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Breastfeeding Twins | 15 Essential Items
January 25, 2016
15 Essential Items for Tandem Breastfeeding Twins
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Your Couch. Use the free couch in your living room to set up your “breastfeeding station” during the day.
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Double-wide Rocker + Ottoman. Skip the standard-size gliders and get an oversized rocker wide enough to fit a twin nursing pillow and ample foot/leg support. A chair like this is great to grow with your twin’s bedtime routine too! Dorel Asia Double Rocker $375 Baby Relax Hadley Nursery Storage Ottoman $100
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Two Support Pillows. Small U-shaped pillows provide a safe location for each baby while migrating to the “breastfeeding station.” The pillow can also serve as a tool when feeding one baby at a time. Original Boppy Nursing Pillow and Positioner $50 each
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Twin Nursing Pillow. A U-shaped pillow allows your babies to be cradled comfortably on each side of you. Pillow back support will aid in healthy posture. My Brest Friend Twins Plus Feeding Pillow $75
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Nipple Shield. You might need this if your nipples need a break from the pain while feeding or if your babies need to wean from the bottle to breast due to NICU feedings. Phillips Avent Nipple Protector $8 pair
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Receiving Blankets. Receiving blankets help with positioning, propping and clean-up. Aden + Anais Swaddleplus Safari Friends $32
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Breastfeeding App. Keep track of which breast you offered which baby, the amount of time and more! MyMedela Breastfeeding Companion Free!
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Water Bottle. Keep a water bottle in your key locations for Mama to stay hydrated.
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Hospital-grade Breast Pump. If your babies are in the NICU or not latching properly, use a high-quality pump for at least the first 3 months to establish your milk supply. Your insurance may cover the cost of the rental.
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Pump Bra. If your babies do not drain your breasts completely or you supplement with formula after a feeding, pumping immediately is key to building supply. A pump bra will free your hands to multitask! PumpEase Hands-Free Pump Bra $38
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Double Electric Breast Pump. Once your milk is fully established and meeting demand, a travel pump is easier to move. Medela pump in style advanced breast pump $350
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2-3 Extra Sets of Pump Parts. Extra pump parts will save you time so you can wash once or twice a day verses after every use. Nenesupply Replacement Kit for Medela Pump Parts $13 each
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Steam Cleaning Bags. Clean your pump parts quickly verses hand or dish washing. Medela Quick Clean Micro-Steam Bags $5 for five
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Nipple Cream + Soothing Gel Pads. Nipple cream and soothing gel pads can help curb the pain while your nipples adjust to breastfeeding. Body Bootique Nipple Cream $15 Lansinoh Soothies Gel Pads $9 pair
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Nursing Pads. In the early weeks of breastfeeding, nursing pads placed in your bra can help to absorb leaky boobs. Knickernappies Stay Dry Nursing Pads $13 set
