Breastfeeding Essentials

7 Essential Items

LiliMay Baby's Advice

Breastfeeding is a wonderful way to bond with your baby while providing him with excellent nutrition.

Doctors recommend breast milk as the ideal nutrition for baby's first year (supplemented with solid food after 6 months) so here are a few essential items we're sure you will need to make your life easier.

Essentials:

• Nursing bras: Buy 2-3 nursing bras that you can unfasten with one hand or unclasp at the front.
• Breast pads: You will need to have a box of disposable pads or a couple of reusable pads handy to stop the leaks.
• Nursing tank: A tank that allows easy access for you and your baby makes nursing in public less of a fuss.
• Breast Pump: Breast-feeding is a round-the-clock commitment and many breast-feeding mothers consider breast pumps as important as car seats and baby wipes.
• Nursing pillow: Pick up a pillow that will position your baby in a way that takes the stress off of your arms. We have a range of nursing pillows in the shop, please contact us for more details.
• Nursing shawl: It is nice to have some coverage when you are nursing in public to keep prying eyes away and to shield baby from the light and noises. We have a range of beautiful shawls in the shop, please contact us for more details.
• Nipple Cream: Pick up some cream to help ease sore nipples during the early stages of breastfeeding, you'll be glad you did!

Benefits of Breast Feeding