BABY FEEDING NEEDS

Breast pump: I breast feed my baby every time I could and I do bottles too for emergency. I use medela mini electric, for me it has been very helpful. I can take everywhere I go since it is go with battery as well. The good thing about electric pump, the rhythm is constant and you can do anything else with the other hand. Tips: choose breast pump which the spare part is easy to find. You can just simply lost the membrane or broke parts. 

Bottles: I use both plastic and glass bottles as long as it is BPA free. For plastic one I usually keep it in the fridge and the glass in the freezer. I use 150 ml medela bottle and 150 ml baby pax because it can be attached directly to the pump. tips: Baby eats 100-150 ml every feeding, so I like to keep small bottle.

Wipes: I use every brand in the store, I like to try new things. But since I am such a believer in advertising, I ended up buying these because it can be used for hand and mouth.

Sterilizer: When it comes to hygiene, I am not a freak moms but I try to make the bottles sterilized at least. Pigeon steam sterilizer is my choice because it multi function. It has 3 main function: bottles sterilizing, bottle warming, and food warming. It has two compartment for the bottles and the lid/breast pump/nipple. It fits 5 normal size bottle but I usually squeeze it to 6 bottles.

Hand Sanitizer: I am such a big fan of BBW pocketbac and I try to collect all flavor they have. This the must have item of the year! Dont forget to use it prior to feed your baby.

Another must have: Sometime I do last minute sterilizing so I need a tongs to take the bottle outside. Nipple and bottle brushes another things you need to have. 

Not so must have: I do buy a nursing pillow, but I think it is needed most when the baby still small, I suggest just to use pillow instead. Nursing cover can be replaced by pashmina or scarf or maybe you can feed in the car or any place to hide.

Tips: Buy sufficient nursing bra for you, I say 4 are enough. I try some brand but finally in love with these. They gave discount too. If you not sure about your size, usually breastfeeding mama need to add one size up as well as the cup. The first week of breastfeed is a battle field, I suggest you to have baby oil for massage and nipple cream.