pajamas

Pajamas that are easy to nurse in are helpful. I had a couple of nursing nightgowns from http://www.motherhood.com/Product.asp?Product_Id=946110364&MasterCategory_Id=MC29 for about $30 for summertime. In the winter button-down long-sleeved shirts or low-cut v-neck long-sleeved shirts worked well. I have friends who have just cut a big hole in the chest of a shirt that they used to sleep in. Just whatever is comfortable and makes it easy to nurse.

nursing pillow

I was given a Boppy pillow and used it a lot, although, for the next baby, I'm really hoping to be able to get a My Breast Friend Pillow since it allows you to walk around while the baby nurses. They're $35 at http://www.amazon.com/My-Brest-Friend-Pillow-Sunburst/dp/B000HZEQSU/186-5753530-4061917?SubscriptionId=1Y0XKFB8S7MD7GG73PR2&tag=wishpot-20&linkCode=sp1&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B000HZEQSU and Walmart. You can also get an extra cover for $17 at http://www.amazon.com/My-Brest-Friend-Slipcover-White/dp/B000HZI1XG/186-5753530-4061917?SubscriptionId=1Y0XKFB8S7MD7GG73PR2&tag=wishpot-20&linkCode=sp1&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B000HZI1XG.

I've also heard very high recommendations for Blessed Nest pillows at http://stores.blessednest.com/-strse-The-Nesting-Pillow/Categories.bok for $87 plus I think $5 shipping.

Mothering Magazine

I love Mothering Magazine. It has great parenting information and breastfeeding support in it.

You can get a free one-year (6 issues) online subscription at http://mothering.com/subscribe/ by using coupon code CSUBD. The print version is $15.95 with coupon code X9GIFT.

Another great online magazine for breastfeeding is the New Beginnings La Leche League magazine at http://www.llli.org/nbdate.html!

kellymom

Figure I may as well start out with the free stuff. I love the kellymom site for great breastfeeding information Here's an article on what to expect with nursing a newborn: http://www.kellymom.com/bf/normal/newborn-nursing.html

La Leche League

These aren't in any particular order, but the first one is La Leche League. You can find groups and leaders' contact information at http://www.llli.org/WebUS.html. Great support and encouragement and help through challenges!

breastfeeding helps

I'm going to post my 25 favorite breastfeeding helpers, and I'd love to hear your thoughts and recommendations on them!

sunglasses

I love these baby sunglasses. http://www.frubishades.com/

I got ours from http://www.cottonbabies.com since I could get free shipping.

My Review of Fisher-Price Space Saver High Chair - Tan

Toys R Us

The Space Saver High Chair is designed to provide a full-size feeding experience for a small-size home. It has all of the features of a full-size high chair without taking up the space. It easily straps to most kitchen or dining chairs. It has 3 height adjustments, 3-position recline plus a full-si...

Fisher-Price Space Saver High Chair - Tan

not for BLW babies

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I had read and heard good recommendations of this chair, but it does not work well for us. My daughter is chubby, so the tray has to sit on the farthest setting, which means that she has lots of space for dropping food at her sides since the tray doesn't curve, and she can't reach the end of the tray. She can also push the tray off when she pushes hard. We removed the chair cover because it was just a mess to clean and food got stuck underneath it. We do baby-led weaning, so we may use the chair a little differently than most people. She didn't start eating food other than breastmilk until after 6 months. When she did start on food, we didn't spoon-feed; she picked up and ate regular food herself. The tray was up to her armpits, so we piled some towels underneath her. The recline didn't make any sense to me until recently (at 9-months) she has fallen asleep while eating a few times, and then i could tip her back and let her nap. The tray says it's dishwasher-safe, but it's too big to fit in any normal dishwasher. The seat and tray are easy enough to wipe clean, though. We have a smaller seat that folds up and we keep in the car for when we eat out.

baby shirts that fit

I found some cheap t-shirts that fit over evalana's head and belly! The Children's Place outlet at the Great Mall had several shirts and sweaters for $3 each. Yea!
We still haven't found any jeans that fit her cloth diaper and belly, though (I didn't even look at Children's Place while we were there, though). My mom had found some at Walmart that seemed to fit around the waist, and she hemmed them up, but she's already outgrowing those.