Pumping
Pumping to travel or to go to work is quite the experience. I have now been pumping for 10 months and I have learned a trick or two for all my pumping and breastfeeding needs. I have been exclusively pumping after two months of failed latching but it has provided the best milk for my baby to develop. I have also been able to pump at work. We have traveled on planes and by car with me pumping. So here is my list followed by some tips!
Pumping checklist
Breast pump
Charger
Car travel charger (if needed)
Batteries (if your pump can use batteries if out of charge)
Hand pump (if no way to charge pump)
Pump parts (bring several)
Cooler bag
Ice pack
Large Ziplock bags to store clean parts
Bag for dirty parts
Cover up
Cover up
Travel baby bottle drying rack
Baby bottle cleaner brush
Plastic bucket/large bowl to clean parts in
Paper towels
Travel sized dish soap
Baby feeding checklist
Bottles
Nipples
Nipples
Bowls
Small storage containers
Spoons
Snack cups
Sippy cup
Silicone bibs
Baby food – pouches, containers, snacks
Bag for dirty parts
Paper towels
Baby wipes to clean up messes
Travel dish soap to clean
Travel drying rack for bottles
Bag for dirty parts
Paper towels
Baby wipes to clean up messes
Travel dish soap to clean
Travel drying rack for bottles
Pumping Tips
A few pumping tips that are super useful when traveling:
- Many airports have dedicated nursing rooms to use. Check it out and get there with time to pump before your flight.
- Always bring extra bags for dirty things. Often you need to clean things after.
- Bring extra parts and food.
- Make sure your pump is fully charged
- Double and triple check your list
Check out more tips and tricks for traveling for road trips, pumping while driving and pumping while flying HERE!
