THE MUST HAVES TO SET UP A BREASTFEEDING STATION IN THE NURSERY

As we all know, a newborn baby may want to eat as often as every 1 to 3 hours. That is a lot of feeding sessions in the first few weeks and months after baby's born. So setting up a well stocked breastfeeding station in the nursery can make all the difference. Here, we share the must haves to set up a breastfeeding station in the nursery that's comfortable and well stocked.

Of course, breastfeeding is really good for baby and mom too, but it does come with a set of challenges such as learning to position the baby, getting the baby to latch and just wondering if the baby is getting enough milk. The good news is that for most, after the first few days or weeks-it does get better.

In fact, creating a nursing nook that's comfortable and has everything you need, will make your breastfeeding journey less stressful. Ahead, discover the must-haves to set up a breastfeeding station in the nursery.

MUST HAVES TO SET UP A BREASTFEEDING STATION IN THE NURSERY

1. LOOK FOR the perfect spot

Designing the perfect nursery means making the most out of the space so it can meet your needs. In a nursery, there should be an area for sleeping, diapering and of course, feeding. Read this post to help you figure out the best nursery layout for your space. Ideally, the nursing nook should have an electrical outlet, space for the nursery chair and side table as well as the ottoman. 

2.GET A COmFORTABLE NURSERY CHAIR

The nursery chair is definitely the most important piece of furniture that goes in the breastfeeding station. You'll spend so much time on this chair feeding, snuggling and reading with the baby over the next few years. Therefore, getting the most comfortable nursery chair is at the top of the list.

Here are some of our favorite nursery chairs for the breastfeeding station.

3. ADD A SIDE TABLE

Another very important furniture piece that every breastfeeding station needs is a side table. That's right-you'll need a spot to drop your phone, keep your glass of water and other essentials close by.

Here are the best side tables for the nursery.

4. PICK AN OTTOMAN 

No breastfeeding station is truly complete without an ottoman or a foot stool. It can help with positioning the baby for breastfeeding and also as a surface to rest your tired feet. 

Here are the best ottomans for the nursery.

5. GET A BREASTFEEDING CADDY

When creating the perfect breastfeeding station, bringing in storage to store breastfeeding essentials can help keep the nursing nook organized and decluttered. In order to make the breastfeeding station more organized, we like to get a caddy or even a basket to hold all the necessities.

6.STOCK WITH BREASTFEEDING ESSENTIALS

Setting up a well stocked breastfeeding station means having all the necessary breastfeeding essentials close by. These items can help ensure breastfeeding success.

Here are some essentials to keep at the breastfeeding station.

• Nursing Pillow: 
• Nipple Cream
• Nursing Pillows
• Haakaa : This is a game changer for breastfeeding moms. It's a small hand pump that costs less than 15 dollars. Shop
• Burp Coths
• Bibs
• Hair Ties
• Chapstick
• Snacks
• Water Bottle