Does the accessory thing make your head spin?  Let's go through them category by category to help you decide what will work best for you. There are certain accessories you will definitely want to have on hand and others that are more in the optional category.  

Must haves

Breast Pads

Most women experience some milk leakage and find it comfortable and reassuring to use some type of breast pad. If you are in a pinch you can take a hankie or cut up a diaper and put it inside your bra but it is really nice to have a contoured pad, and one that is absorbent.  You definitely want a number of these on hand. If you are into natural fibers and not into disposable goods go with the washables.  You might want to mix and match the cotton and the disposable so you have all options available.  

Cotton Pads are more breathable, softer on the skin and washable. We carry:  

• The Medela 100% Cotton Pads
• Ameda Contoured Reusable Pads

  Washable Lace Pads are a little more shapely, attractive and also reusable.  Not all cottone if natural fiber is your thing. We carry:  

• Medela Washable Lace Pads

Disposable Pads are convenient, easy to use but may be more irritating to sensitive skin and if you're not into things disposable you might not prefer them. We carry:  

• Medela Disposable Pads
• Ameda Disposable Pads

We also carry Lilypadz, the latest innovation in pads. Lilypadz are a totally new concept in breast pads. A washable, reusable clear silicone patch that covers the nipple, applying pressure so that milk doesn't even leak. Rather than absorbing excess milk, it's more like pressing on the nipple with your thumb to stop milk flow. You can wear these without a bra and use over and over.  

Nipple Care

Cream

You definitely want some soothing lanolin nipple cream on hand. If your nipples are tender or irritated, it's the best. It can be used between feedings, no need to wash off before putting your baby to breast. Also great for chapped lips and skin.

HEALTH ALERT: Do not use if you are allergic to wool.  Not a substitute for medical advice. If nipple soreness, irritation, bleeding or cracking persists, you will need to seek medical help.

We carry:

• Medela Purelan
• Ameda Lansinoh

Healing Pads

•  Ameda ComfortGel Hydrogel Pads

Breastmilk Storage Containers

You're going to need containers to store all that milk you'll be pumping! You can choose between bottles or storage bags...or mix and match. If you are using bottles, you'll want at least 4-6, four or five oz bottles on hand to get started. Buy more or less.depending on how often you'll be pumping and washing. If you are pumping and storing in bags, stock up and get the bigger package.

Bottles:

• Medela Breastmilk Storage and Feeding Set
• Medela Day Carrier Kit
• Ameda Cool 'n Carry Tote
• Avent 4 oz reusable bottles
• Avent 9 oz reusable bottles
• Avent Breast Milk Storage Set

INFO TIP: If you are using Avent bottles with any pump other than the Isis you will need to have the pump conversion kit so that the mouth of the bottle will fit into the neck of the pump

•  Avent Breast pump conversion kit

Storage Bags

• Medela CFS storage Bags
  • starter pack
  • economy pack
• Ameda Mothers Milk Freezer Bags

Nipples

What's a bottle without a nipple? The Medela and Avent bottles both come with at least one nipple. The Ameda bottles do not come with nipples and Medela does not carry nipples as a separate item. With the Avent system you choose different "flows" depending on the age of your baby, and nipples are sold separately.

• Avent Newborn Nipple
• Avent Slow Flow Nipple
• Avent Medium Flow Nipple
• Avent Fast Flow Nipple
• Avent Variable Flow Nipple

Cleaning, Warming and Sterilizing

• Medela Quick Clean Microsteam Bags
• Medela Quick Clean Antibacterial Wipes
• Avent Express Microwave Steam Sterilizer
• Avent Express Electric Sterilizer
• Avent Express Bottle Warmer

Nursing Stool

This is a very cool little item made by Medela. A great angled stool to help with body mechanics and comfort while nursing and pumping. Comes in either natural or white finish Great baby shower gift.

Nursing Pillows

A nursing pillow really can feel like a best friend considering the number of hours you will be spending feeding and pumping. They take weight off of your neck and shoulders and keep the baby well supported while feeding.  Moms prefer different styles so we carry four of the top pillows: 

• Boppy Nursing Pillow
• My Brest Friend Pillow

• Cozy cushion

• Nurse EZ plus- twin pillow

 
Special Need Items

Breast Shells

Do you have sore nipples? Inverted nipples? Breast shells can really do the trick if you have either. We carry the traditional hard plastic shell and the newer, often more comfortable silicone

• Medela Hobbitt Breast Shells
• Medela Softshells Breast Shells-Sore Nipple Kit
   

Flanges/Breastshields

If your nipples are either on the larger or the smaller side these are great add-on. Makes pumping more comfortable and effective.
The standard size flanges (the clear plastic cone-shaped part that you place against your breast) that come with the pump kits are designed for standard size nipples. We carry:  
 

• Ameda Custom Breast Flange with Insert  
• Medela Personal Fit Standard Breastshields
• Medela Personal Fit Large Breastshields
• Medela Personal Fit Extra Large Breastshields
• Medela Personal Fit Connectors

Replacement Kits 

It is not uncommon for little parts from the kits to get lost, break from wear and tear, or find their way down the kitchen drain when you wash them.   A lot of moms like to have a replacement kit on hand so there are no worries about a lost part.  We carry:

• Medela Basic Replacement Kit
• Ameda Basic Replacement Kit