Nursing

Breastfeeding – Healthy nutrition and a lot of closeness for your baby

Breast milk – only the best for your baby

Breast milk is simply the best food for babies. It contains everything needed for a proper development of your baby in the first months of life. Breast milk protects your child from infections and diseases and thus reduces the risk of allergies, obesity or diabetes.

No other baby food offers your baby as much protection as breast milk.

IMPORTANT: Renowned organisations such as UNICEF or WHO recommend solely breastfeeding your baby in the first six months of their life.

There are some very practical reasons to breastfeed your baby:

• Breast milk is always germ-free,
• always available,
• has just right temperature and
• relieves your household budget.

When your breast is sore from breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is often not possible because of sore, cracked or bloody nipples. To support the healing process, we recommend the following:

• Let plenty of air to your breast
• After breastfeeding, spread a few drops of breast milk and let them dry on your nipple - breast milk is considered an ideal remedy.
• Take care of that nipple that feels particularly painful, by letting your baby suck this breast only briefly. Spread the remaining milk on your nipple.
• Use nipple shields, if the pain is too severe.
• If the pain is severe, using a breast pump can provide relief. By regulating the suction power, gentle pumping is possible and the healing process can be encouraged.

Expressing milk is also beneficial for mothers who want to return to work early without having to stop feeding their baby breast milk. A breast pump offers the possibility of easily building up a supply of breast milk. Every nursing mother has different demands and needs – that is why there are electric and manual breast pumps.

What useful breastfeeding accessories are there?

There are many useful products on the market that will make breastfeeding easier for you or help you with breastfeeding problems. Well equipped with breastfeeding accessories such as breast pads, cooling gel pads or breast pumps, you can consciously experience and enjoy this precious time.

Gel pads: We recommend cooling compresses or gel pads to relieve pain in the case of galactostasia and inflammation. Store the cooling pads in the refrigerator, not in the freezer. Always apply cooling pads after breastfeeding, because warmth is important before as it ensures optimal milk flow. Gel pads even provide two benefits: They can be used as a cooling compress or as a warming pad to stimulate the milk.

Breast pads: While breastfeeding, some milk can always leak from the breast. Breast pads catch the liquid and prevent the clothing from getting wet. To prevent sore nipples, you should make sure that the breast pads keep the moisture inside. Regularly changing them – after each breastfeeding session – can effectively prevent inflammation.

Nipple shields: They offer optimal protection for sensitive or sore nipples.

Nursing pillow: A nursing pillow ensures a comfortable position for mother and baby while breastfeeding. It also has the advantage that you can use it during pregnancy and beyond the breastfeeding period.

Breast pump: The breast pump enables you to express breast milk and at the same time maintains milk production for further breastfeeding. It is important to express milk regularly so that your body does not receive unintended signals to wean and reduce milk production.

Buy a large selection of breastfeeding products online at kidsroom.de

Breastfeeding is a very unique and special time for every mom, because in addition to providing your baby with precious breast milk, you get very close to your little one and build a close bond with them. Breastfeeding also protects your little one from diseases and infections. At kidsroom.de you will find all the important products you need before, during and after the breastfeeding period. Our range of breastfeeding products only contains selected, premium breastfeeding products. They come from leading manufacturers such as Medela, Nuk, Avent and Theraline. That way, you can be sure that you always get the best quality from us.

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