Finding the right baby shower gift can be hard enough, but it can be even more difficult when you’re specifically searching for a gift for a breastfeeding mama.
You want to encourage her as much as you can, but breastfeeding can be so personal and sometimes products that worked for one mom might not work for another. Here’s a list of just a few breastfeeding-themed gift ideas that you might want to consider to help support a mama-to-be on her breastfeeding journey.
1. Entertainment:
Breastfeeding can be lonely and a bit tedious at times, so consider gifting a new mom a little something to get her through the long hours. If she’s a bookworm she might be interested in a subscription to Audible so she can listen to some audiobooks and keep her hands free. If she’s already a Netflix addict how about a Hulu membership so she can check out some new shows? Just think about the entertainment the mama-to-be currently enjoys and give her a couple new options, she’ll definitely love you for it!
Some delicious cookies!
2. Lactation Cookies:
This is a great gift for those first few days and weeks postpartum when she’s working on figuring out her breastfeeding routine. Deliver a batch of lactation cookies and give the new mama a chance to jump in the shower or take a nap while you entertain the baby. Our recipe is full of ingredients to help stimulate milk production and you can even throw in some chocolate chips to satisfy her sweet tooth.
3. Cute pajamas:
The new mom will definitely appreciate this gorgeous, maternity and nursing friendly pajama set during those first few weeks at home with her newborn. Th is versatile set feels special enough to wear in front of company but relaxed enough to keep her comfy postpartum.
4. Nursing hoodie:
This super soft hoodie is so cute no one will ever be able to tell it’s designed for breastfeeding. The mama-to-be will appreciate being prepared with some breastfeeding friendly clothes on hand before the baby comes and this hoodie is a great multitasker that can go from being out and about to lounging around at home.
Love our The Vintage Honey Shop nursing necklace!
5. Breastfeeding Necklace:
For a sweet and sentimental gift check out this adorable breastfeeding themed necklace from Etsy. This gorgeous piece of jewelry is a great reminder to be proud of her journey as a breastfeeding mama and a perfect conversation starter as well!
6. Pretty Nursing Bra:
Once she gets the hang of nursing and starts spending more time outside of the house, the new mom is probably going to want a nursing bra that actually feels more like her normal bras. ThirdLove’s wired or unwired nursing bras are a great alternative that look and feel like a typical bra but are still plenty comfy thanks to its memory foam cups.
7. A Photography Session:
The gift of a breastfeeding-themed photography session with a little one can be an amazing way to encourage a new mama on her breastfeeding journey. Check out some of the amazing photographers we work with for our Breastfeeding World Photography Project and see if there’s one in your area you can set up a session with.
Thanks for reading, keep checking back to the Breastfeeding World blog for more nursing tips and ideas!
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Lauren Lewis is no stranger to childcare development, having spent over 10 years as a nanny or family childcare provider. She’s the wife of a travel geek, mother of two vivacious children, and has an amazing talent for trailing lost things behind her a la Hansel and Gretel. Her passion for lifting up women and advocating for children pours out in her work as a Central Indiana Event Coordinator, Writer, and Social Media Relations Director for Breastfeeding World. Her life is full of busy, crazy and LOUD. It is full of love and hope, ups and downs. And coffee, always lots of coffee- but she wouldn’t have it any other way.
