Nursing Must-haves

Whether you decide to breastfeed or use formula, the choice is ultimately yours. Not everyone can produce milk, and not everyone can physically do it due to a variety of reasons. I've heard countless times from my clients how adoptive moms or cancer surviors are guilted by strangers when they see them bottle-feeding their babies. So let's not be judgy here. Bottom line is that a happy mom equals a happy baby.

The products we list below are wonderful, tested and tried, and will make your experience easier and less stressful.

Nursing Pillow - hands down My Brest Friend. Its ergonomic design keeps your baby close to your breast. You wear it around your body at a height that is comfortable, eliminating the need of stuffing extra pillows under it, like you would have to with some other brands. No wonder it's recommended by most lactation experts!

A glider or rocking chair - any will do. What you should look for is a firm back. It will make it so much better for your back. We love Monte gliders as they are eco-friendly, hand-made in Canada and have the smallest footprint. The dozens of fabrics they're available in also makes them a top choice.

Nipple Cream - We love the one by Earth Mama! Organic, super gentle and most importantly - safe.

Bottles - We love MAM and ComoTomo. Both brands are wonderful. MAM bottles are also self-sterilizing, so if you're on the go - this is a great brand to consider.

I also like Avent and Boon bottles. You might want to have a few bottles of different kinds on hand to start with, after all, each baby is different, to see which works best for your little one.

Formula Dispenser - not a must, but if you get Baby Brezza, it'll make your life easier at the 4am feeding. It's like a keurig for formula.

Burp Cloths - endless choices here. The two brands we gravitate to are Burt's Bees Organic Burp Cloths and KeaBabies Organic Burp Cloths. Keababies are thicker in design and are ergonomically cut.

These are your essentials to start with. If you have any questions, just drop us a line!