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Parents Best Gadget: The Baby Bottle Warmer

Night time feedings are common when you have a newborn and having a bottle warmer would help make life more convenient for the new parents as it helps speed up the bottle warming process.

​Although it can be used up till the baby is older, parents of infants 0 – 12 months or those with little time to waste (don’t we all, though? ☺) would benefit most from having one at home.

As with most other baby products, you have a wide variety of baby bottle warmers available in the market today. Choosing one can be quite a chore, having to read up on the pros and cons of each of them so that you can buy the best one.

​Here’s where we come in at BabyDotDot to try to alleviate some of that headache and help you make a more informed decision on which bottle warmer best fits your needs.

Why Should You Use a Bottle Warmer?

Some parents may argue that a bottle warmer isn’t necessary as there are other ways to heat up baby’s milk without yet another device taking up space on your countertop.

​But, picture this…it’s in the middle of the night and you’re jolted awake by your baby’s cries. Would you want to grab your baby and then fumble around the kitchen trying to warm her bottle over the stove, or a slow, hot water bath?

​It will be far quicker and more convenient to place the bottle in a bottle warmer and with the simple press of a button, leave the job to the trusty, compact device, thus leaving you fully available to pacify your fussing baby.

​Moreover, using the right bottle warmer also ensures that milk is equally heated (no hot spots, which is common if you are using a microwave to do your heating).

Over-Heat Breast Milk

​Milk should not be over-heat as that would deteriorate the valuable nutrients in the milk (especially in the case of breast milk) that is vital to baby’s health and immunity. Of course, not overheating the milk also ensures you do not accidentally burn baby during feeding.

Using a bottle warmer not only helps keep baby’s milk at a consistent temperature, it also allows you to warm up milk on the go (if you choose a portable warmer).

​Last but not least, using a bottle warmer instead of heating up the bottle by letting it run over hot water helps conserve water as water (and your time) is not wasted with baby’s every feeding.

Types of Bottle Warmer

There are several types of bottle warmers in the market today; each serving its purpose; be it the conventional countertop bottle warmer, or one that is intended to be portable or for use during travel.

Countertop Bottle Warmers

Countertop bottle warmers are most commonly used, and as the name suggests, usually placed on the kitchen counter or some dresser. Some of these types of bottle warmers include a bottle cooler, which can be a useful addition when it comes to night feedings as your milk bottles would be within easy reach.

​Portable Bottle Warmers

Portable bottle warmers are compact and designed to be easily moved around the house. Since it may not always be near a power source, you may need to use batteries to operate it so do keep that in mind when making a purchase.

Travel Bottle Warmers

Travel bottle warmers usually operate with batteries or can be plugged into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter. These bottle warmers are handy when you have travel plans or commute often. However, the tradeoff is that heating will generally take slightly longer than the usual countertop warmers.

Things to Consider When Buying a Bottle Warmer

Bottle warmers are available in many shapes and sizes. Not only that, the methods or technology used to warm baby’s milk is also different, for example, some use steam while others use a warm water bath.

Keeping that in mind, let’s take a closer look at what are some of the things (other than price) you would want to consider when choosing the best bottle warmer:

Compatibility

When we say compatibility, here we are referring to whether or not the bottle warmer you are considering to purchase can fit the size or shape of milk bottles that you will be using with it.

​You will want to take extra precaution here if you are using larger 8 oz bottles, so as to ensure that the warmer you pick can house your milk bottle nicely.

​Alternatively, you could look out for bottle warmers which specify that it has a universal warming chamber rather than bottle inserts. The benefit to that would be that you could use it also to warm up frozen breast milk in bags or bottles, as well as small jars of baby food.

​Bottle Heating (Speed, Protection of Nutrients and Heating Consistency)

Usually, the primary reason parents buy a bottle warmer is to save time and be able to heat up the bottle efficiently.

Especially for babies that are still on breast milk, being able to heat up the milk consistently and at the right temperature becomes even more important as breast milk contains valuable nutrients which will be destroyed if overheated.

Most bottle warmers have several warming options, providing a speedy warm setting that will quickly heat up a cold bottle, or a “stay warm” setting that starts once the bottle has achieved its preferred temperature.

​The latter is particularly useful if you have begun warming the bottle and got carried away with other tasks such as changing baby’s diaper or tending to another child, as the warmer will help maintain the temperature at the proper level (instead of allowing it to cool down again, thus requiring a reheat later).

Ease of Use

It would not be pleasant to have to fumble around trying to figure out how to use the bottle warmer as the baby is crying for milk. Hence, it is important to get a good bottle warmer that is easy to use since you will be using it frequently throughout the whole day.

​Not only should the setup process be straightforward, but a good bottle warmer should also be easy enough to use so that you can quickly and consistently warm up baby’s bottle. The dials on the warmer should be easy to read, and you should be able to use it intuitively.

Ease of Cleaning

Over time, as you use the bottle warmer, some mineral deposits (or even mold) can build up. Hence it is important to keep the bottle warmer clean in order to maintain its proper function as well as not to impact baby’s health adversely.

​When selecting a bottle warmer, you may want to look for a model that either has lesser parts to disassemble (and reassemble) or one where the setup is not too complicated.

Safety

A bottle warmer that has a good safety feature is one which prevents from overheating by automatically shutting off when it has reached the preferred temperature or if the water level has dropped below a certain threshold (to avoid the unit from burning up).

Besides the auto shut off feature, certain bottle warmer models also has a “keep warm” feature so that the bottle will not start cooling down, and this is especially useful when you get side-tracked with other tasks after putting down the bottle for heating.

Portability

There may come a time when you decide to take the bottle warmer with you on the road with the baby. You may want to keep that possibility in mind when choosing your bottle warmer as some models may not be portable either due to its size, or the power supply requirement.

Space Saving

The bottle warmer is essentially another appliance for which you will need to find space for in your house. Hence, you may want to look for one that is space-saving.

​In some cases, parents may even end up with more than one unit, so that it is more convenient for them to warm up baby’s bottle in the middle of the night depending on where they are at in the house.

Extra Features

Most parents would appreciate a bottle warmer which gives a signal or beeps once the bottle is warmed up. Some bottle warmers come with extra features that may be a good bonus for you depending on your usage.

​For example, some can be used as sterilizers for not just the bottle, but also small items such as pacifiers or teats/nipples. Such feature would be helpful in ensuring baby’s items are easily kept clean.

​Another useful feature is a night light, allowing you to use the bottle warmer easily during night time feedings without having to switch on the harsh overhead lights.

​Such a feature is great if you happen to be placing the bottle warmer in the bedroom or nursery where baby sleeps.

There are some models that come with a bottle cooler. This allows you to store one or 2 bottles of milk in the same room where you will be feeding the baby.

Such bottle warmer enabling you just easily to take out a chilled bottle from the cooler and plunk it into the warmer and start the heating process.

Setup, Use and Care of the Bottle Warmer

Although there are many brands and models of bottle warmers, the guidelines around their setup, usage, and care are the same for the most part.

It is vital that you use and maintain the unit carefully so that there is no safety or health hazard and to have a longer lasting unit.

Setup

The first thing you would want to do when you get your baby bottle warmer is to read the instructions or manual carefully as that would give you model-specific information on how to setup, use and care for your appliance.

Next, you will have to decide where you will be placing the bottle warmer – on the kitchen counter (which is the logical place for most), in baby’s room or your bedroom? While making that decision, you may want to consider:

Use

Your bottle warmer is now set up, and you are about to give it a whirl. First, you would fill water in the warmer (there will usually be a line indicator in the unit). Then, place your bottle in the warmer and turn on the power supply and the unit’s switch/dial.

Depending on the model you selected, it may give you some alert or signal once the bottle is heated to the desired temperature and the warmer will automatically shut off or keep the bottle warm until you are ready to feed the baby.

Once you have picked up the bottle, remember to turn off the unit. It is also advisable that you give it a light swirl just to ensure there were no hot spots (do not shake the bottle hard if it contains breast milk as that changes the composition and reduces the good qualities in the milk).

​Similarly, you may want to test the milk temperature on your wrist first before giving your baby the bottle.

Care

As with most appliances, keeping it well maintained and using it with care will help ensure the longevity of your bottle warmer. Here are some steps you can take to keep your bottle warmer in good, working condition:

Conclusion

As you can see, there are many different types of bottle warmers and with that, different points of consideration in making your bottle warmer selection. We have shared some common practices when it comes to setting up the bottle warmer and using and caring for your unit.

On our next post, we will be sharing some of the best bottle warmers in the market today, as well as the pros and cons of each bottle warmers and their product reviews. Stay tuned!

HOW TO PICK THE BEST BABY BOTTLE WARMER GUIDE

Parents Best Gadget: The Baby Bottle Warmer

Night time feedings are common when you have a newborn and having a bottle warmer would help make life more convenient for the new parents as it helps speed up the bottle warming process.

Although it can be used up till the baby is older, parents of infants 0 – 12 months or those with little time to waste (don’t we all, though? ☺) would benefit most from having one at home.

As with most other baby products, you have a wide variety of baby bottle warmers available in the market today. Choosing one can be quite a chore, having to read up on the pros and cons of each of them so that you can buy the best one.

Here’s where we come in at BabyDotDot to try to alleviate some of that headache and help you make a more informed decision on which bottle warmer best fits your needs.

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Why Should You Use a Bottle Warmer?

Some parents may argue that a bottle warmer isn’t necessary as there are other ways to heat up baby’s milk without yet another device taking up space on your countertop.

But, picture this…it’s in the middle of the night and you’re jolted awake by your baby’s cries. Would you want to grab your baby and then fumble around the kitchen trying to warm her bottle over the stove, or a slow, hot water bath?

It will be far quicker and more convenient to place the bottle in a bottle warmer and with the simple press of a button, leave the job to the trusty, compact device, thus leaving you fully available to pacify your fussing baby.

Moreover, using the right bottle warmer also ensures that milk is equally heated (no hot spots, which is common if you are using a microwave to do your heating).

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Over-Heat Breast Milk

Milk should not be over-heat as that would deteriorate the valuable nutrients in the milk (especially in the case of breast milk) that is vital to baby’s health and immunity. Of course, not overheating the milk also ensures you do not accidentally burn baby during feeding.

Using a bottle warmer not only helps keep baby’s milk at a consistent temperature, it also allows you to warm up milk on the go (if you choose a portable warmer).

Last but not least, using a bottle warmer instead of heating up the bottle by letting it run over hot water helps conserve water as water (and your time) is not wasted with baby’s every feeding.

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Types of Bottle Warmer

There are several types of bottle warmers in the market today; each serving its purpose; be it the conventional countertop bottle warmer, or one that is intended to be portable or for use during travel.

Countertop Bottle Warmers

Countertop bottle warmers are most commonly used, and as the name suggests, usually placed on the kitchen counter or some dresser. Some of these types of bottle warmers include a bottle cooler, which can be a useful addition when it comes to night feedings as your milk bottles would be within easy reach.

Portable Bottle Warmers

Portable bottle warmers are compact and designed to be easily moved around the house. Since it may not always be near a power source, you may need to use batteries to operate it so do keep that in mind when making a purchase.

Travel Bottle Warmers

Travel bottle warmers usually operate with batteries or can be plugged into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter. These bottle warmers are handy when you have travel plans or commute often. However, the tradeoff is that heating will generally take slightly longer than the usual countertop warmers.

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Things to Consider When Buying a Bottle Warmer

Bottle warmers are available in many shapes and sizes. Not only that, the methods or technology used to warm baby’s milk is also different, for example, some use steam while others use a warm water bath.

Keeping that in mind, let’s take a closer look at what are some of the things (other than price) you would want to consider when choosing the best bottle warmer:

Compatibility

When we say compatibility, here we are referring to whether or not the bottle warmer you are considering to purchase can fit the size or shape of milk bottles that you will be using with it.

You will want to take extra precaution here if you are using larger 8 oz bottles, so as to ensure that the warmer you pick can house your milk bottle nicely.

Alternatively, you could look out for bottle warmers which specify that it has a universal warming chamber rather than bottle inserts. The benefit to that would be that you could use it also to warm up frozen breast milk in bags or bottles, as well as small jars of baby food.

Bottle Heating (Speed, Protection of Nutrients and Heating Consistency)

Usually, the primary reason parents buy a bottle warmer is to save time and be able to heat up the bottle efficiently.

Especially for babies that are still on breast milk, being able to heat up the milk consistently and at the right temperature becomes even more important as breast milk contains valuable nutrients which will be destroyed if overheated.

