6 Useful Things Every New Breastfeeding Mom Will Actually Use | Gifts For Moms
Being a new mom is already overwhelming. Relieve some of her stress and make this new transition period easier for her with these useful and thoughtful gifts to improve her milk supply and make breast feeding more enjoyable.
By Jennifer Liwanag, CPT, Pn1, CPPC, GGS-1
(PS. This post contains an affiliate link here or there - if you make a purchase using one of my affiliate links, I'll receive a small commission, with no extra cost or inconvenience to you.)
A Basket Of Lactation Snacks
$10-50 CAD
Any breastfeeding mom will tell you that all day long she’s HUNGRY. Her body is using up lots of energy to produce milk for her baby, after all.
Having a stash of lactation snacks, like these chocolate chip cookies from Juli’s Cookie Co., not only will help fulfill her hunger, but also will intentionally help increase her milk supply as well.
It’s a win/win!
A 2-In-1 Nursing Bra
$20-30 CAD
While traditional nursing bras that make breastfeeding simpler are great, 2-in-1 nursing bras, like this one from MomCozy are even better because they also make pumping hands-free.
For many new breastfeeding Moms, pumping is part of their normal routine to try to increase milk supply. However, it can waste a lot of time if she cannot be hands free while doing it every 2-3 hours.
A great 2-in-1 nursing bra gives her more flexibility with that time so she can complete other tasks, bond with her baby, or relax while pumping on schedule.
Haakaa Ladybug Breast Milk Collector
$50 CAD
The Haakaa Ladybug is a breast milk collector that can sit comfortably inside of the bra. Unlike the Haakaa Manual Breast Pump that many Moms use as a milk collector, the Ladybug has a very light suction and is not designed to draw out milk. Rather, it sits comfortably in your bra to collect overflow throughout the day (similar to what a nursing pad would do - except, instead of your overflow soaking up in a nursing pad, you can keep the milk and freeze it for later).
Large Water Bottle
$10-60 CAD
When breastfeeding, she’ll be THIRSTY all of the time. Not to mention, staying hydrated helps maintain milk supply.
A large water bottle, like the Stanley Cup, not only holds a lot of water, but also sits as a physical marker to remind her to actually drink.
Not to mention, all the ✨girlies ✨ know that when we have a new cute water bottle, we want to drink more!
Giftcards For A Lactation Specialist
$150-250 CAD
Especially at the beginning of her breastfeeding journey, seeing a lactation consultant can be very helpful.
A lactation consultant educate new breastfeeding moms, can recommend better breastfeeding positions, help Baby get a better latch, give tips to increasing milk supply, teach her how to properly use her breast pump, offer support for pain management during breastfeeding, and even help with issues like engorgement or blocked ducts (mastitis).
Giftcards For A Postpartum Doula
$200-500 CAD
One factor that impacts milk supply is stress, and as a new Mom trying to navigate postpartum and this new chapter of motherhood, stress is at an all time high.
When offered support like from a postpartum doula, especially in early postpartum when she’s trying to establish her milk supply, Mom will have less on her mind to worry about and more time to bond with her baby, do things that increase oxytocin, and focus on doing things to increase her milk supply.
Many postpartum doulas cover tasks like light housework, overnight baby care, organizing spaces, and even meal prep for the family.
