Popsugar Parenting New Moms Best Breastfeeding Products Ready to Start Breastfeeding? Here's Everything You Need 31 January 2019 by Rebecca Brown Image Source: Unsplash / Michal Bar Haim As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. Congratulations, you're having (or have just had) a baby! Once the newness of it all settles in, you may decide to begin breastfeeding. (But don't forget: formula is perfectly fine for babies, too!) We've gone ahead and put together a list of the leading products to help you get started, from pillows to nipple shields. Related: Breastfeeding Mom Demonstrates How to "Respectfully Nurse a Baby" in Public The Honest Company Nipple Balm, Soothe & Moisturize Image Source: Walmart Both breastfeeding and pumping can get painful. From cracked nipples to tiny lacerations on the areola, the The Honest Company Nipple Balm ($11) can soothe and moisturize. The Honest Company Nipple Balm $11 from walmart.com Buy Now Motherhood Maternity Plus Size Wireless Nursing Sports Bra Image Source: Destination Maternity Motherhood Maternity Plus Size Wireless Nursing Sports Bra ($22) provides all the support you'd expect from a sports bra while delivering the flexibility required for a nursing bra. Motherhood Maternity Plus Size Wireless Nursing Sports Bra $22 from destinationmaternity.com Buy Now My BrestFriend Nursing Pillow Image Source: Target If you're planning on breastfeeding, the My BrestFriend Nursing Pillow ($40) is popular among the new mom set. (Important to know: some mothers who have C-sections find that this pillow doesn't work for them.) Another favorite is the Boppy ($30). Both help you position the baby. My BrestFriend Nursing Pillow $40 from target.com Buy Now Boppy $30 from amazon.com Buy Now Babylist Bottle Box Image Source: Babylist You won't know until you meet your precious little one which type of nipple they'll prefer to use (assuming you'll be bottlefeeding at some point), so the Babylist Bottle Box ($25, originally $44) is a great place to start. Rather than having to dart out in the middle of the night to purchase a new brand of bottle, this kit has all of the major heavy-hitters included: Dr. Brown's, Comotomo, Philips AVENT, Tommee Tippee, and Munchkin. Babylist Bottle Box $25 from babylist.com Buy Now Spectra Baby Breast Pump There are many breast pumps on the market, and oftentimes you should be able to get one through your insurance. But if you're looking for something that's hospital grade, consider adding the Spectra Baby Breast Pump ($165) to your registry as a big-ticket item. Spectra Baby Breast Pump $165 from amazon.com Buy Now Medela Quick Clean Breastmilk Removal Soap Breast milk can get thick and greasy, so you'll want something that makes cleanup a breeze, like the Medela Quick Clean Breastmilk Removal Soap ($7, originally $8). Medela Quick Clean Breastmilk Removal Soap $7 from amazon.com Buy Now Munchkin High Capacity Drying Rack Image Source: Amazon You really only need this if you plan to do bottle feeding. Not only is the Munchkin High Capacity Drying Rack ($13, originally $16) dishwasher-safe, but you can also dry nipples on the top shelf. Munchkin High Capacity Drying Rack $13 from amazon.com Buy Now Contact Nipple Shield Image Source: Walmart If you're experiencing any tenderness whatsoever during the latch, try putting on a Contact Nipple Shield ($7). They come in many different sizes so pay attention to sizing before ordering. Some moms even use shields to pump as another layer of protection. Contact Nipple Shield $7 from walmart.com Buy Now Lansinoh Breastmilk Storage Bags Image Source: Amazon There's a lovely amount of freedom that comes from handing someone else the baby and a bottle of your breastmilk. If you plan to store milk, or if you'll be returning to work and plan on pumping, the Lansinoh Breastmilk Storage Bags ($9, originally $16) are absolutely clutch. CAKE Cotton Candy Seamless Nursing Bra Image Source: Nordstrom CAKE's Cotton Candy Seamless Nursing Bra ($53) feels so luxurious, you'll hate laundry day. CAKE's Cotton Candy Seamless Nursing Bra $53 from shop.nordstrom.com Buy Now Soma Water Bottle Image Source: Bloomingdale's Nursing and pumping make you incredibly thirsty. Plan ahead, and keep water nearby so you can access it easily. The Soma Water Bottle ($30) is not only beautiful, but it's made of a shatter-resistant glass. Soma Water Bottle $30 from bloomingdales.com Buy Now Burp Cloths Image Source: Local Nomad Shop Feedings get messy, so you'll want access to as many Burp Cloths ($18) as you can get. Burp Cloths $18 from localnomadshop.com Buy Now Arrow Nursing Cover Image Source: Amazon If you plan to nurse in public and want to cover up (which you absolutely do not have to do — nurse however you wish!), the Arrow Nursing Cover ($23) is supereasy to maneuver. Arrow Nursing Cover $23 from amazon.com Buy Now New MomsShoppableBreastfeedingBabies