Breastfeeding accessories – What you really need | my junior® prams

You are pregnant and would like to Breastfeeding your baby?

Useful aids for breastfeeding

Mums and dads from the team, along with our my junior midwife Sandra, have thought together about which breastfeeding accessories really make sense. In doing so, we found that there are there are a few things you should already have at home before the baby is born. Which ones these are, we have summarised for you here.

Nursing pillow

Nursing pillows are an absolute must-have. During breastfeeding, you can place the pillow around yourself so that your baby can lie on it and you can rest your arm on it.

We also recommend getting the nursing pillow already at the Beginning of pregnancy to buy. The bigger the belly gets, the more difficult it becomes for many pregnant women to find a good sitting position or a comfortable sleeping position to find. For example, many mums place the pillow between their legs when sleeping on their side.

Burp cloth

Muslin cloths are an absolute must either way. Part of your starter kit be. They are used for all sorts of things. If you are breastfeeding, your little bundle of joy can sometimes make a bit of a mess, especially in the beginning. Or it spits up after breastfeeding ...something again. Later, you can use the cloths as a scarf or something similar for your child. Many children also later declare these cloths to be comfort blankets.

Nursing bra

It is worth investing in a sensible nursing bra to invest. It provides support for breasts, which are often sensitive during breastfeeding. You will also feel more comfortable. And, of course, it is significantly more more practical than a regular bra. You don't like wearing bras? There are also great Nursing bustiers that you can fall back on. A tip from the mums on the my-junior team: get yourself a nursing bra if possible only after your baby is born because The shape and size of your breasts will change again due to the milk coming in..

Breast pads

Breast pads are indispensable, especially at the beginning of the breastfeeding period. While your baby drinking from one breast, produced the other one busily with milk. A few drops can come out sometimes. Your hormones can also cause your breast to start leaking for no apparent reason. Many mums have experienced that this can also happen. The crying of a stranger's baby can lead to milk production. At to avoid wet shirts, so you should definitely pay attention to Breast pads fall back on.

Breastfeeding accessories that you only need to purchase if necessary

You don't need much when you've decided to breastfeed your baby. Once again, the following applies: Every mum and every baby is different.. For some mums, breastfeeding works effortlessly from day one. Others need a while until everything falls into place. Still others rely on various aids. If you would like to breastfeed but it just doesn’t seem to work, don’t give up. Lactation consultants or your midwife will be happy to help you. You’re not the only one for whom it doesn’t work without problems. The following things might help you in case of emergency.

Nipple shields

Many expectant mums have never heard of nipple shields. Nipple shields are Silicone nipple shields. They look like little thimbles that fit over the nipple. The areola is also covered by silicone. You do not need to have nipple shields in stock or keep them at home just in case. As a rule, they are only used Only to be used if breastfeeding isn’t really working out. Sometimes, this makes drinking easier for babies. However, this varies from mother to mother. If breastfeeding isn’t going quite as planned, consult your midwife about it and, if necessary, she will recommend nipple shields. Haven’t found a midwife yet? Here we have for you Tips for finding a midwife summarised.

Breast pump

You don’t necessarily need to buy a breast pump during pregnancy. First see how breastfeeding works out for you, and then you can get advice from your midwife or a lactation consultant about possibly using a breast pump. Pumping with a breast pump has several advantages. In the case of a blocked milk duct, inflamed nipples or sore nipples, a breast pump can provide you with some relief for a while and your baby will still receive valuable breast milk.

There is manual and electric breast pumps. They stimulate milk production, ensuring there is always enough supply. Perhaps you might also like to take a little break from everyday family life. In that case, your partner will always have everything at home to provide the best possible care for your little bundle of joy.

There are very many manufacturers of breast pumps. Our my junior midwife Sandra recommends the 2 in 1 pump from MAM. It can be as a manual pump, but also as an electric breast pump use. You can quickly switch from manual operation to electric operation. This is particularly advantageous for mothers who are not yet sure whether they would prefer to express milk with a manual pump or an electric breast pump.

Nipple ointment

You don’t necessarily have to have nipple cream at home straight away. If you are experiencing problems with sore nipples, speak to your midwife about it directly. She will recommend a suitable cream for you. As a rule, nipple ointments are made from Wool waxes and are odourless, tasteless and colourless.

Nursing chair

This is where opinions differ. Surely you have often heard or read that a comfortable armchair is essential for breastfeeding your baby. belongs in every child's roomIn fact, very few people actually end up using it for breastfeeding. It’s more often used as a place to put things or something similar. For most, breastfeeding isn’t straightforward from the very beginning. So let your little bundle of joy guide you. You’ll quickly notice where and how it’s most comfortable for both of you to breastfeed or give the bottle.

What belongs in your little one’s room and what you can do without when furnishing it, we’ll reveal to you here .

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