pump part plus a black auxiliary box that requires AA batteries if you ...
Medela Pump in Style Max Flow Handsfree Double Electric Breast Pump
I love this nipple cream because it’s multi purpose, you can use it on your nipples, sore, chapped lips, or any other chapped skin really. It’s safe to use for pumping and while breast-feeding no need to wash it off. In a little goes a really long wa...
Organic Nipple Butter™ Breastfeeding Cream
This is one of the better supplements that I've found, there's no guarantee that it works for everyone. I feel like it helped me a little however, I could've been more consistent at using it as well. But this brand has really great products if you're...
Legendairy Milk Liquid Gold Lactation Supplement
I’ve used so many different flanges and these flange inserts are the thickest most durable quality I’ve come across so far. They fit nicely into the 24 mm shields for the Medela and Elvie pumps I have listed.
Flange Inserts (15mm, 17mm, 19mm and 21mm options)
Believe me between washing bottles and breast pump parts, your hands will be extremely dry and chapped. This lotion has saved me and is the only thing that actually put moisture back into my hands. I love this definitely would recommend.
Curel Daily Healing Body Lotion for Dry Skin, 20 Oz
These bras are so comfortable when it comes to wearing around the house when you’re pumping or breast-feeding. A variety of colors and a great price for getting multiple bralettes. I’ve been in these bras my whole postpartum journey so far.
Caramel Cantina 4 Pack Nursing Maternity Bralette
Saying hydrated while breast-feeding or pumping is a must. These drinks are delicious and help keep you more hydrated. This is personally my favorite flavor I’ve encountered so far.
BODYARMOR Sports Drink, Blue Raspberry, 16 Fl Oz
These bralettes are super comfortable and great to use while you’re using hands-free pump. they’re super comfortable your breasts, your tender from breast-feeding or pumping.
Hanes Womens Originals Seamless Triangle Bralette
I also love this nipple. Butter is very hydrating and thick and a rich texture. Some people like lanolin free products, this is lanolin based.
Lansinoh Lanolin Nipple Cream, 1.41 Ounces
These were great, especially in the early days of breast-feeding and pumping. I love that you can just easily put them in the microwave for a little bit and you can hold them in your bra wet it’s soothing and if you do this for about 5 to 10 minutes ...
Bamboobies Soothing Nursing Pillows with Flaxseed, Heating Pad or Cold Compress for Breastfeeding
Make sure you look into your insurance to see what pumps you qualify for. Use this site to get yourself a main pump possibly even for free!
Aeroflow Breastpumps
Having a manual breast pump is a plus! They’re easy to clean, you can quickly express milk without hooking up to any tubing, and this one even comes with a nipple to directly use as a bottle.
Lansinoh Manual Breast Pump with Baby Bottle, 5oz