Best nursing pads according to redditors

it is called reynauds syndrome! it affects all extremities so nipples, lips, nose, fingers, and toes. [i use these in the winter and they are amazing] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZ81T0D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_7AzRBb0XTV9BD)

These look EXACTLY like my reusable nursing pads (maybe different size?)... BRB getting them out of storage !
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B8TP6DY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_1gf7CbB5ZSYK8

There's absolutely no reason to spend $25 on these things. I've tried the expensive ones and the cheap ones and there is little to no difference.

I bought 4 pairs of the cheap ones at the beginning of the summer. I wear them 5x a week and they're all still in great shape. They've never fallen off, even on hot, humid, sweaty days (and I have fairly small breasts btw). They're not at all noticeable on their own or under a bralette, and they completely mask my barbell piercings. These things have allowed me to go braless most of the time and I love them!

Nursing pads are also the exact same as resuable cotton pads. I bought these and they are great! I use them to remove my makeup with micellar water and to remove facemasks. IMO, they're the best of both worlds when you compare them to cotton rounds and washcloths. The mesh bag always untied itself when I washed them, so now they just get thrown into the wash like everything else. Totally worth the investment since I have washed them a bunch of times and they are still as good as new!

It took me about 3wks before things started to settle and get easier. And honestly, it kept getting easier. I'm not sure why people are telling you it gets worse! I'd second checking for a tongue/lip tie and maybe meet up with an LC to make sure you've got the latch down. My baby was small and had a really small mouth when she was born, so while our latch was perfect in form it was also shallow. My nipples didn't feel great! I used philips thermal gel pads quite frequently, I kept them in the freezer. They helped a lot. I also used lansinoh gel soothies and I kept those in the fridge for extra cooling relief. Used lots of lansinoh. Just slather it on. Let your boobs air dry a little too. It takes some time for your nipples to adjust to their new use! Once we got to 3wks it was just second nature. There was no pain, it became super easy.
If you're super stressed, and are feeling like you can't handle breastfeeding - formula is perfectly great too! All the matters is a fed baby at the end of the day. You've gotta do what works best for you, and what keeps you sane. I'd keep trying for a little bit, visit an LC as soon as possible and then re-evaluate after a week or 2 whether you want to continue or switch to formula full time. If it makes you miserable, switch!

I assembled this cart for our living room, and I thought y'all would appreciate it. We also considered naming it the T&A cart, but "boob & butt" won out.

• Cart: 3-tier rolling cart from Target. I went with this instead of the ever-popular Raskog from IKEA because our local IKEA didn't have the colors we wanted in stock.
  
• Butt: diapers, wipes, IKEA hedgehog toy for diaper time entertainment, Pueen pump dispenser (yasss, Pueen) and CVS premium cotton squares for water-only cleanups, dog poop bags and dispenser for poopy diapers, tube of Vaseline as meconium shield and Boudreaux's butt paste
  
• Boobs: rolled receiving blankets to use as burp cloths, Bebe Au Lait nursing cover for when we got company, Lanisoh lanolin for da nips, Lanisoh disposable nursing pads, Bamboobies washable nursing pads, Lanisoh soothies gel pads, Avent comfort breast shells, bottled water, and Graze snacks in the back. When baby arrives I'll store my Kindle here, too.
  
  The bottom shelf just has extra diapers, wipes, and nursing pads.

>https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07B8TP6DY/ref=cm\_sw\_r\_cp\_apa\_i\_1gf7CbB5ZSYK8

They're all the same stuff sourced from China. I bet you could find the same on Aliexpress too.

Buy some reusable nursing pads ASAP! They are lifesavers

Here’s a link to the ones I had https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JA8W6E0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_UgB4DbV2DKS00

I got a haakaa pump to catch the milk that leaks from the opposite breast while my baby feeds from the other one. (I don’t use the suction though to avoid creating more demand for milk.) I just prop it under my breast to catch what drips out and then I store it in the fridge. That helps because I’m not wasting the milk and it doesn’t go all over me or the baby.

I also bought the lansinoh ultimate protection nipple pads and they are AMAZING. They hold so much milk and you can avoid getting milk on your bra or clothes.

And I got the lansinoh nipple cream because it’s safe for baby, no need to wipe it off before she eats. And I haven’t had dry or cracked nipples yet!

My baby is only 11 days old but this combo has been working so far!

1. Pump - like everyone else said, pump should be free.
   
2. Nursing bra - I bought these from amazon: 3 for $21.99!. I'm not sure if they're quality bras or not but I've been using them for 4 months and they're great so far! But I'm also not 36DD, so not sure if they'll work for you. Otherwise, I got some through local Trading up facebook pages.
   
