What supplies do I need for breastfeeding?

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I ordered this kit on Amazon, what else do I need? Storage bags for milk? More bottles? Any suggestions on type would also be appreciated. :)

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I learned I have the ability to ebf but my body doesn't respond to pumps. So I would say to breastfeed all you need is a pair of boobs. I never did the nursing bras/tops, lanolin can definitely help in the beginning, a nipple shield can help with latching problems and sensitivity, I just prop baby up on a regular pillow bed/couch doesn't really matter. Ummm mm they have these really awesome milk catching things that when you feed on one side it'll catch anything you leak from the opposite breast so it doesn't just get wasted.

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I use up and up (target brand) storage bags for the freezer and Medela storage bottles for work. I hated every single nursing bra that I tried so I wear nursing tanks from amazon.
A manual pump was nice to have for night time engorgement. I used a haaka for the first few months too

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Nipple cream and breast pads. Nursing bra and nursing shirts (you don’t NEED them but they will be helpful) and boppy pillows are great while breastfeeding

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Ok one thing I really REALLY recommend is a milk collector. You put them in your bra in between feedings. When your milk comes in it will keep dripping out so a milk collector will catch it and you can store and freeze the milk instead of the milk going to waste in a pad. My Lactation consultant said It’s recommended to wait until breastfeeding is established before pumping. Also a Haaka pump to attach the opposite breast while breastfeeding is great because you will let down in both breasts. It’s hands free, it just suctions on the breast and collects the let down. These are the ones I have

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Nipple cream, I use coconut oil. Nursing pads either disposable or washable, storage bags, extra pump parts as they need to be replaced every 1-3 months depending on how frequently you’re pumping. Nursing tanks or bras, a boppy pillow is nice to have, a hands free pumping bra, a haakaa is great also.

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Gel pads! My nips got so hot it actually warped them 🙈 but they were amazing

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Nipple cream, nursing bra (personally I like the ones that fold down), handsfree pumping bra is a God send, extra bottles for sure (if you're exclusively breast feeding, having just a few bottles is annoying, being able to have them in rotation is great for dry times), storage bags (I personally love lanoish), nursing pads, it looks like you have everything else in that kit. If you don't like those flanges I suggest Pumpin Pals (I love them, game changers). For your fridge and freezer get a container for milk bags or to store bottles with milk (I got just little plastic baskets from the dollars store). Also. Tip. Store the bags of milk flat! More space and thaws much faster. Another tip, measure by the bottle, not the bag. Good luck momma!

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