Make breastfeeding easier with these things!

[@oliviadell5618]

You can boil a haakaa it's 100% silicone. Also, if it doesn't have a suction, keep a mug near by, and stick the haakaa in the mug, so it doesn't fall over.

[@julieh4747]

For sore nipples express a little milk and rub in. Allow to air dry before you cover up. Do this every time you feed when your baby is tiny. If you use pads for leakage change them often to keep your nipples dry. A moist environment can cause all kinds of problems, including sore, bleeding nipples.

[@jordanwright2030]

I introduced bottles right away, with no problems. I just replaced 1 feeding a day with a bottle. Replacing 1 out of 10 feedings with a bottle will not affect your supply if you pump in place of nursing. I would pump first thing in the morning and save that milk until noon and she would get a bottle from her dad. It would give me a break from 10:30-3 without having to nurse. I would use this time to go grocery shopping, take a shower, get a mental break

[@faithharrison3755]

genius! thank you. both my kids refused bottled and pacifiers because I introduced them too late. I’m not making that mistake for my third.

[@katharine1285]

That's good to know. I was going to introduce the bottle much earlier because I didn't with my youngest son and then I had to exclusively breastfeed and it was exhausting!!

[@sofirebora22]

Tip for moms with nipple cracks, or hurting boobs in general: use cold gel pads. They not only lower pain but also the inflamation inside the boob, so they help you heal.

[@Lighxx]

Tip!! Use a cleaned out wipe container for storing frozen milk. It lays them flat and they won’t fall or slide all over the freezer!

[@heyshayla]

G. O. L. D.

[@allygail424]

So I’m curious. If you are breastfeeding, why are you storing milk?

[@raenewnham7490]

@@allygail424 if you ever need to leave baby with someone during a feeding window, they're going to need breastmilk to eat

[@lindsaywhiddon8329]

I’m not even pregnant but I’m just watching because you are hilarious.

[@KarleeM76]

Biggest mood ahaha

[@regsabatini]

Thank you so much for your no-nonsense video editing-makes it so much easier/quicker for us mamas!

[@arielcosper883]

Thank you for the “that was my baby crying not yours”. Lol I have watched so many videos with babies crying and had to check on my lil man. 🤣

[@heyshayla]

Hahaha while I was editing every time I went over that spot I checked her and figured there’d be some parents watching haha

[@samanthab5006]

I used silverettes constantly starting in the hospital and never had issues with cracked or painful nipples. My baby did have a great latch right away which helped too. The only cons to the silverette are depending on your bra they can draw attention to your nipples when you have a shirt on. Also when my milk came in I leaked a lot and i think it's because the silverettes take pressure off your nipples so the milk would just pool in them then leak out. Now I'm a month in and i just use them if I feel a little irritation.

[@Kiwicanuck3000]

I enjoy you so very much! I’m pregnant with my first (due yesterday) and am finding your videos to be so real but also humorous and informative. Thanks so much!

[@TMacIsIntheHouse]

Nipple shields saved me with my second baby, wish I had them with my first. But mine did not look like that. I got the medela brand, and they helped me heal while still being able to feed baby. I highly recommend.

[@melanieleask5923]

Your videos are super helpful. Please keep them coming.

[@heyshayla]

Thank you so much!

[@angenev2008]

I agree

[@victoriawilkinson3311]

I don't usually leave comments but I had to. I'll be a FTM in November and I have really been weirded out about breast feeding (even though I 100% want to) and this video was just chilled, not weird, not cringe, it didn't make me feel all hot and nervous like so many others do ha ha, it was informative and relaxed, so - thank you very much! I am now subscribed and will deffo be watching some of your pregnancy videos in a minute! xx

[@brendahusing2185]

Love love you and your videos! I'm currently pregnant with baby #4 and also am a lactation specialist. Your videos are so real, easy to connect with and very informationally accurate. You are rocking this mom thing, thanks for sharing your stories! 😁😁 Side note: I usually recommend introducing a bottle around 3-4 weeks as long as breastfeeding is going well. Not everyday, just a few times a week to help baby get used to the bottle. 😉

[@heyshayla]

It means so much that YOU think they’re informatively accurate!! Yeah that would have been good to know!! Haha

[@jordannelson8185]

You are so relatable and hilarious! I laughed so many times at how true 120% of your tips are! I have 5 girlies and oh man do I wish I could have watched this video when I was pregnant with my first (which were twins!) also right there with you on the bottle thing. None of my last 3 took pacifiers or bottles either. Can’t wait for your next video!

