Just because you are a new mother to twins or multiples does not mean your dream of nursing your babies is out the window. Many moms have successfully breastfed multiple babies. There are a few key accessories that will make your journey more successful.

Boppy Pillow

Nursing moms rave about the Boppy Pillow. It is a U-shaped pillow that is placed on your lap and around your waist. It provides arm support and help properly position the babies for a nursing session. The Boppy is designed to help prevent strain in your arms and back that nursing can cause.

Deluxe Breast Pump

Having a high quality breast pump is essential. Pumping between nursing sessions will help increase the amount of milk your body creates. Find a dual electric pump will save on time and energy.

Nursing Pads

Breastfeeding is not always a glamorous feat. Leakage is common especially as your body is adjusting to the changes. Luckily there is an easy solution. Nursing pads are worn inside the bra over the nipple. You can buy cloth pads that can be washed and reused or disposable ones

Nursing Bra

Having a few good nursing bras is nice. It is important to wait until after your milk has come in before buying a nursing bra to get the correct fit. The styles and fabrics are endless. Now days you can even buy nursing bras that are just a fashionable and attractive as your others.

Nursing Shirts

Special nursing shirts will make nursing easy while keeping yourself covered. Some shirts have clips that come similar to a nursing bra that provides is access. Other shirts are V-cut and crossed in the front. If you are nursing two babies at one time you will want to a shirt that will open both sides at once.

Reading Material

Many nursing moms of multiples appreciated the advice given by Karen Kerkhoff Gromada in her book, Mothering Multiples. Ready or Not Here We Come by Elizabeth Lyons and Everything Twins, Triplets and More are also helpful.

Nipple Cream

At the beginning your nipples can be come sore and chapped. A good nipple cream will soothe and give you comfort. You will want to keep it close at hand to place on your nipple after nursing sessions and through out the day. Look for the ingredient lanolin in your cream. It helps prevent and treat soreness, dryness and chapping.

Bottles

Bottles are important. You will need them to feed any of the breast milk you have pumped. It will also allow someone else to take over feeding when you simply need a break. Look for a bottle with a nipple system that resembles nursing to avoid nipple confusion.

Nursing Stool

A nursing stool allows moms to find a comfortable position to nurse in. Having the correct position makes nursing easier for mom and puts the baby in the correct position.

Mother’s Minder Bracelet

Sometimes keeping up a babies feeding schedule can be tricky. Feeding multiples can be even harder. A Mother’s Minder Bracelet will help you keep track. A slider on the bracelet allows you to designate the timing of your baby’s feedings. The bracelet is available in pink or blue. If your babies are on different schedules you may need more than one bracelet.

Support

Every nursing mom needs support from friends and family. Support from other nursing moms is helpful too. Search for the local chapter of the La Leche Leauge in your area. Going to a meeting will give you the added support with nursing you need.