Most bottle warmers have several warming options, providing a speedy warm setting that will quickly heat up a cold bottle, or a “stay warm” setting that starts once the bottle has achieved its preferred temperature.

The latter is particularly useful if you have begun warming the bottle and got carried away with other tasks such as changing baby’s diaper or tending to another child, as the warmer will help maintain the temperature at the proper level (instead of allowing it to cool down again, thus requiring a reheat later).

Ease of Use

It would not be pleasant to have to fumble around trying to figure out how to use the bottle warmer as the baby is crying for milk. Hence, it is important to get a good bottle warmer that is easy to use since you will be using it frequently throughout the whole day.

Not only should the setup process be straightforward, but a good bottle warmer should also be easy enough to use so that you can quickly and consistently warm up baby’s bottle. The dials on the warmer should be easy to read, and you should be able to use it intuitively.

Ease of Cleaning

Over time, as you use the bottle warmer, some mineral deposits (or even mold) can build up. Hence it is important to keep the bottle warmer clean in order to maintain its proper function as well as not to impact baby's health adversely.

When selecting a bottle warmer, you may want to look for a model that either has lesser parts to disassemble (and reassemble) or one where the setup is not too complicated.

Safety

A bottle warmer that has a good safety feature is one which prevents from overheating by automatically shutting off when it has reached the preferred temperature or if the water level has dropped below a certain threshold (to avoid the unit from burning up).

Besides the auto shut off feature, certain bottle warmer models also has a “keep warm” feature so that the bottle will not start cooling down, and this is especially useful when you get side-tracked with other tasks after putting down the bottle for heating.

Portability

There may come a time when you decide to take the bottle warmer with you on the road with the baby. You may want to keep that possibility in mind when choosing your bottle warmer as some models may not be portable either due to its size, or the power supply requirement.

Space Saving

The bottle warmer is essentially another appliance for which you will need to find space for in your house. Hence, you may want to look for one that is space-saving.

In some cases, parents may even end up with more than one unit, so that it is more convenient for them to warm up baby’s bottle in the middle of the night depending on where they are at in the house.

Extra Features

Most parents would appreciate a bottle warmer which gives a signal or beeps once the bottle is warmed up. Some bottle warmers come with extra features that may be a good bonus for you depending on your usage.

For example, some can be used as sterilizers for not just the bottle, but also small items such as pacifiers or teats/nipples. Such feature would be helpful in ensuring baby’s items are easily kept clean.

Another useful feature is a night light, allowing you to use the bottle warmer easily during night time feedings without having to switch on the harsh overhead lights.

Such a feature is great if you happen to be placing the bottle warmer in the bedroom or nursery where baby sleeps.

There are some models that come with a bottle cooler. This allows you to store one or 2 bottles of milk in the same room where you will be feeding the baby.

Such bottle warmer enabling you just easily to take out a chilled bottle from the cooler and plunk it into the warmer and start the heating process.

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Setup, Use and Care of the Bottle Warmer

Although there are many brands and models of bottle warmers, the guidelines around their setup, usage, and care are the same for the most part.

It is vital that you use and maintain the unit carefully so that there is no safety or health hazard and to have a longer lasting unit.

Setup

The first thing you would want to do when you get your baby bottle warmer is to read the instructions or manual carefully as that would give you model-specific information on how to setup, use and care for your appliance.

Next, you will have to decide where you will be placing the bottle warmer – on the kitchen counter (which is the logical place for most), in baby’s room or your bedroom? While making that decision, you may want to consider:

• Where will you usually be feeding your child? Will the feeding be done in the same room most of the time?
• Do you have enough space for the bottle warmer on the counter, dresser, or wherever it is that you intend to place the bottle warmer? An overcrowd space can easily get the bottle warmer knocked down.
• Do you have the appropriate power source that the bottle warmer needs near the counter where you intend to place it?
• Do you intend to clean the bottle warmer every day? If so, can it be easily unplugged from its power source and be easily carried back and forth?

Use

Your bottle warmer is now set up, and you are about to give it a whirl. First, you would fill water in the warmer (there will usually be a line indicator in the unit). Then, place your bottle in the warmer and turn on the power supply and the unit’s switch/dial.

Depending on the model you selected, it may give you some alert or signal once the bottle is heated to the desired temperature and the warmer will automatically shut off or keep the bottle warm until you are ready to feed the baby.

Once you have picked up the bottle, remember to turn off the unit. It is also advisable that you give it a light swirl just to ensure there were no hot spots (do not shake the bottle hard if it contains breast milk as that changes the composition and reduces the good qualities in the milk).

Similarly, you may want to test the milk temperature on your wrist first before giving your baby the bottle.

Care

As with most appliances, keeping it well maintained and using it with care will help ensure the longevity of your bottle warmer. Here are some steps you can take to keep your bottle warmer in good, working condition:

• Regularly wipe down the entire unit (both the interior as well as exterior) using just a damp cloth. Do not submerge the whole unit in water and do not use any harsh cleaners or bleach.
• Avoid cleaning the unit when it is still hot or when it is still plugged in. Once the bottle warmer has cooled down after the last use, empty out the remaining water.
• At least once a month, descale the bottle warmer to remove the mineral deposits that build up with constant use of the unit. You can do this by mixing 2 parts of white distilled vinegar to 4 parts of water and running the warmer through its usual cycle. Rinse it and then dry it out (If you let it stay damp, bacteria may build up, and the smell may turn foul).

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Conclusion

As you can see, there are many different types of bottle warmers and with that, different points of consideration in making your bottle warmer selection. We have shared some common practices when it comes to setting up the bottle warmer and using and caring for your unit.

On our next post, we will be sharing some of the best bottle warmers in the market today, as well as the pros and cons of each bottle warmers and their product reviews. Stay tuned!

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IN-UTERO Synopsis

IN-UTERO is a cinematic rumination on what will emerge as the most provocative subject of the 21st Century – life in the womb and its lasting impact on human development, human behavior, and the state of the world.

IN-UTERO brings together for the first time convincing data that explains why some of us face challenges from the start while others thrive.

Fetal origins experts, research scientists, psychologists, doctors, and midwives – as well as examples from popular culture and mythology – collectively demonstrate how our experiences in utero shape our future.

Prepare to be surprised, intrigued, but no longer baffled by what the future holds for yourself, your loved ones, and the human race.

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IN-UTERO A Groundbreaking Prenatal Documentary Film

Through enlightening and oftentimes poignant interviews with experts and pioneers, IN-UTERO paints a complex tapestry of the human experience from conception to birth.

Tapping into cultural myths, popular movies, and technological trends, the film demonstrates how our experiences in utero preoccupy us throughout our lives.

Experts in the fast-growing field of epigenetics explain that we are not only our genes but a product of our environment as well, a proven fact that changes our perception of stress and exposures to the environment during pregnancy.

The film looks at how these environmental effects are passed down through the generations through our genes, making it scientifically plausible that a traumatic event that affected your grandma could leave a mark on your genes.

As if this weren’t eye-opening enough, the film reveals through extensive interviews with psychologists, psychiatrists, and psychoanalysts that similar theories of prenatal life have been in play as early as the 1900’s, and have gained traction ever since.

In that sense, the hard sciences are only just beginning to catch up with what others have been saying for decades.

Life In The Womb And Its Lasting Impact

Now, experts in all fields have begun to see the link between the state of the world and prenatal life. Open up the news any day and you’ll see a new article about the prenatal period.

In just the last few years, enormous strides have been made in understanding the biological, psychological and sociological impact of our time in the womb. Scientists at the Allen Institute for Brain Research discovered that disorders such as autism and schizophrenia begin before birth.

In Michigan, researchers have developed MRI technology that can capture incredible images of a developing fetus’s brain, allowing them to study how areas of the brain begin to link up and coordinate activity.

Meanwhile, other scientists and psychologists are finding that prolonged stress such as poverty, and traumatic events such as Ferguson and 9/11 impact a developing fetus on a genetic level.

Others have found that depressed or stressed mothers have higher levels of the hormone cortisol, which negatively affects the fetus by constricting blood flow to the placenta. The list goes on.

All of this research urges us to think about who we are and how the foundations of who we’ve become all began long before we were even born, and ultimately, how we can set our children up for better lives in the generations to come.

A Must Watch Film

It’s clear that IN-UTERO is an extremely timely and important film. Through interviews with midwives and prenatal psychologists, IN-UTERO brings into focus a new field devoted to prenatal life. Time will tell how those whose lives are “known” from the beginning will lead us into the future.

The Director Of In-UTERO

Kathleen Man Gyllenhaal

Kathleen Man Gyllenhaal (writer/director) was born and raised in Oahu, Hawaii and currently lives in Los Angeles. She is the writer/director of a diverse body of award-winning dramas and documentaries

Her work including Beauty Mark, a social documentary exploring America’s obsession with body image, perfection, and success, and Sita, a Girl from Jambu, an ethnographic drama about child sex trafficking in Nepal.

Kathleen taught at the University of Colorado-Boulder, then Vassar College, where she obtained tenure.

From there, she transitioned to Hollywood, co-producing the feature film Grassroots, starring Jason Biggs, Cedric the Entertainer and Lauren Ambrose, released by Samuel Goldwyn Films.

Recently, Kathleen wrote and directed the award-winning Lychee Thieves, an Academy Award qualifying live-action short.

She is currently writing The Kennedy Detail, a feature film based on the New York Times bestseller, and developing dramatic content for television.

Content republished with permission granted by IN-UTERO

Read the original post See Why These 14 Best Nursing Pads Loved By Moms on BabyDotDot - Baby Guide For Awesome Parents & More.

As a mother, you may have experienced problems with controlling your milk letdown reflex. You need protection from the wetness milk-letdown leaves on clothes. You also need protection from the constant moisture, so that thrush or other infections don’t grow in the nipple area.

Using a nursing pad is an excellent way to avoid all this. I don’t travel on a flight without a good nursing pad as altitude sometimes plays havoc with my flow. But how do you decide which is the best nursing pad with the sheer number of choices available?

Got no time to read through the whole post? No worries!. Use the quick navigation table below and jump to ’Our Favorite’, and see which one we think is the best nursing pad.

Criteria Of A Good Nursing Pad

Before we look into which of the best nursing pad you should buy, first we look into what make a good nursing pad.

​Price

A low priced nursing pad may seem like a good idea at first, but usually, the quality is compromised. While you might think all nursing pads are the same but better pads can help you to soak up the leaking breast milk and let you avoid public embarrassment.

Comfort level

Most likely each time after you breastfeed, you will end up with a sore and sensitive nipple. It’s important to choose a breast pad that is comfortable to wear since you will be wearing it throughout the day.

Leak-proof

It may seem obvious, but some nursing pad cannot hold many leaks if so happen you experiencing heavy leaking. The most important point is that the best breast pad should prevent milk leaking and soaked onto your top or bra.

Ease of wearing

Considering the breast pads will stay in your bra throughout the day; it’s important to wear a nursing pad that can stay still in your bra. They should not slip and cause discomfort as you go about your daily work.

Not visible

A nursing pad should not be easily seen through your clothes, and a thinner breast pad is great at staying unnoticeable. However, the thinner you go, the more absorbency you have to sacrifice. Look for ones that are reasonably discrete.

Disposable Nursing Pads vs. Washable Nursing Pads – Which One Is Right For You?

Disposable Nursing Pads

Disposable nursing pads are usually the best breast pad to buy for always-on-the-go moms and also commonly use by many breastfeeding mothers due to it convenience.

A disposable breast pad is easily replaced, and it’s efficient in soaking up breast milk in a short period. They whisk away moisture and leave you feeling dry.

​Usually, all the best nursing pads brands come with a layer of adhesive or Velcro-like material for you to hold the nursing pad steadily inside your bra. They also will usually come with a layer of waterproof backing so that you do not need to worry if the breast milk gets soaked through your bra or top.

Good stuff about a disposable nursing pads

Almost invisible - Some disposable breast pad designs are thin; hence, they are very discreet. No one will realize you wear a nursing pad unless you announce it. Nice to use if you are attending a ball and need to wear your beautiful evening gown. A thin breast pad is what you need so that people will focus on your evening dress and not your nursing pad.

​Hygienic - The disposable nursing pad usually comes with an individual pack and conveniently let you carry it with you everywhere. Pack a few of them and you are ready to go out for the whole day.

​Waterproof - They are highly absorbent and also have a waterproof layer to prevent your breast milk from soaking through your bra or top.

​Practical - They easily replace and discarded it away. An always on-the-go mother will find disposable pads very handy companion for their leaky boobies.

