Is your maternity leave ending and are you heading back to work soon? Do you feel unsure whether you will be able to continue nursing your precious one once you start working again? Well, fret not, mommies! You do not have to give up the nursing routine that has already been well-established, even when you are at work! The journey is different now and it may not be as easy but it is totally doable, I promise you. In this post, I will line up the
5 must-have items that will help you pumping at work!
#1 Double Electric Breast Pump
While you are at work, you need a breast pump that is portable and flexible that will let you pump easily and hassle-free. This 9 Plus Portable Double Electric Breast Pump from Spectra is perfect for you! They are compact in size and super lightweight too. Their ultra-quiet operation enables you to pump discreetly without interrupting anyone else. To purchase one from Babydash, just click here.
#2 Nursing Cover
Well, mommies, a nursing cover is essential to help you pump anytime, anywhere! If you do not have time to go to the nursing room, just slip one in and you are ready to pump. This nursing apron from Lilie Pilie is made of 100% breathable cotton to ensure you will have maximum comfort and ventilation. The dimensions and enlarged size of the apron are designed to ensure the protection of your modesty — so you can pump at peace and worry-free! A mesh bag is attached to the apron allows easy storage and portability. Available in four pretty prints, check them out here on Babydash.
#3 Collection Cup Set
Busy day at work? Cannot make it to the nursing room? No problem! This Closed System Breast Milk Collection Cups from Freemie will help you express your breast milk out! These cups allow you to pump anywhere — fully clothes and hands-free! So you can continue to do your job at your desk uninterrupted. This works great while you are driving too! Get this amazing item on Babydash just by clicking here.
#4 Cooler Bag
Don’t let your hard work goes to waste by not storing them properly! This Fun Foldaway Cooler Bag from Autumnz is a practical choice for all breastfeeding mommies especially when you are working! Keep your breast milk bottles in this bag so you can bring them home easily. The bag has been tested to keep milk cold for 12 hours (with a reusable ice pack!). The best thing is, when your breastfeeding journey has ended, this bag can be used as a cosmetic bag too! To purchase one on Babydash, just click here.
#5 Reusable Ice Pack
When you have a cooler bag, throw in a reusable ice pack to keep the milk cold even longer (just in case you would have to work longer hours!). This Shaped Cooling Element from Medela is a contoured shape designed perfectly to fit around breast milk bottles. Just keep it in the freezer overnight and plop it in the cooler bag the next day to bring it to work. Get one on Babydash here.
There you have it, mommies! These five items will help you continue your breastfeeding journey even when work is calling you. Do not feel bad and worry if you are not a good mother just because you have to leave your baby for work. Remember to always ask for help and support when you need one! You are strong, you are brave, and most of all, you are an amazing mommy!
In conjunction with World Breastfeeding Week that is happening soon, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you Happy Breastfeeding! You are doing an amazing job, so keep on going! You can do this, mommies! ❤
