https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 15 May 2026 20:26:46 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-must-have-list#post-38992 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:53:48 +0000 Rubies 38992@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>- nursing pillow<br /> - lanolin<br /> - nursing pads<br /> - patience </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-must-have-list#post-38924 Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:05:11 +0000 T.H.O.U. 38924@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Zuzu2and11: You will love the freestyle! I love it! I used it a bunch at home and obviously a bunch now that I'm back to work 3 months pp. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-must-have-list#post-38532 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:36:16 +0000 Zuzu2and11 38532@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for all the feedback! I didn't even know that halter-style pumping bras existed. Going to look those up! I was able to buy a new Medela Freestyle for a great price so I bought it even though I am going to be staying at home for at least 6 months or so. My MIL said that an electric pump is so worth it when it comes to the time it saves. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-must-have-list#post-38462 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:41:05 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 38462@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I highly, highly recommend the Gia pillow as a good middle ground between Boppy and Breast Friend.</p> <p>Re: pump ... my advice would be to rent one from the hospital at first, then buy one once you know BF is going well and have a better sense of your needs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-must-have-list#post-38461 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:40:21 +0000 Maysprout 38461@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lanolin and a breastfeeding book How-to book. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-must-have-list#post-38433 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:20:08 +0000 Mrs. Bee 38433@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have a guide for breastfeeding gear:</p> <p><a href="http://www.hellobee.com/2011/10/13/breastfeeding-gear/" rel="nofollow">http://www.hellobee.com/2011/10/13/breastfeeding-gear/</a></p> <p>And pumping gear: </p> <p><a href="http://www.hellobee.com/2011/09/29/pumping-supplies/" rel="nofollow">http://www.hellobee.com/2011/09/29/pumping-supplies/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-must-have-list#post-38389 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:47:48 +0000 chopsuey 38389@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>nursing pads are a must have, lots of water, nursing bras, i didn't use lanolin because my nipples didn't get dry/chapped/cracked. If they had, I would have used olive oil! I didn't like the idea of my LO eating lanolin. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-must-have-list#post-38385 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:46:56 +0000 T.H.O.U. 38385@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Lozza: I agree, the boppy and MyBreastFriend are both good for different reasons. If you are having trouble latching especially with a really small baby the BreastFriend can be better. Once you have the hang of things the boppy works and is nice for just laying around. </p> <p>I agree that having a pump on hand is good even if you don't open it right away. I ended up with a blister and needed a few days to rest up (while keeping up my supply) so having the pump on hand was amazing. </p> <p>I keep a little basket on the couch that holds things like tissues, water, remote, book, etc. Its a lifesaver. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-must-have-list#post-38382 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:46:22 +0000 BabyLove 38382@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Are you going to be pumping at some point? Like when you return to work? I pump at work and MUST have a pump bra. It leaves my hands free so I can multi-task. And make sure you drink lots and lots of water. Drink beyond quenching your thirst. I'd also like to echo that you need a supportive partner! Especially in the beginning. It was so helpful that my husband woke up for each feeding. He'd change her and I'd feed her. Team work is essential! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-must-have-list#post-38377 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:43:06 +0000 mrs. wagon 38377@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>boppy, burp cloth, bib, lovey, Mylicon, nursing bra, lanolin, nursing pads, cell phone, tv remote, water to drink. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-must-have-list#post-38375 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:40:59 +0000 Lozza 38375@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As well as "a large cup with a straw so that someone else can hold it up while you drink" because DAMN, those early feeding sessions can last forever, and once you finally get a good latch and a happy baby, you would rather die of thirst than disrupt it.<br /> And you will be dying of thirst unless you drink a ton while nursing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-must-have-list#post-38372 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:39:37 +0000 Lozza 38372@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Also, I'm going to say "a supportive partner" and "a subscription to Netflix." </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-must-have-list#post-38355 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:30:23 +0000 pelikila 38355@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I good back support pillow for you and good support pillow for baby (I had a boppy and usually hated it since I always needed additional support and probably should have tried a different support pillow). I really liked Earth Mama Angel Baby's Natural Nipple Butter or MotherLove Nipple Cream instead of lanolin. Supportive nursing bras were important, particularly ones that were easy to open/close. When pumping I really preferred a halter style pumping bra instead of the strapless, zip up the front ones. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-must-have-list#post-38249 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:27:24 +0000 brownie 38249@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We got the boppy and it can be helpful though once we go the hang of it we stopped using it. Nursing camisoles so your tummy doesn't show (or get cold). I loved the reusable nursing pads the avent ones. They were nice to use. </p> <p>A pump: When my nips were blistered I would pump that side and nurse off the other for a day to get the stress off. It helped sooooooo much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-must-have-list#post-38220 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:02:48 +0000 Lozza 38220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For me, a comfy chair and a good pillow (Boppy or Breast Friend... I have them both and like them for different reasons). Good nursing bras. Lanolin. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/breastfeeding-must-have-list#post-38216 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:58:19 +0000 Zuzu2and11 38216@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Besides breasts and a baby, what have been your must-haves? Lanolin, creams, specific nursing pads or anything else? </p>