[@cheridefreitas8091]

You are honestly one of the few people on KZbin that don't loose my interest. I actually watch start to end! Keep it up 👌🏼

[@heyshayla]

I appreciate this!!

[@copper2sulphate]

I use hegen bottles. They are stackable and can be used as storage containers afterwards. My newborn likes the slow flow teat.

[@ADHDAquatics]

I feel like the way you talk and function mentally is exactly like me for some reason like we vibe or would resonate or something. I'm super relating to the way you talk and feel basically and I'm glad you're here. Thanks.

[@calamity0.o]

Those sleeveless tanks from the guy's section at retail stores also have huge arm holes with bonus cool designs. I finally have a use for the chibi Deadpool tank I spontaneously bought on clearance years ago, yay! It has words under that say, "I have issues". Seems appropriate.

[@heyshayla]

Hahahaha facts

[@jenapickering9970]

You are so hilarious and animated but still provide super helpful information! Thank you! You are awesome!

[@heyshayla]

Yeees!!! that’s exactly what I want to do!!!!!

[@risamatsumura3798]

You are easily my favorite person to watch regarding pregnancy. You keep going sister! Subscribed and saving a bunch of your videos. You rock!

[@jaymeesauer4122]

I just love how real you are! Super down to earth

[@Lizzzzzzzz885]

First time I comment on any of these type of videos. I actually kept pausing to make notes. Now this was helpful girl! Thanks!

[@heyshayla]

Good!!! It’s also all on her living.blog/2020/08/10/breastfeeding-must-haves/

[@christianaquinn6756]

So helpful!!! I'm 7 weeks out from my due date and trying to soak up all the breastfeeding tips!!! Can't wait for the cloth diaper video as well!

[@heyshayla]

Ahh so soon (yet so far away!) exciting!!

[@bababatata5734]

I barked at milk shower lol Great tips, thanks. Just wanted to add my aunt is a doula and she says the same thing, give it 2 weeks. One thing she also suggests is introduce breast pump as soon as you can and start freezing.

[@Charlotte-bc7vj]

Ohhh that's so good to know about the wearable boppy pillow not working with a long torso! Thanks for these baby vids, loving them!

[@heyshayla]

Or course! Glad you’re loving them!!

[@Farmerk3547]

The pillow didn't work for me either but I don't have a long torso just small boobs, well they are huge when breastfeeding but they don't hang down, it's awkward. I found regular pillows worked just fine

[@faithharrison3755]

long torso and extra large boobs and the boppy did not work unless propped on the glider chair arms. I never realized it was because of my torso. I was gifted three different nursing pillows and fell in love with The Nest, it’s filled with buckwheat and it’s my husband’s favorite pillow too.

[@amoruffo]

I couldn’t do any bottle feeding early on because if I skipped just one feeding I would end up with a clog. It was a rough 6 months. Then it finally got easier since she was eating less times a day.

[@jessicacraven1107]

When I had sore cracked nipples my lactation consultant told me to make a simple saline wash in two shot glasses n put it on my nipple. I would let them dry then put on a nipple cream. It really helped.

[@heyshayla]

You can also use your own breast milk!

[@sevaughn4]

Girl, the way you got me cracking up in this video. Love your personality 😂❤

[@alwayzlivelaughlove]

The haakaa is also super SUPER helpful when you get clogged ducts. It’s literally saved me 2 or 3 times since my LO was born 4/28

[@heyshayla]

Oh good to know!!

[@torielmore7471]

I've never watched you until I watched your birth story. After watching that video and this one, I am definitely subscribing. Mostly just because I was cracking up the whole time.