   
3. Nipple creams - samples from hospital and still on my first tube outside samples. I'm still using them at 4 months, but not nearly as much as before. My tube's from a friend, but I don't think it was that much.
   
   
4. Nursing pads: I leaked so much! Started off with these Medela ones and will transition into these washable ones because nursing pads were getting expensive.
   
   
5. Never bought any nursing tops. I have cami that I've used, but I mostly just pull up my shirt. I nurse with the baby right in front of me so everything's pretty covered.
   
   
6. Pump bra - Never bought one. I cut slits in an old sports bra that's now a bit small for me. It works perfectly! I can pump hands free at work.
   
   
7. Food - I don't think the extra food costs more. If anything we've saved money on food now because we don't go out to eat anymore.
   
   I also went back to work at 6 weeks. It sucked. I'm usually away from baby about 10 hrs a day. I guess you just get used to it after a while... Hope this helps!

I ordered from Amazon. There were a variety of price points, but I stuck with the cheapest ones with decent reviews since I'm still not sure if the whole idea is a total nonstarter yet. one, two, three. Basically bad reviews boil down to 1) not sticking well: falling off, sliding, and curling around the edges, and 2) too obvious under a semi-sheer top: shade was off, weird shape. The complaints were scattered across all different priced items so I figured I'd order a few pairs and see if any work out. If you have the patience I recommend AliExpress though it's basically all the same source manufacturers/vendors as Amazon but even cheaper since their inventory is overseas.

I like these... Organic Bamboo Nursing Pads (10 Pack) With Laundry Bag by Baby Zeli - Ultra Soft, Reusable, Hypoallergenic, Washable Breastfeeding Pads https://www.amazon.com/dp/B017U98HYY/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_6wA-wbMF8MCE2

I like bamboobies. They’re soft and they cover what I need them to cover. Bamboobies Washable Nursing Pads For Breastfeeding, Reusable Breast Pads, 4 Pairs - 3 Pair Regular, 1 Pair Overnight, Multi-Color, Variety Pack https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007D43X82/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_Y2wZDbD8G79PS

We are a 20 minute drive from the hospital and husband will not leave my side, so I'd like to get everything in. I'm a notorious overpacker, too, but I'd rather have something I don't need than have not have something that I do need.
Mom Stuff:

• A nicer hospital gown to make me feel human
  
• Mesh panties
  
• A few non-slip socks
  
• Travel sized makeup & general toilettries
  
• Nursing shirt
  
• Super comfy yoga pants that I can leave with
  
• Heavy flow pads
  
• A few different stool softners
  
• A few different nursing bras
  
• Something to lay down in the car for leaks
  
• Disposable nursing pads
  
• Tucks cooling pads
  
• Spray
  
• Nipple butter
  
• Preperation H wipes
  
• Gel nipple soothing pads
  
• Nursing pillow
  Baby Stuff:
  
• Onesies in different sizes (nb, 0-3)
  
• Hat, socks, mittens
  
• Car seat
  Dad stuff:
  
• He's kindof on his own. I've been telling him for a month that I need his overnight stuff. He finally got some travel toiletries, so I guess we're getting somewhere
  Both
  
• 10ft charging cable
  
• iPads
  
• Kindles
  
• AppleTV (we're still not decided on this though)
  
• Snacks
  
  I think that covers just about everything. I used travel packing cubes to keep all of the clothing items organized, and I already had several different other travel bags that I generally use when actually leaving town, for all of the "other" items. [edited formatting]

Organic Bamboo Nursing Breast Pads - 14 Washable Pads + Wash Bag - Breastfeeding Nipple Pad for Maternity - Reusable Nipplecovers for Breast Feeding (Pastel Touch, Large 4.8") https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GPJ9V4Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_I2C6CbZTSFFZ0

I’ve been using these for probably 4 months now. They work well, but I’m not a heavy leaker. I’d recommend buying two packs so you aren’t washing them constantly.

Time for some nursing pads!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PWMTVEM/ref=s9_acsd_top_hd_bw_b164rj_c_x_1_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-4&pf_rd_r=QC9PVJ6ZFB56M950QWK7&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=81b8b267-64e1-52df-9d35-35885886f0b3&pf_rd_i=16225011

So I had oversupply issues for a really long time and leaked like crazy all the time. My son just turned 17 months and it wasn't until the last couple weeks that I could get away without constantly using breast pads. Stuffing performs cloth diapers in my top was fine if I was at home but clearly I needed a better option when going somewhere. I tried all sorts of kinds, both reusable and disposable, trying to figure out what would hold up to my exceptionally leaky boobs. I never thought I would be so excited about breast pads but I LOVE the ones that ended up working for me. I never once had them leak and there were times they were so full they probably weighed more than my kid's wet diapers.

