Pump Pump Pump it up
My breastfeeding/pumping journey the 2nd time around was much more successful thanks to my doula, my breastfeeding friends, education courses, and these tools! I am a combo feeder so I pump and supplement. These tools I am sharing have been instrumental with ensuring I feel good and I can continue to pump a healthy supply for my daughter.
- My breast friend: My doula recommended this pillow because I was complaining about neck and back pain while breastfeeding. Once I started using this pillow I received instant pain relief. I do not nurse much anymore but I still use this pillow when feeding my daughter a bottle https://a.co/d/iDgzhiI
- Bottle sterilizer: I sterilize my daughter’s bottles and my pump parts daily. I love my Philips AVENT Microwave Steam Sterilizer because it is reusable and easy to use. https://a.co/d/0tI9H3a
- Milk collection cups: These cups replaced my need for breast pads. I do not care for breast pads because they are not as absorbent as I would like. Also, I think they hold odor. The benefit of using collection cups is I can utilize the milk I collect throughout the day and I smell better. I am not constantly leaking through my bras and shirts with these cups https://a.co/d/8iPqUXV
- Glass bottles: I prefer glass bottles (though I do have plastic AVENT bottles too) because glass has been known to be a less toxic material and they warm my daughter’s bottles more efficiently https://a.co/d/hXeEr6X
- Bottle warmer/Food processor: Speaking of warming bottles, this baby food processor doubles as a bottle warmer. My son was formula fed so I never used the bottle warmer when he was an infant. However, my daughter takes 4 breast milk bottles a day so I use the warmer quite often. https://a.co/d/bJ2q4t4
- Wearable Breast Pump: I absolutely love my Elvie Stride Hands-Free Wearable pump. I can pump on the go or while washing dishes or playing with the kids. I am not limited on where and when I can pump as long as my pump is charged and ready to go! https://a.co/d/5jNXqDW