Mom Hack: Creating a Nursing Nest

For those new mamas that breastfeed, it can be an exhausting and draining ordeal at the beginning.  Expectations are high but reality is that's it's often much harder than expected.  One way to make it easier on yourself is to set up a "nursing nest" to make those marathon nursing sessions at 2AM (and all other hours of the day and night) easier to handle.  | This post contains affiliate links |

Mom Hack:  Creating a "Nursing Nest"

First you'll need to set up somewhere convenient and quiet.  I set up my "nest" in a corner of our master bedroom since our baby will be sleeping in a co-sleeper next to us and I wouldn't have to go far to nurse in the middle of the night. 

Then outfit this area with all that you need for nursing:

  • cozy rocking chair with footrest
  • side table within easy reach
  • nursing pillow
  • blanket
  • water bottle
  • extra pillow
  • snacks (mine are tucked away in the drawer)
  • clock
  • phone charger
  • lanolin cream
  • books, magazines, kindle
  • phone (watching Netflix on my phone was sometimes the only way I could keep myself awake)
Mom Hack:  Creating a Nursing Nest - set yourself up for success!

By setting yourself up to make it as easy as possible, you can help make those super-tough early weeks a bit more bearable.  Breastfeeding can be one of the most challenging - and rewarding - things you'll ever do.  Hang in there Mama - you got this!  

Mom Hack:  Creating a Nursing Nest
Mom Hack:  Creating a Nursing Nest
Mom Hack:  Creating a Nursing Nest

Log Cabin pillow c/o Hills & Trails

KEEP UP WITH BIRCH LANDING HOME
|  Etsy  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Pinterest  |  Bloglovin'  |  Hometalk  |