Product Recommendations — Hugs and Snugs

There are so many different products on the market that are promoted as the “best” for you and your baby. Combine that marketing, with all of your friends and family sending you what worked best for them and it can feel overwhelming. The items I have linked below are products that I personally recommend to the families I support.

Breastfeeding Recommendations

SILVERETTE The Original Silver Nursing Cups, Silverettes Metal Healing Nipple Covers for Breastfeeding, Nursing Shield, 925 Silver Nipple Cover Guards, Soothe and Protect Sore Nipples -Made in Italy Buy on Amazon

Organic Nipple Butter™ Breastfeeding Cream by Earth Mama | Lanolin-free, Postpartum Essentials Safe for Nursing, Non-GMO Project Verified, 2-Fluid Ounce Buy on Amazon

TheraPearl® 3-in-1 Breast Therapy Buy on Amazon

My Brest Friend Original Nursing Pillow | Ergonomic Breastfeeding Pillows | Supports Both Mom & Baby | Breastfeeding Essentials | Handy Side Pocket, Double Straps & Removable Cover, Navy Bluebells Buy on Amazon

Newborn Sleep Essentials

Yogasleep Hushh Portable White Noise Sound Machine For Baby, 3 Soothing Natural Sounds With Volume Control, Compact Size, Noise Canceling For Sleep Aid, Office Privacy, & Meditation, Registry Gift Buy on Amazon

Baby Shusher: the Original Sound Machine for Babies - Sleep Soother used by Pediatricians - Human Shhh Sound - Essential Baby Shower Gift - Portable Buy on Amazon

SwaddleMe by Ingenuity Original Swaddle - Size Small/Medium, 0-3 Months, 3-Pack (Criss Cross Polka Dot) Buy on Amazon

Pump Flanges

Maymom Wide Neck Pump Parts for Spectra S1/S2 Pumps; Incl Wide Mouth Flanges; Not Original Spectra Flange; Replaces Spectra Shield (15 mm Flange) Buy on Amazon

Maymom Wide Neck Pump Part Compatible with Spectra S1/S2 Pumps; Incl Wide Mouth Flange; Not Original Spectra Flange; Replaces Spectra Shield (19 mm Two Flanges) Buy on Amazon

2X 17 mm Maymom Wide Neck Pump Parts Compatible with Spectra S1/S2 Pumps; Incl Wide Mouth Flanges; Not Original Spectra Flange; Replaces Spectra Shield (Two Small Flanges) Buy on Amazon

Maymom MyFit 15 mm Shields; Compatible with Medela Breast Pump- PersonalFit, Freestyle, Harmony, Maxi, Freestyle Flex Connector; Connect to Maymom Widemouth/Narrow Connector, 2pcs Buy on Amazon

Maymom MyFit 17 mm Shields Small; Compatible with Medela Breast Pumps-PersonalFit, Freestyle, Harmony, Maxi, Freestyle Flex Connector; Connect to Maymom Widemouth/Narrow Connector, 2pcs Buy on Amazon

Maymom MyFit 19 mm Small Shields; Compatible with Medela Breast Pump- PersonalFit, Freestyle, Harmony, Maxi, Freestyle Flex Connector; Connect to Maymom Widemouth/Narrow Connector, 2pcs Buy on Amazon

Recommended Breast Pumps & Milk Catchers

haakaa Ladybug Breast Milk Collector - Soft Breast Shells | Wearable Nursing Cups | Breastmilk Saver| Letdown Catcher for Pumping,Breastfeeding Moms,Protect Sore Nipples(Silicone 2.5 oz/75 ml,2PK) Buy on Amazon

Elvie Curve Manual Wearable Breast Pump | Hands-Free, Kick-Proof, Portable Silicone Pump That Can Be Worn in-Bra for Gentle, Natural Milk Expression | Breast Feeding Essentials White Buy on Amazon

haakaa Manual Breast Pump for Breastfeeding 4oz/100ml Buy on Amazon

Medela Manual Breast Pump | Harmony Single Hand Breast Pump with Flex Breast Shields for More Comfort and Expressing More Milk Buy on Amazon

Spectra - S1 Plus Electric Breast Milk Pump for Baby Feeding - Convenient Breast Feeding Support Buy on Amazon

Motif Medical Luna Double Electric Breast Pump - Easy to Use, Quiet Motor, Built-in LED Night Light - Outlet Required Buy on Amazon

Recommended Bottles and Nipples

Dr. Brown's Baby Formula Mixing Pitcher with Adjustable Stopper, Locking Lid, & No Drip Spout, 32oz, BPA Free, Blue Buy on Amazon

Dr. Brown’s Natural Flow® Anti-Colic Baby Bottle with Level 1 Slow Flow Nipples, 4oz, 4 Pack Buy on Amazon

Dr. Brown's Original Nipple, Preemie (0m+),6 count Buy on Amazon

Evenflo Feeding Premium Proflo Venting Balance Plus Standard Neck Baby, Newborn and Infant Bottles - Developed by Pediatric Feeding Specialists - 9 Ounce (Pack of 6) Buy on Amazon

Lansinoh Baby Bottles for Breastfeeding Babies, 5 Ounces, 3 count Buy on Amazon

Pigeon Silicone Nipple (SS) with Latch-On Line, Natural Feel, 0+ Months, 4 Counts Buy on Amazon

Pacifiers

Philips AVENT Soothie Pacifier, 0-3 Months, Green, 4 Pack, SCF190/41 Buy on Amazon

Dr. Brown's HappyPaci 100% Silicone Pacifier 0-6m, BPA Free, Black, Cool Gray, White, 3 Pack Buy on Amazon

Nanobebe Baby Pacifiers 0-3 Month - Orthodontic, Curves Comfortably with Face Contour, Award Winning for Breastfeeding Babies, 100% Silicone - BPA Free. Baby Registry Gift 4pk, Sage/White Buy on Amazon

Tummy Time and Oral Motor Toys Recommended by Bold Child Co.

Giantsuper Construct-O-Cards: Tummy Time Interlocking Flash Cards - High-Contrast Art for Baby's Developing Eyes Buy on Amazon

BEBECAN Teething Sticks for Babies 0-36 Months - Super Soft Silicone Teethers in 6 Vibrant Colors, Infant Teething Relief, Multicolored Teething Toys Baby Gift Teethers for Babies 6-12 Months Buy on Amazon

Bright Starts Oball Easy Grasp Classic Ball BPA-Free Infant Toy in Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Age Newborn and up, 4 Inches Buy on Amazon

Innobaby EZ Grip Massaging Star Teether Set (Yellow Star and Blue Star) Buy on Amazon

Baby Einstein Sea Dreams Soother Musical Crib Toy and Sound Machine, Newborns Plus Buy on Amazon

Recommended Breastfeeding Books

What Doctors Don't Know About Breastfeeding

By Newman MD, Jack, Polokova MA, Andrea

Tongue-Tied: How a Tiny String Under the Tongue Impacts Nursing, Speech, Feeding, and More

By Baxter DMD MS, Richard

Dr. Jack Newman's Guide to Breastfeeding: updated edition

By Newman, Jack, Pitman, Teresa

Breastfeeding Doesn't Need to Suck: How to Nurture Your Baby and Your Mental Health (APA LifeTools Series)

By Kendall-Tackett PhD, Dr. Kathleen