They are the Lansinoh Ultimate Protection Nursing Pads. Not the regular Lansinoh ones, the "ultimate protection" ones are a bit different and significantly better. This is the on Amazon for reference: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0179BQBP0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_TzjDAb530D8BE

The best ones I've used are the Johnson contour pads because they are shaped to fit inside my bra, they aren't too huge and they are soft. I've only found them at one store near me, Walmart I think, but now I've found them on Amazon so I'll probably start buying them there once I'm done with this box of Lasinoh.

Congrats on the baby! I’m 3 months out. Here’s what worked for me. Please know that every woman and baby is different though!

For the first 3-4 weeks my baby ate only from the breast. This was to ensure that my body knew to make enough milk. Yes, it meant me waking up sometimes every 30 min - 1 hour for cluster feeds. Yes, it was so fucking tough on my nipples. (If her nipples hurt, I highly recommend these gel pads.). I almost quit multiple times. But as some others have posted, it’s really important in those early weeks to have baby on breast each time baby wants to eat so that your wife’s body knows to make enough milk. My husband helped by bringing the baby to me, handling diaper changes, and making sure that I was eating and drinking enough (this is important!! Her body needs the proper fuel to make milk.). We also had support from his mom who would hold the baby while we got in a nap for an hour or two. Once baby got back up to his birth weight and I felt like we were doing well with breastfeeding (around 3-4 weeks), I pumped about an hour after a feed in the early morning, which is when milk production is at the highest. Just make sure to leave around an hour between pump session and next feed. Then, the next night my husband fed the baby with this milk and I got up and pumped. It sucks, but it’s important for supply issues. Not pumping when baby is fed can lead to decreased supply and also potentially clogged ducts and mastitis from being too full of milk.

With regards to introducing a bottle, we started at 3-4 weeks. Not too early so as to avoid nipple confusion and bottle preference and not too late to avoid bottle refusal. We started with Dr. Brown’s level 1 nipple, but he was leaking milk out of his mouth and got a bit fussy at the breast, so we switched to preemie nipples to reduce the milk flow rate. Here’s a helpful chart on nipple flow rate.. It all depends on the flow rate from your wife too - if she has a strong letdown, slow letdown, etc. Hope the best for you guys!

I got these washable ones off Amazon and I like them.

I started out with single use but man they are kinda terrible. Noisy, itchy, hard to keep in place. I keep one package in the diaper bag just in case but reusable are the way to go. I use the bamboobies brand and they have been great. Be sure if there are overnight vs regular that you get a set of each, they really do serve different purposes.




Bamboobies Ultra Soft and Thin Washable Nursing Pads, Wrinkle Free, 2 Pair https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0043C5XYY/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_rp7mxbMPK5XAV



Bamboobies Super-Soft Overnight Washable Nursing Pads - Extra Absorbant - 2 Pair https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0043ZPVDO/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_Wp7mxb511AB42

These HOFISH bras are my favorite right now! Great support and even come with strap extenders if you need more room later :)

Also... not sure if you're leaking as much as I am but I these reusable nursing pads have been a lifesaver lol

Links are amazon !

These Ameda ComfortGel pads have helped me deal with blisters/skin getting ripped off

If I don’t use them I use Lanolin after every nursing or pumping session.

My first recommendation is to check to see if she has a baby registry. New parents need/want LOTS of stuff, and while all gifts are appreciated, having someone help cover the essentials always made us really happy! Some of my favorite gifts were for things we needed like extra bottles, bassinet sheets, and giftcards to Amazon.

Now, to your question - here are some top items we've used with our new baby:

• If she's breastfeeding then nipple balm, nursing pads (I like the Lansinoh disposable ones), cooling pads for your bra for when you're engorged, a Haaka breastmilk pump/saver, and nursing tank tops.
  
• An activity mat
  
• High contrast books and toys to look at
  
• Extra changing pad liners
  
• Dreft stain remover (GREAT for poop stains!)
  
• Burp cloths (you can literally never have too many. We love these from aden + anais.)
  
  
  With the exception of the activity mat, you can really never have too many of the above items!

