Baby Shower Gift Ideas
for moms who plan to breastfeed

If your special friend or relative will be giving birth soon, then you should be on the look out for some great baby shower gift ideas. Try to find the one gift which will be great not only for her, but also for the baby.

Gifts that encourage breastfeeding are great for both the mother and the new born. They allow both of them to bond together, and help the baby to get all the essential nutrients and nourishment from the mother. Breastfeeding gifts not only encourage the mother to continue to breastfeed her child without feeling awkward, but they help to give her a boost as well. There are a lot of products which can be given to the expecting mom as baby shower gifts that will help her breastfeed her child. Here are some exciting ideas to get you started, and you can choose the one which suits your budget and liking.

Breast Pump – A manual or electric breast pump can be a great idea to give to the mom, as it can help her continue breastfeeding her child for a longer period of time. Breast pumps also help mothers to maintain their milk production levels through regular pumping and massaging. Breast pumps from Medela Style are great and are made to hospital grade standards. They also help working moms to pump and save breast milk to feed the child even when they are away from home. Manual breast pumps are affordable and easy to use. Dual electric breast pumps can be a bit expensive, but they are great especially if the expecting mom is having twins!

Belly Fish – This is a new and stylish nursing cover and nursing pillow all-in-one which helps mothers to breastfeed their baby discreetly. It is extremely comfortable for both the mother and the child, and comes in colorful patterns. Belly Fish is easy to carry around as it is extremely lightweight and can be wrapped into a small “carry-bag” which can be hung over the shoulder. The product is designed to give nursing moms the true breastfeeding experience they want. It is an award winning product by iParenting Media which is why it is a strong contender as a baby shower gift.

Nursing Poncho or Cover – Nursing ponchos also make great gifts and are ideal for modest breastfeeding mothers. It gives all mothers the freedom to nurse their baby just anywhere. This product is a must for any breastfeeding mother, and is available in almost infinite different designs and colours. Nursing ponchos have also been used by top Hollywood Moms like Jennifer Garner, Gwen Stefani, Angelina Jolie and Brooke Shields to name a few.

Nursing Clothing – The new mother will need clothing to help her breastfeed her baby. Special nursing shirts and clothing is available which allows the mom to discreetly breastfeed her baby just anywhere, without revealing any body part. These clothing can come in handy, especially if the mom will be moving around with her baby a lot. Nursing bras and gowns are also great baby shower gift ideas.

Baby Clothing – If you are getting clothing for the mommy, then you should definitely spend some money and buy clothing for the new born baby too. A wide range of baby clothing can be selected from, including sleepers, receiving blankets, onesies, diapers, socks and other cute baby clothes. You should make sure that they are easy to use, and comfortable for the baby to wear. Organic cotton clothes and bedding also make great baby shower gift ideas.

Nursing Pads – Every mother needs nursing pads, and loads of them, especially if she plans to breastfeed for a longer period of time; the recommended is at least 6 months, to up to 1 to 2 years. Nursing pads are inserted into the bra to catch breast milk leaks throughout the day, which makes them a must-have for working moms. They also save from a lot of embarrassment and will protect your expensive clothing and save you from the trouble of premature laundry. Nursing pads are available in disposable round disks or reusable cotton, and you can buy several sets of nursing pads for the mom who plans to breastfeed.

You can also choose from other gift options such as baby slings and carriers, and expensive but practical gifts such as infant car seats, baby strollers, potty chair or rocking chairs and gliders for breastfeeding mothers. Nipple cream, bobby pillow and diapers can also be given as baby shower gifts.

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