Cons​

​Not breathable - The waterproof lining of the disposable nursing pad does not allow air to flow through. Heat and moisture trapped can lead to thrush developing.

​Price – Considering a disposable nursing pad cannot absorb a lot of breast milk compared to a re-useable nursing pad which made of thicker fabric, you will likely change more often which can be quite costly.

​Skin irritation – Some nursing pads that are made with plastic materials can cause skin irritation to sensitive skin. You may not be comfortable keeping a plastic based product against your skin for extended periods of time.

​Not environment-friendly – A disposable breast pad contributes towards landfill pollution and adds more greenhouse gasses to the environment. A re-useable nursing pad is definitely a better choice.

Washable Nursing Pads

Washable nursing pads are re-usable like how you use a washable diaper. Some of the best nursing pad are made with highly breathable cotton or bamboo fabric. They are the softest and most comfortable against your tender skin.

A large, well-made and good quality nursing pad can last you from one baby to the next.

Good stuff about a washable nursing pads

Durable - A quality set of washable nursing pads can be used over and over again. Not only can help you do some saving but also greener to the environment too!

​Comfortable - They are soft and get softer with every wash, good for tender, sore skin.

​No harsh chemicals - Unlike some plastic disposable pads, these washable breast pads are chemical free.

​Breathable - They allow air through, so they do help keep away soreness and prevent infections like thrush.

​Cheaper in the long run - You make just a one-time investment. There are no recurring costs in washable pads.

​Greener option - Since you use it many times, you are not contributing to landfill and greenhouse gasses.

Cons​

Not waterproof - Some of the re-useable breast pad do not have a waterproof lining so if you leak excessive milk it may wet other clothes.

​More expensive - The initial cost is a tad bit higher compared to a disposable nursing pad.

​May be visible under clothes - Usually, a washable nursing pad is larger and bulky. Some of the fabric may protrude out from your bra and visible to people.

Maintenance - Your laundry day must be coordinated, so you don’t run out of breast pad to use.

The 14 Best Nursing Pads Moms Love to Use – Disposable, Reusable, and Silicon

Disposable Nursing Pads

Lansinoh Disposable Nursing Pads

The Lansinoh Disposable Nursing pad is the best breast pad you can find. You will love the ease and confidence you get from Lansinoh. They are super absorbent and are not at all visible. They have a dry layer that whisks away moisture. You will feel dry all the time They are wrapped separately, ready to go whenever you are!

Very likely any mothers you speak to will recommend the Lansinoh disposable nursing pad to you as it’s very famous among the mother communities and the pad also received a high rating for its efficiency.

The Good Stuff​

• Quilted honeycomb lining - leak-proof coverage and locks in moisture.
• Unique, breathable waterproof layer keeps clothing protected.
• Can be used in day and night.
• 2 non-slip tape to hold the pad on your bra.
• Individual wrapping.

Cons

• The price is more expensive compared to other brands. However, you can save by buying in bulk.

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Lansinoh Stay Dry Disposable Nursing Pads, 100 Count

Price Disclaimer

Johnson’s Nursing Pads

The Johnson’s nursing pads are the next best thing to Lansinoh. They are 50% more absorbent that other brands, firm, & have two sticky strips to hold the pad in place very well. Many of my friends swear by this brand!

The Good Stuff​

• Good absorbent core - Specially design layers to pull and locks moisture away from the skin and maintain dryness.
• Breathable protective layer to avoid breastmilk soak through.
• Contour shape - Fit nicely on your breast.
• Unique nipple indentation - Provides soft, soothing comfort for sore nipples.

Cons

• The pads are thicker, so it may be visible under clothes, and only has 1 adhesive stripe. Also, there are mothers complain that the nursing pad stick to their nipple when it gets too wet.
• It’s not individually wrapped.
• Might not be an ideal breast pad for larger breast women as the Johnson’s nursing pads cup size is rather small.

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Johnson’s Nursing Pads - Contour - 60 ct

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Nuk Ultra Thin Nursing Pads

The Nuk Ultra Thin Nursing pads are disposable and very thin. They do not show through your clothes, and they are comfortable to wear. The waterproof lining comes in handy, so you are always sure that your clothes are dry.

The Good Stuff​

• Extra soft and breathable. The pad draw moisture away from your skin and into the pad, to help reduce irritation and keeping you dry.
• Super thin and discreet. It’s the thinnest breast pad among other NUK nursing pads.
• Made in the USA.

Cons

• They don’t have a sticky back. So they move when you insert them into your bra, so this causes them to bunch up. Also, this nursing pad is only moderate absorbency.

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NUK Ultra Thin Disposable Nursing Pads, 66 Count

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AVENT Day Nursing Pads

The AVENT Day Nursing pad packing is excellent. These nursing pads are absorbent. They keep you dry by taking moisture away from your skin. The lining ensures you don’t stain your clothes so you can go out with confidence!

The Good Stuff​

• Ultra thin and very discreet.
• A contoured shape to hold nicely on your breast.
• Adhesive strip to keep pads in place.
• Multi-layers for excellent absorbency one-way top sheet that traps moisture inside the pad.
• Made from natural materials.
• Developed by breastfeeding experts.
• Individual wrapping.

Cons

• It has only one sticky strip, so the pad does have a tendency to move. Some mothers commented that they got uncomfortable with this nursing pad when their nipples are sore or sensitive.

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Philips AVENT SCF254/10 Day Disposable Breast Pads, White, 100-Count

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AVENT Night Nursing Pads

The AVENT Night Nursing pad are absorbent and are individually wrapped. These pads are, like the name says, reliable at night. They are thick and keep in the heavier flow at night. My sister Shelly always uses these pads at night and they have never let her down.

The Good Stuff​

• Wider design. Ideal for larger breast women.
• Double adhesive strips to secure the pad in place.
• Designed to absorb leaking even you are lying down.
• Multi-layers for excellent absorbency one-way top sheet that traps moisture inside the pad.
• Developed by breastfeeding experts.
• Individual wrapping.

Cons

• Since they are very thick, so it’s not very breathable. Due to the good absorbency, it’s advisable to use them in the daytime so you can change them before the breast pad get too wet which can lead to thrush.

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Philips AVENT Nighttime Disposable Breast Pads, 20-Count

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Medela Disposable Nursing Pads

These breast pads are absorbent, adequately thin, and breathable. Many women are happy with Medela’s quality and competitive pricing. The waterproof backing prevents your breastmilk from soaking through your clothes.

The Good Stuff​

• Made with very absorbent materials - cotton, nylon, and an absorbent polymer.
• Maintain dryness and prevent leakage.
• Discreet design. Not easily visible.
• Each pad is individually wrapped.
• Double adhesive tape keeps pads in place.

Cons

• Some mothers have complained the pad sticks to nipples when wet and make them not comfortable to use the pad longer.

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Medela Disposable Nursing Bra Pads, 120 Count

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Bamboobies Disposable Nursing Pads

These Bamboobies pads have a unique backing made of viscose bamboo instead of plastic, so they are breathable. They are absorbent, wrapped individually, and anti-bacterial. My friend Shelly loves this brand because of it contour design prevents them slipping or bunching. Many mothers agree with her and say it is the best nursing pad around!

The Good Stuff​

• A bamboo viscose top layer, ultra-absorbant inner core, and milk-proof backing.
• 2 adhesive strips on the back of the pad to ensure they stay in place.
• Thin design and discreet.
• Soft and absorbent.
• A breathable milk-proof backing to prevent leak-throughs.

Cons

• They have a gel-filling which does sometimes open up to become messy.

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Bamboobies Premium Super Soft Disposable Nursing Pads - Breathable Milk-Proof Backing - Eco-Friendly - 60 Disposable Nursing Pads

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Reusable Nursing Pads

Bamboobies Washable Nursing Pads

Bamboobies washable nursing pad is rated as the best nursing pad. They are soft, absorbent and well design heart-shaped pads that fit well to the contour of the breast. They come in a pack of three or six. The six pack come with three different sizes for day and night wear.

The Good Stuff​

• Ultra thin and discreet design.
• Made of soft bamboo rayon velour, cotton, and hemp fabrics.
• Good absorbent material - leaving your clothes dry and you feeling comfortable.
• Have milk-proof backing to prevent leak-throughs.
• Re-usable and green.

Cons

• If you use lanolin it will decrease their absorbency, so avoid lanolin when using them. See here for a list of best nipple cream that is safe to use for moms and babies.

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Bamboobies Super Soft Washable Nursing Pads - 3 Pair Ultra-Thin Regulars (Black, Hot Pink, Pale Pink) & 1 Pair Thick Overnight (Pale Pink)

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Mother-Ease Cloth Nursing Pads

These are the next best breast pads after Bamboobies. They are big, soft, and airy. You get them in organic cotton terry, bamboo terry, or cotton terry with a stay-dry shield. This nursing pad is ideal for larger breast women. Many mothers comment that these pads for their fresh feel even after many washes!

The Good Stuff​

• Thick and very absorbent.
• Suitable for larger breast women.
• Made of organic materials and lock moisture away from nipple so you stay dry all the time.
• Can be machine washable.
• A breathable and moisture resistant layer to prevent breastmilk from soaking over to your clothes.
• Contour design to be easily fit on your breast.

Cons

• They are thick; so it does not easily get dry after wash. Make sure to air-dry the pad under a hot sun to get them completely dry before keep to prevent growing mold.

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Mother-Ease Cloth Nursing Pads (3-Pack) (Bamboo)

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Organic Bamboo Nursing Pads by EcoNursing Pads

The eco-friendly EcoNursing pads come in a cloth bag, and you get four pairs in pastel colors. They are really big, absorbent, airy, and soft. This nursing pad is ideal for larger breast women too. They keep moisture away from the nipples. You will love that the material used in them is all-organic!

The Good Stuff​

• Made of organic harvested bamboo.
• Soft and very comfortable to wear for long hours.
• Come in 4 adorable colors.
• Inclusive a convenience cotton carry bag to store the nursing pad.
• Including a bonus, e-book gift with each purchase.
• Hypoallergenic pads and custom-designed with leak-proof backing.

Cons

• They are visible under clothes and have a slight tendency to bunch up. Some mothers complain that the carry bag sometimes comes defective.

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Washable Organic Bamboo Nursing Pads (8 pack) with Cloth Bag by EcoNursingPads - Reusable, Ultra Soft, Hypoallergenic Breastfeeding Pads

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Organic Bamboo Nursing Pads by Kiddo Care

Nursing pads by Kiddo care are super absorbent, have a waterproof backing, and are large and soft. This nursing pad is ideal for larger breast women too. They come in beautiful pastel colors as an eight-pack (four pairs!). They are organic, and you just cannot go wrong with organic!

The Good Stuff​

• Made from superior quality bamboo fabric.
• 3 layered leak proof design will ensure no leak in the day and night.
• 2 Free ebooks on the topics of “Breastfeeding Basics” and “Baby Showers Revealed”
• Made of high-quality materials to last for a long time.
• Machine wash friendly and quickly dry.
• Gets softer and softer after each wash.
• Satisfaction guarantee - If you are not satisfied with the purchase, a full refund and no question asked.

Cons

• They are big, some smaller-breasted women do complain of slight wrinkling and bunching which makes it visible under clothing.

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#1 BEST Washable Organic Bamboo Nursing Pads -8 PACK (4 pairs)- Reusable Breast Pads,Bra pads, Leakproof, Ultra soft, Waterproof, Hypoallergenic breastfeeding pads, absorbent pads, + 2 FREE Ebooks !!

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TL Care Organic Cotton Nursing Pads

The TL Care Organic Cotton Nursing Pads breast pad comes in a 6 pack or as three pairs. They are soft, absorbent and organic cotton. It’s important to wash these pads before using them as the organic cotton is not absorbent till you wash them. The more you wash the better the absorbent.

The Good Stuff​

• 100% organic cotton.
• Constructed with 5 layers of 100% organic cotton.
• 4.5" wide measurement. Suitable for large breast women.
• Soft and breathable - Moisture locked in within the layer and leave your skin dry and comfortable.

Cons

• The edges fray fast; these pads absorb only small amounts. A big let-down will show through your clothes when you use them. Good for small leaks only and home use.

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TL Care Organic Cotton Nursing Pads, Natural, 6 Count

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Silicon Nursing Pads

Lilypadz

Lilypadz is a soft, transparent, and thin silicone pad. It sticks firmly to your breast, so a bra isn’t necessary while using it. They are washable and excellent for short term use. Since it is not visible under clothing, you may use it while swimming.

