The Best Product for Breast Feeding (excluding Breast Pumps)

Best Product for Breast Feeding (excluding Breast Pumps)

by Sophie Knight |
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Here at Mother&Baby we are committed to bringing you the best advice and information about new products on the market, whether you're a new mum or a mum of several little ones. When it comes to the best products for breastfeeding, we know how important mum-to-mum reviews are, and how vital it is to buy breastfeeding equipment that will suit your body and your baby.

Every year we hold the Mother&Baby Awards, which are dedicated awards designed to bring you the best of the best. Parenting products are tested and reviewed by real mums and dads, to give you authentic comments about how useful they are, and whether they would recommend them to friends and family.

We've tested the best products for breastfeeding to find out which items you should add to your shopping basket straight away - and we've got reviews from real mums to explain why these brands have won our awards.

You can trust the Mother&Baby Awards to bring you the cream of the crop - we've been handing out these prestigious awards for more than 20 years, so thousands of mums know they can rely on us.

Scroll down to find out more about the winners in the Best Product For Breastfeeding (Excluding Breast Pumps) for 2023.

Gold winner 2023:

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Price: $12.61
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Ingredients: 100 per cent Lanolin | Size: 40ml | British Allergy Foundation approved | Award: Gold - Best Product for Breast Feeding (excluding Breast Pumps), Silver - Best New Mum/ Maternity Skincare Products, and Bronze - Best Pregnancy/Maternity Product in the Mother&Baby Awards 2023.

Lansinoh HPA Lanolin helps soothe and protect sore, cracked nipples. In fact, 99 per cent of mums would recommend HPA Lanolin to other mums*. 100 per cent natural and hypoallergenic with no perfume, taste, or additives, it is also the only lanolin product to have received the British Allergy Foundation Seal of Approval. There is no need to remove before breastfeeding making it safe for both mum and baby.

*Source: Mum Hub HPA® Lanolin Survey - January 2018. Based on 387 mums.

Our mum tester Lorna said: "This product definitely made my life easier as a new mum. It was an easy decision to buy this brand to pop in my hospital bag and I wouldn’t have considered any other brand. The product worked quickly, it was very soothing and really helped to protect sore cracked nipples. When my babies started teething they would sometimes bite when feeding and this product was brilliant if they accidentally caught me. I have also used a little bit of this product on the seams/binding of cloth nappies which helps soften them rubbing against my baby's skin."

Silver winner 2023:

Kit includes: Smart Electric Breast Pump and accessories | Includes complimentary Ask an Expert service | Wireless breast pump for mums on the go | Award: Silver - Best Product for Breast Feeding (excluding Breast Pumps) in the Mother&Baby Awards 2023.

Lola & Lykke breastfeeding starter kit includes everything you need to get you started on your breastfeeding journey - a pump, storage bags, nursing pads, carry and cooler bag, nipple teats, spare silicone part, baby bottle and 24/7 breastfeeding support. The Lola & Lykke pump itself is a smart electric pump that's wireless, lightweight and portable. It charges through a USB port and has smart, touch screen technology.

Our mum tester Natalie said: "I really liked using this product, it was easy to use and easy to install. I wish I had two so I could pump both breasts at the same time to save time as pumping one breast at a time takes too long. The breast pump is quiet and not noisy like others and the glide pump is so smooth I didn't feel that my nipples were being pulled off."

Bronze winner 2023:

Sizes: XS to 3XL | Material: 95 per cent cotton, 5 per cent spandex | Zips from bottom to top for easy feeding access | Award: Won Bronze at the Mother&Baby Awards 2023 for Best Product For Breast Feeding

The Natal Active breastfeeding, nursing and maternity hoodie is a stylish hoodie that's suitable during pregnancy and post-natal when breastfeeding. It's made from thick cotton/spandex fabric with a fluffy fleece lining for added comfort. This cute hoodie, also seen on former Love Islander Camilla Thurlow, has a discreet zip that's long zip from bottom to top to keep you warm during the colder months.

Our mum tester Joanne said: "The hoody is really comfy and excellent for the colder months. The stretchy material makes it good for pregnancy (I received mine after the baby was born) and also for changing body shape in post-natal days. The zips are an excellent size and position for access and not in any way scratchy for the baby which was perfect. I didn’t have anything for colder weather for easy access so this was perfect."

Gold winner 2022:

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Price: $28.01

Tommee Tippee Made for Me Nipple Cream locks in moisture to help keep nipples soft and supple, making mum feel comfortable throughout her breastfeeding experience.

Read our full review of Tommee Tippee Made for Me Nipple Cream

Silver winner 2022:

The Modibodi Breastfeeding Cami combines is made from luxe bamboo, so you can nurse baby with confidence, comfort – and no leaks. 

Read our full review of the Modibodi Breastfeeding Cami

Silver winner 2022:

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Price: $12.61
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Lansinoh HPA Lanolin helps soothe and protect sore, cracked nipples. In fact, 99% of mums would recommend HPA Lanolin to other mums*. 100% natural & hypoallergenic with no perfume, taste or additives, it is also the only lanolin product to have received the British Allergy Foundation Seal of Approval.

Read our full review of Lansinoh HPA Lanolin Nipple Cream

Bronze winner 2022:

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Price: $45 (was £47)

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The Supersprogs 100 per cent cotton hoodies are cut to allow for a fuller bust, but they aren't sized like pre-natal/maternity wear and have two discreet zips, which un-zip from under the arms to allow optimum coverage while breastfeeding.

Read our full review of Supersprogs Mum & Sibling Matching Hoodies

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