You should have these tools

At best, the aids should make breastfeeding easier for the mothers. Which aids are best suited for this varies from woman to woman. Some women do not use any aids at all or refuse to use them at all.

However, among the wide range of products, there are some that can offer women useful support for breastfeeding or all aspects of breastfeeding. These include breastfeeding pads, for example. Many women find clothing soaked with milk disturbing.

On the one hand, the clothing has to be changed, on the other hand, keeping the nipples or breast dry is an important preventive measure with regard to inflammation. Nursing pads keep both breast and clothes dry and are popular helpers among nursing mothers because of their easy application. Nipple ointment is also popular and frequently used.

Breastfeeding can lead to hypersensitivity or even sore nipples. The ointments support the healing process. As a rule, the products consist of lanolin, a fat that is neutral in taste and smell.

The ointment usually does not have to be removed before breastfeeding. Furthermore the breastfeeding pillow is very popular.It is placed under the child and helps to bring the baby into the correct breastfeeding position. Especially for first mothers it can be a great relief in the breastfeeding process.

The breast pump is also one of the most used aids. With the help of a device, the milk can be pumped out. Many women use the pump to build up a supply of milk.

Especially when they are separated from their baby for a few hours to make sure that there is a sufficient amount of milk available for the baby. Breast milk bags are suitable for storing the pumped milk. These can be dated and used for hygienic storage of the breast milk. They can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer and taken out when needed. After storage in the bag, the milk can be reheated and used to feed the baby with the bottle.