Best Breastfeeding Products and Tips For Every Mom- 2022
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Haakkaa Manual Breast Pump
With over 5,000 reviews on amazon, it’s no wonder the Haakaa manual breast pump made it to the top of my list for being one of the best breastfeeding products on the market.
As a working mom, it was super important that I started storing breast milk before I returned to work. The Haakaa breast pump made saving and storing milk so easy!
The Haakaa is great for when you are on the go and find yourself feeling engorged. Keep it on your bedside table for the nighttime wake up calls.
High Quality Electric Breast Pump
Did you know that most insurance companies will pay for your breast pump? That could mean you get your breast pump FREE through insurance! You can use a website like Aeroflow Breast Pumps which allows you to input your insurance information and begin shopping for a breast pump. The benefits of going through a website like this is that they contact your insurance company for you and streamline the process of searching for a breast pump that is covered by your insurance. I personally had a great experience with them when I ordered my breast pump! Head on over right now to get your application started!
One of the best breastfeeding products you can get is a high quality breast pump. I ended up deciding on the Spectra Baby S1 model. My main priorities for my pump was that it had to be a closed system (so much easier to clean and maintain), have a rechargeable battery, and have hospital strength double pumping capabilities. You can check out the S1 pump and compare it to other pumps here.
Nipple Cream
Whether strictly feeding baby directly from the breast or using a pump, nipple butter is ESSENTIAL. During the early days of breastfeeding, your nipples will be getting a workout! It is so important to take care of one of your most sensitive areas.
In my opinion the best nipple cream for breastfeeding is the Earth Mama Organic Nipple Butter. I love that this nipple butter is not only organic but is also free from petroleum, parabens and artificial fragrances plus it’s vegan! Since it is so pure you can have peace of mind leaving it on as baby feeds.
Best Breastfeeding Products- Proper Nutrition
There are a ton of suggestions when it comes to maintaining a nutritious diet that supports both you and baby while breastfeeding. I know you may be struggling with self-doubt after giving birth. But trust me mama, now is not the time to start a crazy new diet. Give your body time to heal and show it some love while you focus on nourishing your precious baby.
My top go-to meals and snacks included homemade lactation cookies (soooo good), savory oatmeal, Milkmaid Tea (I suggest this one), and a ton of water.
To make the tea more palatable do yourself a favor and grab a box of County Peach Passion herbal tea. Brew one bag of milkmaid tea and one bag of the peach tea. Add sugar and make sure to drink it ice cold!
Hands Free Pumping Bra
Go ahead and put all of your underwired bras in storage for the foreseeable future. Underwire bras have the potential to cause clogged ducts which could lead to Mastitis.
If you are a pumping mama, do yourself a favor and buy this! The Bravado Designs Hands-Free Nursing Bra accessory turns any regular nursing bra into a hands-free pumping bra! This bra accessory was a true life savior when I pumped at work and one of the best breastfeeding products I bought.
Support System
It is so important to have a support system in place. There will be times when you want to give up! Now more than ever you will need to lean on your support system. Your job as a new mom is to bond with baby.
Are you looking for a supportive network of like minded women? You can join my growing tribe of Mama’s who lift each other up on Instagram here! Not a mama yet? That’s okay!
Professional Breastfeeding Help
There will be times when you can follow every guide, get every “must-have”, and abide by all the tried and true rules and still struggle with breastfeeding your child. If you find yourself in this position, please reach out to a professional. Many hospitals have a lactation consultant on staff that you can reach out to when you are struggling or have questions.
There are also tons of great resources including online resources for help. Remember Spectra Baby? They have certified lactation consultants that are available for a consultation.
Another online breastfeeding resource you can find is a La Leche League group. You can find a group near you here!
I hope these 7 breastfeeding products and tips help you on your journey. I have used each and every one of these personally. There is so much more I have to share with you, but for now remember to live each day presently.
Needful content. Keep creating content like this! Tons of love for you
Such great suggestions – the haakaa is top of my list too! And I got the Spectra S2 – such good pumps! Charlie x
I NEED to try out the Bravado pumping bra accessory- sounds like it could make setting up to pump much easier and quicker! Thanks for the tip!
It really is a life-saver!
Thank you for suggesting these amazing breast feeding products. I am sharing this with an expectant mother.
Thank you so much!!!
Yes! I also LOVE the Kinde storage and feeding system! It’s so simple, and I love how few supplies/bottles that I need.
Hi Grace,
I loved this post! I can attest to all the above. I literally LIVE in nursing bras. It’s such a life saver. And I remember in the early stages of breastfeeding, those nipple creams saved me. Because I was getting ready to throw in the towel but I kept going through all the pain!
I love hearing that you were able to find things to work for you and your breastfeeding journey! Thanks so much for reading!