I created a nursing basket when I had my 2nd baby (Krash) and with Ladybug I have updated to a new basket which I LOVE!!!! These are technically diaper baskets, but I use it as a nursing basket...keeping all of my regularly used supplies at hand for me while I am nursing her. I never know how long she will nurse so I try to have what I might need in the basket near me so I don't need to get up.First, the basket itself is the: SaraBear Diaper Caddy (I got mine at Target)
What's in it?
- Avent Breast Pads
- All of my medications (and her vitamin drops)
- Telephone and tv remote
- Chapstick
- Pacifier
- Baby nail clippers (easy to do while she nurses)
- Itzbeen Timer
- Burp Cloth (made by my mom of course)
- Baby Organics Lotion (for her and me-I LOVE it...see link on sidebar)
- Baby Organics diaper cream
- Diapers, wipes
- My journal (where I record her feedings and such), pen
- Changing pad (also made by my mom)
This basket is much bigger than the one I used before, but I love it. Once I start being more active, it is something I can easily send Pac Man to get for me if I am nursing in a room other than where I keep it (currently my bedroom).
This is perfect. Exactly what I will need this time around as well. I think I will add a bottle of water to mine. I always get really thirsty when nursing. A healthy snack might be good too. Maybe some nuts or something like that :)
ReplyDeleteLaura--- ha ha, my water bottle is SO big, it won't fit in the basket!!!! And I usually do have snacks, I must have eaten them all before I snapped the photo!!! I get so thirsty and hungry while nursing too.
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Great idea. I don't know if you want recommendations for baby things but my favorite things have always been Quick Zip sheets by Clouds and Stars (so amazing; they really make life with a baby easier) and Hanna Andersson baby socks (they actually stay on!).
ReplyDeleteI love your basket- I may have to get one of those! I was planning on doing something similar for this babe on the way, but that basket looks like it keeps everything nice and organized! Lovely job!
ReplyDeleteI have made these up for mamas in my care before! I love the basket, so pretty!
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