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favorite nursing tanks? Bravado

*favorite nursing bras? I bought some Gilligan bras from Target

*favorite nipple cream? Motherlove

@lawbee11: I did not know h&m had nursing tanks!

I have mostly target tanks, and one bravado one from the gap that is my "nicer" one. I want to get a glamour mom one though

My nursing bras are from target- I like the cotton one that has a lace trim and snaps down (instead of pulling over). I like them fine but I'm not super busty.

I used both lansinoh lanolin and earth angel nipple butter.

Others: get one pack of the lansinoh soothies- gel pads for your nips when they reach the peak of soreness- around day ten for me. Keep them in the fridge when you are nursing then put them back on.
And a comfy nursing pillow. I have a Brest friend but that or a boppy.
I have a nursing cover but usually just use an A&A blanket.

@Ash: My tatas are huge & I couldn't find any tanks that were supportive enough (it was bad!) so I decided to buy two Bravado ones once my milk supply was established. They made such a difference! It looked like I had lost 10lbs, lol. I also have tanks from Target but I usually just wear them around the house now. My Bravado ones are seamless, I really love them!

I love the my Brest Friend pillow. I am married to it and have a hard time cheating on it with my Boppy. I've been wearing the Gillian and O'Malley nursing tanks but I am looking forward to getting a few different kinda. Lanolin saved my nips the first week (on my second week now) and also letting my nips air dry after feedings.

tanks - bravado basics from target. better than the "real" bravados that are 2x as much. I have both! hated glamourmom tanks.

bras- bravado bliss off amazon but don't order until you're at least a month or two PP because you will fluctuate!

cream - lanisoh

@ASH Gap has them on sale for $39.20 + 40% off using coupon code GAPSAIL (expires today!) so total would be about $24 each. They also usually have free shipping on orders more than $50.

@Ash: I have the Gilligan and O'Malley ones. I have a bunch and wear one every day under whatever top I have on. They go on sale sometimes too!

@Ash: if u decide to do the Target brand gilligan, and have the target cartwheel app it had 20% off. I just bought one to try. The nursing bra I liked retailed for 16.99 and with the coupon it turned out to be 13.something.

I like the destination maternity nursing tanks and the Gilligan nursing bras and tanks from Target. I live in Lansinoh disposable breast pads and I would die without my nursing nightgowns also from destination maternity.

*favorite nursing tanks? I only bought the Target ones and they were fine. I didn't like how the bottom got stretch out though, but they're fine for around the house.

*favorite nursing bras? so after trying on so many nursing bras, I finally found my favorite. It's the Cake Lingerie Toffee bra. I would wait on a bra like that until your milk supply is established & you know what size you'll need. I love these sleep bras from Motherhood. http://www.motherhood.com/Product.asp?Product_Id=91178010120&MasterCategory_Id=MC13&green=89B0FA57-BBCD-5898-B3EC-A7E3EA9635F8
1 year pp and I still wear them every night. I just feel like my breasts always need support and these are comfy to wear at night and around the house. I just wear a tank over that the neck can stretch down easily.

*favorite nipple cream? Earth mama nipple butter

*anything else you recommend? I loved my bamboobies washable pads. But I would try something cheaper like the TLC reusable ones to see if you like reusable pads.

@Ash: I thought it was expensive too but I needed one for my c-section and I've loved it so much while nursing that I recently bought another one. For a cheaper option, I also bought some xhileration nightgowns and robes from target that are similar and average about $20. They're not nursing tops but it's easy to pull down the strap of the nightgown to nurse at night.

My Brest Friend pillow-hands down. I wore Leading Lady nursing bras.

Tanks: All from Target! Bravado and Gilligan brands for the clip down ones but my favorites are actually the Liz Lange maternity tanks that are loose enough around the neck to just pull down plus they are super long and comfy.

Bras: The Target Bravado ones both the one that is just like the body silk and the sleep bra. I ordered some pricey Bravado ones but decided I liked my cheapy ones better.

Cream: Earth mama angel baby

Other: For me an essential was and is comfy clothes that offer easy access for nursing!