How a Doula, and Mum of 3, Would Redo Her Registry

Medela Swing Flex Electric Breast Pump

I returned to work full time when my daughter was four months old and pumped for her every day until she was 15 months. It was one of the hardest things I have ever done but my Medela honestly never let me down and was the perfect size to take to work every day and when I had to travel.

Baby Bjorn Baby Carrier Harmony

All our babies have loved being carried. A big win for us was our Baby Bjorn carrier. We got so much use out of it.

Silverette

Oh how I wish I’d had Silverettes for all three of my breastfeeding journeys. The nipple pain in the first weeks took my breath away and other than walking around topless all day I really didn’t know how to help them heal.

Haakaa Silicone Breast Pump Gen 2

I have always had an oversupply (which comes with its own challenges) and was soaking everything — clothes, wraps, the couch — with milk every feed. I’m so thankful to my lactation consultant who suggested the Haakaa, it really helped ease engorgement in the first few weeks and, while I had to be careful not to further increase my supply, it was such a great tool to help me through the first six or so weeks — and I had a literal freezer full of milk as a result.

YogaSleep Nod Sound Machine and Night Light

We also have a white noise machine now for our son after just using apps on the iPad for our two girls and it’s a game changer.

Baby Bjorn Bouncer

We also love our Baby Bjorn bouncer. It saved me in the early days when I couldn’t work out how to shower and mother at the same time.

Bare Mum Ergonomic Perineal Wash Bottle

For my postpartum care, I used a peri bottle and snap to freeze maternity pads which are so worth the investment. Also, a nourishing nipple balm is so important and I was lucky to have discovered the beautiful Being brand for my third breastfeeding journey. These were the things I did to prepare for postpartum, as well as spending big on food and support. It made the world of difference.