Breastfeeding/Bottles Question

I'm so clueless...

I hope to breastfeed our baby, at least until I go back to work, when I'll have to explore pumping options (at 12 weeks). *If* all goes according to plan with breastfeeding DD, what do I need in terms of supplies? Do I still need bottles, etc.? I'm so confused on this!

Re: Breastfeeding/Bottles Question

If you are going to pump you will need bottles. It's a preference - I liked Avent, but I hear that Dr Brown's is the best if you have a colicky or gassy baby.

Besides the pump (and parts - you may have to replace here and there, depending on your usage - but the pump will come with what you need), you will probably need BM freezing bags. Again - it's a preference - I used Medela ones, but I hear the Gerber ones are easier.

There is a hands free bra you may want to think about if you pump at work - so you can flip through magazines or do other things.

I also bought extra collection bottles as well, b/c I pumped a lot. But you don't need that right away - you can figure it out as you go.

breast pads too - you will be leaking for a long time - and depending how long you go btwn pumping, you can leak quite a bit - especially in the beginning months - before they start eating. I liked avent the best - but I'm sure it's a preference.

Re: Breastfeeding/Bottles Question

Re: Breastfeeding/Bottles Question

Great info, thanks for the post!

I actually had this on my list of questions to bring to the BF seminar at Winthrop next month, but I def love the opinions of BTDT