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Post by sweetsurprise on Dec 26, 2017 19:37:49 GMT -6
I was thinking about stocking up on breast feeding items. What's on your list of essentials? Which brands do you love? Examples include: nursing pads, pillow, hydrogel pads, etc.
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Post by benandjerrys on Dec 26, 2017 19:41:04 GMT -6
Earth mama nipple balm, lanolin, and the breast shells I think by Medela.
I preferred the breast friend to the boppy but there are loads of choices out there now.
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Post by bassa on Dec 26, 2017 19:42:11 GMT -6
Earth Mama Angel Baby nipple cream. It worked much better than any lanolin or other sort of cream for cracked nipples.
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Post by bassa on Dec 26, 2017 19:43:44 GMT -6
benandjerrys Oh yes, I used those Medela breast shells too. So many fun memories of the painful beginning...
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Post by pittyfull on Dec 26, 2017 19:44:32 GMT -6
I was thinking about stocking up on breast feeding items. What's on your list of essentials? Which brands do you love? Examples include: nursing pads, pillow, hydrogel pads, etc. I just bought the lansinoh breastfeeding starter kit from Walmart. It's got two hot or cold gel packs, pads, nipple cream and a nipple everter. It was so much cheaper to buy this starter kit compared to everything individually, but I really wanted it for the "thera pearl packs" and nipple everter. Massive milk boobs and tiny baby mouths do not mesh well, so I'm hoping the everter helps. |
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Post by pittyfull on Dec 26, 2017 19:46:16 GMT -6
Earth mama nipple balm, lanolin, and the breast shells I think by Medela. I preferred the breast friend to the boppy but there are loads of choices out there now. Oh yeah, +1 for the breast shields. I didn't have any last time cuz I didn't know they existed lol |
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Post by benandjerrys on Dec 26, 2017 19:47:13 GMT -6
Wtf is a nipple everter!?!? Dnw to know!
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Post by pittyfull on Dec 26, 2017 19:48:37 GMT -6
Any one have any tips for cloth breast pads that have some actual absorbancy to them? I tried them last time but they were terrible so I went with disposables even though I hated those too
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Post by benandjerrys on Dec 26, 2017 19:48:39 GMT -6
Wtf is a nipple everter!?!? Dnw to know! Oh it's like a nipple shield? |
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Post by pittyfull on Dec 26, 2017 19:50:32 GMT -6
Wtf is a nipple everter!?!? Dnw to know! Lol it is like a tiny pump specifically for making your nipple "pop out." DS had a hard time latching because when my milk came in, my nipples were flat and it took a while for them to "pop out" |
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Post by benandjerrys on Dec 26, 2017 19:51:59 GMT -6
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Post by sweetsurprise on Dec 26, 2017 19:55:29 GMT -6
I have to put a plug in for the medela hydrogel pads. Those were my favorite things for the first few weeks.
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Post by pittyfull on Dec 26, 2017 19:59:15 GMT -6
Didn't even think of that! I expect to need them until my supply levels out. My milk came in, like, VIOLENTLY last time and I think I leaked constantly 😳 |
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Post by amesie on Dec 26, 2017 20:01:42 GMT -6
Any one have any tips for cloth breast pads that have some actual absorbancy to them? I tried them last time but they were terrible so I went with disposables even though I hated those too I love the bamboobies overnight ones. They’re so soft and pretty absorbant! Plus they’re a normal circular shape rather than the heart shape regular day-time ones so you won’t have a heart shape boob for the world to see haha |
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Post by bassa on Dec 26, 2017 20:05:27 GMT -6
Any one have any tips for cloth breast pads that have some actual absorbancy to them? I tried them last time but they were terrible so I went with disposables even though I hated those too I love the bamboobies overnight ones. They’re so soft and pretty absorbant! Plus they’re a normal circular shape rather than the heart shape regular day-time ones so you won’t have a heart shape boob for the world to see haha +1 for bamboobies! And agree, the round overnight were better. |
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Post by amesie on Dec 26, 2017 20:06:45 GMT -6
I want to try the Honest company Nipple balm this time. I had the earth Mama one last time and didn’t really care for it much. Plus it smells weird to me.
Definitely Investing in some gel pads this time. I have the lansinoh ones in my cart now, but no specific reason for the brand type.
I definitely need a new nursing bra. The one I used before got some great usage and will do for the first couple weeks, but ill def need a new supportive one. I prefer a molded cup since I have a fairly large chest.
And I’ll probably buy another pack of the bamboobies overnight breast pads. DNW to use the disposables and those ones were glorious last time. I’d like to have a few more sets though so I can hopefully not have to use any disposables.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2017 20:10:27 GMT -6
Bamboobies nursing pads, high protein snacks that are easy to have within arm's reach, a big water bottle, and coconut oil. I love my Boppy but have never tried any other brands. A full Netflix queue, Kindle, or any other suitable MOTN nursing activity.
