If I had my time again, I would have this whole kit on hand before bub arrived. This kit assumes you have a microwave and no electric breast pump.
If you don't have a microwave but have an electric breast pump, check out our Breastfeeding Toolkit C.
If you find you need one in the first three months, you'll most likely need to look at the hospital grade pumps such as the Spectra S1+ or Spectra Dual S. If you end up not needing an electric pump until after three to four months, then you may consider one of the more portable options such as the Elvie Electric Breast Pump, Medela Freestyle Flex, or Spectra Dual Compact. We have free same-day shipping on all of these, so when you need it, you can get it right away.
This toolkit includes:
Haakaa silicone breast pump & silicone cap 100mL ($44.80) is a gentle silicone suction vessel which is great for resolving blocked ducts (half-fill with warm salty water, squeeze until the water is near the top, then place it over your affected nipple). It's also great for 'letting off some steam' if your breasts are uncomfortably full or your let-down is a bit strong for your baby. This isn't typically a pump that can fully drain your boobs.
Haakaa oral feeding syringe ($12.50) to handfeed a newborn. For very little babies, the alternative is to 'finger feed' - which you need three hands for and it's messy and stressful.
Haakaa Silicone Colostrum Collector Set ($12.90) to catch drops of colostrum before your breast milk is produced.
Medela Purelan Lanolin Nipple Cream 2.0 ($16.90) to apply after every feed to help you avoid and treat dry or sore nipples.
Medela Hydrogel pads ($39.90) for emergency treatment of very sore nipples. You can wash and reuse a single pad for 24 hours and if you pop it in the fridge beforehand it will be more soothing. Also, arrange a visit from a lactation consultant as crazy-sore nipples are usually a sign of latch problems when bub is breastfeeding (check out the list of lactation consultants in our breastfeeding guide for recs!).
Dr Brown's Washable Breast Pads ($23.90 for a 4-pack) to stop milk leaking through your shirt when you're not using your silicone milk collectors.
Medela Quick Clean Microwave Bags ($35.90 for a 5-pack) to possibly avoid a larger steriliser. Around 4-6 months, paediatricians recommend you stop sterilizing baby bottles to allow bub's immune system and gut microbiome to develop more naturally. These bags fit a bottle, your Haakaa stuff and hand pump, and will give you 100 microwave sterilizings between them. This means, if you don't start using bottles or an electric breast pump daily, until after 4-6 months, you don't have to buy a larger sterilizer.
Dr Brown's 4oz glass bottle ($19.90) as a back up. I'm a big fan of glass baby bottles (think: heating milk), and the silicone sleeve means the glass won't shatter when (not if) you drop it. These ones have a cool inner air vent so you don't aerate the milk as you feed the baby, helping with gassy, refluxy, colicky babies. Even if you don't use it until later, having one bottle on hand (as a Plan B) can do wonders for your mental health.
Dr Brown's Silicone Narrow Neck Nipple ($8.90 per pair) for vacuum-free feeding to reduce colic, spit-ups, burping and gas.
Silicone Bottle Brush ($17.90) which is a really easy way to stop your bottles, pump parts and Haakaa pieces smelling like last night's dinner, lol.
Dr Brown's Breast Milk Storage Bags ($19.90 for 25-pack) to freeze whatever milk you have collected, whether it's with your Haakaa milk collectors, Haakaa pump or Spectra hand pump, toss the milk in here, date it, and throw it in the freezer. You'll have a full 'spare' bottle for emergencies in no time. Comes in a pack of 25 pre-sterilised, double zip-lock, self standing, freezer-safe, drop-proof milk storage bags.
Haakaa milk collector ($25.90) to catch (rather than waste) milk that leaks from your other boob when you're feeding bub. This lets you collect 5-50mL of breastmilk at each feed which quickly adds up to a whole 'emergency' bottle, without you actually having to actively pump (OMG take my money).
Spectra hand pump ($49) to drain the odd boob here and there (it's usually not worth getting an electric pump up front) and this one is easier to use at 3am and even easier to throw in your handbag in case your hairdresser runs over time. Includes: Pumping handle, nipple shield (the bit that goes over your boob) and an adapter to pump into your Dr Brown's glass bottle.
If I had my time again, I would have this whole kit on hand before bub arrived. This kit assumes you have an electric breast pump.
If you don't have electric breast pump but have a microwave, check out our Breastfeeding Toolkit A.
If you find you are pumping to help build your supply (particularly in the first few months) and your current pump isn't strong enough, then a hospital-grade pump such as the such as the Spectra S1+ or Spectra Dual S (two motors but must be plugged into a power outlet) could be worth considering. All our breast pumps include free same-day shipping so if you need it, you can have it right away.
This toolkit includes:
Haakaa silicone breast pump & silicone cap 100mL ($29.90) is a gentle silicone suction vessel which is great for resolving blocked ducts (half-fill with warm salty water, squeeze until the water is near the top, then place it over your affected nipple). It's also great for 'letting off some steam' if your breasts are uncomfortably full or your let-down is a bit strong for your baby. This isn't typically a pump that can fully drain your boobs.
Haakaa oral feeding syringe ($12.50) to handfeed a newborn. For very little babies, the alternative is to 'finger feed' - which you need three hands for and it's messy and stressful.
Haakaa Silicone Colostrum Collector Set ($12.90) to catch drops of colostrum before your breast milk is produced.
Dr Brown's Breast Milk Storage Bags ($19.90 for 25-pack) to freeze whatever milk you have collected, whether it's with your Haakaa milk collectors, Haakaa pump or Spectra hand pump, toss the milk in here, date it, and throw it in the freezer. You'll have a full 'spare' bottle for emergencies in no time. Comes in a pack of 25 pre-sterilised, double zip-lock, self standing, freezer-safe, drop-proof milk storage bags.
Medela Purelan Lanolin Nipple Cream 2.0 ($16.90) to apply after every feed to help you avoid and treat dry or sore nipples.
Medela Hydrogel pads ($39.90) for emergency treatment of very sore nipples. You can wash and reuse a single pad for 24 hours and if you pop it in the fridge beforehand it will be more soothing. Also, arrange a visit from a lactation consultant as crazy-sore nipples are usually a sign of latch problems when bub is breastfeeding (check out the list of lactation consultants in our breastfeeding guide for recs!).
Dr Brown's Washable Breast Pads ($23.90 for a 4-pack) to stop milk leaking through your shirt when you're not using your silicone milk collectors.
Hands-free Double Pumping Bra for Spectra, Medela and Hegen ($79) so you can pump hands-free and get busy with other errands or spend some me-time with a book. Sizes available: medium and large. Please select accordingly before adding to cart.
Adapter to Pump Directly into Breast Milk Storage Bags (Spectra/Medela/Avent) ($17.90 per pair) to pump directly from your Spectra Breast Pump into your milk bags.
Dr Brown's 4oz glass bottle ($19.90) as a back up. I'm a big fan of glass baby bottles (think: heating milk), and the silicone sleeve means the glass won't shatter when (not if) you drop it. These ones have a cool inner air vent so you don't aerate the milk as you feed the baby, helping with gassy, refluxy, colicky babies. Even if you don't use it until later, having one bottle on hand (as a Plan B) can do wonders for your mental health.
Dr Brown's Silicone Narrow Neck Nipple ($8.90 per pair) for vacuum-free feeding to reduce colic, spit-ups, burping and gas.
Silicone Bottle Brush ($17.90) which is a really easy way to stop your bottles, pump parts and Haakaa pieces smelling like last night's dinner, lol.
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