13 Gift Ideas for Breastfeeding Moms (Unexpected & Awesome)
This is going to be a fun and inspirational gift guide for the breastfeeding mom in your life.
Or, maybe that mom is you and you’re here to discover some new and nifty nursing gear!
The Best Gifts for A Breastfeeding and Pumping Mom
What does a breastfeeding mom need and how do you get her a gift that will not only celebrate her breastfeeding journey, but make it better!
Thankfully, over the past decade or so, breastfeeding has been getting more awareness and new moms are now encouraged to nurse their babies for as long as possible.
With that growing number of women choosing to breastfeed, there has been an influx of wonderful and innovative products to help make breastfeeding easier.
Let’s look at some of those gift ideas now!
1. Nipple Butter
This gift may get a little chuckle when your new breastfeeding mama receives it, but any veteran breastfeeding mom knows, this gift will not go unused!
2. LaVie Lactation Massagers
Here is another great gift idea for a breastfeeding mom! LaVie makes the best lactation tools you can buy. These little lactation massagers and vibrators are truly game-changing for breastfeeding and pumping moms.
Use the code LOVEOURLITTLES10 for 10% off!
3. Breast Pump Bag
Now this gift would make any mom the envy of all her new mom friends. Some breast pumps do come with a bag, but they are not cute – at all.
If the breastfeeding mom you are shopping for is stylish and on the go, then a breast pump bag like this one would make the perfect gift for her!
Here is a separate post on the best breast pump bags and accessories for breastfeeding moms.
4. Nursing Pillow
Every breastfeeding mom should have at least one nursing pillow!
These breastfeeding pillows come in handy for many different scenarios. For one, they are essential for preserving back health for new breastfeeding moms.
They can also be used to assist baby when he or she begins to sit up.
I Have a discount code for you that takes $40 off this nursing pillow!
5. Nursing Cover
Some of us are still a little shy when it comes to nursing in public, so why not make it a fashion statement?!
This nursing cover has multi-functional use and can also perform as a carseat cover, highchair cover, shopping cart and anything else you want to prevent your baby from coming in direct contact with.
Use the code LOVEOURLITTLES for an enormous discount on a premium nursing cover!
6. Breastfeeding Subscription Box
How about a super unique and impressive gift like a breastfeeding gift box?
I know I would have loved something like that!
Here is a full list and deep look at the best breastfeeding subscriptions boxes.
7. Reminder Bracelet
I wish I would have known about these reminder bracelets when I was nursing my newborn and extremely sleep deprived!
It may sound silly to need help remembering which side you last nursed on, but when you’re a sleep deprived new mom, it’s a common problem to have!
This particular breastfeeding bracelet can also be used to clip back a nursing cover, pretty neat!
8. Portable Breast Pump
Let’s say you really want to provide your breastfeeding loved one with a more practical and generous gift. A breast pump like the Genie Plus would be a smart pump to choose.
This pump is great for all purpose breast pumping, especially great for pumping on the go and being mobile.
Use the code SHOP-10-LOVEOURLITTLES10 for 10% off.
9. Breastfeeding Mug
The breastfeeding mom you have in mind is probably waking up multiple times per night to breastfeed and is most likely exhausted.
She will love drinking her coffee in this peace, love and breastfeeding mug!
10. Breastfeeding Stickers
Here’s a unique gift idea, these unique breastfeeding and pumping digital stickers could be gifted as is to let your mama use them how she wishes.
They would be fun to add to social media posts. Or, they could be turned into physical stickers by printing them out on sticker paper at home or at a local copy shop.
11. Breastfeeding Jewelry
Breastfeeding is something to be proud of and having a memento to honor it is a really nice thought!
This bonding breastfeeding bracelet is such a sweet gift idea for the mom you are thinking of. Babies love to twiddle things while they are nursing, and this bracelet would be the perfect piece of distraction.
12. Breastfeeding Water Bottle
Hydration is very important for a breastfeeding mom and it’s not an easy task to remember to do!
Give your breastfeeding mom a gift to help encourage her to drink more water and remember you every time she does.
This breastfeeding water bottle gift idea is one of my favorites on the list!
13. Enroll Her Into an Online Breastfeeding Course
This breastfeeding gift idea is thinking outside of the box, but it’s a really beneficial and inexpensive gift that keeps on giving!
I recommend enrolling her into The Ultimate Breastfeeding Class by Milkology for only $19.
Read Next: 9 Best Subscription Boxes for Moms that would also Make Great Gifts!
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Conclusion
I hope this breastfeeding gift guide for the new mom in your life gave you some great ideas!
I tried to create a list of items that I personally would have liked to receive and actually some of these I did! Maybe you checked out this gift guide because you’re shopping for yourself, and that’s totally cool too!
I hope you picked yourself out some things you’ll love to have during your breastfeeding experience.