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Kitten1929
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Breastfeeding essentials?
Finishing up my registry and I'm super confused about BFing. What do I need? I'm getting a Medela PIS and plan to use glass bottles when my mom watches the baby. Any other necessary items?
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Samira0407
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Breastfeeding essentials?
Just an FYI your insurance will most likely cover the pump. Essentials in my opinon. Lanolin nipple cream; nursing pads for leaking; I LOVE the mybreastfriend pillow maybe some BM storage bags?
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| Posted 6/13/13 1:47 PM |
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Kitten1929
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Re: Breastfeeding essentials?
Posted by Samira0407
Just an FYI your insurance will most likely cover the pump. Essentials in my opinon. Lanolin nipple cream; nursing pads for leaking; I LOVE the mybreastfriend pillow maybe some BM storage bags?
Yes, my insurance is covering it.
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| Posted 6/13/13 1:48 PM |
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Lauren82
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Re: Breastfeeding essentials?
I didn't buy anything big prior to the baby being born because I wanted to be sure that breastfeeding worked out for me before I invested too much financially. I made sure that I had a few nursing camisoles to wear, disposable breast pads, lanolin cream, and probably 6 bottles just in case. It did work out for me with my first, so I went to Target after a few weeks and bought a pump, more bottles, etc. My pediatrician and the lactation consultant didn't recommend that I begin pumping until after the first month so I could establish my supply initially, so I really didn't need those things too soon. I did like my boppy pillow for under my arm when I was nursing also.
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| Posted 6/13/13 1:49 PM |
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MrsT809
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Breastfeeding essentials?
Definitely lanolin cream, nursing pads, and storage bags. I preferred the Lansinoh brand of all of those. I never liked the boppy but lots of people like that or the other versions. I used a nursing cover a lot in the beginning too. Maybe an extra set of pump parts to keep at work in case you forget something. Also a hands free pumping bra is very helpful. I like the simple wishes brand.
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| Posted 6/13/13 1:51 PM |
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jams92
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Re: Breastfeeding essentials?
as the pp mentioned check with insurance bc the pump may be covered
with the pump comes one set of parts and 2 bottles
I wanted a total of 3 sets (so i purchased two) bc that is how many times i pump at work and dont have the availability or time to really clean the parts after each use.
i got the following extras:
4 bottles
2 sets of connectors
2 sets of breast shields
membranes and valves
i also got the bottle spare parts so that i had nipples to use with the bottles i pump into
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milk storage bags come in handy (i personally like the lansinoh brand bags best)
also nipple cream and breast pads for leakage
and nursing bras - nursing tanks did not support me enough so i always need to wear a bra
i also opted to get a pumping bra so that i could pump and be hands free - yes it looks ridiculous in photos but its so much easier to have it IMO
i think thats pretty much all i can think of - i had a nursing pillow and never used it.
you dont need an extra set of tubing for the pump or an extra charging cord
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Samira0407
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Breastfeeding essentials?
Oh yes-I forgot the nursing tanks and bras. DS is 5.5 months and I still wear a nursing tank everyday! I also use a cover when nursing in public or at people's homes.
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| Posted 6/13/13 1:55 PM |
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MRsFaTThead
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WHO GIVES A POO WHO GIVES A FUDGE !!
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Re: Breastfeeding essentials?
you will need this to clean the valves
medelas frezzer bags are a little pricey
BRU tend to leak when you defrost them in warm water. lansinoh seems to be the best imo.
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| Posted 6/13/13 1:57 PM |
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jams92
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Re: Breastfeeding essentials?
i forgot about this - you def need it bc if you dont clean them well they will get mold
i use the one that comes with the munchkin bottle brush so its 2 in 1 (the wirey cleaning part is hidden in the bottom of the brush - it screws out - my mother had no idea it was there and complained to me that she couldnt get the nipples clean with the brush alone lol)
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Cacarina
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Re: Breastfeeding essentials?
Nursing pads, boppy pillow and nursing bra. That's really the essentials for me...
