5 Breast Feeding Essentials

Before I had my first baby, I did a lot of research about breast feeding and things that helped others get through the first couple months of breast feeding. I feel that these products were very helpful in our breastfeeding journey and will be making sure I have these products for my next baby. I honestly can’t say enough good things about these products!

1. Silverette Nursing cups – these hands down were life savers! I honestly do not think I would have made it as far in our nursing journey without them. I almost forgot I had them and my nipples were on fire. I put them on and within less than 24 hours my nipples were so much better, almost back to normal. They are made of 925 silver and have many benefits – natural antifungal, antibacterial, antimicrobial and also anti-inflammatory. It also helps to keep breast milk on your nipples from to help heal them as well.
2. Earth Mama Nipple Butter – I used this nipple butter along with the nursing cups. The nursing cups say you do not have to use any cream or butters, but I did anyway. Either was the cups still worked because I had been using the nipple butter prior to the cups. I also like this nipple butter for the natural ingredients.
3. Haaka pump – This thing was amazing! I used this on the other side while nursing to catch the letdown. I was able to get my supply started fairly well doing this. Also found out when I got a clogged duct that you can take the Haaka fill with warm water and 1 tablespoon of Epsom salt and it helps draw the clog out. This did not always work but it is worth a try if you’re in pain from a clog duct.
4. Breast massager – I linked the one I have but there are many different brands you could choose from. I got this one because of the vibration but it also had heat, which all good things for a clogged duct. I would use this alone and also carefully with the Haaka trick as to not spill the water.
5. Sunflower Lecithin – My sister had given me what she had left from her last kid. I started taking this when I got a clogged duct and then after took to prevent a clogged duct. It helps to loosen the fatty milk clog and improve milk flow. I took this along with all the other tricks for clogged ducts. Clogged duct pain is no joke, and you will literally try anything to get rid of it.