[@sarahanding598]

Haakaa hack... I stand it up in an empty coffee mug so it doesn’t spill. Not my idea, just something I saw in a breastfeeding group! Also, the shells are super helpful for helping reduce friction to damaged, painful, inverted nipples... hopefully that wasn’t an issue for you. But for those of us on that train, yeah, life savers really. But yeah, babe would get plenty of milk baths when I would lean forward 😂

[@mmoreau8284]

Great video, I'm going to pass it on to my daughter in law who is expecting in April.....but I do have one comment, the plastic breast shields, you said you'd never recommend them...I have inverted nipples and was told I'd never be able to nurse my babies, I used these the last 3 months of each pregnancy (4) and for the first 3 months of nursing, and nursed 3 of the 4, the 4th would never latch so I pumped for 6 months for him. So for regular nipples maybe not necessary but for some of us a lifeline :) oh and many times I bent over and soaked my shirt through lol.

[@heyshayla]

Such a great point! I had no idea these would be helpful! Thank you for sharing

[@mmoreau8284]

@@heyshayla my pleasure, glad you didn't need them :)

[@sarahtoth391]

Shayla you are the best and most hilarious mom vlogger I've found. Love these vids and I'm due in January with no clue what I'm doing 🤣

[@heyshayla]

No one does! My most challenging times were when I tried to do the schedule that a course I took recommended. When I just let things flow it was soooo much better!

[@truthbetoldtoday]

I love your attitude! Thanks for the tips. The haakaa is genius! Probably lessens the laundry.

[@kashbash9645]

I have that boppy. It is the best.

[@summerhey2004]

I feel like this was totally me with my first child and breastfeeding 😂 but I’m due with my third child and still learning new things all the time

[@annaw2812]

"And then I'd just give her a milk shower" !!! I laughed so hard at this. Made my day. Currently 29 weeks =-)

[@lauramo.811]

Same xD

[@NimbusNotebook]

I did not laugh because the exact same thing happened to me - still stains on the baby swing.

[@lifesokay]

A milk shower!! 😂 My second son is 11 days old today and my nipples are FINALLY not hurting (as much) today. It’s a good effing day. This video is great! Good reminder about introducing the bottle earlier. Another thing that helped with pain from initial engorgement was frozen gel packs that I could put in my bra.

[@heyshayla]

That’s a day to celebrate for sure!!!! Congrats! 11 days old! You’re still in the thick of it but sounds like you have a great attitude!

[@sarahanding598]

I second the frozen gel packs!!

[@claregoldade]

I agree with your opinions and advice on everything in this video! *Me when you talked about the boppy nursing pillow: "yup" *Me when you talked about the nipple shields: "yup" *Me when you talked about waiting 6 weeks to introduce a bottle and wish you had done it sooner, cause she doesn't take bottles or nookies: "yup" *And all of the stuff before that... "Yup"😁

[@heyshayla]

Hahaha funny!!

[@lucylemonade1364]

I bought the wrong hukana matata thing. Ordering the suction cup one. Thanks for saving me!

[@sarahanding598]

Ha!! “Hakuna Matata thing” 😂 Can that just be the unofficial title?! I may adopt it 😂

[@amandamclaughlin503]

your videos are so helpful especially the cloth diaper one! I wanted to let you know that nipple shields are not meant to give your nipples a break. 🤣 I laughed so hard!! they are for babies that can't not latch because you have flat or inverted nipples (not pointy "Bing"). when the baby sucks it forces your nipple to elongate into the little thing. I had to use them for about 4 months and it basically reshaped my nipple and saved my life. we all stress about breast feeding.

[@heyshayla]

😅 thank you

[@ilovepink1396]

I gave my babies a bottle starting at two weeks old. A lot of people don’t recommend that but I didn’t have an issue. My sister got married a month after my middle child was born so I needed dad and grandma to be able to give her a bottle while I was busy with wedding stuff. she was breastfed for a year so yeah we didn’t have an issue going back and forth between boob and bottle.

[@dinas115]

Regarding babies and bottles. I nursed 6 kids (no bottles*) until they drank from cups. Think about it from the baby's point of view: why would they want a bottle if they could have fresh from the source. Best way to get it to work: make dad give the bottle. Great bonding and baby doesn't expect mom. *partially I was around, didn't think anyone could take care of my baby as well as I could, partially it was painful to skip a feeding, I didn't like the pump - in hindsight, I should have had an established weekly hour or a few to get away and do something either for myself or as a couple Regarding nursing pads-different people drip in different quantities. My sister used to soak her shirt per feeding with her excess, other people I know used the rewashable ones all day and they did their job. I used the disposable curity nursing pads because they hold the most and most of the times it was enough per feeding. I do love that you catch it to save for later! Regarding what's better for baby vs what's better for mom: don't ignore either, find a balance in the middle that works for both. More education makes happier well balanced decisions in so many areas of life. Regarding staying in/staying home: for everyone's health, especially baby, make sure to go outside. I over-stayed home and I wish I hadn't. Let baby lie on her stomach outside and rip out grass. Thank you so much for your energy, I enjoyed your willingness to share.