No, don't squeeze it out. Not that you'd do any harm if you did but you also wouldn't relieve anything by doing so. If you're leaking and it's getting your bra and shirt wet, then just stick a nursing pad into your bra. Here are some good disposable (which are nice when your milk is still getting regulated because I feel like they absorb more) and here are nice cloth resuable ones for later when there's not so much leaking. The cloth ones would be good for you now as you're likely not leaking a lot during pregnancy (if you're leaking or not).

(You'll likely want to wash those reusable ones in fragrance free detergent with the rest of the baby clothes. We just use fragrance free detergent for everything. Also, fragrance free =/= unscented. "Unscented" is apparently just another scent.)

And just in case you're worried, leaking during pregnancy is not an indicator of later breastfeeding success. If you don't leak, it doesn't mean that you aren't producing milk or anything. And if you do leak, you're not going to use up your supply before baby gets here.

Anything you leak now is just colostrum, a sort of pre-milk substance. It's very healthy for baby and is all they need until your real milk comes in a few days after giving birth. You won't use it all up if you leak now nor do you need to pump and save it in routine situations.

I've been using these for a long time now. They've worked decently, although if my shirt is too thin or tight, sometimes you can see the outline?

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JA8W6E0/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_apa_i_t5xZDbPAR0EP3

I love this list, I kept thinking "ditto!" with almost everything you wrote! Because I can't help myself, here is some of my feedback on some of those products:

For boob cream- I loooove the Motherlove Nipple Cream. The Earth Mama Angel Baby one was really grainy to me, and I'm not a big fan of the cocoa butter smell (to each their own!). The Motherlove cream saved my nipples those first few weeks and I still use it after a long pumping session.

Leak management- gurl I feel you on being leaky! I am SO leaky. I love the nighttime Bamboobies, they're the only ones that work for me (and I have to switch them out three times a day). The downside is they're pretty obvious through clothing, so when I have to go out of the house I'll pop a disposable lansinoh one in there instead. But Bamboobies all the way!

Leak Collection!- Yes! The Milkies Milksaver I have has been great at catching the ~1oz I leak from the non-nursing side. Now that Miss V and I have more of a breastfeeding pattern that involves her only eating from one side per session I'm going to try out a Haakaa Silicone Pump to see if the suction will draw out even more ounces from the neglected boob.

Extra Pump Parts- NeneSupply on Amazon is a Spectra pumping girl's best friend, especially for hard-ish to find and expensive spare Spectra parts.

Nursing Bras- They're expensive but I'm a total Bravado fanatic. I'm a big girl and they carry a wide variety of sizes, even for the much bigger bust sizes. And they recently released this hands free pumping attachment that, the few times I've experimented with it, was freaking awesome. I hope it continues to be awesome when I go back to work!

Edit:
Oh! I forgot one of my favorite pumping accessories! The Pumpin' Pals Super Shields have made a difference in my output but are also a thousand times more comfortable that regular flanges. Plus you can recline while pumping without spilling breastmilk everywhere! I was gifted these by a friend at my shower and I was skeptical about them living up to the Amazon reviews hype but I am definitely happy to have them.

Your supply should balance out soon, but so much you just bring too much to the party. These are the only thing I will use.

Bamboobies Super Soft Washable Nursing Pads - Multi-colored https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007D43X82/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_fyERub0MTSJ6B

I also have sensitive nipples. It did hurt in the beginning but we worked through it and I'm so glad we did. It was absolutely worth it. Also: nipple shield, and nipple gel pads

Here you go!. They do pretty well with sweat, stay sticky and don't slide around. They don't get smelly either, pretty easy to clean.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07GPJ9V4Y/ref=ppx_yo_mob_b_inactive_ship_o0_img?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This is the kind I got. Unless they get shifted over, I usually don't have a problem with absorbtion. The only time they ever don't absorb is when I'm lazy nursing at night and just loose all the let down. But during the day I would only really change them to get moisture away from my skin, but if I pump twice while at work I don't really have any problem. And they are supposed to get better at absorbtion with washes.

Get on amazon and buy these. Pay for the fast shipping.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003IP2L38/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1348250700&sr=8-2

These saved me with both of my babies!

Also, start nursing twice in a row per side for a few feedings - so left left right right - get it?
This will give each nipple more time to heal after a feeding. Apply something cold- like an ice pack or ice wrapped in a soft baby washcloth before AND after nursing. The cold can give you a little numbness before nursing and be really soothing after.

I get mine on amazon for what seems like ok pricing.

