Nursing Mama Must Haves!
My Nursing Favorites
No 1.: Haaka : this is a manual pump, but all you have to do is pop it on your opposite breast while baby is nursing and it applies a small amount of pressure and then collects your milk. It is a great way to start building a stash or build a pumped bottle without using a full pump.
No 2: Milkies: this is a similar idea to Haaka but has no suction. It collects let-down and leaking. If you leak a lot of have a strong let-down (which happens a lot in the early days) this is a great way to save that milk!
No 3: Nursing Bra: these are ESSENTIAL but I hate spending a ton of money on something that I won’t use forever. AND my bra size changed throughout nursing once the boys started eating food and nursed less so it was worth the money.
No 4: Nursing Sports Bra: another amazon find! it has enough support for a workout but with the clip down straps so it’s easy access for nursing.
No 5: Nursing Sweatshirt Top: finding cute nursing tops is near impossible. but i LOVE this sweatshirt. it’s comfy but also works to nurse.
No 6: High Waisted leggings: these are essential postpartum for SURE but also when you are nursing on the go, having on high waisted leggings or pants made me less self-conscious. it holds you in but also helps to keep you covered. these are ALSO an amazon inexpensive pair!
No 7: Madela Water Free Wipes: these are great if you are on the go and pumping, using your haaka, or even if you have a used bottle. these wipes can be used straight from the package to remove milk residue. you should still wash and disinfect once you’re home.
No 8: Muslin Blanket: these are just all around essentials. you can throw this over the stroller in the sun or when the baby is sleeping or use it as a nursing cover to drape over you. you can also use it as a burp cloth or changing mat. the possibilities are endless!