[@heyshayla]

This is all soooo good thank you!!

[@lucybird8679]

I did the same thing; my babies drank milk from my boobs then went straight to cups. Best decision for me, i did not enjoy pumping, it actually hurt my breast with all the pressing and squeezing action going on.

[@Megan_Truly]

I love the milk collectors, but I actually don't leak at all. No leaking over here whatsoever so I use them for the relief ... it helps the nip balm stay on and not get absorbed into the bamboobies pad thingies. D/t covid I never go anywhere so I wear a baggy tee shirt can't see how weird they look with a huge tee shirt on lol.

[@MissRikkiKat]

Your tips were SOOOOO great and useful!!!

[@bhargaviravi1263]

I wish I had watched this before my baby arrived, the first two weeks of breastfeeding were unexpectedly difficult (to put it very very mildly). About the boppy, sitting on a chair with arms helps with the height!

[@lizzyberg1082]

For me I did not have any chaffing on any pain issues it was mainly a feeding concer Bec baby was underweight when born like 5 pounds so I wanted to feed her well

[@heyshayla]

Links as promised! Haakaa amzn.to/2LEuztv Sanitizer bag: amzn.to/2DkH3pw Storage bag: amzn.to/3i9oH9Q Nipple butter: amzn.to/31wUj2j LIVING15 gives you 15% off Offer expires 9/30/20 Kindred Bravely: www.kindredbravely.com/livingonaoneway LIVING20 for 20% off Bottle Box: www.babylist.com/gp/babylist-bottle-box-v4/16613. Breastfeeding pillow: amzn.to/2DAqqWO

[@SimplyThisYoutuber]

I agree the haaka is AMAZING! I enjoy your sense of humor as well! Haha

[@anastasiiadevera3158]

I like your videos. So positive and right on spot. I wish to be your friend. Thanks for the good content!

[@LucinaPerich-l1r]

Your videos are hypnotic! Huge fan already. Lots of love and appreciation from Argentina! I was wondering... Medela bags for milk storing... How many would You suggest having to keep the circus rolling? Listening to your videos, I found out you did 100% breastfeeding, but maybe You happen to know! Many thanks.

[@heyshayla]

Gahhh idk I just bought 100 bc I knew I’d need them all

[@lindsaywilliams7125]

Where is your headband from? Great video!

[@leajohnson10]

Great video. I'm looking forward to hearing about cloth diapers. We moved into an older home (1915) so I'm worried about plumbing issues with prewashing. I'm 39 weeks with my first!

[@heyshayla]

Working on the video meow!! But while they’re breastfed the poop is water Soluble so it’s easy. After they get formula or solids you spray it off in the toilet first

[@organizedkayoss]

Thanks for your insights! 🙏🏻💗🙏🏻

[@carolineooley4187]

Where is your headband from? Love them in your other videos too. Super cute.

[@heyshayla]

Thank you!! This one is from American eagle but I don’t think it’s available right now. Madewell has super cute ones!

[@carolineooley4187]

@@heyshayla Thank you so much!

[@madihindes6478]

LOVE your hair band 💕 Where can I get some???

[@heyshayla]

They don’t sell this one any more but I got it from American eagle!

[@LeeanaDee]

I’m learning so much!! Thank you!

[@jenniferdreves823]

You make me laugh! Great video. The funniest was the card table. Lol

[@jessicaraelene5276]

I love your videos. You have a great personality. Your information is so helpful.

[@heyshayla]

This makes me so happy!!

[@deannnicole2877]

Reusable silicone sanitizing bags!!

[@dainagoings8050]

Omg I didn’t know you couldn’t combine cold & warm milk, no one ever told me that😭

[@emilymarguerita2781]

I don’t know who you are or how I found you but I am obsessed.

