Hey there, Momma! Are you looking to set up your very own breastfeeding station and fill it up with your essential breastfeeding accessories?
Well, I’m glad you’re here because I have listed down below the basic things that you’ll need in your nursing station.
Just want to share, breastfeeding my baby is one of the best decisions I’ve ever made, which I am still doing up to now, three years strong!
You being here only means you want to breastfeed your baby too, so this is very helpful for you.
I want you to know that this moment is yours and your baby alone. This experience can only come once in your baby’s early life.
So, isn’t it amazing that the bond and love start going strong between you and your baby? I want to think so. Thanks to breastfeeding!
Now, let’s work on making your breastfeeding experience a wonderful one for you and your baby by setting up your breastfeeding station. Shall we?
12 Things You Actually Need in a Breastfeeding Station Share on XLet’s get started with some breastfeeding station ideas!
First and foremost, find a corner in your bedroom for your breastfeeding station set up; much better if you have a nursery room for your baby. But a corner in your bedroom works best too.
Your breastfeeding station must create this relaxing, calm, and cozy atmosphere for you and your baby.
Don’t worry. There are many ways to achieve this.
In searching for nursing station ideas, Pinterest is your best friend. I love Pinterest when I need inspiration on anything.
To excite you, I took a screenshot from Pinterest that may inspire you to set up your own breastfeeding station.
Pro tip: Type “nursing station ideas” or “breastfeeding station ideas” on the Pinterest search bar, and you’ll see many beautiful pictures pop up for inspiration.
I’m sure by now that you have a clear idea of how you want your breastfeeding station will look and feel. I’m so excited for you!
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the 12 breastfeeding accessories you’ll need in your breastfeeding station:
1. A comfortable sofa or chair
- is anything you can sit on that is comfy enough to nurse your baby. You may not always want to be on the bed whenever your baby wants to feed. A comfy sofa or chair is a lifesaver for you.
2. nursing pillow
- a nursing pillow is essential because it provides comfort for you and your baby. You don’t want your arms to feel swell being in one position holding your baby at all times. And with this, you can nap with your baby without worrying that the baby might fall or something.
3. breastfeeding caddy
– a handy container to place all your nursing essentials. I love having this within my reach at all times!
What to put in a breastfeeding caddy
4. burp cloth
– your baby needs to be burped every after feeding to prevent gas that may cause discomfort to your baby so you will need lots of this in your nursing station.
5. breast pads
– this is helpful for breast milk leakage, especially in the first weeks or months of breastfeeding.
6. silicone breastmilk catcher cup
– I highly recommend using this in the first few months of breastfeeding. I consider this my most loved item among my breastfeeding accessories.
In my experience, my other breast would leak and breast pads or cotton cloths would soak so easily, so I decided to get myself one of these cups, and since then, not one drop of breastmilk went to waste!
7. nipple balm or nipple butter
– there’s a high chance that you may experience sore and cracked nipples in the beginning. To help ease the pain and discomfort of having those, a nipple balm or nipple butter is what you’ll need.
8. pacifier
– this will come in handy, but you can skip this one if you don’t want your baby to develop a dependency on it.
9. tissues
– a no-brainer essential for hygiene purposes.
10. water bottle
– as a breastfeeding mom, you will need to hydrate at all times. It helps replenish breastmilk too! Aim to drink at least 2 liters of water during the day.
11. snacks
– well, who doesn’t want snacks? I do! Keep it healthy, though.
12. phone, tablet, or a book
– breastfeeding your little one takes time so give yourself the freedom for some entertainment.
Final Thoughts
Your breastfeeding experience relies on how you prepare for it. Complete or incomplete your breastfeeding accessories may be, what matters most is that your baby gets the nutrition he/she needs through your precious breastmilk; and the strong bond that this creates between you and your baby.
So, let me know how you prepare your breastfeeding station in the comments below, pretty momma! I would love to hear it!