The Good Stuff​

• Thin design and discreet - Not easily noticeable.
• Prevents leaking rather than absorbing.
• Suitable if you want to sleep braless or go strapless or swimming.
• 100% medical grade silicone.
• Regular size - Fit majority women breast.

Cons

• It is not suitable if you leak excessively. The cost of these silicone pads is also quite expensive.

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LilyPadz® Reusable Silicone Nursing Pads Double Pair Regular Size

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Lansinoh Soothies Gel Pads

The Lansinoh Soothies Gel pad may use up to 72 hours. They are ideal for when your breasts are sore, and you need to keep clothes from rubbing on them. The pad can be cooled to provide relief from sore nipples.

Lansinoh Soothies Gel pad is a good combination of silicone gel pad and a nursing pad, which is ideal for soothing an engorged or painful breast and at the same time provide protection for leaking.

The Good Stuff​

• An ideal nursing pad to soothes and helps heal sore nipples.
• The breast pad can be refrigerated and provide cooling pain relief.
• A soft fabric layer backing to protects nipples from friction.
• Contained a layer of absorbent gel helps prevent leakage.
• A famous gel pad for breastfeeding moms.
• BPA-free.

Cons

• They are expensive and are not reusable.

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Lansinoh Soothies Gel Pads for Breastfeeding Mothers, 2 Count

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Our Favourite

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For the disposable nursing pad, the Lansinoh Disposable Nursing pad is the best nursing pad you can find. It does provide not only superior absorbent strength but also suitable to use for day and night. Also, the pad is designed with double non-slip tape to hold the breast pad firmly in your bra.

As for the washable nursing pad, most mothers pick the Bamboobies because of it ultra thin design and it’s very discreet and cannot be easily seen. The pad is made of soft bamboo rayon velour, cotton, and hemp fabrics, and these materials provide an excellent absorbent strength too. Also, the milk-proof backing is a major plus for blocking the breast milk from soaking through to your bra.

So there you have it. I have listed the majority of the best nursing pad that loved by moms. If you feel that I left out any of the good stuff, do let me know, and I will cover them in my next update. Let me know which one is your favorite breast pad too!

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Read the original post The 11 Best Nipple Cream That Is Safe For Moms And Babies on BabyDotDot - Baby Guide For Awesome Parents & More.

As breastfeeding mothers, you are likely had experience with a sore and cracked nipple. Some more severe cracks can cause bleeding from the nipple too. If you are experiencing such pain, a nipple cream can be a great help to soothe and alleviate the soreness and also heal the pain.

Which Is The Best Nipple Cream For You?

There are ample of nipple creams in the market, and you will probably be confused by the choices and not sure which one is the best nipple cream you should buy

While I have already written a post on the topic of how to choose the best nipple cream, in this post, I will list out the best nipple creams that are currently recommended by mothers.

In a hurry and got no time to read through the whole post. No problem! Use the quick navigation table and jump to ’Our Favorite’ and see which nipple creams that we think is the best!

Why Not Lanolin-Based Nipple Cream?

As mentioned in this post, the lanolin-based cream is effective in soothing and healing chapped skin. Many older generations mothers use lanolin cream but do you know that lanolin contains a heavy load of pesticides? Some study also suggests that lanolin-based nipple cream is not as effective as what people may perceive.

To make the lanolin cream, lanolin is first recovered from shaved sheep’s wool. The wool is soaked in chemicals to remove parasites before the lanolin is scoured out of it and at the moment there are no truly organic options out there.

Knowing that the baby will eventually ingest a portion of the nipple cream through breastfeeding, it’s this reason that let me avoid this nipple cream altogether. However, if you want to try lanolin-based nipple cream, the safer option will be the Lansinoh HPA Lanolin Cream.

According to the manufacturer website, Lansinoh HPA Lanolin Cream has been refined to remove all allergenic components. The company also claimed that Lansinoh HPA Lanolin Cream is free of additives, preservatives, and pesticides.

Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Olive Oil And Breast Milk

When nipple cream is not available, you can find relief from products in your kitchen cupboard. Using a dab of olive oil or coconut oil after each feeding can help healing and prevent infection. It’s also safe for baby to latch on while the oil is on your nipple.

Most mothers that I spoke to say that the best nipple cream made of coconut-based are from UpSpring Wellmom. Made with USDA certified organic ingredients. It does not contain lanolin, petroleum, paraben, gluten and GMOs and does not need to be removed before breastfeeding. Best of all, it’s made in the USA.

Breast milk also works wonder in healing crack nipple. Dab some breast milk whenever you are done breastfeeding or pumping and leave it air-dry before wearing back your bra or top.

14 Best Nipple Creams And The Organic Nipple Creams

These are pesticide free, all-natural salve and balm. I have scouted the web and various mother forums and gather only the organic creams that recommended by mothers and also received a high rating.

I have written a summary of each cream for your ease of reading. While these creams are great but some may still contain some preservatives in them, though. Although preservatives are needed to maintain the shelf life of the cream but we will carefully select the one that is safe for mothers and babies.

These are the best of the natural salves and balms available.

Earth Mama Angel Baby Natural Nipple Butter

The Earth Mama Angel Baby Natural Nipple Butter is not only a vegan option but it is cruelty-free and non-Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) cream.

While most organic cream uses beeswax as the softening agent, but this nipple butter softening agent is based on various plant extracts. Earth Mama Angel Baby cream texture lets your skin absorbs it fast and heals faster.

The Good Stuff

• It’s lanolin-free and does not need to wash it off before nursing.
• The natural cocoa extract in it gives off a chocolaty scent, and it’s safe if consumed. However, some babies do get gas due to the cocoa extract, so watch for symptoms.
• Skin Deep rating has this product on 0/10 risk, and that mean risk-free!. To learn more about Skin-Deep hazard rating, visit their website.
• Can last for at least 36 months even without preservative. The reason for it long shelf life due to the main ingredient is not water and it makes is difficult for bacteria, mold or yeast to grow.
• Hospital grade cream. Clinically and dermatologically tested, and free of common allergens and toxic-free.
• Does not need to remove before feeding or pumping.
• Organically certified by Oregon Tilth.
• Made in the USA

The Cons

• A tad bit expensive compared to other brands.
• Melt easily if leave near to extreme heat.

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Earth Mama Angel Baby Non GMO Natural Nipple Butter Nursing Cream, Lanolin Free, 2 Ounce

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Motherlove Nipple Cream

Motherlove Nipple Cream is 100% certified organic! It is an herbal ointment that accelerates healing. It is rather expensive, but many mothers love this salve. You can use less and still heal quickly. It can also be used as a diaper cream too!

The Good Stuff

• Does not need to remove before feeding or pumping.
• Safe for ingestion by the baby. An all-natural herbal salve and non-GMO.
• Easy to use. It glides on smoothly.
• It soothes, heal and relieves pain quickly.
• Not scented. Will not put off your baby from nursing.
• Contained organic extra virgin oil and organic beeswax.
• Can be used as diaper rash ointment too.
• Come in a glass jar.
• Toxic-free and 0/10 Deep Skin hazard rating.
• Certified organic by Oregon Tilth.
• Each product purchased is partially supporting the Nurturing Life Foundation.

The Cons

• Only available in small size.
• A tad bit expensive compared to other brands.
• Not vegan-friendly. It contains beeswax.

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Motherlove Organic Diaper Rash and Thrush Relief

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Bamboobies Boobease

The Bamboobies Boobease is one of the best nipple creams and works as the name promises, fast! The texture is smooth and protects soft skin with a barrier. It has only 5 simple ingredients and has an olive oil fragrance finishing.

The downside is that it’s greasy and can melt in hot climates. It can stain clothes so wear a protective pad or nursing pad to avoid ruining your top or bra.

The Good Stuff

• Does not need to remove before feeding or pumping.
• The perfect salve for pain and cracked nipples caused by breastfeeding or pumping.
• 100% Certified Organic by USDA and Oregon Tilth.
• 5 simple ingredients: virgin olive oil, beeswax, shea butter, marshmallow root and calendula flower.
• All ingredients are safe for mother and baby, even children with allergies or eczema.
• Lanolin-free. Non-toxic.
  
• Vaseline like texture. Smooth and rub onto your skin well.

The Cons

• Not vegan-friendly. It contains beeswax.
• The balm is rather greasy. If leaves too near extream heat area, the balm turns into a thick liquid easily.
• Can easily stain your top or bra. Use it together with the Bamboobies nursing pad to prevent staining.
• More expensive compare to other brands.

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Bamboobies Boobease Natural Nipple Balm - 1 oz

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Milky Nipple Nurture Balm

This organic product is 100% vegan. Its primary ingredient - olive oil, gives off a mild scent. The balm is solid till it rests on your fingers and then it melts gradually, perfect for applying on very sore and sensitive skin.

Many mothers think this is the best nipple cream as it helps prevent the pinching sensation when using a breast pump. This creates a better pump suction and allows you to express more milk without feeling fatigue on your breast.

The Good Stuff

• Does not need to remove before feeding or pumping.
• Recommended by lactation professionals.
• Uses organic herbal ingredients only - Marshmallow root, Self heal, Calendula, Shea butter, Beeswax and Extra virgin olive oil.
• Not tested on animals, and contains no artificial colors, preservatives or animal products.
• Gain multiple awards for an excellent product.
• Lanolin-free.
• Non-toxic.
• Made in the USA.

The Cons

• Not vegan-friendly. It contains beeswax.
• Cannot withstand heat. If leaves too near to extreme heat area, the balm can melt quickly. So, never leave them under the hot sun.
• Some mothers complain that the balm was already melted when open due to poor handling while delivery. If so, file a complaint to where you purchase and exchange a new one.

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Milkies Nipple Nurture Balm: Organic and Lanolin-Free

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Hey Mama All Natural Nipple Cream

The Hey Mama Nipple Cream is a 100% all-natural nipple cream made of all the goodness of beeswax, coconut oil, cocoa & shea butter, olive oil, calendula flowers, and marshmallow root.

You will find it very helpful to heal sore and cracked nipples. This salve has no-GMO products in it too!

The Good Stuff

• Does not need to remove before feeding or pumping.
• Contains soothing moisturizers that protect sore nipples from chaffing or soreness caused by breastfeeding.
• Can be use on nips, lips and dry skin too.
• The natural cocoa extract in it gives off a chocolaty scent, and it’s safe if consumed. However, some babies do get gas due to the cocoa extract, so watch for symptoms.
• Contains no artificial dyes or fragrance.
• Certified organic by Oregon Tilth.
• Non-toxic.
• Lanolin-free.
• Made in the USA.

The Cons

• Some mother complains the scent of the balm, but it does not put off the baby from nursing, though.
• Not vegan-friendly. It contains beeswax.

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Dr. Jack Newman’s All-Purpose Nipple Ointment (APNO)

The APNO is only available through prescription. APNO is an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and anti-fungal medicine that will heal any damage to your nipple. It is the best nipple cream if you have significant nipple damage or a Candida infection.

The ingredients used in this cream are bought separately and mixed either at the compounding pharmacist or by you. It is considered safe by Dr. Jack Newman a pediatrician specialized in breastfeeding. Here are the ingredients:

• Mupirocin ointment 2% - 15 grams

• Miconazole powder to a concentration of 2%

• Betamethasone ointment 0.1% 15 grams

The Good Stuff

• Does not need to be washed off before feedings.
• Safe and recommended by pediatrician.

The Cons

• Not easily available over-the-counter.

Honest Organic Nipple Balm

This organic cream has olive oil, aloe, shea butter and tamanu! The skin recovers with this hydrating and nourishing cream. It does not need to be taken off before feeding. It is 100% vegetarian and hypoallergenic too!

The Good Stuff

• Help relieve irritation and help revitalize sensitive, sore or chapped nursing nipples.
• Olive oil helps to hydrates and soothes skin and prevent further damage to the nipple.
• Shea butter, tamanu, and aloe keep nipples soft, supple and resilient so your next breastfeeding or pumping will be a breeze.
• Does not need to be washed off before feedings.
• Only high-quality food grade ingredients used and safe for ingestion.
• USDA organic certified
• Non-toxin.
• Vegetarian, not tested on animals, ultra-light and hypoallergenic.
• Made without petroleum, mineral oil, lanolin, Vitamin E, gluten, parabens, phthalates, fragrances, flavors, dyes, or most common allergens.
• Each purchase contributes to educational charity.
• Multiple winning awards as an excellent product.
• Made in the USA.