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Post by hiimjamie on Dec 26, 2017 20:18:10 GMT -6
Lanolin, Lanolish gel soothing breast pads if things get ugly, I’m pretty sure my cotton pads were Nuk. They were $5 for a good size box at Target. I had 2 boxes. Bamboobies were nice and soft but didn’t absorb well for me. I also got Milkies breast milk savers for this time. Bc I leaked a ton from the boob I wasn’t feeding from. My fav nursing bras are Soma. I’m team underwire. I liked my Boppy. As for pumping, i always used a burp cloth over my stomach/under my boobs to avoid messes (esp at work!). I had a regular tote bag last time and it was PITA so I’m super excited my little bro got me a Sarah Wells pump bag! Well don’t little brother! I need some new sleep nursing bras. I got two packs from Target last time but they don’t carry them in store now. 🤷♀️
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Post by dragonflyinn on Dec 26, 2017 20:33:40 GMT -6
I got lucky last time, DD had a good latch right away & I didn’t need tons of stuff. But what I did have was some of the lanolin cream (again didn’t need it that often), Lansinoh overnight nursing pads (I liked the disposable ones— they didn’t show through my bras or anything & they contained any leakage), and my boppy. I also have a Muslin nursing cover bc it gets hot under there! I loved my Medela single hand pump for the beginning when I was so engorged & DD couldn’t get a good latch so I’d pump just enough out to give her something to latch to. You could always do that by hand too.
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Post by flippinchica on Dec 26, 2017 20:51:42 GMT -6
I also really liked the Medela hand pump. Great for traveling or going out for the evening so I could pump if needed without lugging the huge double pump. I actually only used the boppy for the first few weeks and then I just propped him on my leg. I also didn't use a cover either. 🤷🏼♀️
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Post by pippiann on Dec 26, 2017 21:04:19 GMT -6
For you pumping ladies the dairy dairy bras are awesome, you can get them on amazon.
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Post by helloerrbody on Dec 26, 2017 21:34:21 GMT -6
BREAST FRIEND PILLOW!!! I was obsessed - this thing is the best and I loved it 1,000xs more than my Boppy. I love the pull-down nursing tanks from Motherhood. They have elastic along the neckline and you just pull it down under your breast to nurse. I liked this better than the ones with skinny straps that unhook b/c skinny straps never stay put on my shoulders. I used the Earth Mama nipple balm as well as Lanolin. I got a pumping bra from Amazon that worked great.
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Post by snowyowl on Dec 26, 2017 22:12:09 GMT -6
I found the Breast Friend pillow much better when he was smaller, then when he got bigger he fit better on the Boppy.
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Post by ajetter on Dec 27, 2017 3:59:09 GMT -6
Somehow with DD2 and 3 I never needed nipple cream of any kind, barely leaked at all, and neither would take a bottle. Well, DD2 would if absolutely necessary, but DD3 would just flat out not eat for hours on end and scream at whoever was watching her. It was fantastic. 🙄
I like nursing tanks (trying out the ‘lux’ ones from destination maternity this time), Covered Goods or Milk Snob nursing covers when I absolutely wanted a cover, and the bamboobies nursing pads.
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Post by easternshoregirl on Dec 27, 2017 5:10:39 GMT -6
I have a bunch of Latched Mama nursing shirts to try this time.
Ugh I hate nursing bras of all kinds.
Water water water...and lots of fresh fruit (for the water too). I'm bummed watermelon will not be in season this time.
The sling was good, I could wear him and nurse at the same time.
I have the my Brest friend to try this time too!
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Post by jessijean on Dec 27, 2017 9:03:34 GMT -6
Ugh, I wish I have wrote down what shield I used. I fully anticipate I'll EP again so I haven't stocked up on too much. Got some lanolin and will use both disposable and cloth nursing pads.
I probably should find the cloth ones...
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Post by aprilz81 on Dec 27, 2017 9:12:00 GMT -6
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Post by tiffrobot on Dec 27, 2017 9:30:49 GMT -6
For me mostly I’ve just been looking more at nursing long sleeved shirts since winter vs my summer babies.
And maybe a little early to think much about but I like having easy snacks on hand because I seem to always want to eat while BFing! It’s a lot of work!
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Post by amesie on Dec 27, 2017 9:33:44 GMT -6
😮 holy crap at $20 a pair!! Are they going to turn my milk into gold or something?? Haha |
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Post by sunfrogger on Dec 27, 2017 9:34:05 GMT -6
My Boppy. I want to get a second cover this time so I can wash more often.
Bamboobies microfiber nursing pads - once you stop spilling milk every which way.
Lansinoh disposable pads. They hold a TON of milk and are my go to for overnight.
A million nursing camis so you can toss them in the wash when you start to smell like sour milk.
I liked the Medela lanolin over the Lansinoh. In the early days I also had the Bamboobies nipple balm.
Your boobs will itch with the sudden swelling.. Use good thick lotion.
This time around I need to get a hakka for letting my other boob milk into. I had OALD with DD so I always had burp cloths on hand to flow into until it didn't gag her even with lay back nursing.
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