$25 for 240 pads:
Lansinoh 20265 Disposable Nursing Pads, 60-Count Boxes (Pack of 4)
http://amzn.com/B002TLU5JO

$17 for 100 bags:
Lansinoh Breastmilk Storage Bags, 100 Count
http://amzn.com/B006XISCNA

I buy so much at amazon I admit I haven't looked too much but these seemed good enough to me.

As I see you are breastfeeding, you will definitely want some nipple cream.

You may also want to get some leak protection. I like these because they are reusable!

A boppy or something similar (breastfeeding pillow) won’t hurt either!

These crossover tops are actually really cute, and are perfect to double as breastfeeding-friendly tops.

Holy grail item? This swing. My son slept in it exclusively for 4-5 months. It was the only thing that would stop him from crying.

Edit: Also, these Lansinoh Ultra Soft Disposable Nursing Pads were the only things I could bear at first and they are only sold online.

A few suggestions.

1. Cold gel pads like these inside a sports bra to limit movement/stimulation.
   
   
2. Ibuprofen for pain.
   
   
3. Peppermint! Really. Strong real peppermint. My doctor recommended buying a few tins of Altoid curiously strong peppermints and just keep sucking on one throughout the day. Peppermint is known to dry up milk, tea isn’t really strong enough.
   
   ETA:
   
   
4. Vitamin B6 at 200mg for 5 days only then back to daily recommended dose of 100mg if needed.
   
   I’ve heard Sudafed and Benadryl help but I didn’t use them myself.

Get yourself some hydrogel breast discs. Continue to apply lanolin like there is no tomorrow but also the breast discs on top. They really speed up healing and feel AMAZING (particularly if you put them in the fridge first). Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Ameda-17261M-ComfortGel-Hydrogel-Pads/dp/B003IP2L38/ref=sr_1_5_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1511837404&sr=8-5&keywords=hydrogel

The only ones I found that I liked were Johnson & Johnson's breast pads.

I was/am in the exact same boat - first kid, limited funds, starting from scratch, going through reviews and prices drove me insane. It took me probably three months to get my registry together, and, even then, I am still switching things up, lol.

lucieslist.com was invaluable while picking everything out. I highly recommend you check it out.

What we have bought ourselves that fit our tight budget:

Graco Comfy Cruiser Travel System. We had already decided to go with that car seat, given that it seems to be the top-rated budget option, and the stroller ended up being a much-needed bonus. We go on walks a lot, so it works for us. If you don't need the stroller, the seat itself is, I think, only ~$100.

The Pack N Play, which I've heard from literally everyone and their mother is almost a necessity.

Because we don't have an IKEA near us to get our hands on a swanky $99 crib, we bought this DaVinci crib. We still only ended up paying $100 for it, as we found it on sale, however, we would have paid the $200 for it, given that the reviews are good, and, when compared to some other cribs that cost $400 and up, the price isn't bad at all.

As for the rest of the registry, we have on there a Moby wrap (affordable baby wearing, yay!), nail clippers, outlet plugs, nursing pads, a wipes case, a baby tub, baby wash, assorted crib sheets, waterproof crib sheets, Pack N Play mattress, and sheets to go with, crib mattress (we actually bought this one when we found it on sale for $20, and it's just fine), receiving blankets, dirty diaper bags (because we aren't getting a diaper pail, just a small can with a seal-able lid), changing pad, and a cover to go with, pacifiers, Dr. Brown's Gia Nursing Pillow, a bottle brush, bottle warmer, thermometer, booger sucker, camera to monitor the baby, and a few other assorted things that I couldn't really find a definitive "best in class" for, so pick at your own discretion: diaper bag, swaddles (although I've read good things about the Summer Infant brand), bottles (we're going with Phillips Avent), a bouncer (we got this one), and a swing.

I agonized over this stuff for what felt like forever, lol, so I hope it helps you and saves you some hair-pulling. It's all so overwhelming!

I've had good luck with the bamboo reusable pads: Amazon. But I agree that this would be awesome as a nursing bra!

I guess there are two kinds. The crazy expensive kind that can damage your breast tissue but produce change quicker and the breastmilk kind that you have to use 8 times a day in separate 20 minute sessions. Apparently it stimulates certain hormones and makes your breasts grow.

