What supplies do I need to get started ? I am going to college and plan on pumping on my lunch hour. Im due in March but just want to get a headstart. Thanks
2007-12-01 06:08:02 · 5 answers · asked by Kroo 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
You don't mean a headstart on pumping right? You dont want to do that before you deliver...
A really good electric pump you would need. And even in that case you can't guarantee that you'll be able to drain your breasts as efficiently as your baby can. Check with your hospital to see if you can rent one
A cooler with ice packs to store the milk. Special breast milk freezer bags. Nursing pads, lansinoh cream. That's about it.
2007-12-01 06:13:57 · answer #1 · answered by not too creative 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Great answers so far, I too recommend a nursing pillow and a good pump. I like my Ameda Purely Yours, which you can get on sale online for about 150.
Right now, your best headstart would be to read a book on nursing your baby, you would not believe how much it helps prepare you. I really love The Nursing Mother's Companion Guide, So That's What They're For, and The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book by Newman. Check one out from the library if you can't buy.
2007-12-01 14:47:15 · answer #2 · answered by maegs33 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't pump, but I needed some good nursing bras, but what I really liked if out in public was nursing tanks. I love GlamourMom's tanks, very little skin is exposed.
You will want nursing pads as you'll leak some in the beginning.
Do spend the money for a good pump. Cheap ones can do a number on your breasts.
Kudos to you for planning. One more thing you need is an intelligent lactation person, be it an IBCLC or an experienced LLL member. Have that NOW so you can call her in to check on you to see how you're doing. You go for a newborn check up, do a breastfeeding check up too. Oh how I wish I had done that instead of suffering for two months.....
2007-12-01 14:43:51 · answer #3 · answered by stephcarson 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
To start with, you really just need breasts!
You might want some nursing pads and lansinoh in case you need them. A comfy chair or rocker, and a nursing pillow are nice. A sling is great - easy to take baby with you and nurse while you're out.
Once you go back to school, you'll want a good breast pump, a way to store the milk, and bottles if you'll be away from the baby for more than a few hours at a time.
2007-12-01 14:28:10 · answer #4 · answered by daa 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
How many hours per day and how many days per week will you be away from baby?
2007-12-01 14:13:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