What items to add to registry for me?

[starryfish]

After my shower I want to add some personal items to my registry so I can use my completion discount. 

Any ideas on what I will need? Nursing bras/tanks? Breastmilk bags, nipple cream?

Bonus to amazon links, thanks!

[kath16]

nursing bras and tanks
shirts that will be easy to nurse in
pads in case you leak
nipple cream - ditto lansinoh
ready-made snacks like granola bars
dry shampoo

[MrsAggie]

If you plan on using a pump ever, the Simple Wishes pumping bra.

Nipple cream - Medela worked best for me but I know lots of others liked the Earth Mama kind.

Depends adult briefs for the first few days PP. Trust me on this.

Lansinoh breastmilk bags.

1 box of Medela breastmilk bags - if you have a Medela pump there's attachments included in the box so you can pump straight into a bag. I used those and cut little slits in the Lansinoh bags so you can use any brand with them. Cuts down on washing bottles.

Lansinoh soothie pads for your nipples. Put them in the fridge and they're amazing for the first week of nursing.

Lansinoh breast pads for leaking.

Cleansing face wipes and dry shampoo.

[scm1011]

Good idea, Starry - this is really helpful. Thanks for the recs, all!

[redpenmama]

I like the Lilipadz -- They are silicone and reusable and were way more comfortable on sore nipples. When I was leaking a ton, I'd wear those and a disposable pad to double up. Pretty sure I bought them on Amazon.

[Susie]

Diaper rash cream for baby - Triple Paste
If vaginal delivery, for you - Witch hazel pads and Dermoplast
Nursing pads - Lansinoh Ultra Soft (I switched to Lansinoh regular after the first box, but ultra soft was nice at first)
Breastmilk bags - Lansinoh (I think Medela bags are terrible)
Nursing tanks (wait until you're a couple weeks out to try to figure out the right cup size for nursing bras, it's a moving target for a while)

I didn't need or want Depends, I was using regular (albeit heavy flow) pads by day #3, when I came home from the hospital.

I also was fine with just Lansinoh lanolin for my boobs, no soothies or other brands of creams.  YMMV.

Note:  You can use medical flex spending funds to pay for nursing pads, breastmilk storage bags, anything pump-related, and thermometers (in case you decide to buy a $$ one)

[scm1011]

Sept 14, 2016 13:37:22 GMT -5 Susie said:

Note:  You can use medical flex spending funds to pay for nursing pads, breastmilk storage bags, anything pump-related, and thermometers (in case you decide to buy a $$ one)

I never would have thought of this - thanks!

[jennistarr1]

are you returning to work and pumping there...I needed a pumping bra. I liked the reusable breast pads...never used nipple cream.

[numbers]

New Mama spray
www.amazon.com/Earth-Mama-Angel-Baby-Postpartum/dp/B0065ZTKWS

Nipple butter
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000JVCBBG

Hands free pump bra
www.amazon.com/Simple-Wishes-Hands-Free-Breastpump-X-Small-Large/dp/B00295MQLU

[starryfish]

Sept 14, 2016 14:44:05 GMT -5 jennistarr1 said:

are you returning to work and pumping there...I needed a pumping bra. I liked the reusable breast pads...never used nipple cream.

Yes. Please explain to me the benefit/use of a pumping bra. They look so weird and uncomfortable! 

[numbers]

Sept 14, 2016 19:00:35 GMT -5 starryfish said:

Sept 14, 2016 14:44:05 GMT -5 jennistarr1 said:

are you returning to work and pumping there...I needed a pumping bra. I liked the reusable breast pads...never used nipple cream.

Yes. Please explain to me the benefit/use of a pumping bra. They look so weird and uncomfortable! 

It holds the flanges in place so your hands are free (to GBCN, etc.) while you pump.

Otherwise you'd have to hold the flanges, one in each hand, the entire time you pump, which would be so annoying. 

Trust me, you definitely want one!

[jennistarr1]

Yep, hands free and it works like a charm....I ended up having to pump in hospital and I wish I had one already

[JRo]

Sept 14, 2016 19:00:35 GMT -5 starryfish said:

Sept 14, 2016 14:44:05 GMT -5 jennistarr1 said:

are you returning to work and pumping there...I needed a pumping bra. I liked the reusable breast pads...never used nipple cream.

Yes. Please explain to me the benefit/use of a pumping bra. They look so weird and uncomfortable! 

Ditto what numbers said. They do look uncomfortable but a) you don't wear them all the time, just while you are pumping (I think this is a common misconception before people try them; you just unhook your regular bra and wrap the pumping bra around your chest) and b) they actually aren't uncomfortable - at least the simple wishes one isn't. You just get it set for the right size (it is very adjustable) and it is super easy to get on and off.

You definitely need one if you are planning to pump a lot. You can try a sports bra with slits cut over the nipples first, but you're going to want the simple wishes for long term use so you don't have to pull something over your head.

[Susie]

Agreed that a pumping bra is a must have if you are going to pump long term. I have a Medela one, and the zipper is kind of annoying, but it gets the job done. I've been pumping for about 10 months now and when I think about how many minutes of my life that is... damn.

