Once you have bought your pump, you may find that the best time for you to pump is first thing in the morning. Besides that, you might want to consider some accessories to help you to use your pump more efficiently and more comfortably.
Breast Pump Accessories
- Pumping Bra/ Band
- Holds a collection bottle at each nipple to free your hands while you pump both breast simultaneously
- Storage Bags/ Containers
- Makes collecting, storing and freezing your milk easier.
- Microwave Bags
- Lets you steam-clean pump parts in the microwave
- Breast Shields
- Soft shields massage the breasts during pumping, soothe sore nipples and increases milk flow.
- Find the right size as they are catered to accommodate smaller and larger nipples.
- This is not necessary if the breast pump that you buy comes with a shield that fits you.
- Additionally, if you are buying separately, make sure the shields work with the brand of the pumps that you are
- Insulated Bag and Cold Freezer Packs
- Keeps your milk cool throughout the day when there isn’t a fridge nearby.
Breast Pump Nursing Aids
- Hot/Cold Breast Packs
- Gel packs can fit inside a nursing bra and can be used hot or cold to soothe any swollen or sore breasts.
- Lanolin Ointment
- Blissful in relieving sore nipples
- Nursing Pads
- You can buy either disposable or washable pads; whichever that is most convenient for you.
- They absorb milk from leaky breasts and prevent spotting on clothes.
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