What do I need to buy for breastfeeding?

I am going to breast feed and I know I have MONTHS to get ready but I am going ahead and making my list for things we need to buy! This is my 2nd baby but I didnt not get to breastfeed my son. SO what all do I need to buy??
Ty guys in advance! Oh and what is the name of a really good bra to buy for now and later??

If you will be staying at home with your baby, all you really 'need' to buy are some nursing and/or sports bras. (Yeah, you can nurse in a regular bra, or go braless, but one that gives easier access to the breast is much more practical.)

You will probably also want to invest in a few nursing pads (don't stock up too much -- you don't know how much/how long you will leak) and a tube of lanolin lotion.

Beyond that -- it depends on your personal needs and preferences.

If you will be returning to work, or expect to be apart from your baby more than briefly/occassionally, you will need a good pump. (Buy the best you can afford, esp. if you will be pumping at work. Cheap pumps are often worse than useless.) If you dont' expect to be away from your baby, you don't need a pump -- but may choose to buy one. (So daddy can give an occassional bottle after 6-8 weeks, to start a 'just in case' freezer stash.). If you'll be pumping/bottlefeeding regularly, you'll also need freezer storage bags and bottles, and may want to invest in a small cooler to keep milk cool after you pump at work.

Some mothers like boppy pillows. I just used a regular bed or sofa pillow to boost baby up a bit.

If you don't already have a chair comfortable for nursing in (with a firm back and arms), you might want to buy one. A rocking chair or glider is especially nice.

If you are very modest, you can buy a special nursing cover-up for nursing away from home, or you can just toss a receiving blanket over your shoulder ... or nurse in regular clothing. (Nothing can be seen in a carefully selected wardrobe --- a nursing bra and a shirt that lifts from the waist.)

Similarly, the choice to buy special nursing shirts depends on your level of modesty, your life-style and your available wardrobe. (I never owned any special nursing clothes except for bras. I did buy a couple of night gowns that buttoned down the front for easy night nursing. Beyond that, I just wore normal clothes that could be lifted from the waist.) If you'll be returning to work, clothes that you can pump in easily are especially important.

One of the many great things about breastfeeding is that it saves a ton of money. Unless you do need to buy that good pump, you'll spend less on nursing paraphenalia than most formula feeding moms spend on a week's worth of formula!

A nursing bra or two would be helpful, but not a necessity. If you will be going to work, or leaving the baby to be watched by someone else, you should buy a pump and I think gerber makes the bags that go right into the bottle but they have a zip lock thing on top so you can freeze the milk. There are the cottony nursing pads, to absorb leaks, but my personal favorite are lilypadz. They are sort of rubbery and clear, you cant see them under your shirt and they are reusable, they stick on just around your nipples, and create some sort of suction so you don't leak, they are amazing! : ).Good luck and congrats!

The two most importanat things you can use for breast feeding are the nursing bra and a nursing pillow.

About the pillows I highly suggest you stay away from the boppy, as it tends to give the baby the feeling that they are falling backward which causes then to *chomp* down on you.. Which really hurts.

About the bra, I would recommend getting a comfort bra. After you give birsth and you are filling up with milk, your breast size can increase anywhere from 1 to 3 cup sizes, and it will fluctuate often. The comfort nursing bra takes this into mind and sells in sizes (like small medium and large) verses cup sizes. You'll also want to stay away from underwire for at least the first 3 months after your babe is born. Many times underwired bras will cause clogged ducts in early nursing. Eventully your breasts wil settle in on a size they like for nursing and you can get a nursing bra in that cup size.

As for other things, air tight containers to store your milk, and a breast pump. I you aren't going back to work soon then it doesn't need to be anything fancy, just a regular hand pump will do. Also lotion for sore and chapped nipples. I would also recommend having an ice pack for engourged breasts (every women get them at some time) and a heat compress for clogged ducts.

Best of luck to you!

A pump may be a good idea, even if its a little manual one. You might want to keep some breast milk in the freezer and buy a bottle or two in case of extreme emergency, like if you get hurt and the baby needs to eat.
You can buy nursing pads for leakage, but they are expensive. I suggest cutting thin maxi pads in half.
Make sure you get a good nursing bra- but the size will change. I went from a C to an F cup when first nursing!
A sling carrier is a nice choice for holding your baby and nursing in public.
Congrats on making the best choice for your baby.

Really nothing, that's the pleasure in nursing a baby. But, nursing bras are easier then regular ones - wait until your 8th month to get fitted. The best bra for you may not be what is perfect for others as it depends on your cup size and your manner of nursing, get a few different kinds and try them out the first couple weeks of nursing. JCPenney's is a good source, as is Lady Grace if you're a larger cup size. Medela's are probably the best, Wacoal the prettiest, and there are others that will work just as well.

What you may need while you are nursing is hard to know as your needs and your child's needs are fairly individual. You may or may not need Lansinoh, or a nipple shield, or soothing pads for your nipples, or pads to soak up milk during inopportune let downs, it's hard to know until you go through it. I have a full box of bra pads that are 3.5 years old - I did not need them. I did need nipple shields for my oldest, but you won't know until you have your child (Target has them in their aisle with bottles and nipples for bottles).

Basically, only get some bras at first - the rest will be apparent soon enough.

Congrats on breastfeeding! Make sure you buy nursing pads, and like you mentioned, a nursing bra. Victoria's Secret actually has a new line of nursing bras, so you could check those out if you want something sexy. A breastpump would help tremendously, especially if you'd like your baby to have milk even when you leave him/her with a sitter or dad. Ameda Purely Yours is a great pump, but it's expensive. Also breastmilk storage bags would be great, and some nursing tops if you want to nurse in public. When your milk comes in it is going to hurt, so you could try to find a soothing gel nursing pad for those days. Ameda makes them. And also nipple cream for cracking. Yum! Good luck!

best nursing bras are from motherhood. also buy lilly padz nursing pads! a breast pump...although i never used mine. and storage milk bags. i would buy cream for cracked nipples.

maternity stores for bras (whatever is comfy, you'll need to try on everything). Breast pads, pumps, bottles

Pads for your soft bra while sleeping. Otherwise you will wake up in a puddle of milk. :P

BREASTS r free of course :)

Breast pads
Nipple cream/Nipple shells (if sore nipples later on)
Breast pump