if i plan on breastfeeding what should i buy now???

I have my brest friend pillow, 2 nursing bras and thats it so far. I didnt buy a pump yet or anything else.
What are the necesseties to have in the beginning????
TIA

I also have 5 dr brown bottles & 3 avent bottles - which should be enough if I pump right?

Re: if i plan on breastfeeding what should i buy now???

i had the same ? yesterday the girls really helped me out, i just ordered everything from cvs online

hope this helps u

what i need for bf

Re: if i plan on breastfeeding what should i buy now???

You will need pads. I like Lansinoh best. I leaked a lot.

You might still want a manual pump at the beginning ($30-$35) for just in case you cannot BF and you are stuck somewhere.

Re: if i plan on breastfeeding what should i buy now???

Nursing pads, you may want to have some cream on hand in case your nipples get sore and also freezer bags to store breastmilk.

Re: if i plan on breastfeeding what should i buy now???

Don't forget the lanolin cream! I used the Lansinoh brand.

And don't be discouraged if it takes a little while for you and baby to get the hang of it.

Re: if i plan on breastfeeding what should i buy now???

I would get the following before:

- 2 non-underwire nursing bras (one can be a sleep bra) b/c your chest size may change once your milk actually comes in.

- box of nursing pads (I liked the gerber brand)

- lanisoh (purple tube)

After your milk comes in and if you think you want to stick with it then I would invest in:

- a pump, (double electric is most efficient), but if you are a SAHM and don't really need that a basic manual is a necessity b/c sometimes you need to pump for comfort and DC won't be hungry.

- the milk storage bags

- cleaning bags

- bottles

- nipples

- more nursing bras

- nursing tops and or a hooter hider

I would also see if your hospital lactation consultant will give you for free a manual pump. When I was in the hospital for DS they gave me a manual for free along with some bottles.

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I'd definitely get some lanisoh cream (purple tube). I started using that a couple of weeks before DD arrived to prep the girls

Re: if i plan on breastfeeding what should i buy now???

I used my pump the first day back from the hospital. I became very engorged when my milk came in (3 or 4 days after giving birth). The pump helped with this a lot. Also, when DD was having trouble latching, which she did for several weeks, I was able to pump and feed her from the bottle. I know it can be an expensive investment if you don't use it, for me, having a pump when i got back from the hospital was a lifesaver.

I really like Medela Pump in Style.

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My sister planned on BF, and after she got home from the hospital she got very engorged and the baby would not latch on.

She was in agony, and a couple days after she was home we had to pack up a 2 day old infant and go to babies r us. It was not fun, my poor sister was in so much pain driving...she was crazed.

I would get a pump, she got the medela. and keep it just incase the baby doesnt latch and you need relief.

I think you can return them possibly if they are not opened. although im not 100% sure.