10 Nursing Cart Essentials for the Postpartum Mom

When you’re a new mom, you value comfort, convenience, and accessibility—especially when it comes to your breastfeeding and healing journey. That’s why having a nursing cart stocked with all the essential items for you and baby will be a game changer.

Your nursing cart ensures that all your most important items are always within arm’s reach, so you save time and energy during those late-night feeds and don’t have to move with a newborn asleep on your chest. Let’s cover some nursing cart essentials for postpartum moms and tips for building the perfect cart for you.

How essential is a breastfeeding cart?

A postpartum cart is a mobile organizer that keeps all your favorite baby items handy. This is the nursing cart we recommend, as it can easily move around your home and hold everything you need.

Postpartum is a physically and emotionally demanding time of a woman’s life. Moms should take advantage of anything that reduces stress and supports their recovery during this period, and having all your breastfeeding items in one place does just that.

Here are a few reasons why a breastfeeding cart is essential for new mamas:

• Mobility: Whether you’re in the nursery, living room, or office, your nursing cart can be rolled throughout the house.
• Efficiency: You won’t have to dig through drawers to find what you need, because everything is in one place.
• Consistency: Utilizing a nursing cart ensures you and baby stay on a routine, no matter where you are in the house.

How to Set Up a Nursing Cart

Setting up and organizing your nursing cart doesn’t need to be complicated. We recommend using a 3-tier rolling cart that’s both spacious but also easy to store and move around the house. Your nursing cart can change and evolve with you and baby, so you may find yourself adding and taking away items the more you use it.

Keep your most used items on the very top tier for easy access, and any extra supplies or less used items on the lower tiers. You may also choose to use smaller storage bins to organize sections within the cart.

Essential Items to Include in Your Nursing Cart

Now for the fun part—stocking your cart! Here are 10 nursing cart essential items to consider including.

Organic Burp Cloths

Spit-up is inevitable with a newborn, and you likely find yourself reaching for burp cloths around the clock. These organic burp cloths are soft and absorbent and come in many different colors. Include multiple burp cloths in your nursing cart so you always have clean ones available.

Reusable Nursing Pads

Leaking, especially in the earlier breastfeeding days, is natural and a part of the journey. These reusable nursing pads are eco-friendly, super soft and absorbent, and machine washable. Include a few pairs in your cart so you can swap them out when needed.

RE-LYTE Electrolytes

Your healing is crucial postpartum, and staying hydrated is key during recovery. RE-LYTE Electrolytes contain natural and simple ingredients to keep you hydrated throughout the long days. Toss a packet in your water bottle, shake it, and you’re good to go!

Haakaa

This simple, silicone breast pump is a must-have for breastfeeding moms. The Haakaa Starter Kit allows you to collect milk from one side while your baby nurses on the other. It’s especially helpful for establishing and building supply without needing to add extra pumping sessions.

Medela Hands-Free Breast Pump

If your goal is to pump regularly, this Medela wearable pump will become an essential on your nursing cart. It gives you the ability to multitask—catch up on a show, text a friend, or simply relax. It’s rechargeable, comfortably lightweight, and hands-free.

Momcozy Breast Therapy Packs

These reusable hot and cold breast therapy packs relieve swelling and nipple pain and promote lactation. To use them hot, heat in boiling water for a few minutes or pop into the microwave. For cold therapy, place them in the freezer for at least 4 hours.

Organic Nipple Butter

Nipple discomfort is a common challenge for postpartum moms, especially during the first few weeks of nursing. This organic nipple butter is safe for both mom and baby—no need to wipe off before nursing. 

Hair Ties

You’ll likely want your hair out of your face more often than not during feeds, so keep these hair ties close by on your nursing cart. Bonus tip: keep a hair tie on your wrist to track which side you last nursed on!

Baby Bottles

Having clean, ready-to-go baby bottles on hand gives you the option to pump and share the feeding with a partner or take a moment to rest. Include clean baby bottles, caps, and nipples on your cart for additional flexibility and ease.

Owala Insulated Water Bottle

Nursing might make you extra thirsty, especially in the middle of the night. The Owala Insulated Water Bottle is a no-spill option that keeps your drink hot or cold for hours! Better yet, it’s perfect for sipping one-handed—a requirement when you have a baby in your arms.

Support for Your Postpartum Journey

Keeping a fully-stocked nursing cart isn’t just about supporting your baby—it’s about caring for you too, mama.

Your postpartum journey is filled with ups, downs, and everything in between. You deserve the care and support you offer your baby day in and day out.

At Postpartum Care USA, we’re here to mother the mother. If you’re ready to feel like yourself again after having a baby, get in touch with us today!

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