This is my first pregnancy and I already have a lot of questions. I’m Planning to exclusively breastfeed and I need to know what products are best. I’m still browsing and looking through everything but it can be overwhelming. I simply need a little advice about this new journey I’m entering.
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Here are a few things that are nice to have:
I’d get a nursing pillow. I got the Momcozy one that buckles around your waist. It’s nice because it doesn’t shift around. I’ve been using it for almost a year and a half now!
A nursing bra with reusable nursing pads is nice to have since milk tends to leak for most people, especially out of the opposite side while nursing. Id also recommend getting some low cut shirts or nursing shirts so you can just pull the front down to nurse.
Large burp cloths or hand towels for burping them after nursing. They usually spit up a lot in the first few months.
I got a bottle of liquid formula to keep on hand just in case breastfeeding didn’t work out. It is suggested to use the liquid one instead of the powder one for newborns. Luckily I never had to use it!
I EBF but I do pump a little extra and especially at the beginning to induce a bigger supply. But all in all the cooling pads for your nipples seem to be a great thing, also pads for when you leak and a good bra !!! do you plan on attempting to collect colostrum before baby is born???
