9 Pump Bag Necessities

Oh, the joys of being a breastfeeding mother: the late nights, the production demands, the physical wear and tear, the emotional wear and tear, societal expectations.

….and then there are the joys of pumping….

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“I love my pump!” said no mother ever. None-the-less, if you’re a working mom committed to breastfeeding, pumping is a necessary evil.

So what should you pack in your bag when you return to work? Here are the items you shouldn’t go without:

Watch the video below as I go through what all is stored in my bag!

Notes:
If you can, I recommend having two pumps — one for work and one for home — to reduce the amount of stuff you need to transport on a daily basis. Obviously this isn’t a feasible expense for most, so ask your mom friends if they have one they’re no longer using. Even the moms who skip straight to formula will sometimes take the insurance-provided pump just in case someone they know needs it.

I like to use these cotton bags for storing my pump parts after washing. They’re breathable so I don’t need to worry about mold growth and I can just toss the parts right back in my bag so I know I won’t forget them the next day.

I keep my used parts in a plastic bag so milk doesn’t dry on them. When I arrive home, I just toss them in a bowl of hot, soapy water and clean up is fairly quick! Wash the bag right along with your parts.

Don’t forget to run your pump for a couple of minutes after you’re done! This will help the condensation in the tubes evaporate and prevent molding.

Good luck on your pumping journey!

— Funky Crunchy Mama

Melissa (aka Funky Crunchy Mama) is always looking for fun, frugal ways to make life easier and help her accomplish this goal. In her (limited) free time, she loves to write and craft in her wool-filled dungeon.
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