10 Must Haves for Breast Feeding

10 Must Haves for Breast Feeding

1. Nipple Cream-Yes, nipples crack, get sores and it can be very nasty the first few weeks of breast feeding unless you are well prepared. Apply creams safe for the baby to swallow.
2. Warm Nourishing Food-Brings more and more flowing milk. Drink lots of warm drinks like warm chocolate, porridge also hot soup and anything else nutritious.
3. Breast Milk Pump-When you are overflowing with milk and need some relief a breast pump does the work for you
4. Breast Milk Storage Bags-For storing the extra milk you pump which you can use up to six months later when frozen
5. Nursing Pillow-Keeps your arms from getting tired and reduces pressure on your c-section
6. Nursing Cover-Breastfeed anywhere you want without having to hide especially in public or in front of guests.
7. Nursing Dresses-Anything comfortable that makes breastfeeding easy without having to strip is great.
8. Nursing Pads-It prevents uncomfortable and embarrassing situations when you start leaking milk especially in public.
9. Burping Skill- This is the hardest thing to do. Some have a talent of just holding the baby and it burps. Others have to learn the hard way when the milk start coming out from your baby's nose then you practice, practice, practice until the skill comes naturally.
10. Cabbage leaves-Cold clean cabbage leaves help reduce pain associated with engorged breasts when you are weaning. You just place them inside your bra to cover your breast.