Breastfeeding Gifts Perfect for a Baby Shower
If you are attending a baby shower for a mom who is planning to breastfeed, there are many great gifts that will help encourage her as she chooses the best source of nutrition for her baby. The first few weeks of breastfeeding can be daunting and difficult for some mothers and sometimes the discouragement causes moms to quit altogether. These baby shower gifts for breastfeeding moms will keep her encouraged and help her succeed with breastfeeding.
Nursing Pads. If you've never breastfed a baby before then you don't realize the importance of nursing pads. These reusable cotton or disposable round disks are inserted into the bra to catch leaks throughout the day. Leaking is inevitable when you are breastfeeding but you can stave off embarrassment and premature laundry by using nursing pads. Several nice sets of washable nursing pads make great baby shower gifts for a mom who plans to breastfeed.
Boppy Pillow. The Boppy is a wonderful shower gift for any mom, but particularly for a mom who is breastfeeding. The Boppy is very helpful with breastfeeding as well as several other tasks with a newborn and with an infant.
Nipple Cream. In the early days of breastfeeding a woman's nipples may crack and get very sore. Nipple cream, a safe lanolin cream, can help with the pain and discomfort. A set of baby washes and creams, as well as some nipple cream, makes a great baby shower gift for a mom who plans to breastfeed.
Breast Pump. A breast pump can be very expensive, particularly if you need a double electric pump. Small manual breast pumps are quite affordable, however, and may be very useful for a breastfeeding mom. Single manual breast pumps, such as the Medela Harmony, are great for moms who are staying home with their babies and only need to pump for the occasional night out. Single manual breast pumps are also great for moms that need to be away from their baby because you can pump on one breast while the baby nurses on the other. A breast pump will be a much appreciated baby shower gift for a mom who plans to breastfeed.
Nursing wraps or covers. Nursing in public is a near necessity when you are solely breastfeeding your baby. If the mom you know wants to maintain her modesty considering buying her a nursing wrap as a baby shower gift. These wraps allow you to stay out in public, or with friends and family, while still nursing your baby.
Nursing Friend Bra Reminder Clip. These cute little clips are a great baby shower gift for moms who plan to breastfeed. The clips simply attach to the mother's bra strap. When she nurses on one side she leaves the clip there until the next feeding. That way when it's time to feed again, she won't forget which breast she used last time. This simple little gift is a great baby shower gift for a mom who plans to breastfeed.
Nursing Bras. Many new moms are so worried about saving money for their little bundle of joy that they deal with regular bras throughout their time breastfeeding. Nursing bras offer so much convenience. If you know the mom-to-be well and can predict a bra size consider getting her some nursing bras for a baby shower gift. Or you could get her a gift card for a maternity clothing store which sells nursing bras so she could pick out her own.
Nursing gowns. Overnight is certainly a time that a breastfeeding mom wants to be able to feed quickly and easily. Nursing gowns, which have built in slips for easy access to the breast, are a great baby shower gift for any mom who is going to breastfeed.
Support the mom-to-be in your life that plans on breastfeeding with these great baby shower gifts just for breastfeeding moms.
