ALT-1 Practical Gifts for Nursing Mothers
A nursing mother might be able to use some nice practical gifts. There are many different things that you can get for someone who is breastfeeding that they will find very practical. If you are in the market for such a gift for someone, consider the following.
Nursing pillow
A nursing mother might like a pillow to help support the baby while she is nursing the baby. One very good pillow is one named “My Breast Friend.” This pillow has a great shape for using while nursing. Other people will just use the popular Boppy pillow for this.
Nursing clothes
There are many articles of clothing that make it much easier to nurse. These have hidden openings that you can use to nurse the baby without people seeing. There are many different types of outfits with nursing opening including bras, tops, dresses, bathing suits and many other items. You will find a very limited supply at stores such as Babies R Us and some maternity stores, but a much better supply at various sources on the Internet such aswww.mommygear.com. These differ greatly in style and price. They also have different nursing openings. Some people might find one type easier than others so make sure that you get what the person likes if they have a preference.
Nursing shawl
Someone might like a shawl or blanket to use while nursing in public. They make many different versions of this. Some of them go all around you while others just cover up the front.
Book about nursing
Especially if it is a first time mother, many mothers would like a book about nursing. These can be very useful in helping a woman deal with the basics of nursing as well as overcoming any challenges that might occur. They make many different books like this, which you can look for at the bookstore or online.
Nursing stool
It can sometimes be easier to nurse if you can put your feet up. They make a nursing stool, which you can use for this purpose, which might make it easier for you to get into the right position in order to nurse.
Nursing a baby is a wonderful thing, and there are many products out there that make it easier, more comfortable or more convenient. If you need a practical gift for a breastfeeding mother, then you might want to consider the above gifts.