[@lizzyberg1082]

Great advice all over good job

[@alesucesso6275]

Please when you have some time, let us know how you are doing with the cloths diapers :) I am 27 weeks pregnant and we are doing diaper cloths... thanks

[@heyshayla]

Okay I’ll move it to the top of the list for videos!

[@SimplyThisYoutuber]

My daughter also does not take a bottle and she’s 3 months! Your daughter is so cute! :)

[@heyshayla]

It’s literally the worst and the heat thing ever lol on the one hand we don’t need to deal with a pump kit on the other we can never leave the house.

[@SimplyThisYoutuber]

Living On A One Way I couldn’t agree more! 😂 and my daughter finally slept through the night for the first time ever the last two nights! I feel like a new woman!!! Haha

[@ericasmith5575]

Where did you get your caddy

[@lizybaby00123]

My first kiddo wouldn’t take a bottle if I was anywhere around lol! She also wouldn’t take a paci if I was around. Soon as I quit breastfeeding at 18 months she was all about the paci!

[@sai-mon7913]

Love your videos and how much hilarious you make things looks like! Just a tip for you, as I have your identical problem.. try to put a rolled blanket underneath the breastfeeding pillow.. at least the side where your baby head is resting😉

[@jennicahill]

This was hilarious and helpful. Thank you! 😂

[@morganfalkdesigns]

This is a FABULOUS VIDEO!

[@JesseEricksonSutton]

Could you please do one comparing swaddles if you use them?! My almost three month old is growing out of the one he has now and I’ve purchased another brand and couldn’t find what he’s using now in a larger size, but it ain’t working! 😞

[@heyshayla]

Our babe haaaaated swaddles😂

[@JesseEricksonSutton]

@@heyshayla oh poooo. No worries! Thanks for the tip on the haaka though! Mine kept falling off and I was ready to ditch it or think I needed a different size or something. Now I know, fold it over and stick it on! 🙌

[@krystalyokoi1232]

You are so amazing 🥰 I’m so glad I came across your channel. I can’t stop watching 😂 your making my whole pandemic much better. (Due next month) 🤰🏼

[@tryingtobeanauthorencourag9843]

Try Pigeon bottles.... Amazing!!!!

[@cise1408]

Love love love your video u are super funny. And u explain everything so well thanks I have watch everyone of your video.. 😊

[@leannypassano4025]

So funny and informative thank you!

[@BarretoFamily]

Question... Are the sanitizer bags reusable???

[@heyshayla]

Yes! 20x

[@sagejackson1072]

This was awesome, thank you!

[@janaturnbull1813]

Omg. You are so funny. Best video ever!!!!!!

[@haileighwhite9547]

I HATED my boppy. I just got the normal c shaped pillow one without a strap that you can use for multiple stages (tummy time, sitting up) because I thought it would be helpful. The thing is they slope INWARDS towards your body. So I'm a mess, trying to latch my week old baby, crying, and I can't get her level to my boobs because she keeps falling into the Boppy canyon. I had a few choice words for that Boppy and got a My Breast Friend instead. The one Shayla has looks more level and had a strap. I'd go for that one or a My Breast Friend.

[@knowingtruthisbliss2717]

Can you pls make videos on your workout, before and during pregnancy.

[@heyshayla]

It’s all walks and www.expectingandempowered.com !! They’re actually amazing. $10 off with code HeyShayla

[@megnificent4135]

Do you only use the haaka? I’m trying to figure out if a real breast pump is necessary if I’ll be available to the baby most of the time.

[@heyshayla]

I’ve never used a pump and haven’t unthawed any milk... but I work from home. Is I’m gone it’s fire a couple of hours and I collect milk the day before

[@chelisa427]

Thank you, this is so helpful! I don’t know if you drink, but I’d love to learn about how to time breastfeeding and having a glass of wine in between ;)

[@nasayjones3056]

May I ask did you read any specific books on pregnancy and baby that you loved?? You’re so well informed it made me subscribe ❤️ I’m newly pregnant and don’t know where to begin with educating myself

[@heyshayla]

YES!!! Ina May's guide to natural child birth even if you're not doing a natural childbirth! I wrote a blog about it too! living.blog/2020/08/04/labor-delivery-prep/

[@faithharrison3755]

@@heyshayla fun fact: Ina May was one of my mother’s midwives. I was born in the Purple Birthing Bus on The Farm. Amazed people still reference her.

