To simplify your life, The Art of Breastfeeding carries many hard-to-find products
designed to make breastfeeding easier, including products especially for multiples
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Nursing Pillows
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My Brest Friend
My Brest Friend is firm enough to keep baby in place and allows you to adjust baby's height to achieve ideal positioning without strain.
The velcro strip adjusts it securely to your body without shifting.
Designed to support your back, neck, shoulders, and arms so you (or other
caregivers) can relax during feedings. Protects tender C-section tummies.
The attached pocket conveniently holds diapers, cordless phone, TV remote, toys, etc.
Cover zips off for machine wash/dry.
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Due to size restrictions, My Brest Friend pillows above must be shipped UPS Ground or US Priority Mail.
They cannot be shipped
UPS 2nd Day Air or Next Day Air. (This does not apply to the inflatable version below.)
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My Best Friend Inflatable Breastfeeding Support Pillow
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All the advantages of the My Brest Friend above, but perfect for the
mom on the go. Stores flat to fit in purse or diaper bag and inflates
in seconds. Durable polyvinyl core with zip-off cloth cover for machine
wash/dry.
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Cover available in one color: navy with white clouds.
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Slings/Carriers
Over the Shoulder Baby Holder
The most comfortable and practical baby carrier on the market today. Hands-free carrying allows you to keep your baby close and happy while you work or play. Unlike other carriers:
- Simple design allows for easy on and off and for many carrying styles as baby grows.
- Young babies can nurse or be comfortably cradled.
- Older babies can sit up facing in or out.
- Toddlers can be carried on the hip or back.
- When baby falls asleep, can be easily removed so that baby stays asleep.
- Serves as a cover-up while breastfeeding in public, so no one�s the wiser.
- Useful for years. Fits newborn through age three.
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The best of all the baby slings, the Over the Shoulder Baby Holder gives you more fabric and padding than other brands. Machine wash/dry. Available in blue chambray, blue and white stripe, navy, baby footprint, black, heart ticking, medium blue with yellow stars and moons, and other assorted fabrics (call for availability).
Also available:
Kidsling�a smaller version (worn by the child in the photo above) so the older sibling can wear his or her "baby," too. Some matching fabrics available (call for availability).
Over the Shoulder Baby Holder Video
All you need to know to make the most of your sling. Every position explained and demonstrated, from newborn through toddler. Cost is refundable if returned within 30 days. (20 min.)
Breastpump Extras
Ameda Egnell Flexishield
Made of soft, flexible silicone, it is designed to fit in the breast shield of most breastpumps to give a soft, massage-like feel to better stimulate a milk let-down and provide a more comfortable fit.
Medela Vehicle Lighter Adapter
Enables you to power the Medela Lactina Select and Medela Pump In Style electric breastpumps from a vehicle lighter.
Cases
Medela Small Cooler Carrier
The well-insulated, generously cut Cooler Carrier has two zippered compartments, one for a small breastpump or breastpump accessories, and another to cool and store the milk (cooling elements not included). Also includes a zippered front pouch and adjustable shoulder strap.
Medela Lactina Cooler Carrier
Stylish and functional, this insulated cooler carrier features two zippered compartments�one fits the Medela Lactina Select breastpump and its accessories, the other holds three cooling elements to cool up to four 5 oz. bottles of milk. Also includes an adjustable shoulder strap and front zippered pocket.
Ameda Egnell Elite Carrying Bag
Lightweight nylon shoulder bag sized to fit the Ameda Egnell Elite breastpump. The roomy middle compartment holds the pump, the two side zipper compartments holds pump accessories and an insulated cooling insert with two freezer packs to cool and store milk.
Milk Collection, Cooling and Storage Products
Medela Cooling Elements
Use three of these 5-1/2 oz. cooling elements with the Medela Small Cooler Carrier or Medela Lactina Cooler Carrier.
Mother's Milk Freezer Bags
Unlike thinner bottle liners, one of these thick bags safely protects your milk from freezer burn and resists splitting. All of these bags come with their own sealers and a place to write your name and the date.
Less expensive than major brands, but easier to use! Twist ties attached to these sterile 6 oz. bags make sealing and pouring easy. Name/date section lays flat for writing even when bag is full. Fits most feeding bottles. Thick bags won't split in freezer like bottle liners.
Medela Collect, Store, Freeze (CSF) Bags
Sterile 5 oz. bags are individually sealed and include a tear spout at bottom for easy pouring. Name/date section lays flat for writing even when bag is full. Separate twist ties for sealing included.
Comfort Aids
Lansinoh
The purest of the ultra-purified lanolins, it soothes and speeds healing of sore or cracked nipples. Safe for mother and baby. Endorsed by La Leche League International.
Ameda Egnell 100% Cotton Contoured Nursing Pads
Washable, reusable pads absorb leaked milk while letting skin breathe. Recommended over disposable pads because they're easier on the skin.
Breast Nurse
From Thermal Therapeutic Supplies. Horseshoe-shaped thin thermal
gel cushions provide either warmth or cooling. Put in freezer to cool
and apply between feedings during engorgement to bring down swelling.
Warm in hot water to provide soothing warmth prior to nursing and
enhance milk flow. Shaped thin and compact to be worn in the bra to
more quickly relieve plugged ducts or breast infection.
Set of 2 reusable gel-packs in a protective and durable wipe-clean
carton.
Medela Nursing Stool
Can help you improve your nursing position and comfort by elevating the lap. Loved by many mothers.
Medela Hobbit Shells
To be worn in the bra. Comes with two parts: an outer dome with holes to allow for air circulation and two sets of inner rings. Use the rings with the larger hole when your nipples are sore to keep clothing off of tender skin. Use the rings with the smaller hole during pregnancy to help draw out inverted nipples.
Feeders and Cups
Ameda Baby Cup
An alternative to bottles, this 2 oz. cup (6 cups come in each package) can be used to feed a newborn without causing nipple confusion.
(Instructional video available on Educational Resources page.)
Haberman Feeder
Specially designed for babies with cleft palates and other feeding problems. Unlike other bottle-feeding systems, puts baby in control and allows for adjusted flow. Comes with a 150 ml bottle.
Medela SNS (Supplemental Nursing System)
To supplement baby at the breast. For sucking problems, relactation, or adoptive nursing. (Instructional video available on "Educational Resources" page.)