The Cons

• Poor packaging design: The balm can be a little too soft and can easily leak out if it does not place the jar upright.
• The balm jar is a little tiny for larger finger user.
• Some mother complains that the balm scent reminds them of a boiled peanuts.
  

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The Honest Company Nipple Balm, 1.8oz

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My Breast Friend Nipple Cream

My Breast Friend is another great organic nipple salve, which does not need to be wiped off before feeding. It is hypoallergenic and has no harmful chemicals. It does not have lanolin, or preservatives and additives.

The Good Stuff

• Lanolin-free.
• Does not need to be washed off before feedings.
• Made only using natural and organic ingredients.
• Contains no preservatives or additives.
• Used on natural ingredients like organic shea butter, organic coconut oil, vegetable glycerin, organic mango butter, organic calendula extract, Candellia wax, and organic aloe vera.
• Specifically designed to be non-greasy, no mess and easy to apply.
• Protects and heals sore or cracked nipples.
• Safe for mom and baby.
• Hypoallergenic.

The Cons

• The salve texture can be hard when rubbing on sensitive nipples.
• Due to the harder texture, the cream left white bits that you can’t rub in thoroughly.
• Poor packaging design as you might over squeeze the amount of cream you need.
  

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My Brest Friend All Natural Nipple Cream

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Green People Rescue Balm

If you have allergies, psoriasis or eczema, use this! It consists of natural extracts of Calendula, Shea Butter, Sweet Almond, Vitamin E, Hemp Seed Oil, and Sunflower, and they are all organic too! No artificial perfumes or other harsh chemicals. It contains beeswax but is otherwise suitable for vegetarians.

The Good Stuff

• Organic Shea butter nourishes dry skin for mom and baby.
• Soothes sore cracked nipples before and after breastfeeding.
• A pure, organic blend of oils softens the perineum region before birth.
• Fragrance-free and gentle for frequent use – use as often as required.
• Lanolin-free.
• No parabens, methylisothiazolinone, methylchloroisothiazolinone, phthalates, artificial perfumes, petrochemicals and colorants.
• Suitable for those who may be prone to eczema and psoriasis.

The Cons

• Beeswax content may crystallize when exposed to extreme cold.
• Not vegan-friendly. It contains beeswax.
• Expensive compared to other brands

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(2 Pack) - Green People - Mum & Baby Rescue Balm | 100ml | 2 PACK BUNDLE

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SheaMoisture Raw Shea Cupuacu Mommy Soothing Nursing Balm

It is a very soothing and quick healing cream. This cream contains Cupuacu a good plant based substitute for lanolin. The cream has a very pleasant smell due to this ingredient.

The Good Stuff

• Shea Butter - Deeply moisturizes and repairs skin with vitamins and essential fatty acids.
• Amazonian Cupuacu - Rich in phytosterols that benefit the stressed skin. Helps protect, soften and soothe.
• Passiflora Oil - A superior emollient rich in Vitamin C.
• Does not need to wash off before feeding.
• Use only certified organic ingredients.
• No parabens, methylisothiazolinone, methylchloroisothiazolinone, phthalates, artificial perfumes, petrochemicals and colorants.
• No animal testing.
• Toxic-free.
• No mineral oil.
• Lanolin-free.

The Cons

• Some mothers complain that the cream texture is not consistent from batch-to-batch as some can be more liquid than other which can cause leaking out from the packaging.

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Bella B Nipple Nurture Butter

Bella B Nipple Nurture Butter is the best nipple cream if you want a highly efficient and organic one with shea, avocado, mango butter and natural cocoa.

The downside is that this cream has the additive like vitamin C and E which may not be suitable for a newborn or younger baby as these ages babies need only nutrient from breastmilk and no other.

The Good Stuff

• Lanolin-free.
• Made without using any animal by-products.
• Plant-based ingredients are food-grade and 100% safe for mother and baby.
• Free of parabens and artificial preservatives.
• Does not need to wash off before breastfeeding.
• No discernable taste or smell.

The Cons

• It has grainy particles which can be a little annoying when rubbing on sensitive nipples.
• Can easily stain your top or bra.

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Bella B Nipple Nurture Butter, 2 oz

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Best of the Rest

These nipples creams, don’t quite meet all of the ‘best’ criteria mostly because they contained lanolin and other additives and preservatives, but they do recommend by some mothers that use them before and said a few good thing about these creams.

Although these nipple salves do not make it to the ‘best’ list, but I still think these nipple salves has some good stuff that it’s worthwhile to share with you all.

Phillips AVENT Moisturizing Nipple Cream

The Phillips AVENT nipple cream is one of the inexpensive and efficient best nipple creams. If we were to talk about value for money, Phillips AVENT nipple cream is a good fit. It contains coconut oil, aloe vera and medical grade lanolin and hypoallergenic too.

There are no harsh chemicals and does not need to be wiped off before feeding. It has an excellent moisturizing effect. However, the strong smell may be a put-off for some people, though.

The Good Stuff

• Contains coconut oil and aloe vera, both natural ingredients, to hydrate the skin and soften nipples.
• Does not need to be washed off before feedings.

The Cons

• Not lanolin-free.

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Mama Mio Keep Calm Nipple Balm

With its mild, pleasant smell, this is the best nipple cream for quick healing. It is 100% organic with no harsh chemicals. It contains medical grade Lanolin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Olus Oil, Calendula Officinalis, and Cocos Nucifera Oil. It can also be used as a moisturizer for dry areas of arms.

The Good Stuff

• Does not need to be washed off before feedings.
• Each nipple cream purchased, a portion will be donated to charity.
• No animal testing.
• Dermatology tested.
• Made in the USA.

The Cons

• Not lanolin-free.

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Mustela Nursing Comfort Balm

The Mustela Nursing Comfort Balm is expensive but effective. It has a lot of preservatives and additives, so the chances of these passing to the baby are high. Skin Deep rating is putting this balm at risk.

The Good Stuff

• Hypoallergenic and specially formulated to minimize the risk of allergic reactions.
• Product tested under dermatological and pediatric control.
• Shea butter and honey extract soften and moisturize the skin.
• Uses natural ingredients.
• Avocado peptides: soothe the skin and reduce its reactivity.
• Shea butter and oligo-elements: leave the skin more supple and resistant.
• Elastoregulator® and lupeol: activate the production of the fibers that strengthen the skin.

The Cons

• Too many preservatives and additives which are dangerous for mother and baby.
• Skin Deep Hazard Rating: 2/10 - Concerns: Peg-45/ dodecyl glycol copolymer, sorbic acid, sodium hydroxide, glycerin, citric acid, ceresin, panthenol, stearalkonium hectorite, butylene glycol, propylene carbonate tocopherol, isodecyl neopentanoate

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Our Favorite

From all the best nipple creams, I pick the Earth Mama Angel Baby Natural Nipple Butter as my most favorite. The Earth Mama Angel Baby Nipple Butter is lanolin free and does not need to wash off before nursing or pumping and vegan too!

This hospital grade nipple cream as according to Skin Deep Hazard Rating has 0/10 rating which means this salve is very safe for use on mother and even safe to be ingested by baby while nursing. Also, it’s organically certified by the Oregon Tilth.

Our alternative pick is the Motherlove Nipple Cream. The Motherlove Nipple Cream has almost similar features like the Earth Mama Angel Baby Natural Nipple Butter, but the main different is that it uses beeswax as the softening agent. Thus, it’s not vegan-friendly. But still, the Motherlove Nipple Cream is an excellent companion for breastfeeding and pumping mothers.

So there you have it. I have listed the majority of the best nipple creams that currently available in the market. If you feel that I left out any of the good stuff, do let me know, and I will cover them in my next update. Let me know which one is your favorite nipple cream too!

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All mothers have been through it, the pain and discomfort of sore nipples after breastfeeding or pumping. According to Danielle Rigg, a certified lactation counselor and co-founder of the Best for Babes Foundation, she noted that sore nipples and pain are almost always a sign of a poor latch, and a poor latch is usually both avoidable and correctable.

​While you are trying to get the breastfeeding-latching dance correctly and also the constant wet and dry around the nipple due to breastfeeding, it’s inevitable that sometimes you will have a crack and sore nipple. A sore and cracked nipple can be painful and annoying, and if not taken care of, your next feeding or pumping can alleviate the pain further and make breastfeeding a challenge.

Criteria For The Best Nipple Cream

While you work to get the correct latch, nipple cream can provide added comfort and healing. But with so many choices out there, which one do you decide is the best nipple cream for you and your baby?

Of cause, safety is the top priority here, but there are other criteria you should look into too. Look for the following points if you want to buy the best nipple cream.

Does it serve the purpose?

It should do what you expect it to, which is, to soothe and heal your sore nipple fast. Not all nipple creams are created equal. Hence, do not assume any nipple creams can get the work done well.

Cost

Decide whether you want an expensive brand or are you more of a value-for-money person. A more expensive nipple cream may mean more organic ingredients safer to mother and baby even it was ingested while breastfeeding. So give a thought to this.

Ingredients

Each nipple creams brands will claim to be the best nipple cream for mother and baby. However, many times when you look closely at the ingredients use to make the nipple cream can indicate thing otherwise.

Inevitably some of the salve is going to be ingested by your baby. If the label says things like “you have to remove it before feeding”, usually it’s a good sign to avoid that nipple cream.

Is it easy to apply?

While it’s common to assume that all nipple creams should be easy to use but there are some salve and balm can be surprisingly hard to apply. You need a smooth, non-sticky, easy-to-use cream as you will be using it in an area which is already painful and sore. You do not want to add any additional pain to your sensitive nipple already.

The smell

Make sure the salve is unscented; your baby may be sensitive to the smell and refuse to breastfeed. All those scented nipple creams are just part of the marketing gimmick, and they give no benefits in healing your sore and cracked nipples.

Check out these 14 best nipples creams and many of them are organic and safe for mother and baby. These salve and balms are great at helping to heal cracked and sore nipple fast and efficient.

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What kind of Nipple Cream Should You Avoid?

Sometimes our buying habit can lead us to buy a cheaper product just because we wanted to save a few bucks. While it’s a logical consumer behavior but do not make your buying decision solely on price alone.

Don’t be swayed by the cheap price salve and balm as these are often made up of chemical fillers trying to compensate for their lack of quality ingredients.

Before you buy any nipple cream over the counter, examine the ingredients and the fine print on the back of the packaging. Pay close attention to these items:

Numbing effect

Be careful of products that cause numbness. The ingredients used can interfere with the let-down reflex of milk or could numb your baby’s mouth enough to prevent her from feeding.

Steroid or similar kind is the usual culprit for creating a numb effect and hence make you think the pain has gone away but usually will come back again after a few hours.

Alcohol content

While alcohol is good at disinfecting bacteria but they are poor when coming to skin care products. Alcohol can dry out your skin even more and cause more cracks and even more pain.

Harsh chemicals

Some chemicals in the cream can cause even more irritation to an already sensitive area. Avoid salve and balm made with parabens, triethanolamine, mineral oil and petroleum.

Whenever you see such foreign ingredients present or ingredients that you can’t even pronounce in the nipple cream, it’s best to avoid it at all cost.

Remove before feeding

If the label recommends that you remove the cream before feeding your baby, then it’s probably not the best nipple cream for you. A nipple cream that needs to be removed before feeding likely means that it’s not safe to be ingested by your baby.

What You Should Know About Lanolin-Based Nipple Cream

You probably heard a lot about lanolin-based nipple cream from your parent or grandparent. Lanolin-based cream does wonder to a cracked and sore nipple. Lanolin is a natural, unscented cream which heals quickly without scabs and provides comfort for your painful nipple due to breastfeeding. It forms a barrier for painful nerves.

Many older generation will say lanolin-based creams are the best nipple cream to heal sore and cracked nipples. While they are right as back at their time, there is barely any safer option like the organic nipple cream available on the market like today.

While lanolin-based nipple cream is great but the safety of this type of cream is not what you might think it is. Also, there is one study suggests that lanolin-based cream does not help in healing sore nipple too. Consider these factors before going for this option:

The Use of Pesticides

Lanolin is recovered from shaved sheep’s wool. The newly shaved wool must be cleaned and treated for parasites by using pesticides. The lanolin extracted after this process may have traces of the pesticides in it still.

Though technology advancement has made this process rather safe but it’s a good idea never to take any chances especially knowing that the ream you applied to your nipple, and your baby will ingest a small portion of it.

Allergies to Wool

Lanolin is wool wax or grease. Some babies can have an allergy to wool. So if you or your child has an allergy to wool, do not use lanolin-based cream. Always check with your doctor to verify if a lanolin-based cream is safe for you and your baby.