[@cheesey42dude9]

I had a family member HIGHLY recommend using the black chapstick as a substitute for nipple cream. It makes sense, as you put that on your own lips y'know. Though I wonder if you need to be careful for ingredients? Anyone know?

[@Yvan-ty3ss]

What topics do you plan for your next vids?

[@heyshayla]

Have any ideas?

[@Yvan-ty3ss]

​@@heyshayla Anything you want to talk about this matter. My suggestions would Hand Expression, What to do if you have less milk / too much milk, What to do if your child is still hungry / or hungry at the wrong moments :) Breastfeeding in public.

[@AshleyYourLifeHisVoice]

I have a 6.5week old and I laughed through some of the realness in this video 😂 accurate, though I didn't need every item listed. The milk catcher ( I have a hakka nock off) is truly my most favourite breastfeeding item EVER. so much milk saved. Sidenote: also on the reusable breast pads and cloth diapering wagon - holler! 😎 @9:33 husband interrupting... STORY OF MU LIFE WHEN FILMING! And if he's not home, you know he'll call mid camera roll 😂🙄

[@heyshayla]

Another crunchy mama 👊😂🙌

[@Vickimer21]

Why both bottles with milk need to be cold to unify them in the fridge?

[@heyshayla]

“They” apparently changed that rule so don’t worry. Something about contamination

[@Vickimer21]

@@heyshayla ok! Because I was looking with a lot of sadness the bags on the freezer since I saw that little detail in your video lol. Btw, you're very funny and the information you share is very useful and streight to the point. My baby is 43 days so you are my channel today while I breastfeed. Take care!

[@allygail424]

So were you using that haaka thing mainly in the beginning because you were producing so much milk? Trying to increase your production? Trying to avoid mastitis?

[@priscillacastillo167]

Hi! Whats the link on Amazon for the nipple non disposable bamboo?

[@cosmos8760]

I've been storing milk in the fridge then adding my fresh milk to the bag 😮 didn't know you're not supposed to do that

[@sharonvisini5531]

You are from back in my day before social media.

[@suchafnldy2]

Why am I watching this when I’m done having kids?? Haha I guess I just love your videos!

[@heyshayla]

Haha yeeeeees! And to see what new contraptions there are!

[@lizzyberg1082]

I could not do breast-feeding because for my mental health and I felt like I was not feeding my baby enough all the time and I gave up for an entire month and well fed her and it gave me time to recover and luckily she did start Latching right on the breast again

[@jenwylie4093]

I couldn't breast feed. I don't plan on having more kids, yet here I am. LOL Who would have known about the breast milk being different in the AM and PM!?

[@heyshayla]

Hahaha i love that you watched this

[@juliaellertsouza3577]

If you don't want your baby to wean before time (WHO (and many different pediatrician organizations) says that the minimum is 6 months, but you should continue till at least 2 years) you should NOT use bottles, nipple shield, pacifiers, nipple cover, etc, because it causes confusion for the baby and they can refuse to be breastfed or hurt you a lot. If your nipples are hurting, there is something that needs to be adjusted in the feeding. If you can afford a lactation consultant, do it. If not, there's a lot of information online.

[@ar-cp5vy]

Have you looked into elimination communication? I just learned about it recently and it sounds really cool. We are planning on trying it out at least some of the time with our little one who will be here in less than a month. There’s a website and KZbin channel called Go Diaper Free that has a lot of good information about it, if you are interested😊

[@heyshayla]

Yeeees!!!!!! Seth is super into the idea She’s 3 1/2 months right now so I feel like now we should be starting right?

[@aleeasieben9374]

Solid advice!! Ps. My name is Aleea!! 💕

[@stephanieojeda7206]

If she doesn’t like the NUK brand, try comotomo

[@Julia-ol2bl]

What kind of breasts pads were those? Love your videos! FTM and doula here 😆

[@heyshayla]

Yay!!! They’re bamboobies and they’re expensive but my favorites!!

[@Julia-ol2bl]

Living On A One Way Awesome! Thank you!!! Also, did you post your labor and delivery story vlog?! I was looking for that, but no luck 🥴