I pump at my desk at work (I can just close my office door) and the pumping bra keeps my hands free. I can't work on large files, but I use the time to eat lunch, return emails, GBCN, shop online for baby clothes and next-stage gear, etc. That would be hard to do if I had to hold the bottles.

[MrsAggie]

You can't even change the channel or fast forward through commercials while pumping if you don't have the hands free bra. I was home all of a day before I ordered one on Amazon.

[starryfish]

Thanks all! I really appreciate it! Seems like Simple Wishes brand is the better one? Is it this one?

www.amazon.com/Simple-Wishes-Hands-Free-Breastpump-X-Small-Large/dp/B00295MQLU/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1473937718&sr=8-2&keywords=simple+wishes+pumping+bra

[starryfish]

Sept 14, 2016 21:10:00 GMT -5 JRo said:

Sept 14, 2016 19:00:35 GMT -5 starryfish said:

Yes. Please explain to me the benefit/use of a pumping bra. They look so weird and uncomfortable! 

Ditto what numbers said. They do look uncomfortable but a) you don't wear them all the time, just while you are pumping (I think this is a common misconception before people try them; you just unhook your regular bra and wrap the pumping bra around your chest) and b) they actually aren't uncomfortable - at least the simple wishes one isn't. You just get it set for the right size (it is very adjustable) and it is super easy to get on and off.

You definitely need one if you are planning to pump a lot. You can try a sports bra with slits cut over the nipples first, but you're going to want the simple wishes for long term use so you don't have to pull something over your head.

Thank you! I was confused about that part too!

[numbers]

Sept 15, 2016 6:08:56 GMT -5 starryfish said:

Thanks all! I really appreciate it! Seems like Simple Wishes brand is the better one? Is it this one?

www.amazon.com/Simple-Wishes-Hands-Free-Breastpump-X-Small-Large/dp/B00295MQLU/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1473937718&sr=8-2&keywords=simple+wishes+pumping+bra

Np! That's the one I have. Simple Wishes seems to be the standard.

[IndiaInk]

You've got lots of breast pad recs, but I would highly recommend Bamboobies for reusable breast pads. They're a million times better than any other reusable ones I had - more absorbant and they lay discreetly, which most don't. They have freebies occasionally and some pretty good sales directly on their website, but they're worth every penny. I think Target carries them too. I just ordered some Bamboobies disposables for this time around and obviously haven't tried them yet but all their other products are so good that I think they'll be awesome too. Their nursing bra is really comfy as well. I'm a big fan, lol.

www.amazon.com/Bamboobies-Super-Soft-Washable-Nursing/dp/B0043ZM178/ref=sr_1_3_s_it?s=baby-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1473954546&sr=1-3&keywords=bamboobies

[IndiaInk]

Sept 14, 2016 11:10:41 GMT -5 kath16 said:

nursing bras and tanks
shirts that will be easy to nurse in
pads in case you leak
nipple cream - ditto lansinoh
ready-made snacks like granola bars
dry shampoo

Yes, ditto all these things.  

Also, I didn't need or want Depends.  I was fine with just heavy flow maxi pads.  You'll know before you leave the hospital if you need something more and you can have someone run to the store for that random stuff.  

This time around, I'm buying:
a pumping bra, even though I didn't work outside the home.  Even if you only pump 3 times it's worth it.  I cut holes in a sports bra but it still didn't work quite right.

more nursing bras and nursing tanks. It's basically all I wore for at least the first 6 months and went on to nurse for 2 years.  Worth the upfront cost.  

Comfy yoga pants for pregnancy and post-partum.  

[tiptoetulips]

I got this instead of the hands free bra
LactaMed Simplicity Hands-Free Pumping Bra Kit - Black www.amazon.com/dp/B00GDJRQPY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_jxZ2xb64A2JAZ
I use it everyday and it's super easy. I wear it over my clothes and bra.
I also love the bamboobies reusable pads

[froggy76]

Nursing tanks
Lansinoh breast milk bags
Nipple cream (I used Lansinoh, but I think Medela is better)
Disposable breast pads (my reusable ones - Bamboobies - were bulky and expensive and I couldn't keep up with washing them)
Cooling breast pads for the beginning when your nipples are on fire (I think Medela makes them)
Mother's milk tea
Hands-free pumping bra
Protein bars/granola bars
Nice water bottle if you don't have one so you always have water handy
Clothes that will fit you and be easy to nurse in after you deliver
Slippers, blanket, other things that will keep you comfortable

[MrsAggie]

Am I the only one that leaked through all of the Bamboobies super quickly? There's no waterproof part and it was super embarrassing.

[tacoflavoredkisses]

Sept 16, 2016 20:57:19 GMT -5 MrsAggie said:

Am I the only one that leaked through all of the Bamboobies super quickly? There's no waterproof part and it was super embarrassing.

Nope. Those worked for me when I was still pregnant and leaking colostrum. I use the lansinoh ultra soft ones now.

I love EMAB nipple balm. I use it while pumping and as a lip balm. It's the only nipple product DD doesn't reject.