Animal Derivative

Lanolin is sheep’s sweat that has gathered in the wool. If you have reservations about using animal products or are vegan, you may want to consider buying some other cream.

While lanolin-based nipple cream does carry its risk but the most famous lanolin varieties are produced by Lansinoh and Medela, and each is rated a low risk with only a 1/10 on Skin Deep Hazard Rating.

But due to the potential risks of lanolin, I would prefer to avoid them and look for other alternatives which are safe like those organic nipple creams.

However, if you have a high tolerance for the lanolin creams’ risk, here are the 2 most famous lanolin-based creams loved by the mother community - Lansinoh HPA Lanolin for Breastfeeding Mothers and Medela Tender Care Lanolin.

Here is a short review video on Lansinoh HPA Lanolin cream.

Take Away

While they are ample of nipple creams for you to choose in the market nowadays but picking the best nipple cream can be a tad bit challenging especially every brand claimed to be the best.

So on your next shopping trip, always remember the criteria what make a good nipple cream as mentioned above and spend some time to read the ingredients on the packaging. You can almost get a good idea which one to buy after that. Alternatively, read this post where I have prepared a list of the best nipple creams that your money can buy.

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Choosing The Best Breast Pump For Twins And Mothers

Breastfeeding is perhaps one of the most underrated activities that a mother does to her newborn. Little do people know that breastfeeding one’s baby entails lots of effort for the mother.

Breast feeding can be very inconvenient as the mother’s back, wrist, and body are stretched and strained. Indeed, it can prove to be very challenging. How much more if you are breastfeeding twins or triplets?

To avoid the added stress and physical exertion involved in breastfeeding twins or multiple babies, this is where breast pump for twins could be very, very useful.

Don’t have time to read the entire article? No Problem. Toggle the table of content and jump to the ’6 best breast pump for twins’ and see all the best breast pumps we’ve picked for you.

Characteristics Of A Good Breast Pump

So what are the characteristics of a good breast pump for twins or multiple babies? One needs to choose the breast pump that is most suitable for you especially if you are looking for the best breast pump for twins.

Suction Settings

They say that a good breastfeeding pump mimics the baby’s natural sucking ability. This is indeed true. A baby’s sucking ability may be divided into two. First is when a baby sucks fast. This allows for faster flow of milk and happens when the baby is usually very hungry or thirsty.

​On the other hand, when a baby feels relaxed, he sucks slower. This slower sucking allows for greater and more constant milk flow. Hence, your breast pump for twins must be able to mimic these two methods.

​Moreover, a good breast pump should also allow you - the mother - to fully control and manage the rhythm, speed, and strength of the machine’s pumping abilities.

Adapter/Batteries

Most breastfeeding pumps are connected to electric sockets for you to be able to use it. Nevertheless, there are instances wherein you need to use your breastfeeding pump in places where electrical outlets are not readily available.

This happens when you are in transit, outdoors, or if your office does not have a breastfeeding room. In times such as these, it is of utmost importance that your breastfeeding pump has batteries. In this regard, you will still be able to use the device freestyle.

Double Pumping

There are benefits to the double pumping of breast milk. First of all, it is less time consuming. Within a matter of several minutes, you will finish pumping and move on with whatever it is that you have been doing.

Secondly, faster and dual pumping of breast milk produce a hormone that further hastens the production of breast milk. In this manner, it is important that your pump is big, as smaller pumps take a longer time to pump milk.

Pump Weight

The size of your breast pump is not the only consideration whenever you buy a breast pump. Especially if you are particularly always on the go, choose a breast pump that is not heavy.

An ideal breast pump is one that is easy to carry as you go and move from one place to another. Having said this, choose a breast pump that is of good size and one that is also ideal in weight relative to your schedule and your body size.

Types of Breast Pump

Hospital Grade Breast Pump

The main benefit of using a hospital grade breast pump is its high level of efficiency. Using this device, which is usually made available for rental in hospitals, clinics, and other maternity centers enable breast milk pumping time to be cut to only fifteen minutes - especially when you simultaneously pump both breasts.

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​This breast pump weighs around eight pounds on the average and is very useful if your baby happens to find it difficult to latch on you during breastfeeding. However, one significant downside of this type of breast pump is that it is bulky and rather inconvenient to carry with you.

​Also, this kind of breast pump is quite expensive. This is extremely helpful for those who are looking for the best breast pump for twins.

Midweight, Personal Use, Automatic Breast Pumps

This type of breast pump is smaller in size and is also lighter in weight, as it usually weighs seven pounds or even less. Just like the hospital grade breast pump, this type of automatic breast pump has features that enable pumping of breast milk in different rhythms and speeds.

It can also cut off the time of breast milk pumping as it possesses a high degree of efficiency as well. However, one downside of using this device is it is not very convenient especially for mothers who work and are always on the go.

Small Electric or Battery Operated Units

This type of breast milk pumping device is small and highly portable. It can easily fit inside a mother’s handbag or even a medium-sized purse for that matter.

It is perfect for those mothers who are busy at work and for those who are nursing and breastfeeding children and at the same time spend a lot of time out of the house. This type of breast pump is battery operated and is best for mothers who only need to use this occasionally.

Nevertheless, a downside of this device is that the suction capacity tends to be mediocre at times. It takes a longer period before one can fill one milk bottle. Also, the slower pace of pumping milk and a longer period of suction tends to produce breast and nipple discomfort.

Manual Breast Pumps

Manual breast pumps, as the name implies, allows you fully to control the suction and the pumping of milk. A lot of mothers like this because it is relatively one of the least expensive. This is also ideal if you only miss breastfeeding occasionally.

A lot of mothers who are either everyday homemakers or work from home use the manual breast pump if they have a prolonged period that they need to spend outdoors or if they are spending a night out with friends.

Obviously, one downside is the fact that manual breast milk pumping devices are particularly tiresome and exerts so much pressure on the hand that pumps the device.

Hands-Free Pumps

Hands-free pumps are ideal for mothers who are extremely busy and always doing something. This breastfeeding device is assembled and can be used by any mother while working, emailing, talking to someone on the phone, and doing household chores. It is extremely useful and efficient!

However, many mothers have mentioned that assembling the device is rather complicated and frustrating. Hands-free pumps also pump milk at a much slower pace than other types of breast milk pumps. This could be quite challenging, especially if you are looking for the best breast pump for twins.

6 Best Breast Pump for Twins

Medela Pump in Style

The well-known breast pump device manufacturer Medela has introduced to the market one notable breast pump that is super ideal if you are looking for the best breast pump for twins. Medela breast pump is also the most popular choice among working moms due to it contemporary design as well as the user-friendly features. Shop for Medela products here.

​Their Pump In Style Advanced breast pump device comes in three bag styles - On the go Tote, Backpack, and the Metro Bag. A lot of moms love this because of its many benefits:

• It produces more milk in less time and maximum comfort. Moms get to save a lot of time and tend to get more milk without feeling too much discomfort.
• It is highly efficient. It is highly recommended for mothers who pump breast milk several times in a day.
• The breast pump comes with a very innovative bag. The on the go tote bag and the backpack have built in pumps for easy use whereas the metro bag has a removable pump for a sleeker look.
• The product included batteries. This means that you can readily use the product anytime and anywhere.
• The pumping may be adjusted according to the speed and comfort desired by the user.
• The pack has enough room to contain 4 breastmilk bottles. There is also room for ice packs to keep the breast milk cold and fresh.
• The storage of the pack was also made in such a way that spillage and tubing are reduced to a minimum.

Disadvantage

• The product is relatively expensive and costs much more than other breast pumps.

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Medela Symphony

If you are looking for the best breast pump for twins, the Medela Symphony would be a great recommendation. This device was manufactured based on the research by Dr. Peter Hartmann on electric breast pumps. This state of the art breast pump gives the user the following benefits:

• It can mimic the baby’s natural rhythm.
• It is highly convenient and comfortable to use - be it single or double pumping.
• It has the option for both single pumping and doubles pumping as the device may easily be adjusted.
• The pump kit is separate from the pump mechanism which allows for protection against overflow and unnecessary wastage.
• The pumping device works with great ease and can work with great efficiency.

Disadvantage

• Some moms find it hard to adjust the cycle frequency once they begin using this device.

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The First Years Breastflow Memory

Moms who want all their breast milk pumping data and frequency recorded can not do without this device. The kit that you buy also includes rechargeable batteries and storage room for both the milk bottle and the icepack. Moms love this device because of the following features:

• It is entirely digital. It has a touch screen that allows you to monitor all your breast milk pumping data for up to the last ten sessions
• It can record everything - the time, the speed, and the amount of milk that was pumped per session. It is completely accurate!
• The double pump functions even when you are using only one hand. This is extremely useful especially if you are looking for the best breast pump for twins.
• It is completely rechargeable and highly portable. You can bring it with you wherever you want to go.
• It is very affordable.

Disadvantage

• It is not very durable especially for moms who are always on the go.

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Hygeia Enjoye Cordless

This breast pump device is for maximum durability and may be used for several times in a day. It is of hospital-grade device that is apt for personal use. This double electric breast pump has many loyal customers because of the following benefits:

• It can imitate the baby’s suckling patterns and is comfortable for the nursing mother.
• The speed, pressure, and pumping rhythm are completely customizable.
• The device is made of materials which are completely safe for the baby.

Disadvantages

• The pumping produces a sound that is somewhat noisy and could wake up a sensitive sleeper.
• It consumes battery life way too fast.

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Spectra S2 And S1

This breast pump has all the functions of a good breast pump for twins. It is a relatively popular brand. The only different between the Spectra S1 and S2 is that S1 has a built-in battery to enable portability while S2 has to plug into an electric outlet for it to work. Users love it for its many benefits including:

• It is super quiet, and it is perfect for babies who are light sleepers.
• It can operate hands-free. This means that moms can multi-task.
• It has a powerful suction mechanism. This means that time used in pumping breast milk will be lessened when you use this product.
• Moms who use this product have claimed that it is very comfortable and convenient to use.

Disadvantage

• Some users have reported that the product has inconsistent suctioning abilities. Brand new devices tend to pump milk fast but as the product wears out, suctioning slows down.

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Philips Avent Double Electric Comfort Breast Pump 2015 Version

The Philips Avent Double Electric Comfort Breast Pump was recently upgraded to make it more cutting edge. Manufactured with products that synthetic-free and completely healthy for both baby and nursing mother, the 2015 version has been a certified hit among nursing moms due to these benefits:

• It is very comfortable to use because it is ergonomically designed.
• The cushion serves as a form of gentle massage as it stimulates milk flow.
• The pumping strength and rhythm is extremely customizable (slow, medium, fast)

Disadvantage

• The package assemblage has small parts which may be hazardous to children.
• Faster wear and tear compared to other products

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A painful question we parents have to ask ourselves sometimes is “does my child need speech therapy?” While it’s painful but you should not ignore the important of getting your child a speech therapy if he/she really need one. Delay in tackling a child speech and language development impairment can cause severe consequences down the road when your child grows older.

Look for these milestones in the development of your child’s speech and language before you start questioning whether if your kid needs a speech therapy.

How Your Child’s Speech and Language Develops

Look for these milestones in the development of your child’s speech and language before you start questioning whether if your kid needs a speech therapy.

At 18 months milestones

• Your baby can say ‘no’ correctly
• Use about ten words vocabulary
• Identifies things like rabbit, car, dog, cat, or doll
• Answers the what-is-this question
• Follows simple instructions (i.e, come here or take off shoe and etc)

At 2-year-old milestones

• Uses consonants in speech
• Identifies parts of her body when asked
• Strings two words together (i.e, ball gone or doggie come)
• Loves story time
• Can identify pictures in books
• Vocabulary of 50 words
• Sings simple nursery songs and says rhymes (i.e, twinkle twinkle little star)

At 3-year-old milestones

• Can do two things you ask for (i.e, go to your room and get socks)
• Understands yesterday and a week ago
• Pronounce consonants sound
• Makes conversation
• Uses some grammar
• Can make a longer sentence
• Says words with consonant endings clearly
• Have lots of questions (Yep!, brace yourself. Lot of questions is coming.)

