08/20/2026
There are soooooo many products out there! Creating a registry, while fun, can also feel overwhelming!
By baby #3, I learned that less truly is more 😉 So many products are marketed as must haves to make your infant sleep better, your milk supply stronger, schedules easier, or breastfeeding more comfortable, but the truth is that most of them are not necessary and some of them even get in the way of a successful breastfeeding experience!
👉🏼A nursing pillow can absolutely be helpful, but having multiple fancy pillows can make breastfeeding positions more complicated than they need to be. Learning about positioning and bringing baby to your body is more valuable.
👉🏼Nipple shields aren’t for “just in case.” They can be incredibly useful when they’re actually indicated. But if you need one to make breastfeeding tolerable or possible, what you actually need is someone evaluate the underlying issue—not just accept the shield as the solution.
👉🏼 The Snoo 😒 This one I may get some hate for, but please don’t waste your money. Newborns are expected to wake frequently, feed frequently, and need constant care. A product designed to extend sleep stretches in the early weeks & essentially replace the role of caregivers, isn’t one I’d suggesting placing on your registry.
👉🏼If ni***es are painful or damaged, I’d rather you figure out why than automatically cover the problem with an expensive product. Sometimes silverettes are a great option, but figuring out the root cause is really important! A good quality ni**le butter is a much better option to have on hand.
👉🏼 Milk boosting products are marketed as though every breastfeeding mom needs the same solution, but milk production is more complex than that. If supply is a concern, I’d want to know why before recommending anything.
What product did you swear you’d use but never touched?? Or do you have a product you used that you feel had a negative impact on your breastfeeding experience? 👇🏼
