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One of the most anticipated experiences for new parents is creating a baby registry and a space in their home for baby. However, this can also be an overwhelming experience with lots of conflicting advice! We recommend keeping it simple, and focusing on items that will support breastfeeding and development vs clutter and gadgets promoted by the baby industry that sometimes interfere with breastfeeding success or infant development. Keep in mind, organizations like the AAP widely recommend keeping baby in your room at night for the first six months. We suggest setting up the nursery Montessori style and focusing on versatile items that will be useful into toddlerhood.
Below are items we trust, find useful, and feel support breastfeeding success, ease and bonding when used properly. However, we also feel you can get by with just diapers and a few outfits if you want to take a minimalist approach! We earn a small commission from Amazon links at no extra charge to you. Also be sure to check out the list of items we DON'T recommend at the bottom.
Recommended Products & Supplies
Recommended Products & Supplies
Nursing Supplies
Nursing Supplies
Colostrum collector and/or box of disposable spoons (See Breastfeeding Days 0-3 for explanation)
Lightweight bathrobe/kimono (easy to wrap around baby while skin to skin)
1-3 nursing bras
Breast pads (for leaking) - start with one box/set
Breastfeeding cover/apron (if you know you'll be self-conscious)
Pumping Supplies
Pumping Supplies
Spectra S1 or S2 pump* (Insurance covered or Amazon)
Extra set of flanges fit to nipple diameter*
1-3 dual pumping/nursing bras
Organic nipple balm or spray* for pumping lubricant
Basket for dishwasher
“Wet” bag for putting parts in fridge
Bottle Feeding
Bottle Feeding
4 5-oz Slow Flow Lansinoh bottles* or Lansinoh slow flow nipples* which can fit on Avent glass bottles, or Evenflo Balance bottles
Basket for dishwasher, bottle brush
GI & Breast Health
GI & Breast Health
Garden of Life Women’s Probiotic (reduces risk of mastitis and plugged ducts)
Evivo Infant Probiotic (1 month - reduces risk of colic)
Infant Gear/Furniture
Infant Gear/Furniture
Bedside bassinet (look for drop down side)
Dock-a-dot or flat bottomed lounger
Ergo, Lille Baby or Tula structured carrier
*Items we usually have in stock in our office and eligible for HSA purchase.
Items We Do NOT Recommend:
Items We Do NOT Recommend:
Swings, bouncer seats, or activity seats (flat surfaces for sleep and play are preferred)
Excessive swaddles or restrictive sleep suits (at most we recommend two Halo swaddles which are very adjustable)
Corset style pumping bra (get a comfortable, dual nursing/pumping style instead)
Bottles not recommended: Comotomo, Nuk, Tommee Tippee, Avent, Dr Brown’s (except for preemie babies), Nanobebe, Mam, Kinde
Any bottle over 5oz size or nipples that are not slow flow (ALL YEAR)
Pacifiers, except for limited use we prefer Dr. Brown’s HappyPaci or Soothie
Sanitizing gear/products (sanitizing in dishwasher or boiling water at first use is sufficient)
Baby Brezza (has some serious health risks)
Breastfeeding pillows - while not necessarily harmful, we feel using pillows you already have on hand are just as helpful if not more so than breastfeeding specific pillows
Lanolin nipple ointment (opt for silverettes, organic balm or breastmilk instead)
Books/programs not recommended: Moms on Call, Babywise, Taking Cara Babies, 12 Hour’s Sleep By 12 Weeks Old, Baby 411
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