I'm getting this one:

https://www.amazon.com/KidsTime-Electric-Breast-hands-Free-Breastpump/dp/B01ICLFJ9A/ref=mp_s_a_1_12?keywords=electric+dual+breast+pump&qid=1569066204&s=gateway&sprefix=electric+dual+&sr=8-12

With this too:

https://www.amazon.com/Hands-Free-Accessory-Strapless-Attachment-Momcozy/dp/B07871X4Y4/ref=pd_aw_fbt_75_img_2/134-4518189-3677301?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B07871X4Y4&pd_rd_r=e85b9f3a-7a5a-4521-8191-45227a9a847d&pd_rd_w=fTwHZ&pd_rd_wg=rrMPv&pf_rd_p=3ecc74bd-d08f-44bd-96f3-d0c2b89f563a&pf_rd_r=WDKX2P8D92TNSF11GR60&psc=1&refRID=WDKX2P8D92TNSF11GR60

I had a C-section. Here's my list of musts:

Nipple Cream: https://www.amazon.com/Motherlove-Certified-Organic-Cracked-Nursing/dp/B0007CQ726/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1524170982&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=nipplecreams+for+breastfeeding&psc=1

Nursing Pads: https://www.amazon.com/Lansinoh-Ultimate-Protection-Nighttime-Discretion/dp/B0179BQBP0/ref=sr_1_8_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1524171034&sr=8-8&keywords=nursing+pads

Huge drinking cup so you don't have to get up so often: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DGMBG5Q/ref=dp_prsubs_3

Nursing Bras: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B075DBJ53P/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Extra Long phone charging cords: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074296YH3/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Burp Cloths (which are useful for a million things, I bought 3 of the 10-packs and am so glad I did):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007VBYVVA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

And my MIL got me this housecoat type thing made of sweatshirt material that was longer than knee length, zipped up, and had 2 massive pockets. I lived in the thing for like a month because I couldn't stand pants after my C-section. Plus it was warm and the pockets were really handy for carrying things (phone, water bottle, burp cloths, etc) while I was holding the baby.

I second the cloth! I bought these off of Amazon and they have worked great.

Organic Bamboo Nursing Breast Pads - 14 Washable Pads + Wash Bag - Breastfeeding Nipple Pad for Maternity - Reusable Nipplecovers for Breast Feeding (Pastel Touch, Large 4.8 inches) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GPJ9V4Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_AtAnDbTWC13NE

Also 24 weeks (hey due date buds!) and I am fairly sure leaking is coming up for me in the next week or so. Boobs are acting like they're about to do something weird.

Are you asking about something like this?

Edit: formatting

If you are smaller boobed and past the point of spraying everywhere, I loooooved these easy hipster bra type things from UO:

Calvin Klein Triangle Bralet
Out From Under Deeply Devoted Bra
Tommy Hilfiger Plunging Bralet

Just pull a boob out and go! I’d usually bring along some Bamboobies to catch any leakage, but it was very freeing.

I really hope it helps. I used [these] (http://www.amazon.com/Philips-AVENT-Thermal-Pads-2-Pack/dp/B00643FRUA) too. Not this specific brand but the same kind of thing. It helped a lot. The pain did get better around month 3. Hope it helps and doesn't get too bad.

I have these Baby Zeli pads that I like. I wish they had contouring--you have to be careful when positioning them so they don't bunch up and show through your shirt--but they are very comfortable and absorbent.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B017U98HYY/ref=sr_ph_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1491058057&sr=sr-1&keywords=bamboo+breastfeeding+pads

What are you doing to take care of your nipples, if you don’t mind such a personal question 😂 ?


If you don’t have them, I HIGHLY recommend Soothies Gel Pads , and refrigerating them. They’re reusable for a couple of days. I also loved this Nursing Balm.


I distinctly remember the desperate loneliness of being literally attached to another human while stuck in one place for hours on end, often crying at the latch. Promise it gets better and for me, it was worth it, still BF’ing at 8 months old and it’s awesome.

I have not tried them yet (pregnant with my first), but have heard that the Ameda hydrogels last a lot longer than the other brands. Still disposable, but much less so than medela. You can get them on Amazon here.

Not the original commenter, but I bought these pads and they're awesome. They seem a tad big, in terms of the diameter, but I like them. Also weirdly, the ones I received are flat circles and don't have the pleat like in the photos. So. Idk. But I like them anyway haha

I have no advice for the manual vs electric pump, but I didn't see anyone mention nursing pads. I like the Lansinoh ones, personally (they stick better than the Medela, IMO). This would help with the leaky boob issue!

Probably just irritated from feeding a lot. I love this nipple balm ! I’m allergic to wool and can’t use the lanolin stuff, but IMO the balm is a miracle worker. It works in a matter of hours when I apply it at the first sign of pain. Maybe a little greasy, but feels good and you don’t have to clean it off before feeding baby. I also use it on my hands when they get dry and cracked from washing all the time.

