What are some breastfeeding must haves? I don’t really know what to shop or go for that I’ll need or…

Shirts and bras that is easy to get your boobs out of, Breast pads,snacks, and water

Disposable breast pads, lanolin, a few comfy nursing bras

I have a full list for you

-a pump

-lanolin nipple cream

-disposable and reusable nursing pads

-medela or Lansinoh gel soothies (they stick to the nipple and my god feel so damn wonderful after a bad latch.)

-boobie ice/heat packs

-milk bags and sharpie marker for labeling

-nursing bras and nursing tanks. If you plan on nursing a lot then get close to 5 each (accidents happen)

-lactation cookies or tea water and healthy lactation snacks (make sure to set up a night time breast feeding box of all the essentials)

-a desk lamp or some sort of dim light for night feedings

-gas drops or gripe water (if you eat a certain something could give baby gas despite that you’re nursing)

These are all my must haves. I have a little drawer desk thing next to my rocking chair that holds all my stuff

@crystal.newman, thank you for the complete breakdown!! What are your favorite lactation snacks? And have you found what certain foods cause a gassy baby?

@k_baby, @naylaa, thanks ladies! Doesn’t sound like too much to get 😊

@brittany_blessing, for a sweet treat I always have my lactation cookies. I also like granola bars. They’re quick and easy and the oats are super good for your supply. Sometimes when I’m really motivated I’ll make some fruits or veggies and store them in the fridge and snack on those while I’m nursing at night or through the day. Basically if it’s fast food or beans or anything that would cause any normal person to have gas will give baby gas. Like I had Mc Donald’s one night. Big mistake. Her tummy was so upset. If you can help it absolutely avoid caffeine during night time feedings and before bed. The caffeine does go through your milk and let me tell you my girl will be up all night. If you don’t like caffeine all that much that’s even better.

@crystal.newman, oh my gosh, there’s definitely so much about breastfeeding to know and a lot I didn’t know 😱

Nipple butter, nipple shield, breastfeeding pads, good pump, and good pillow (Boppy was my savior)