Hey there mama. I’m going to guess that you are breastfeeding a hungry babe right now. Or if not RIGHT NOW, you will be soon. Let me help by showing some of the things to do while breastfeeding.
First, let me start with a disclaimer – I am not a breastfeeding expert. FAR from it. I am just a mama who has breastfeed all 3 of her babes. Is it easy? NOPE. Will you miss it when it’s over? YUP.
Breastfeeding is this complex, weird, beautiful, painful, crazy adventure that none of us mamas know about until we dive in.
I’m here to just share a few things that I do while breastfeeding (or pumping). Because let’s be real – it’s not always fun and it can get boring.
Things to do while breastfeeding
Here are a few things I try to grab before I start breastfeeding:
- cell phone
- a puzzle book
- books/magazine
- laptop/tablet
- children’s books
- water
Not going to lie, my phone is my main source of entertainment and what I use the most since its the easiest to access. I can do all things on my phone – browse Pinterest, scroll through Facebook, make a grocery list, play games. You can even check out some lactation recipes while on your phone.
My mom started doing puzzle books when we were kids and I always remember seeing them around the house. When I was pregnant with my daughter and not working, I bought one and became instantly addicted. I buy them from our local grocery store and one book lasts me about a month.
I also stock up on magazines or books for breastfeeding. We are fortunate to have a Half-Price books store in town and I can snag used magazines for $.50-$2. If you don’t have a used bookstore nearby consider starting a magazine swap with your friends or people within your church. People are pretty willing to give them away rather then throw them away.
Sometimes I’m able to get some laptop time in while breastfeeding – but not often. It’s a little harder to breastfeeding and use a mouse, but it can be done! Normally I grab my boppy pillow to help. Oh the boppy. It’s one of things I totally recommend for my new mom must haves.
The children’s books are the one thing I don’t grab before breastfeeding. My kids will come up to me with whatever book they want me to read a the time. Breastfeeding is a great time to interact with your older children by reading books, singing songs or any other activity you can do while your motion is limited. I love having my babies near me so I really enjoy our time together.
Water! Breastfeeding mamas need water like whoa. The more water we drink, the better our milk supply will be. I always try to have a big ole glass of water close by before I nurse my little one. Sometimes I get fancy and make infused water to switch it up a bit.
Finally, one of my favorite and the easiest is to soak up the time with my babe. They grow so fast and are so precious that its hard not to stare at him all day long. But you knew that one already, right mama?
Of course all of these things can be done while pumping as well. To make it easier, you can invest in a nursing bra or make your own.
Hey y'all!I'm Kelley. I'm a recipe making, picture taking, coffee drinking momma to 4 crazy kiddos. Join me as I share our family favorite dinners and my copycat coffee drinks too!
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