Reddit reviews Boon Lawn Drying Rack Accessory, White Twig

Boon Grass Countertop Drying Rack,Green https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0032G9E0G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_9nT9BbMTZDK86

Boon Stem Drying Rack Accessory, Magenta/White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005PRQ5KM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_zoT9BbSM3VAWD

Boon Twig Grass and Lawn Drying Rack Accessory, White,Twig White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007D1SHUY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_0oT9BbW2YDNAE

You can also buy these in store at places like Target, Macy’s, etc. (I’m sure many other stores, those are just the ones where I’ve seen them)

I too made the decision to use formula for my physical and mental wellbeing and I have had no regrets.

• Ask your pediatrician what formula they recommend and see if they have samples. We were able to get 6 cans, which lasted us the entire first month. It was nice to not have to worry about buying it and now we use Amazon and have a subscription. We use Gerber Gentle and have had no issues.
  
  
• The Dr. Brown's Pitcher is awesome. We make up the full days worth in the morning and it's so fast to fill up bottles. You really could use any pitcher but the way this one stirs, it helps reduce bubbles, which lead to gas. It makes it easy to pour out an extra half ounce or ounce when she's still hungry, instead of having to guesstimate on the powder serving.
  
  
• Which leads me to the next thing, a food scale. Not technically necessary, but it makes the measurement of powder more exact. The containers say to use "one scoop" but that can vary in amount depending on how compacted the powder is when you scoop it. We just use a food scale and tare it out to 0, then stop when we get to -9 (the amount for a 2oz serving of Gerber). It makes it easy when mixing up the pitcher, after a few calculations. We are mixing 24 ounces now so we just scoop until the scale says -116. Easy peasy!
  
  
• We empty out the pitcher at night for the nighttime bottles, and keep them in the fridge. LO takes cold bottles like a champ so we just walk down the hall and grab one. Alternatively, you could make them up with water and take the formula can to your room and mix them as needed. We use bottled nursery water but if you have a decent water supply, with clean water, you can use tap. Boiling is also an option but I find that tedious so I'd rather spend a few bucks on bottled water.
  
  
• As for bottles, we use Munchkin Latch and Philips Avent. I think I prefer the Avent but my husband prefers the Latch.
  
  
• We also have the Boon Lawn, Twig, and Oxo bottle brush. I highly recommend all of them! The twig is great for hanging pacifiers or the little blue vents on the latch bottles.
  
  I hope that helps! I nursed for 5 days, pumped for 1, and then called it quits. It was absolutely the best decision for me and my family but I did get some flak for it. Don't let anyone make you feel bad about your choice!

If you'll be pumping, a hands-free pumping bra is a must. I've used a few, but I like this one because the Velcro is 1000% easier to manage than a zipper. Dexterity is the first thing to go when I'm exhausted.

My son also liked dr. Browns nipples so that's what we stuck with. Honestly, hand washing all the bits and pieces isn't that bad. Whatever you go with, use preemie nipples if you'll be breastfeeding. Bottle preferences are a bitch to break. You might just collect a variety to see what your baby will take.

My best bottle product recommendation is Boon Grass and the accessories. I swear to you, these were the baby item I didn't know I needed. It was a random gift from my shower (didn't register) and it's my favorite thing. I didn't think I'd hand wash, but it's easier than dish washing and Boon Grass makes it super simple. I'm asking for the larger Boon Lawn for Christmas.