Preparing for Baby-Nursing Box

Before baby girl is born, I really wanted to make a nursing box. 

I wanted to be completely prepared for nursing as much as possible because last time I was NOT prepared at all. With my son Josiah, breastfeeding did not go well. I had no idea what I was doing, and I didn't even know half the benefits of breast milk as I do now. He was breastfed--mostly from bottle--for about a total of two months before we switched him to formula. :(  I completely regret giving up so early and not trying harder and kick myself in the butt for it every time I remember. I just didn't have the tools or the knowledge to make breastfeeding easier. Now this time around I have done my research, attended breastfeeding classes and I have a lactation consultant(whom I love)on speed dial. 

So, to add to this, i wanted to make breastfeeding pleasurable and easy at home.

I made a nursing box, I found a few on Pinterest that people give away as gifts and such, so I got some ideas from there. It is really easy to make and a nursing box for yourself would be different than for me depending on your lifestyle and which nursing positions are the most comfortable for you. For this you can use any type of basket or box to hold all of your goodies in.

Here are the list of things that I have included in my nursing box and why.

Boppy Pillow-while it's not IN my box because of its size, I have it sitting right next to my gliding rocking chair for easy access. I have another pillow like this down stairs for nighttime feedings.

Blanket- This sits on the back of the chair.

Electric Breast Pump- I want to keep up my supply as much at possible and also when baby girl gets a few weeks older, I would love for her brother and father to have time to bond with her too. Also I would love to have a nice freezer stash going for just in case, and grandparents can watch her too!

Nursing Cover- For when we have guests over that I don't want to see my hoo-has.

Breast milk storage bags

Burp cloths- just a few in case of spit up or accidental milk "squirts"

Breastfeeding help book- for if I need to look back on something in case I am having a problem. I got my book from my breast feeding class.

Nursing Pads- I have both disposable and washable. Not sure which ones I will like better.

Notebook and Pen- to write things down while I remember them.

Magazine- as part of one of my Christmas gifts I have a Cosmo magazine delivered once a month. I think that my dad set it up, I still have yet to ask him. If he is reading this--Thank you!!!

Chapstick- ya, never know when you might need it!

Coconut Oil- for dry skin, if baby girl has dry skin I could always lather her up a little bit while feeding her.

Lanolin- I just have a sample size, when it's out I'll switch to the coconut oil.

Water bottle- I'm going to try and drink at least a full bottle of water while nursing. Good for mommy and good for supply.

Snacks- This can be anything from granola bars, dried fruit, lactation cookies, crackers. Whatever I am feeling up for. I remember from the short time breastfeeding how hungry I was while pumping or feeding and I wasn't able to get up in the middle of it and grab something.

I also have a quiet toy and a new book in this box for my 2 year old. He is only going to be allowed to play with these things while I am nursing and he needs my attention. 

My rocking chair sits right in front of the TV too, I'll have everything handy for that for when I want to watch a Netflix show or movie.

That's it for my nursing box, if you have any suggestions or questions let me know!

-Jess