Nursing & Feeding

Feeding your baby can come with challenges, whether you’re breastfeeding, bottle feeding or doing a combination of the two. Fortunately, there are a wide range of products that can help eliminate (most of) the feeding frenzy and make mealtime a little more enjoyable for you and baby. Here, you’ll find our guides to the best breastfeeding, pumping, and bottle feeding gear, along with some helpful tips for dealing with a hangry baby.

In This Section

Breastfeeding Essentials
Bottles Feeding Essentials
Formula Feeding
Pumping Essentials
Nursing Bras
High Chairs and Booster Seats
Starting Solids
Sippy Cups

Breastfeeding Essentials

Breastfeeding seems simple enough: Baby, meet breast. But as moms who's done it will tell you, a few nursing essentials can make a big difference.

8 Breastfeeding Must-Haves to Help Make Nursing a Breeze

6 Best Nursing Pillows, According to Breastfeeding Moms

7 Best Nipple Shields to Help With Latching and Minimize Pain

The Best Nipple Creams for Breastfeeding to Help You Find Relief

Best Nursing Covers

Bottle Feeding Essentials

Whether you're exclusively bottle-feeding, supplementing with formula or pumped breastmilk, or making the switch from breast to bottle, here's what you'll need to establish a healthy bottle-feeding routine.

Best Baby Bottles

Best Glass Baby Bottles

Best Bottles for Breastfed Babies

Best Bottles for Preemie Babies

6 Best Bottle Warmers to Ensure Milk is the Perfect Temperature

17 Baby Bottle Storage Solutions

8 Best Bottle Brushes For Easy, Efficient Cleaning

6 Best Baby Bottle Sterilizers, According to Moms

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The Best Bottle Drying Racks to Keep Bottles Clean and Organized

Formula Feeding

Formula-Feeding Your Baby? Here’s What You Need to Know

The 9 Best Baby Formulas, According to Pediatricians

3 Best Organic Baby Formulas, According to Pediatricians and Parents

5 Best Formula Dispensers That You Can Safely Stash in Your Diaper Bag

Pumping Essentials

11 Best Breast Pumps, According to Breastfeeding Moms

6 Best Wearable Breast Pumps That Are Convenient and Effective

5 Breast Pump Bags to Keep Everything Organized When Pumping On-the-Go

Nursing Bras

11 Best Nursing and Pumping Bras, According to Moms Who've Worn Them

5 Best Nursing Sleep Bras for Quick Nighttime Feedings

High Chairs and Booster Seats

The 9 Best High Chairs for Babies and Toddlers, According to Testers and Safety Experts

7 Best Booster Seats to Help Toddlers Eat at the Table

Starting Solids

How to Save Money on Baby Food

Best Baby Food to Introduce Baby to Solids

The 7 Best Baby Food Makers for Speedy Meals and Snacks

Sippy Cups

Best Sippy Cups

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