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Nursing pads, they can also be the washable ones, but I've had too many spills that I keep some stashed in my locker.

I used to put these heat reflective breast pads in my bra or nursing top.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZ81T0D/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_NqXFDb0QY7X60

When I pulled down my bra to nurse, I'd immediately place my (warm) hand over my nipple until baby latched. I'd also visually inspect my nipple to make sure it wasn't blanched before latching.

I use a Spectra and I have this pumping bra. It’s the only one I could find that allows you to slide the flanges in, since they’re all one piece on the Spectra. It also has clips so you can pull it down for nursing. It kind of gives me a uni-boob but whatever.

Hands-on pumping can be a game changer for a lot of people. Look up videos on YouTube of people doing it. It’s essentially massaging the breast while pumping.

Do you bring everything all set up to work with you? Like the bottles assembled and all that? What’s making it take so long to get going?

http://www.amazon.com/Johnsons-Nursing-Pads-Contour-60/dp/B005IHQ99Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449181291&sr=8-1&keywords=johnson+and+johnson+nursing+pads

These! They are the most comfortable ones I have found so far, and don't make my boobs look lumpy at all. I absolutely HATED the medela ones personally. I felt the same way, like I looked like I had stuffed my bra with a wad of tissues.

I got the Madela pump in style- tote bag at my shower and LOVE it. Babies r u sells all the pump parts and accessories how ever I use the same ones over and over b/c I wash them right afterwards and put them back in my bag. I can fit all my pump parts, bottle of water, snacks, magazines..etc in the tote badg The pump itself sits in the coner of the bag and measure probably 4x3 inches (a cube). Its not noisy at all but it does have the distinct pumping sound. I second getting a hands free bra. This has be a god send. I work full time, and I can take my laptop to the lactation room, put on the bra and pump away and still can work. Even for home I can do my crafts or eat or flip throught the channels. I like the idea of saving money and making one, but this bra is strapless so at work all I have to do is lift my shirt to put it on. I dont have to take it all the way off to put the sports bra on.

Other supplies:
breastmilk bags
microwave sterilize bags for your pump parts I still wash them with hot soap and water when I get home, but this cleans them for the 3 times I pump at work each day
*nursing pads some women have to wear them all the time, I only wear them at night because I go 6 hours without feeding her. I see that you are lucky enough to be a SAHM but Ill leave all this up for those us that have to work and need some suggestions.

It is so hard at the beginning! My first never latched well and we ended up exclusively pumping and eventually switching to formula at 10 weeks. We had to do what we could to save our sanity.

My second ended up having a tongue and lip tie. It was so painful that first week before they were discovered! As soon as we got them both revised, things got easier. She was still constantly eating the first month, but I was able to keep my soreness to a minimum with lanolin and Medela soft shells for sore nipples. I highly recommend those soft shells! Also Ameda hydrogels provided great relief the first week when we were battling the tongue and lip tie. They last for several days.

Here's links to both but they also sell them at like Babies R Us type stores if you want to run out and get some immediately:

Ameda ComfortGel Hydrogel Pads https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003IP2L38/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Am1LybZ3NTJGR

Medela SoftShells for Sore Nipples https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LSP1PE6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Gn1Lyb42HY72B

I use these and have no issues with them. They're so much cheaper than Bamboobies. 7 pairs for $14 vs. 8 pairs for $25. I haven't tried Bamboobies though so I don't know if they're sooooo much better or not.

>cute tops, with cute sexy bras or possibly even without a bra

Yeah lady, me too. Sadly I've resigned myself to the reality of being a nursing mom and the fact that my wardrobe is much more limited these days.

Ive only had them a day, but so far majorly love the washable ones. I have a lot of leaking after my 4 hour sleep, and these are definitely better than disposables were. I am no longer waking up wet as these absorb enough...and they're really soft.

https://www.amazon.com/Absorbent-Hypoallergenic-Breathable-Leak-Proof-Breastfeeding/dp/B01FTXGDP8/ref=sr_1_1?m=AEPMPIF5C2YBL&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1486145631&sr=1-1&th=1

Breast milk and letting them get lots of air! When you can't just hang out topless, just a tiny bit of coconut oil feels really great. Also these things. You can put them in the fridge and they feel SO good. But don't use them with milk or oil, just a little bit of water if you don't want to use them dry since they can be kind of sticky.

I think I got the same ones! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075XCPH2Y?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

I bought those and bought a 4-pack of Bamboobies for when I'm wearing a tight-fitting shirt. The knock-off Bamboobies pads aren't quite as soft and are a bit bulkier. Totally worth it for the price, though.

