The best breastfeeding products in Australia
Here’s all the gear you need to look after you and the girls while you nurture away
Breastfeeding your baby is the most natural thing in the world but it can also be a steep learning curve for you and your baby.
Breastfeeding doesn’t require a lot of essentials, other than breasts, a baby and a lot of perseverance and patience. However there are items and some key pieces of advice that can make your breastfeeding journey go more smoothly and help you support your goals.
We’ve rounded up some of the best breastfeeding products, from nipple balms to comfy nursing bras, we’ve got you covered.
Bounty Baby Award Winners – Best Breastfeeding Products 2024
The winning baby products of the year have all been exhaustively tried, tested and voted on by real mums, bubs and Bounty’s expert panel.
This year the awards saw more than 165,000 votes cast by Australian parents on a range of products from nappies and car seats, to prams and breast pumps, judging each one on quality, value for money, user-friendliness and innovation.
The products submitted were assessed on quality, value for money, user-friendliness and innovation.
READ NEXT: All of the 2024 Award Winners.
The winners of the Best Breastfeeding Products 2024 are:
Gold Award: Medela Hands-free Collection Cups
Silver Award: New Beginnings Washable Breast Pads
Bronze Award: Rite Aid Ultra-Comfort Nursing Pads
WATCH: Check out proud mama Ashley Graham feeding her son. Continues after video…
For the complete list of what real mums (and an expert panel) consider to be the best in every category from prams and car seats, to toys and nappies read Bounty Baby Award Winners 2024 next.
The Best Breastfeeding Products in Australia
GOLD AWARD
Medela Hands-free Collection Cups, RRP $125.00
Medela Hands-free Collection Cups is a wearable breast pump set. Designed through extensive research with an anatomical shape for the ultimate in comfort. The ultra-lightweight Collection Cups fit discreetly inside the bra without weighing you down, offering hands-free portability for all your multi-tasking needs.
SILVER AWARD
New Beginnings Washable Bamboo Nursing Pads, RRP $22.95
New Beginnings Washable Bamboo Nursing pads is a pack of 8 washable nursing pads that are the perfect eco-friendly option for feeling confident and dry all day. The 3 layers of super-soft, absorbent bamboo and cotton mean no leaks and no stress.
- Bamboo inner core for absorbency
- 3 layers of protection
- Holds approx. 40ml
- Super soft microfiber outer layer for comfort
- Functional washbag included
BRONZE AWARD
Rite Aid Ultra-Comfort Nursing Pads, RRP $7.49
Rite Aid Ultra-Comfort Nursing Pads are nursing pads that have a unique leak-proof system to help keep you comfortable and dry in-between breastfeeding. Each pad has a super soft top sheet with a honeycomb pattern for fast absorption and re-wet prevention. The contoured shape supported by elastics provide a more natural fit while every layer is leak-proof and supported by a waterproof back lining.
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Medela Easy Pour Breastmilk Storage Bags, RRP $22.00 – $57.90
Medela Easy Pour Breastmilk Storage Bags are breast milk storage bags to store your freshly expressed breast milk in the freezer or fridge. The unique spout design makes it easy to use and deliver a mess-free experience.
Boody Wireless Maternity Bra, RRP $44.95
Boody Wireless Maternity Bra is a maternity bra crafted in Boody’s signature bamboo viscose. Ideal for sensitive skin, this bra was made with comfort-first details to accommodate changes in breast size from pregnancy to postpartum. Available in Shell and Black.
babyhood Organic Nursing Pillow with Toy Bar, RRP $99.00
babyhood Organic Nursing Pillow with Toy Bar is a 4 in 1 pillow that is versatile and affordable. It can be used as a nursing pillow, a baby play centre, sitting support for your baby when they are ready to learn to sit and a neck pillow. The cover is 100% certified organic cotton which is better for baby’s delicate skin. It has pockets for easy access to your creams and breast pads and best of all can be machine washed.
Rite Aid Hydrogel Breast Discs, RRP $8.99
Your go-to for instant relief from sore nipples and irritated skin caused by breastfeeding. These award-winning discs cool and soothe while creating the perfect environment for healing.
Each disc comes in its own sterile, hygienic wrap, and they’re highly recommended by lactation consultants and health pros.
Multi-Mam Compresses Sore Nipples, RRP $19.99
Multi-Mam Compresses help alleviate breastfeeding discomforts such as nipple pain, swelling and sensitivity. It supports the natural healing process and has a direct cooling and soothing effect on sore nipples.
The 2QR-complex extracted from the plant Aloe Barbadensis generates moistness, forms a physical barrier against harmful bacteria and supports the natural healing process.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
Hippybottomus Breast Care Pack, RRP $35
Hippybottomus Breast Care Pack is perfect for breastfeeding mamas and includes 5 x sets of Reusable Bamboo Breast Pads, 1 x GAIA Pure Pregnancy Nipple Balm, 2 x Bamboo Burping Cloths (80% Bamboo and 20 % Organic Cotton) and a small Wetbag. Great to stop leaking. Just pop in the washing machine with your other clothes and use again.
- 100% bamboo
- Soft
- Naturally anti-bacterial
- Environmentally friendly
- Reusable
NaturoBest Lactation Support, RRP $31.72
NaturoBest Lactation Support provides herbs, including Vervain, used in Western herbal medicine to boost breast milk supply and support the nervous system in breastfeeding mothers.
- Improve breast milk production.
- Support breastfeeding.
- Supports the nervous system in breastfeeding mothers.
- AUST L: 383361
