When I took a photo of this crystal-studded breast pump, I didn’t recognize one might really buy the product. I believed the business had created it just for fun, to draw in interest at a infant products trade show. It worked — I published it on Instagram as well as Twitter — so if it was social network the brand was seeking, they got it. as well as assumption what? If bling’s your style, you can buy one just like it.

Other products I have encountered on my many trips to the ABC youngsters Expo have used a a lot more peaceful style of genius, as well as I wished to share them with you guys.

1- Milkies milk trays for freezing pumped milk. considering that the standard square shape of ice trays results in a cube as well large to decrease into lots of bottles, these templates were created to produce 1 oz “milk sticks” that can do the trick. The storage system supplies 16 cavities as well as an air-tight lid that keeps out freezer shed or freezer smells. when frozen, pop the milk sticks into a freezer bag for storage, providing you versatility to produce bottles of any type of volume. When infant is weaned, utilize the trays to freeze infant food. {Find them at Amazon.com}

2- basic desires hands-free pumping bra + {coming soon} all-day bra. The strong hands-free pumping bra from basic desires has been around for a while now. (Three cheers for San Francisco sisters Joy, Keren, Lydia, as well as Debra for founding this company!) as well as now, they sell an all-in-one nursing as well as pumping bra, indicated to provide women sufficient comfort as well as support to wear it throughout the day.

Unlatch it to feed baby, however likewise utilize the slots in the front to hold up pump flanges as well as bottles that are getting heavy (we hope) with milk.

3- Milk It set for pumping mommies who return to work. charming vintage-styled indications to hang on the door as well as to label expressed milk in a shared fridge. “Not for lattes”! Ha! This is a adorable gift item, as well as mommies who have ever lost any type of breast milk will appreciate the company’s “Will cry over spilt milk” onesie. {Find the labels on Amazon.com}

Sarah Wells “Annie” breast Pump Bag (Black)

4 – breast Pump-friendly handbags. That’s right, handbags, not breast pump bags. elegant handbags — or my preference, backpacks —  that are made special by the engineering of compartments created to carry breast pumps as well as milk in addition to the stuff you’re already carrying. If the black nylon backpacks that include a lot of pumps are not your style, perhaps one of these bags is. undoubtedly data this under nice-to-haves, not must-haves. {Browse choices.}

Photo: Sarah Wells backpack

5- MilkMaker-brand cookies support lactation with organic ingredients. One thing you may not understand about Heather is that she is always hungry as well as she is extremely specific about food. considering that she likes these lactation cookies, I feel quite great about putting this link here. Individually wrapped for your on-the-go snacking convenience, these cookies are made with nourishing components that assist mommies make a lot more milk. We’re not going to lie: these are costly cookies at $1.50-$2.00 per serving, however compare to something you may get as a snack at Starbucks, this is a far healthier option for your money. one of our contributors tried a competitive brand of lactation cookies as well as did not suggest them, so stick some MilkMakers in your diaper bag. then stick them in your mouth.

6- Undercover mom tanks turn any type of tee shirt into a nursing shirt. While I’m sure your postpartum jelly stomach is genuinely beautiful, you may not want to expose it anywhere you may be feeding your baby. when I was using a horrible tee shirt for nursing as well as had to feed my infant in a coffee shop on a road trip in a not-super-progressive part of the state. I was hot with embarrassment, however had no option however to let everything hang out. I desire I had understood about these wardrobe which hook on to your nursing bra, producing a second layer of tee shirt that stays around your torso when you lift your top or open your cardigan.

Comes in lots of colors as well as sizes as much as XXL. They even have one with a slimming panel developed in, however we like ourselves just as we are, so we don’t requirement that, right? Správny? {Find Undercover mom “tanks” on Amazon.com}. This thing is a lot more expensive, however rookie mommies seem to like it. as well as this is quite cheap, as well as is available in tons of colors. I’m loving the creative method you gain access to your boobs between the top two layers, however what do I wear for support? just let mah straps hang out?

Can you believe this is a nursing top? Veľmi múdry! {Source}

7- Soothing gel pads for sore nipples. I cry for those of you who are going with this ideal now. Tak veľmi to bolí!