Best Breastfeeding Products

Before I started breastfeeding for the first time I really had no clue what it was going to be like. Sure, I read books and learned about it in my prenatal class, but I guess I figured it would come naturally. BUT that was not exactly the case (at least for me), I found that breastfeeding definitely takes patience and commitment......

Here is a list of breastfeeding products I couldn't live without (especially in the beginning):

• Bravado nursing bras and tank tops - the tanks are so great for sleeping in at night, cause who wants to sleep in a bra! (If you are wondering why, it is for support and so you can wear breast pads, otherwise most people will leak like crazy especially when your little one starts sleeping longer!) http://www.bravadodesigns.com
• Lansinoh breast pads -these are super thin and super absorbent, no leakage even at night, and they aren't visible even under thin or tight shirts, I've found them at Wallmart and Shopper's Drug Mart
• Lanolin -helps with cracked or sore nipples, doubles as baby lipbalm too
• Medela Pump in Style breastpump - this is a fancy double electric pump that costs around $300 and marketed for those who will be pumping daily, but I think it's worth the money for part-time pumpers because it's so fast and easy. Everyone is different, but I pumped a lot when I was either too tired or sore to breastfeed, and also so I could leave for longer periods of time. However, if you rarely pump, a cheaper manual one will work fine as well. Visit the Medela website
• Lansinoh breastmilk storage bags - I have tried other brands and these are the easiest, they seal just like Ziploc bags and have a place where you can write the amount and date