At 4-year-old milestones

• Use sentences a lot more
• Have many questions (curiosity speed up at this age)
• Tells a short story (i.e, from a book they read)
• Can use more advance grammar
• Can pretend-play with other kids using words
• Can answer questions like ‘about how’ and 'who’ and 'how many’ and etc.
• Making friend with other kids become easier

At 5-year-old milestones

• Can understand why and when
• Can converse and make their thought known to you
• Can tell you how to use something
• Is learning reading
• Talks about anything (you will be surprised how much a kid can talk at this stage.)
• Talk about the past and the concept of tomorrow (i.e, they will request to go to the park tomorrow)

If you are seeing your child fall behind from these milestones by a great deal, or if he/she has difficulty or is frustrated at being unable to explain what he wants, it’s always recommended to seek a Speech and Language Pathologist immediately. Very often a parent’s instincts are correct so if you feel your child may need speech therapy, consult a doctor asap.

5 Signs That Your Child May Need Speech Therapy

My neighbor Brad’s son was a quiet two and a half-year-old and Brad and his wife sensed something wasn’t right and decided to take him to a speech and language pathologist. A few sessions with the expert and little Ned is now a chatterbox at 3 ½ yrs.

Look out for these five signs that your child may need speech therapy:

#1. Social interaction seems to be missing

See if your baby crosses these milestones:

• From 0 to 3 months the baby responds with smiles or coo-ing.
• 7 to 12 months babies make sounds and actions like clapping or pointing.
• 7 to 24 months babies are able to understand and respond to your talking.

#2. Sounds, gestures, or words are significantly reduced

By the time your baby is a year old he/she should be trying to make words. At 18 months they try to join two words together. If you feel your child says very few words or is not talking at all, consult a speech pathologist and ask whether your two-year-old may need speech therapy.

#3. You are having hard time to understand what your child is saying

By the time your baby is one and a half to 24 months you should be able to understand what he/she is saying.

#4. At 24 months baby should be able to join two words together

Your baby should be able to put words together from 18 months, but if by 3-year-old he still isn’t able to say words like ‘mommy come’ or ‘papa play,’ consult a doctor if speech therapy is needed.

#5. You feel your child is struggling to make words or sounds

If your child has difficulty with easy consonants like “pa” or “ba” or “ma” at two years or if you have a three-year-old who can’t make the harder sounds of ‘G’ or ‘K’, then she may have speech difficulties.

Causes of Delayed Speech or Language

There are many reasons can contribute to a baby to delayed in developing their speech and language skills. Here are some of the common mental and physical reasons for a baby slow at catching up with speech and language skill.

• Your child may need speech therapy if there is a physical problem in the roof of the mouth or the tongue and so words and sounds are not clear.
• Loss of hearing can cause a delay in speaking. Hearing loss may be because of an undiagnosed ear infection.
• Your child may have a learning disability. This may be overcome if caught early.
• Autism spectrum disorder or cerebral palsy can also cause delays in speaking and in language development.

The Difference Between Speech and Language

Speech is the vocal sounds that we make when we talk. Speech problems include stuttering and trouble pronouncing words and other sounds related issue.

​By language, we mean the giving and receiving of information through talking, gestures or writing. When your child has language problems she may have trouble putting across her thoughts or in understanding what you say.

What Parents Can Do To Help Children With Speech And Language Disorder

At times, you find yourself looking for signs that your child may need speech therapy. Though speech and language development is dependent on inherited genes, a good and encouraging environment can go a long way in accelerating your child’s development. Here are ways you can help your baby overcomes speech and language disorders:

• Do lots of talking, singing, hand gestures like clapping, waving can do wonders for your baby right from infancy.
• Reading to children is an excellent way to stimulate communication. You can start at six months with simple, colorful books with pictures and go on to books with activities for the child like petting or stroking (Pat The Bunny) to nursery rhymes. Rhyming can do wonder and helpful to a child global development. Then go on to little stories. You will often see that your kids memorize stories they love!
  
• Keep talking throughout the day. Talk about what you are doing - cooking or cleaning, point out things as you travel to the grocery store and continue to point out and name things when you shop, eat out, or enjoy the outdoors. Listen to your baby try to imitate you or your words and keep encouraging him/her with smiles, enthusiasm and questions. Keep it simple.

How Can A Speech-Language Pathologist Help Your Child?

Early intervention is often the key to curing a child’s speech or language problems. So it’s alright to approach a doctor if you feel that your child is not reaching the developmental milestones as expected.

​The Speech and Language Pathologist (SLP) that my neighbor Brad went to diagnosed that Ned had a hearing problem. Soon little Ned was using a hearing-aid like a pro. He exceeded expectations on all other milestone marks after that!

​The SLP will use standard tests and measurements to come to a conclusion. They will take into account the milestones for speech and language development for her age group.

Watch this short video on how a SLP can help your child.

Speech-Language Pathologist Examination

When your SLP trying to examine whether your child needs speech therapy, these are some of the general things the SLP will look for:

#1. Does your child have receptive language skills, that is, can he understand what people say?

#2. Is she capable of expressive language, which is, can she explain herself?

#3. They will observe whether the child can use hand gestures, head movements or pointing while expressing herself.

#4. They will observe whether your child’s speech clarity and vocal sounds are at the right stage of development for his age.

#5. They examine the physical aspects of the movement of her tongue, palate, mouth in speech and in swallowing or eating. This is called the “oral-motor status.”

If the diagnosis is that your child does have some difficulty, then you must cooperate with the SLP. Usually, the SLP will encourage you to observe and learn together how you may help your baby at home as well.

​Sometimes, over anxious can lead you to think that your child may need speech therapy but to turn out that he/she is at a normal stage of development but just a little off from the general milestone. Always read up on developmental milestones so that you have a realistic idea of what to expect at what age from your kid.

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My friend Annie loves speaking to her baby. She talked to him whenever he was awake from the time he was born. Little Ryan started using sentences by the time he was 14 months old.

​Every baby may not speak at the same pace; every child is different. But there are speech therapy activities for toddlers that you can do to help your child learn to talk.

​The Best 13 Speech Therapy Activities For Toddlers

Use simple sounds

Use simple sounds like “da” and “ma” or “ba” and “aa” or “ooh” to babies even when they are newborn. These vowels and consonants have a great response from children. These simple speech therapy activities help your child to talk. As they grow, they listen and try to imitate you.

​Speak slowly so baby can understand

Try to use simple words and friendly tones. Your toddler can understand what you are saying if you talk to her face to face. Make eye contact and speak slowly and patiently. If the child repeats the words incorrectly just gently repeat the words in the correct manner, so she understands the difference.

TV does NOT help to get children to talk

Don’t turn on the TV as soon as you get home or have it on constantly when your toddler is in the room. Contrary to what you may think the TV is not considered part of speech therapy activities. Contact with people is crucial in the language development process.

​Play with your child

Playing is a good way to communicate with your child and also build motor skills and many other benefits. Allow your toddler to tell you what to do. Stay in the background and do only what you are asked to do. Playing with your child builds confidence without pressurizing your child to talk. Playing is a fun part of your speech therapy activities!

​Tell your baby what you are doing

When you are feeding, bathing or changing your child, keep talking about what you are doing. If you are going out, talk about where you are going with him/her in simple language. You will be amazed at the amount of things that tiny brain can store and bring out at the most appropriate times!

Read books

Reading a book with lots of colorful pictures and words is one of the best speech therapy activities there is. Your child will love to look at a book curled up on your lap. Reading gets associated with security and love. This activity can lead your child to a life-long love of books.

Introduce colors and shapes

Show your child colors on colorful building blocks and other items and gently point out the colors and shapes and say out the name of the shape and color as you play with her. Your child learns to distinguish both colors and shapes naturally and at the same time.

Hand gestures

Use lots of hand movements like clapping, peek-a-boo, itsy bitsy spider (fingers crawling up his arm), waving when you leave and other gestures along with the appropriate words. All these hands gestures help the child to associate a word with a meaning and build their vocabulary.

Singing and rhyming

Sing children’s songs and nursery rhyme with your child. It is a vital part of your speech therapy activities. They encourage speech because of the presence of rhythm and rhyming words. It brings your child closer to you; you are both having fun and learning too!

​Introduce new words

Add to words your child already says like “doll,” if he/she says doll you say “big doll,” or “pink doll.” Your baby learns other new words and is learning to associate words with each other. Point to you and say “mommy/daddy” and point to him and say his/her name.

​Teach them to ask for things

When giving your child something to eat, name it, say “how about an apple? We have red apples. Does baby want an apple or a banana?” Whether it is a shirt or dress in the morning or the choice between eggs or pancakes; children learn to ask for things and make decisions. This activity also can also help in your baby neuro development.

​Encourage communication

When your child says something, encourage him by making eye contact. Correct him only by repeating what he/she is saying with the correct words, so the child learns the correct way to say words.

​Teach “thank you” and “please” early

Children learn from parents to be polite. Use the words please and thank you when you speak to him/her and while speaking to other family members. Your child will automatically pick up these words too. Get family members to help by cooperating. This activity will also help to groom your child to be a well-mannered adult in future.

Best Toys To Help Your Child’s Speech Development

Nothing work better than using a toy to help with your child speech development. If you ask any Speech-Language Pathologist, they would recommend that the best method is to play with your child and when come to play, toys going to be a helpful tool to help and train up your baby speech and language skills.

While there is ample of toys but not all toys are suitable. You might think that those shiny and colorful Fisher-Price piano that play out ABC music when your toddler pressed the keyboard is perfect but they are not. Electrical toys tend to limit children imagination as the child does not need to do anything while the toys were entertaining them.

The best type of toys to stimulate children speech and language development are those that let your child move around and play with it manually. So, the next trip to Toys-R-Us, look for these main points when you buy toys for speech therapy activities for toddlers:

Ideal Toys For Toddlers

These are the best type of toys recommended by a Speech-Language Pathologist while you are doing speech therapy activities for toddlers:

Wooden Blocks

Toddlers love to stack blocks. If you get colorful ones with letters on them you can gradually talk about the red block or the one with the letter A. You can teach words like “tall” and “up” and “on.” My friend’s daughter is just one, and she can already find the “red” block!. The Melissa & Doug Deluxe Wooden ABC/123 Blocks Set is the perfect toy for this.

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Colorful Nesting Cups

Your child will love to stack them one over the other endlessly! They can play in the sand or in water with the cups. My brother’s son loves the Playgo My First Stacking Cups and likes to build up a stack of cups taller than he is and knock them down! These nesting cups are a great toy to teach colors, sizes, counting and shapes.

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Activity Toys

Balls, rings, cars they can push, drums are all activity toys. They encourage your child to do things and say them out loud. For example, as you bounce on a ball, say “bounce”. Your baby will try to pick up that word and eventually say, “bounce” when she throws the ball.

My friend, Robert’s son, is ten months, and he recognizes a fire truck when they are on the road because he plays with one at home! You can also teach colors, directions, fast and slow with any wheeled toy.

​All these activity toys are designed to get your child moving, and when they move, they will get excited and start to make a lot of sounds. This will be very helpful with their speech and language development. Here are a few activity toys that are suitable:

Thomas The Train

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Green Toys Vehicles

Other types of vehicle like the school bus, tractor, truck and much more available at Amazon for you to choose.

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Ball Set

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Interlocking Blocks

These blocks are very colorful and have many uses. You and your child can spend endless time building things and tearing them down and start all over again. The child’s imagination is very stimulated here with your help. Creativity is at its peak when kids get the hang of building things with these interlocking blocks.

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Role Play

Children love playing with food. They love to pretend to cook. I can teach my son about breakfast and dinner foods and vegetables and eggs! She likes to crack “eggs,” mix it, and serve me yummy scrambled eggs! Now he loves to help me in the kitchen! I am learning patience too! One of my friend, Lynn, bought a beautiful kitchen set for her daughter, and it’s absolutely gorgeous!

​Role-play like storekeeper is also a good alternative. I bought a grocery store toy set for my daughter, and now she knows what I mean when I say tomato, milk, carrot and other grocery stuff.

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Kitchen Set

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Grocery Set

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Sand Toys

Playing in the sand is an excellent activity for children. You just need shovels and buckets, and you are good to go! Motor skills and language can improve with this activity. You can add words like “pour,” “dig,” and “sand” to your child’s vocabulary and much more.

Kids develop immunity as an added bonus by playing outside and in the sand! No beaches near you? No problem. Indoor sand is getting famous nowadays. You can let you child try kinetic sand, and it’s equally fun too!

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Sand Play Set

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Magnifying Glass

Get one of these and open up a whole new world to your child. Look at small insects, plants, and other objects through the magnifying glass. It will make your child more aware of the world around him/her. Your child also learns to be gentle and respect nature and who knows; perhaps he is the next Albert Einstein in the future.