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| Posted 6/13/13 2:08 PM |
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Ltdentway99
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Re: Breastfeeding essentials?
Definitely, a boppy pillow and a my breast friend pillow.
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| Posted 6/13/13 3:03 PM |
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yankeebaby
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I would wait to be honest. I have so much junk and i didn't have a good enough milk supply for both of my kids. I would get the pump if its covered bc its free. I would also get the cream for your nipples. Otherwise I would wait. GL
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| Posted 6/13/13 3:11 PM |
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dlj97
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Re: Breastfeeding essentials?
Posted by MrsT809
Definitely lanolin cream, nursing pads, and storage bags. I preferred the Lansinoh brand of all of those. I never liked the boppy but lots of people like that or the other versions. I used a nursing cover a lot in the beginning too. Maybe an extra set of pump parts to keep at work in case you forget something. Also a hands free pumping bra is very helpful. I like the simple wishes brand.
Completely agree with ALL of this, plus a few nursing tanks. I had like 3 sets of pump parts - this way I could leave at set at work in case I forgot something and so that I wasn't just constantly washing pump parts.
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| Posted 6/13/13 4:20 PM |
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Kitten1929
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Breastfeeding essentials?
Thank you!!!
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NewlyMrs
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Re: Breastfeeding essentials?
Get the gel pads you can put in the fridge! I can't remember who made them...but they are a BLESSING for soreness in the beginning!
Nursing tanks
Pads for leaking
A comfy spot to nurse (table with a drink, notepad & pen to track feedings length/side, book, phone, remote/tv, iPad for 1, 2, 3, 4am-ers)
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| Posted 6/13/13 9:03 PM |
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baby22012
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Re: Breastfeeding essentials?
I agree with a lot of these recommendations.
-pump
-bottles
-Lansinoh Cream
_Lansinoh Breast pads
-nursing pillow
-nursing bras
-nursing cover Aden and Anais blankets also work well for this and are super light weight.
-Lansinoh storage bags
-bottle brush
-extra membranes
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| Posted 6/13/13 10:18 PM |
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MissJones
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Re: Breastfeeding essentials?
Posted by baby22012
I agree with a lot of these recommendations.
-pump
-bottles
-Lansinoh Cream
_Lansinoh Breast pads
-nursing pillow
-nursing bras
-nursing cover Aden and Anais blankets also work well for this and are super light weight.
-Lansinoh storage bags
-bottle brush
-extra membranes
nursing bras and tanks-target was great!
If you plan on pumping at home AND at work, get extra tubing/shields, etc and keep them at work.
The medela steam bags are good for cleaning/sterilizing, too.
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| Posted 6/14/13 6:08 AM |
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MrsT809
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Re: Breastfeeding essentials?
Posted by NewlyMrs
A comfy spot to nurse (table with a drink, notepad & pen to track feedings length/side, book, phone, remote/tv, iPad for 1, 2, 3, 4am-ers)
This too! I used to pack a little basket with the remote, my nook, a pen, and granola bars and leave it on the couch for nighttime feedings.
Also wanted to add that camelbak water bottles are my best friend! They make it easy to drink a ton of water and they're easy to tote around the house and don't leak if you just throw them next to you during a feeding. DD is over a year and I still take one everywhere I go. Even DD drinks from them now.
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| Posted 6/14/13 7:54 AM |
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cateyemm
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Re: Breastfeeding essentials?
Coconut oil instead of lanolin
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| Posted 6/14/13 8:46 AM |
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Kitten1929
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Re: Breastfeeding essentials?
Posted by cateyemm
Coconut oil instead of lanolin
Nice! I have a big tub of it!
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| Posted 6/14/13 8:49 AM |
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hope316
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Breastfeeding essentials?
I would try to do some reading about breastfeeding either with a book or a reliable website like kellymom.com
Breastfeeding was the hardest most rewarding experience of my life and while I hope that you have no problems it's nice to have some tools in your belt to overcome the obstacles and also have resources to go to IF they happen
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| Posted 6/14/13 10:06 AM |
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