tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082518893981848754.post5264509443742016478..comments2023-01-23T22:46:24.618-08:00Comments on Simply Parkers: Baby Registry Essentials: NursingElisabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17860632155069579698noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082518893981848754.post-14412104408124173502012-08-16T09:57:27.672-07:002012-08-16T09:57:27.672-07:00Thanks for stopping by Jelli! Isn't the Green ...Thanks for stopping by Jelli! Isn't the Green Resource great for finding like-minded bloggers!? Off to check out your blog.<br /><br />Elisabeth@<a href="http://simplyparkers.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Simply Parkers</a>Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17860632155069579698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082518893981848754.post-36639864625721807452012-08-16T09:26:04.402-07:002012-08-16T09:26:04.402-07:00I love my body silk bra too and just bought one fo...I love my body silk bra too and just bought one for a friend last week. I bought my Medela pump (a one-side at a time small travel model) for $25 secondhand at diaperswappers.com and LOVE IT! It works just as well as the larger model I'd borrowed from a pal, and it easy to tote around. Great list! So glad I found you from the green living link up!Jellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09988158250488221291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082518893981848754.post-30179413833435846372012-08-15T07:04:50.873-07:002012-08-15T07:04:50.873-07:00Thanks Jessi! Those are all really great points.
...Thanks Jessi! Those are all really great points.<br /><br />Definitely check with your insurance company before purchasing your pump. With my insurance, the process was pretty simple for a partial reimbursement. I just had to fill out a short form and send in a receipt.<br /><br />That's great that you didn't need nursing pads. I've mostly heard stories from friends who have had an overabundance of milk and they couldn't have had too many (which is why I definitely recommend reusable). It's amazing how different everyone's experience can be!<br /><br />I agree on the 4oz bottles. Those were really all we used. We didn't use an 8oz until after Little J's first year and then it was just to transport cow's milk (that we would pour into a sippy cup).<br /><br />Yes, the milk thing helps! Also air drying (easier to do at home for obvious reasons). In my early days I tried EVERYTHING :)<br /><br />I ended up making a pumping bra out of an old sports bra...but I think next time around I will invest in something a little better made. Pumping can be a challenge so I would definitely give the hot/cool pads a try as well. Thanks so much for those suggestions!<br /><br />Elisabeth@<a href="http://simplyparkers.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Simply Parkers</a>Elisabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17860632155069579698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082518893981848754.post-10002403800438025142012-08-14T23:26:42.323-07:002012-08-14T23:26:42.323-07:00My insurance covered the medela pump because our b...My insurance covered the medela pump because our baby was in the nicu. Although we had to purchase it from a medical supply company. So make sure you get in writing from your insurance company what their policy covers and what the medical codes for billing are.<br /><br />I got nursing pads, but didn't need them with my first, not everyone does. The evenflo glass bottles were awesome and cheap. A tip i got from one of the hospital nurses was to only buy the 4oz bottles. The 8oz are heavy and when you increase to a 6oz feeding, you can always use 2 bottles. You can also freeze breastmilk in these bottles. I had at least 15 of them but i didn't feel comfortable feeding in public.<br /><br />I'm allergic to lanolin. I knew ahead of time, but try out the samples before you buy it. The lactation specialist said a bit of the hind milk works pretty well to soothe sore skin too.<br /><br />Two other items i ended up purchasing were the nuk hot/cool pads and the medela pump bra. Both helped make the pumping easier/more effective.<br />jessilonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03840412457583298627noreply@blogger.com