October 06, 2020
You're just sitting down to nurse the baby (again!) when you suddenly realize your phone is dying, your stomach is grumbling, you forgot to grab water and the baby has a dirty diaper.
Sound familiar? This happened on repeat during my first year of postpartum. When our second baby arrived, I was ready! I had set up a rolling cart and baskets, or what I like to call “breastfeeding mom caddies” all throughout the house. One was by the couch, one was beside the glider in the nursery, one was next to the bed… I had them stashed everywhere!
What did I need once I sat down with the baby? A few bottles of water, some healthy snacks that didn't need to be refrigerated, a small jar of coconut oil, a book or magazine, a lightning phone charging cable, spare diapers, and wipes. I can't tell you how many times I was thankful for those little baskets and the rolling cart. (A lot!)
Here are some snack ideas for your own basket:
Another great idea is to have a milk expression caddy or cart, which can be especially helpful for quick access - a place where you can keep your pump safely plugged in and ready for use. I found this best-seller from Amazon, here.
Here are some ideas for a milk expression caddy:
And if you’re feeding directly at the breast and expressing milk, your cart can be a combination of the two. For me I needed both because there were times when my baby would sleep longer than usual and I needed to quickly express my milk in the morning. Having my cart set up beside my glider with my pump ready to go was a godsend because I had an early morning snack handy and I was able to express milk to make myself more comfortable.
The key is to do what works for you! I'd love to see your ideas! If you’ve done this please share a comment or photo. :)
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One mama recently reached out to us for suggestions on how she could style her Nursing Queen nursing top for family photos and that got us thinking... what about a holiday edition of dressing room diaries? Dressing room diaries are great because they allow you to see the clothes without any professional models, cameras or lighting and it gives you ideas on how you could style them - which is super helpful when you're a busy mom!
All of our designs fit true-to-size with an over-sized/relaxed fit (which compensates for extra weight and a larger chest). So, don't size up. If you're between sizes, size down. If your bust is one size, waist is another, and hips are another, then choose the middle size. Usually your dress/pant size (4/6, 8/10, etc) is the best measurement to follow.
Plus Sizes: We follow a standard U.S. plus chart. Our plus sizes range from 1X-3X. NOTE: Someone who considers themselves an XXL (in misses) is not a 2X (in plus). An XXL in misses is a size 1X in plus sizing. The best way for you to determine your size is to measure your band size (right under your chest), the smallest part of your waist, hips, and follow the chart.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us! contact@nursingqueen.com