Always keep
some extra nursing pads and an extra shirt in your diaper bag, just in case.
I had with me milk bags, a sharpie, and
extra nursing pads.
Not exact matches
They also hold
nursing pads in for
extra protection against leaking.
The ottoman doubles as
extra storage space to keep my
nursing equipment like burp rags, nipple balms,
nursing pads, etc. close at hand and positing the whole chair in the corner near the dresser allows me to have my coffee cup... er, I mean water bottle... within reach too.
More suggestions from Pinterest that I won't be adding are
nursing covers, disposable grocery bags, rash cream, bibs and burp clothes, pacifiers, small toys, sunscreen, basic first aid supplies, breast
pads, and an
extra shirt for myself.
Buy heavy - duty maxi
pads or ask the
nurses at the hospital for
extras to take home.
If you are already suffering from thrush or have a history of yeast infections, be
extra intentional about replacing your
nursing pads.
Pads fit discreetly and securely inside most
nursing bras for
extra cushioning and protection from rubbing against clothing while healing.
I can fit my things like my changing
pad, diapers, and wipes, snacks for Little J,
extra outfits for Little A, and my
nursing cover, without having my bag feel like it is overcrowded.
★ COMFORTABLE AND
EXTRA THICK: These 8 Pack (4 pair) white
Nursing pads are super soft and comfortable with a waterproof layer.
* * For an extremely limited sub-set of
nursing mothers, i.e. those who don't need to pump, buy
nursing bras,
pads, creams, pillows, milk storage bags, pay for lactation consultant appointments, magically don't need
extra food to cover the calorie cost of lactation, and if you don't count their time or any opportunity costs as having any monetary value.
Also helpful: allowing your breasts to completely dry between feedings to prevent the growth of bacteria, changing
nursing pads after feedings, wearing cotton bras that don't trap moisture and washing those bras frequently in hot water (drying them in the sun may also provide
extra protection).