Comments on: Products Breastfeeding Moms Actually Need

By: The B’s of Breastfeeding | Breastfeeding Moms Unite

The B’s of Breastfeeding | Breastfeeding Moms Unite — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:02:44 +0000

[...] used to pump breast milk for families who want to or need to bottle feed breast milk. See my post here and check out the comments section for some advice on the good and not-so-good ones out [...]

By: 9 Things Pregnant Moms Need & Pocket Dots Giveaway | Breastfeeding Moms Unite

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:03:21 +0000

[...] week I did a post called Products That Breastfeeding Moms Actually Need. The focus was on practical over frivolous purchases and it generated some good discussion. [...]

By: Antonia

Antonia — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 08:30:26 +0000

Great list. For me, I agree with lansinoh, and a great bra. I too am a late convert to nursing tops: over in the UK we have http://www.welovefrugi.com/ which has a couple of lovely organic cottom items for mums which actually have the right structure to allow me to feed – so many tops I find I have to squeeze or stretch! Lilypadz have been a breakthrough for me – not sure how eco-friendly their manufacture is, but they are long lasting which is great.

By: Lois - Cushie Pushie

Lois - Cushie Pushie — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 23:31:33 +0000

@Sarah, I’m so glad you loved your Cushie Pushie!!! Melodie, thanks for the shout out!

I didn’t use Lanolin either. Luckily I never really needed it. I also never needed nursing pads which surprised me since lots of women leak maybe because I was pumping too. I loved my PIS pump because I had to go back to work after 6 weeks . That was really the only bfing product I used. I’ve seen a pump from hygia recently that can be reused by different moms which I would have loved because I hate that I paid all that money for ours and can’t resell it.

The boppy didn’t work for me either but I used it for propping up the boys when they got bigger and it worked great for that. I actually invented the Cushie Pushie because what I really needed was a compact pillow to push up my breast so I didn’t have to hold it with one hand the whole time and it didn’t take up much space. I couldn’t find one so I created one. LOL!

Education really is the key. There are so many tools (from sites like this one to products to LLL to lactation consultants) out there to help make bfing easier and I wish I had known even more than I did instead of feeling sort of on my own.

By: Real Moms Review Their Favorite Nursing Bras | Breastfeeding Moms Unite

Real Moms Review Their Favorite Nursing Bras | Breastfeeding Moms Unite — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:02:48 +0000

[...] the real deal when it comes to choosing a nursing bra. This is also a nice follow up to my post Products Breastfeeding Moms Actually Need because breastfeeding moms really do need a good nursing bra. And if you would like some new [...]

By: Cave Mother

Cave Mother — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:55:04 +0000

I find normal cushions and pillows to be just as good as a proper nursing pillow. So that's one less thing to buy. And I wasted money on Lansinoh. I didn't need it. Breastfeeding really is great if you're short of money! Cave Mother’s last blog post..Unrealistic Expectations Of Little Babies

By: CaroLyn

CaroLyn — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 03:11:12 +0000

Wow, I'm totally overwhelmed by all the great info and thoughts added to the comments - thanks women! CaroLyn’s last blog post..The Worried Pregnant Tourist in Barbados