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Barns, Houses, and Farms

Buy or even make houses, barns, and a few animals for a farm and kids will play for hours. You can add words like “cow,” “horse,” and “rooster” to your child’s vocabulary and much more. Also, you and your child can decide which ones belong at home and which ones on the farm or in a barn. This is one of the greatest speech therapy activities you can do with your child and not forget to mention you can sing Old MacDonald song with your kid too!

The Barn Set

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The Farm Set

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Stickers

Stickers are a great way to motivate and teach young children. My friend Marie used stickers to get her son to potty train. She rewarded him with stickers whenever he used the potty! You can also use them to make up stories and teach new words to a toddler.

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Bubble Maker

Your toddler will love this activity! It’s sheer magic when a bubble appears! You can practice sound differences in “P” and “B” in words like “bubble” and “pops!” Children just have to make words to express their joy when a bubble appears!

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Get a Magazine

Magazines like National Geographic kids and other children’s magazines have so many activities, pictures, and information and are ideal for speech therapy activities. Your child will look forward to sitting down with you and looking through the magazine. Both you and your child can name the pictures and learn new words. Here is a few famous National Geographic Little Kids First Big Book that you can consider to buy.

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Don’t Worry About Gender

When buying new toys, should you purchase a doll for a boy, a car for a girl? The National Association For The Education Of Young Children (NAEYC) says that boys and girls need to play with all kinds of toys to develop all their sensory and motor skills.

While you may think that toys can have gender specific but do you know that even girls will benefit from social interactions and problem-solving activities from playing with cars? Boys also need the opportunity to play with kitchen sets and dolls as much as girls to help develop self-confidently.

So, the next trip at Toy-R-Us, do not limit the type of toys your child is picking up so long you make sure it’s suitable for their age. Just let them play with it and let their imagination run wild as toys from both gender-specific toys can help with speech therapy activities regardless.

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What’s Next?

Sometimes teaching your baby to speak can be a tricky business. As all children start to pick up speech skills at a different time, so no specific milestone can be applied to any children. Thing can even be more complicated if a child is experiencing a Global Development Delay (GDD).

If the thought ever crosses your mind whether you are asking if your child needs help with a speech therapy, always seek a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to get some tests done and to determine is further help is needed. It’s better to be safe than to be sorry.

As children reach a certain milestone on slightly different time but if your child off from the suppose milestone by a great deal (6months and above) then a visit to SLP is the most recommended course. To learn more about a baby milestone, read this post for more details.

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Babies in their initial stages of development need some support to get them up and start moving. As well, all know that a fully functional baby can only start walking by the age of one. To help them to learn how to walk better, it’s best to use some toy to support them in this age.

A baby push walker is the best for them in such times. There is a wide range of push walkers for children that you can search for in the market. In this section, we will take a look at the benefits along with some of the options of the various purchases you can make for best baby push walkers.

Don’t have the time to read all? No worries!. Use the quick navigation and jump to ’The 9 Best Baby Push Walker’ and pick any of the baby push walkers we have shortlisted for you. We guarantee your child will love it!

Benefits Of Baby Push Walkers

Improves Motor Skills

This is the earliest time when the child starts having notions of moving. At this time, you need to help support the child by providing the push toy. It helps them build up their motor skills and gives them a sense of movement and coordination. The more help they get from these toys, the faster they can generate their motor skills and hence start walking.

Develops Imagination

You need your baby to be curious and imaginative. What could be the better way to stimulate their imagination than through such toys. It helps to boost your child’s self-esteem and skills which he has already developed, like lifting one foot while balancing other at the same time.

Learn More

Most of the modern day push walkers have other toys that come built in with them. These toys can be the blocks to make or a whole new activity center for your kid. These toys will help them rejuvenate their imagination.

These are some of the benefits of the best baby push walkers and why you need them for your child.

Qualities Of A Good Baby Push Walker

Stability

​Stability is the key to a great walker. You want to keep the walker steady so that your baby does not go through any mishaps during his initial stages of walking. To keep that into perspective, you need to make sure that the base of the walker is pretty steady and heavy. The sturdy base will help in keeping the center of gravity close to the ground and does not aid in tipping the walker.

Sturdy Base

Search for walkers that have a wider width, as this also helps stability. Narrow walkers have the tendency to tip and fall which can be dangerous for your baby.

Good Wheel Design

Make sure that you get your baby a walker that has enough traction on it and helps it walk better. Wheels with less traction can hamper the walking ability of your child. Also, it’s best if the wheels can be tightened or loosened depending on the age and how accustomed the baby is to walk.

Height Does Matters

​A higher base will allow a beginner to pick himself easily as compared to a base that is too close to the ground.

Non-Toxic Materials

If possible, get a walker that is made from natural materials, which is wood in most cases. Though plastic materials are not going to be harmful, natural materials are always preferable as it’s safer compared to plastic. Babies have a tendency to chew on things in the beginning stages of their development. Therefore, natural material is deemed more harmless even if accidentally chew by your baby.

These are some of the most important features that will help you purchasing the best baby push walkers for your kids.

The 9 Best Baby Push Walker

While there are many different baby push walkers brands in the market but we have taken the liberty to pick out for you some of the best baby push walkers you can find on the market right now and also we think they are the best and the most efficient designed baby push walker.

We have written a summary for each baby push walkers and list out the most important features for your ease of reading. You can’t go wrong with purchasing any of them. Let we take a look at the 9 best walkers you can get your hands on. 

VTech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker

All-Time-Favourite

Walker features

• Has a detachable play panel and can be removed from the walker and play on the floor.
• Frustration-free packaging. No complicated opening from the box.
• Has 5 piano keys for the baby to play with that will surely instill some creativity.
• Wheels are properly designed to run smoothly on carpet and tiles.
• There is also a set of 3 shape sorters and 3 light up buttons, 2 colorful spinning rollers for the motor skills of the baby.
• A pretend telephone for role-playing.
• Over 70 sing along songs.
• Suitable for toddler from 9 months to 3 years.
• Available in 2 beautiful colors - lavender and orange.
• 2-speed wheel system to cater for different walking levels.

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Fisher Price 3-in1 Bounce, Stride and Ride Elephant

Walker features

• Cute elephant designed with ample of colorful lighting, sings along songs, entertaining music, and fun sounds.
• Featuring Fisher-Price’s “grow-with-me” play system to gets baby moving: first bouncing up & down; then steadying baby’s first steps as a walker; then later on as a ride-on pal. ‘Vroom-vroom…’
• The soft elephant ears will flap as baby moves the walker.
• Easily convert to different play style to suit your baby play mood.
• 30 songs to choose from that include tunes, fun sounds, and phrases.
• Light up buttons for the baby to play with.
• Designed with child safety in mind. The base is very sturdy and does not easily topple when pushed.
• The Elephant Ride has a lot of hands-on and movement activities that will help to develop and improve your child motor skills as she plays along with the walker.
• Suitable for tile floor and carpet.
• Recommended for children age from 8 months to 3 years old.

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Fisher-Price Bright Beginnings Activity Walker

Walker features

• Has an activity center that includes sliding beads, flipping doors, turning gears and spinning panels that encourage children motor development.
• Can be folds flat and provides hands-on activities for younger babies that help improve fine motor skills and inspire a sense of curiosity and discovery.
• Plenty of hands-on activities for your baby to discover.
• An attractive spinning ball that rolls when children play with it.
• Packed in a frustration-free packing. No complication opening the box.
• You can fold this walker that will help you store it easily as well as carry it around easily.
• A great baby push walker with playful ways to engage curious minds, exercise little bodies and nurture budding personalities.
• Suitable for tile floor and carpet.
• Recommended for 9 to 36 months toodlers.

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Fisher Price Musical Lion Walker

Walker features

• Different hands-on activities that will keep the baby engrossed and learn. Thye more she play the more she learn.
• A myriad form of lights and music for the baby to enjoy.
• A perfect grow-with-me baby push walker; sit & play when your child is not ready to walk. After that convert to push & walk when she is ready to learn walking.
• Ample of hands-on activities: Light-up nose, musical piano keys, peek-a-boo mirror, flip page, bat-at rollerball ears, clacker-bead toes, spinning dial, slider butterfly.
• Attractive lights, sounds & music play as your child pushes the walker along.
• Design with sturdy 4-wheel base to prevent fall over.
• Recommended for baby from 6 to 36 months old.
• Suitable for tile floor and carpet.

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Fisher Price Brilliant Basics Music Walker

Walker features

• A perfect musical activity walker to inspire your child to be the next Beethoven.
• Your baby will get the thrill to enjoy music at an early age.
• There is a plethora of music to choose and play along.
• Plenty of sounds and tunes; different music plays as baby push the walker along.
• Sturdy and well designed base for beginning walkers.
• Ample of musical activities like piano, guitar, flipping book and spinning wheels for your baby to explore and enjoy.
• Recommended for toddler from 8 months to 3 years old.
• Suitable for tile floor and carpet.

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Chicco Baby Activity Walker

Walker features

• 2-in-1 baby push walker: an activity center and push walkers.
• Music start when baby pushes the walker. It will encourage your child to walk more. The more she walk, the more music is played.
• Lights and shapes that glow and make a sound when proper puzzles are solved.
• Recommended for babies above 6 months to 3 years old.
• The activity panel will help to stimulate your child’s imagination and coordination with amusing games, blocks, shapes, flashing lights, and sound effects.
• Sturdy base and wheel design including a safety feature to lock the wheel from moving.
• A great entertaining companion for your child to sit and play when she is not ready to learn walking yet.
• Suitable for tile floor and carpet.

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The Best Wooden Baby Push Walkers

Wood made baby push walkers usually cost a bit more compared to their plastic cousin, but the advantages are you get the walker made out of safe materials and is also harmless to your baby to use.

While all the baby push walkers listed above are great but if you’re looking for extra safe and healthy option, the following baby push walkers made from safer materials like wood and water based paint are your good choice.

Melissa And Doug Deluxe Chomp & Clack Alligator Push Toy

Loved-By-Many

Walker features

• Made up of sturdy wood and painted with non-toxic paint.
• A broadly designed base to avoid your child from easily tripped over and fall.
• Brightly colored; an eye candy not only to children but also parents.
• The alligator mouth open and close when the walker is pushed and make interesting sound along the way.
• Perfect for building the motor skills and improve hand-and-eye coordination of your baby.
• Wheel designed with rubber-trimmed setback wheels to protect floors and better grip.
• Handles are designed to have proper grip for your child when pushing the walker.
• It also has cute butterfly and ladybug beads on the handle. You child can sit and play when not pushing the walker.
• Wheels painted with colorful fish images to make this baby push walker a true masterpiece of nursery furniture.
• Suitable for tile floor and carpet.

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Hape Wonder Walker Push and Pull Toy

Walker features

• Moveable knobs, gears, and colorful balls offer five different activities for your child to explore.
• Design to have a designated space for your child to bring along her favorite toys.
• Ample of hands-on activities to help develop your child motor skills.
• Fine Motor Skills: Promotes dexterity, hand/eye coordination, and manipulations.
• Gross Motor Skills (Physical Skills): Boosts coordination, balance, and physical strength.
• Wheel designed with rubber-trimmed setback wheels to protect floors and better grip.
• Made of full wood with sturdy craftsmanship which makes it non-toxic in nature and uses water based paint.
• Convenient height that is just excellent for children from 9 - 36 months.
• Suitable for tile floor and carpet.

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Plan Toy Baby Walker

Walker features

• Perfectly built by taking into account the stability factor.
• Ideally designed for helping young children to take their first step.
• Specially designed handle that can be adjusted to cater for different children height.
• A non-slip wheel design and adjustable tension wheel to change the speed and stiffness of the wheel.
• Includes 24 colored and natural blocks for your child to explore and play. Use them and stack up a castle!
• This toy is made in Thailand from all natural organic recycled rubber wood.
• The non-toxic materials does not pose a threat to the children even if they chew on these walkers.
• Ideal for children and toddler age from 10 months to 3 years.
• Suitable for tile floor and carpet.

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Safety Is Always First

Always remember to have someone supervise your child when they are using the walkers. According to Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), it’s estimated that in 2010, there are 4,000 cases where children under age 5 suffer injury related to baby walkers, jumpers, and stationary exercisers.

Although all the best baby push walkers we shortlisted are child safe but there is no safe features are foolproof if it is not use properly. 

Most importantly is to make sure that you also take into account the stability of the walkers so that you do not threaten the health of your baby.

If uses it right, these walkers are an excellent way to keep your child engrossed in various activities throughout the day so that you can also take out some free time for yourself.

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