i am going to be breastfeeding with this child (my 3rd) and not sure what related items i will need to help?

Question

i know i will need nursing pads and a pump but what else like creams and what nots?

Answer 1

I would wait and see until after the baby comes.

Some friends have needed pads for their bras even before the baby came, (the cup runneth over), which almost seems impossible, but that's what they told me.

My sister bought an expensive mechanical pump (Medela), which was highly recommended, but then her production was so poor, that it didn't work. Even with her second born who breastfed well, her production didn't necessitate it, and baby was always able to relieve pressure.

Sometimes you can rent a hospital pump if you want to test it out. Always go mechanical/battery operated though, because hand pumps for the most part only work for those who are VERY productive lactaters.

You can use the same bottles that you used previously, but if you're producing lots and want to store (in the freezer), you can buy some ziplock type freezer bags which fit into the milk bottles, and can be sealed and labelled for storage.

You may want to get a nice blanket, etc if modesty is an issue.

Some people found that a nursing bra - which has velcro fastenings to provide easy access worked well. My sister wasn't a fan, so again I would just buy as needed as opposed to trying to stock pile before hand

Bests

Answer 2

I found nursing pads worthless, they just get in the way when you are trying to feed. You only need a pump if you are going to be away from the baby.

Get some lanolin, but find the softest one you can. Try healthfood stores. Most of what they sell in the breastfeeding section of stores is too hard at room temperature and it will hurt to put it on.


You may like a "boppy" a crescent shaped pillow used for breastfeeding.

Also get a nursing basket - the handle makes it easy to pick up one handed, though you may need something that closes to keep your other kids out. This is where you will keep some snacks, book, remote controls, and bottle of water, spit up blanket, etc, for those early weeks when you are getting the hang of nursing. If you always have your nursing basket you won't be trapped with a baby who just latched on and suddenly realize you are dying of thirst or that some horrible TV show just came on.

You also may wish to consider a co-sleeper of some sort (whatever works for you) this will make night-time feedings easier.

Find your local La Leche League meeting and go to a couple of meetings, that way you will have some support when you need it.

http://llli.org/ab.html?m=1

Select your country in the upper right and go from there.

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Nursing bras are best bought a week or so post partum. Just get a really lightweight bra or sportsbra until you know how big you will be.

Answer 3

Really all you need is breast pads (buy the washable ones they are cheaper in the long run and more comfortable) a pump if you want (just get a hand pump if you'll only be pumping occasionally) lanolin cream (lanosil I think is one brand name) and a pillow (I had a boppy pillow but didn't use it much, I just used a regular pillow) Oh and a couple good comfy nursing bras (just buy one to start because you will need to re-measure yourself for a bra because your breasts are going to get bigger after milk comes in)

Answer 4

I used Lansinoh cream for a while. I put it on after every feeding. Other than that, a pumo and pads are al you need. Maybe also get some nipple sheilds. The baby can drink through them remarkably well, despite what they look like. And it helps if you are a little raw. Good luck! Stick with it. It's tough at first but is SOOOOOOOO easy after like 3 weeks.

Answer 5

Try your local Le Leche league for more information. Your needs will vary depending on your situation. I breastfed and worked. Before I returned to work, I expressed extra milk so that my son would have an ample supply. Since I used disposable bottles, I froze the milk in the bags dated for use. I wouldn't use any creams as they might contaminate the milk. Also you have to watch your diet because any spices will be passed to the baby. The only thing I would recommend would be disposable bottles and feeding bras. The pump didn't work well for me, it hurt too much, so I manually expressed milk with my hands, it was much quicker too! Good luck and congrats on the decision to breast feed! It's what's best for the baby.

Answer 6

Nursing pads
Lansinoh cream
No reason to buy a pump unless you plan to offer bottles at some point. (You don't have to.....only 1 of my 3 ever took bottles.)
Good book on breastfeeding such as "The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding"
Phone number or local La Leche League Leader

Answer 7

There is a cream to help with cracked nipples. You should also get a basket you can use for magazines, remotes, paper and pens, just things you might need while you are feeding. You will needs some cloths as well. That is all I can think of right now. Hope this helps.

Answer 8

Lanolin cream I recommend Lansinoh lanolin cream, nursing bras of course, a nursing pillow is helpful, bags or storage containers. Good luck with deciding to breastfeed. It's the best thing you can do for your baby.

Answer 9

a pump incase you aren't there to feed baby have some saved
a nursing bra
clothes that are easy to nurse a baby with
and a desire to nurse becarefull you do not nurse on one side too much keep it equal as i got an infection that way
good luck

Answer 10

I loved using the bobby pillow myself, it makes breasfeeding comfortable for both of you. The key to breastfeeding is to stick with it, don't give up easily. I breastfed my son for 8 months and my other son for 5 month, (he quit early because he was teething already).