Congrats man!

I have 2 girls, 3 and 5, and I am 32.

So read the book and watch the movie what to expect when you're expecting.

Seriously it helps, and the movie is pretty entertaining and funny.

Here's some things I think others aren't going to point out since I'm late to this thread.

Most women have no idea how to breastfeed. My wife and I attended two 3 week courses offered by the hospital we were delivering at. They were actually covered by insurance! One was on the actual birthing process, which, lets face it is going to happen one way or another. The other was a breast feeding course. It laid out not only techniques for breastfeeding that subverted the common knowledge (and REALLY work), but also pointed out that you are given access to a breastfeeding assistant in the hospital (I forget the technical name for her position but she would come in and work with the mom on initial breastfeeding.) Colostrum, immune system, bonding, none of these things can be found in formula. All the same there's no shame in it if breastfeeding simply doesn't work. But it is WAY cheaper than formula as well.

You'll also want to invest in a shit ton of nipple pads (nipple shields) and nursing bras and a good pump if you're going that route. Shit ton of nipple pads. They're basically maxi pads for your nips for when you spring a leak.

https://www.amazon.com/Lansinoh-Nursing-Packs-Disposable-Breast/dp/B06XPHR7DF/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=breastfeeding+nipple+pads&qid=1556119448&s=gateway&sr=8-3

I point out all the stuff about this because I knew NOTHING about what all goes into breast feeding before my first kid, and I was shocked by a lot of it.

I would definitely plan time off, at least a couple weeks after the baby is born if not more. Take as much time off as you can. You'll always have work.

There's the possibility of a c-section, which is what my wife had. If that happens, she'll be prescribed narcotics to take home. You should control how many of those she has and when she gets them, she should also get laxatives. Every single time. Because narcotics block you up, and the last thing you want is to be constipated with a c-section scar healing. And if she takes too much (which is why you should be doling them out) she's definitely going to get constipated.

Get yourself whatever coffee maker is easiest to use. I prefer a keurig because it's so damned instant. Gonna be a lot of sleepless nights right off the bat. My wife takes over after I go back to work but the time I'm off we're basically bleary eyed half dead 24/7. So also have some shit to binge, and make sure you have a COMFY bed. My wife and me and my baby all just hung out in the bedroom for a week straight watching OITNB while she recovered from her c-section.

Your wife poops. You may have to witness and/or clean up after that depending on a lot of things. My wife got constipated and couldn't twist to wipe herself because of her c-section scar after she finally got it out of her. You just gotta man up and do that if it comes down to it, and don't make a face, and maybe make a stupid joke about it.

This is the single most important thing you'll buy:

https://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Sweet-Snugapuppy-Dreams-Cradle/dp/B01MQM7W6M/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=baby+swing&qid=1556119614&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Seems dumb and gimmicky but this thing has all the science man. Great way to transition a baby into the world of the real and out of the womb. It actually plays a muffled heart beat like she would hear in the womb, while mimicking womb movement. It rocks back, forth, and most importantly SWINGS. Which gives the baby the sensation of being back in the womb. This is the babie's sleepy time chair. This keeps the baby asleep when it needs to sleep instead of screaming because it doesn't feel like it's in the womb.

Learn how to do a badass swaddle. Burrito that baby up. It doesn't like free motion in its hands and legs. It likes to be in a tight little wad, because it has been for 9 months. I don't think babies are fully cooked when they come out yknow? They still want to be in.

https://www.amazon.com/Pregnancy-Maternity-Contoured-U-Shape-Bluestone/dp/B00DVKJXFE/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?keywords=Pregnancy+pillow&qid=1556119831&s=gateway&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1

Go ahead and get that RIDICULOUS pillow right away. I'd get it today. My wife....adored hers. It took the pressure off her hips at night and she could sleep like a baby on it. It's also GREAT for nursing. You will hate it. It eats the bed. But...this is about her.

It won't be long till you need the baby to have mobility so they don't freak out, and you'll want to keep them in a relatively small area. So get one of these bad boys:

https://www.amazon.com/Evenflo-Exersaucer-Door-Jumper-Owl/dp/B00O8RQYGU/ref=sr_1_38?keywords=baby+jumperoo&qid=1556119950&s=gateway&sr=8-38

Hot damn they're awesome. The kid is trapped, but they can jump around like crazy and it's fine. Probably won't need it until 6 months to a year after birth but.....trust me it's awesome.

That's all I can think of man. Good luck. Have fun. It's a crazy adventure.