When gifting anything to a mom, there is one thing to remember: she and her baby are not the same person!

Many people fall into the trap of giving new moms baby items as gifts. That is what a baby shower is for! Any gifts given to a new mom outside of her shower should be for her, unless she says otherwise.

Now, you might be asking yourself, “does she really want breastfeeding stuff?”. The answer is yes!

Want to know a secret? Most moms don’t like to buy things for themselves. They’ll look at them online in the wee hours of the night, consider purchasing them, and then opt to buy something for one of the other members of their household instead. Probably the baby!

Instead of sitting on this information, we acted on it! We asked real Willow moms what they would have wanted, what they got and loved, and what they hated, and came up with a carefully crafted list of Willow gifts for the breastfeeding mom in your life.

Each of these gifts was chosen for their positive impact on the productivity, comfort, and wellbeing of the breastfeeding mother.

Willow Pump

There’s no gift better than the gift of time! Gifting a breastfeeding and pumping mom a Willow hands-free wearable pump is giving her just that.

Pumping is a full time job. You have to sit and remain attached to a pump for twenty minutes at a time every few hours every day. In 24 hours, that could be 3-4 hours a day. There is just not enough time for that!

With Willow Go’s fully in-bra design and hospital-grade suction, pumping has never been easier. Once the pump is placed inside the bra, all mom has to do is stay upright and pay attention to her output; Willow Go handles the rest! As though that wasn’t enough, she can monitor her pumping sessions in the Willow App.

“I actually think I make more [milk] because I forget that I’m pumping and I’m not stressing about it. I am able to get so much done with this. It gave me freedom and it’s my biggest advice to anyone who plans to breast-feed or pump. Get the Willow Go!!!!”

Pumping Bras

There are a million options for pumping bras nowadays. But, not all of them are designed to increase confidence, comfort, and pumping output! Willow pumping bras are made for every day wear, pumping and nursing, and look as stylish as a “normal” bra.

“Having a cute pumping bra I could wear all day made all the difference for my confidence. Most nursing bras are square and saggy. I felt less frumpy and more me.”

Portable Milk Cooler

The Willow Portable Breast Milk Cooler is a great pick for the breastfeeding and pumping mom on the go. This cooler will keep up to 16 ounces of their liquid gold at a safe temperature for up to 24 hours, giving back a sense of autonomy and loosening the reigns of the refrigerator.

“Life saver, this is so much more convenient than packing a bulk cooler. It fits in any cup holder and I was able to run errands out and about all day and make sure my hard earned milk didn’t go bad.”

LaVie Warming Lactation Massager

If you’re not breastfeeding, this one might sound odd. But trust us! The first time the breastfeeding mom in your life gets a clog or is trying to optimize a pumping session, she will be thanking you for this gift!

The LaVie Warming Lactation Massager combines heat and vibration with the ability to adjust both to suit your needs. This gift saves the breastfeeding mom in your life time by removing the need to microwave lactation pads and the need to hold them in place.

Like Willow pumps, the LaVie Warming Lactation Massager is hands-free, allowing her to care for herself while going about her day as needed. It’s a win-win!

“I was so sick of microwave breast heat packs. I could never get the temperature right and they cooled off too qucikly. The warming lactation massager lets me adjust to whatever I’m needing and holds itself in place. It’s a must-have and game changer!”

Mama Care

The prenatal and postpartum periods have a way of showing you which products you should be excluding from your cabinet. Body lotions and creams are frequently thrown away during pregnancy and postpartum due to the concern of their impact on the baby. Give the gift of peace of mind with our breast and belly oil and nipple balm!

Our breast and belly oil is dermatologist tested and free of parabens and fragrance! The non-toxic, vegan recipe is safe enough for mom to use prior to snuggling up with her baby.

Our lanolin-free nipple balm provides fast relief to sore and cracked nipples, a frequent occurrence in the early days of breastfeeding. Our non-toxic balm can be used prior to nursing or pumping sessions, and even as a lubricant on pump flanges!

If you really want to spoil her, check out our Mama Care bundle!

Pump Anywhere Bag

We are going to let you in on a secret: diaper bags aren’t always cute. They’re designed for kids more than adults. For many moms, walking around with a diaper or pump bag removes a sense of their style. It’s brighter, bulkier, even clunkier than anything they would choose. So what do they do? Avoid one!

The Pump Anywhere Bag is designed to look sleek and can be worn in three different ways, depending only on preference! The compact bag houses her Willow pump – or any wearable pump – with room left for necessities. The bottom of the bag houses a cooler designed for breastmilk, consolidating the bags she will need into one aesthetically pleasing commodity!

“I love this bag. I was carrying two for pumping. One bag to carry bottles and pump parts and a little ice chest for the milk. I’m so glad I came across this bag so now I only have to carry one!”

Choosing to breastfeed and/or pump is a selfless and exhausting decision! Encouragement and support are an absolute must!

When you gift a Willow pump or product, you not only gift that item, you introduce mom to the Willow community. We strive to help moms navigate their feeding journey and all it entails. Our blog is home to resources to support her throughout her pregnancy, feeing journey, and all that comes in between.