Choosing to breast or formula feed is one of the first decisions you will make as a new parent. Each option provides different benefits for every family, but both have one thing in common — it’s hard work.Eligible entries must be posted no later than midnight Eastern time, Thursday, Nov. 6. U.S. residents only. Void where prohibited by law. No purchase necessary to win. Winners will be drawn after the close of the contest and notified via email. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook. We hereby release Facebook of any liability. All prizes must be claimed within 30 days of end of giveaway. Solid colors only.
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my best breastfeeding tip is keep trying…it’s not easy but most mommies and babies can learn to breastfeed.
If it hurts a LOT, that’s not normal. Push to see the LC at the hospital for more than 2 minutes (assuming you had a hospital birth), and get that latch right!
Feed on demand. So far I have found that the Motherhood Maternity tanks work the best, for me!
Make sure to get support in your early days! I love my Bravado bras, but this would be fun to try too!
It’s not east a first, but perseverance is the key. Get involved with your local La Leche League, find a local lactation consultant and don’t be afraid to ask questions. Also non-stop nursing at the beginning is normal.
They only nursing bras I have are the ones from Target, not the greatest but get the job done.
Find what works best for you and baby! I read so many different opinions I was so confused and stressed out. I finally quit reading, prayed for wisdom and enjoyed mothering so much more!! It’s s blessing not a burden
My tip would be feed when baby wants to eat. Don’t try to make a schedule. Baby will eat when they are hungry!
My best tip is to feed on demand not on a schedule and use a baby carrier. You can breastfeed with a carrier and no one will know and no lugging strollers around.
one of my favorite nursing accessories is the milkies milk catcher! 😀
My biggest tip for breastfeeding a newborn is nurse on demand-breastfeeding is a supply/demand issue.
The best tip is to relax and enjoy the sweet look baby gives u while nursing
nursing was a challenge for us. my baby never burped so i never knew if she was hungry or her belly was sore from not burping…. i LOVED nursing tanktops…. lived in them. more comfy for me than a bra.
I’m a new mom, so not very experienced yet, but the best tip I’ve learned is to feed my baby before he gets too hungry, otherwise he gets too upset to eat
My favorite nursing bra is pretty much any sports bra. They are easy to pull up and over, easier to resecure, fit the same whether I am full or empty, and far less expensive than any nursing bra (I did buy several at $50+/bra).
I’m not a mom yet… one more month! But I’m definitely planning on breastfeeding. Once I was pregnant and needed new bras, I picked up a couple of nursing bras from Target. So far, so good… we’ll see how they do when it’s actually time to nurse!
I don’t have any tips yet, but I would love to try the Milkdaze nursing cami.
My favorite feeding tip.. RELAX!! With my first baby I was an exclusive pumper, there was so much pressure to produce in the beginning and I really struggled. It was not until I decided to stop worrying about how much I was producing and just be content that I was able to get anything at all that I really saw results. That change in attitude made all the difference!
Bravado Designs has great nursing wear!
I really like the Target brand nursing sports bra! And it’s easy to hide those ginormous new nursing boobies in them. 🙂
Learn about all your breastfeeding resources while you’re expecting. Find your support people and educate yourself on the subject. It’s one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. I love breastfeeding! Nursing tanks are my favorite!
I will be breastfeeding for the first time in a month, and my tip, that I have heard from other mamas that even if the start is rough, to keep trying!! Thank you!
Our baby is due to arrive in mid December, and we definitely hope/plan to breastfeed him. I’m excited about the Medela pump… and eventually the Beaba Babycook tools 🙂
I love to breastfeed in bed; snuggling and snoozing with my baby is the best!
i love medela products for nursing.
Glamourmoms tanks make awesome bras 🙂
Use the bibs that have a catcher on them!
Patience! Hard to have some days. Lone my Anitas and bravado!
I love the ones Target sells and the Wal-Mart ones (Special Moments, I think it’s called). I haven’t tried anything else.
I don’t know that I have a favorite feeding tip. I really enjoyed breastfeeding with my first child and plan to do it with the rest. Favorite nursing bra was made by Bravado . These Milkdaze camis sound great though.
My biggest tip, especially for breast feeding is to find a network of support. Whether it be family, friends, or a Llactation Consultant, support is crucial to bring successful. My favorite nursing bra is APea in the Pod wireless.
My nursing tip is to seek out a lactation consultant that you click with – the one at the hospital didn’t work for us but our pediatrician keeps one on staff. She is a fantastic resource. And ask for help. Repeatedly. If you need it you have to ask for it.
I like the Motherhood Maternity Wire-free full coverage bra for everyday nursing, and I prefer cloth nursing pads with a stay-dry lining.
We’ve been breastfeeding for 7 months now. I don’t own any nursing tanks, but I’ve heard they are amazing and make feeding in public a lot easier! 🙂 The nursing bras I use are just simple ones from Target.
Find a comfy position for breastfeeding baby. It may not be the traditional cradle hold, so try a few to see which one works best.
I have been breastfeeding for 2 months now. I have 2 toddlers so it can get pretty stressful when baby gets hungry out in public, specifically at stores. I have found that nursing in the toys section, using just a swaddle blanket for cover, works very well for us. The 2 toddlers are distracted by toys so I can feed without chasing them everywhere. For nursing pads, I have been using bamboobies and love them so much that I bought some for my sister who is expecting any day now.
My favorite breastfeeding tip is to bed-share!
I love my nursing tanks for discreet nursing!
Best tip is don’t give up because it will get easier. Don’t have a favorite nursing bra because I have only tried one and it’s not so great.
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My baby won’t be here until spring so I have no tips or tricks on feeding but I can’t wait to try the Baeba Babycook Baby Food Maker once we start solids!
My favorite nursing essential is a nursing tank. I have a few of them from target and wear one everyday. It is essential to me because it allows me to lift my shirt to feed DD without exposing my midsection. I would love to try the milkdaze tank!!!
My favorite tip for nursing is to nurse on demand and not on a schedule. Breastfeeding rocks!!!
Grab a glass of water before you sit down to feed!
pregnant with my first and so excited/nervous about breastfeeding our little one!
My favorite nursing accessory was actually the nursing tank – love these!
I’d love to be equipped with a few nursing camis when my little one is born!
My favorite nursing bra is a sleep bra I got from Motherhood Maternity… I wish everything I wore was that comfortable. 🙂 And my best tip? Don’t stress out and don’t let other people judge you for your choices – you know what’s best for your child!