Everyone knows the saying breast is best but how does a new mother prepare for breastfeeding?
Your midwife will advise you on how and when to breastfeed, but she may not tell you what you need and what products are available to make
breastfeeding easier.
So here is the Bunny Bumpkin guide to products that can help
make breastfeeding easier.
The Nursing Bra
If you are out and about you don’t want to be wrestling with
your bra in order to discretely feed your baby. Nursing bras have drop down
clips above the cup to allow easy and comfortable breastfeeding. Normally you
need to get measured two weeks before the birth due to the increase in breast
size. However most of Bunny Bumpkins nursing bras have one cup size meaning
that you do not have to make the uncomfortable journey into town to be
measured. Simply order online using the your current chest size (e.g. 36)
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| Emma Jane Nursing Bra available from Bunny Bumpkin |
Nursing Tops
The nursing top comes in various different styles but allow
for easy access for breastfeeding. For example, some Cami style tops have clips
on the straps similar to nursing bras whereas sleeved tops often have a lift up
panel.
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| See Bunny Bumpkins Nursing Tops |
Breastfeeding
Butterflies
Breastfeeding Butterfly Shawls offer great privacy. The baby is
cradled in a sling which goes over mums shoulders while feeding.
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| See Bunny Bumpkins Butterfly Shawl |
Nipple Cream
Breastfeeding can make nipples sore and they can become dry
and cracked increasing the risk of mastitis. At the first sign of any soreness
apply a nipple cream such as Lansinoh.
Nursing Cushions
The nursing cushion is designed to hug a mother's body and provide a
raised platform to support baby as they feed in comfort. However
it also has other uses. Many women use it for back support during pregnancy or as
a between-the-knees support cushion or as a wedge to rest under the tummy
whilst sleeping on the side. When approx 3 months old, a
baby can rest within the arms of the pillow to aid the digestion process and
when learning to sit up themselves, the pillow can be positioned around baby to
cushion them in case they topple backwards.
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| See Bunny Bumpkins Breastfeeding Cushions |
Breast pads
Even when not feeding breasts have a tendency to leak.
Breast pads absorb excess milk preventing stains on your clothes. These are available from Boots
Muslin Cloths
The muslin cloth has numerous uses but the principal uses
for breastfeeding are:
Wiping away excess milk from you and your baby after baby
has unlatched from your breast.
Wiping up after winding your baby (as they are often slightly
sick after a feed.)
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| See Bunny Bumpkins Muslin Cloths |
Nursing Nightwear
Feeding your baby while half asleep is difficult enough
without having to battle with your nightwear. Nursing pyjamas and nighties work
in a similar way to nursing tops and are also very comfortable.
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| See Bunny Bumpkins Nursing Nightwear |
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