Breastfeeding Essentials

Breastfeeding Essentials By: Shari Criso

Brest feeding is best for your kid, it is always available, fresh, and completely free. Don’t fall for any formula feeding before the recommended age. There is reason why you need products which could make breastfeeding more comfortable and popular for the New moms. I consider handful of essentials are required for the right start and enjoyable breastfeeding experience.
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Start with childbirth classes wit your spouse. I have seen very few actually take breastfeeding classes; simply assuming that breastfeeding is natural and they will eventfully learn after the baby is born. This misconception makes things very difficult after the birth. Without the proper knowledge about the products, breast feeding would lead to difficulty problems, pains and failure to breastfeed. There are some very good books available for breast feeding, you can buy from Mom and me shop.

Nursing Bras

My first choice is nursing bras. Its designed to fit perfectly for early days for breastfeeding. The comfort the support and full exposure of this makes this bra, most of the new moms first choice right after delivery. Nursing bras are essential during breastfeeding. . Your nursing bras are more than just clothing, they are your equipment! You want to have at least two days worth of bras. They get dirty when you are breastfeeding and you will have to wash them every day.


Nursing Pads

You will need nursing pads to support under your bras, at least in the beginning. Nursing pads keep the bras clear and prevent any milk leak to the clothes. I would highly recommend cloth pads as they are washable. Make sure they are made up of organic cotton and natural materials , for the soft and highly absorbent qualities. They should be free from chemical components.


Nipple Butter/Cream


Nipple creams couldn’t be avoided. My preferable ones are organic, any toxin or lanonlin free and infused with organic would heading properties.  I always recommend using organic products. Using organic skin care products is important for your own body and especially important where you are putting it into your baby's mouth! Take your nipple cream to the hospital and use it after every feeding to help prevent soreness.  My absolute favorite nipple cream and the one widely recommended

Nursing Loungewear / Pajamas

Loungewear if not essential but would give you great comfort to make you feel put together. This type of clothing allows easy opening and closing mechanism for the breastfeeding. You might want to wear something which gives full breast exposure. It is difficult to breastfeed a newborn through a small opening or having your shirt tucked under your chin in the baby's face.

Breast Pump
This will definitely be one of your most expensive purchases for breastfeeding and many moms wonder if they should wait to see how it goes before getting one. In my experience waiting is a mistake. When you are in the hospital your mature milk is not in yet and you are feeding your baby colostrum (the first milk that is expressed at birth), so your breasts are still pretty soft and that makes latching your baby easier. When you get home, around day three or four, your milk will come in.