 | Medela Pump in Style Advanced Breast Pump with Shoulder Bag
Buy new: $273.99 This is the Mercedes-Benz of pumps. It is expensive, but worth it. It comes with a hand pump, too, which I found useful.
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 | Medela Quick Clean Micro-Steam Bags
Buy new: $6.25 Great to sterilize pump parts
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 | Medela Pump & Save Storage Bags 50-pk.
Buy new: $16.50 The best way to store milk you plan to freeze.
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 | Medela Extra Breast Shield/Valve/Membrane
Buy new: $8.99 Get one extra set. You may not feel like cleaning everything after every pump session. Infants tire you out.
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 | Lansinoh 20265 Disposable Nursing Pads, 60-Count Boxes (Pack of 3)
Buy new: $22.89 I tried a few different brands of pads, and this was the one I kept coming back to. These pads leaked less and held more.
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 | The First Years Modular Drying Rack
Buy new: $12.50 It dosn't have to be this one but you will want a drying rack for bottles and bottle parts.
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 | Munchkin Deluxe Dishwasher Basket Colors May Vary
Buy new: $4.99 Great for sterilizing bottles and nipples in the dishwasher
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 | Munchkin Two Snack Catchers, Colors May Vary
Buy new: $7.49 You won't need it for a while, but you will need it.
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 | Colored Soft Bite Spoons - 5 pack
Buy new: $5.95 It may seem silly, but this was something that I forgot about... until the day came to give her solid food. We had a mad rush to get bowls and spoons.
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 | Sassy Baby Large, Medium, And Small Feeding Bowl Set, Multiple Colors
Buy new: $9.00 Just good to have on hand.
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 | Munchkin Bottle and Nipple Brush,Colors Vary
Buy new: $2.99 Very helpful for cleaning bottles. I still use these for cups and things.
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 | Soothies Gel Pads for Nursing Moms
Buy new: $20.98 Great for those first few weeks of nursing when your nipples feel like they are being gnawed off by tiny badgers.
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 | Simple by Bebe Au Lait Organic Nursing Cover, Peacock
Buy new: $35.00 Great for nursing in public places. I used this A LOT!
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 | Gerber 6-Pack Terry Burp Cloths - Neutral
Buy new: $9.99 It doesn't matter what brand/style/pattern/size. You will need burp cloths. Old-school cloth diapers (called prefold) work great. They will get stained, so no use going for something expensive.
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 | Boppy Bare Naked Expandable Miracle Middle Pillow
Buy new: $29.99 Get one of these to help position the baby when nursing. Get 2 covers. Great even if you aren't planning to nurse. Just get one!
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 | JL Childress MaxiCOOL 4 Bottle Cooler, Black
Buy new: $10.96 Again, the brand doesn't matter, but you will want a small cooler designed to hold bottles, especially if you will be putting the baby in day care.
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 | Medela Nursing Stool
Buy new: $23.40 You may get a rocker/glider with an ottoman that has a fold-down nursing stool. It seems silly, but the way you hold the baby while nursing can wear on your back after a while. The stool is designed to position your legs properly to prevent pain.
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