Pregnancy and nursing

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Pregnancy and nursing are not easy, but we've spent hours researching, testing gear, and talking to experts to find the things that can help make both experiences more comfortable. Our picks, from pregnancy pillows to breast pumps, will help you to the third trimester—and beyond—with reliable advice you can trust.
  • Different brands of wearable breast pumps next to a baby bottle and a bra.

    The Best Wearable Breast Pumps

    by Caitlin Giddings and Coco McCracken

    If you want to be able to pump breast milk for your baby hands-free when you’re on the go, a “wearable” breast pump may be for you.

  • A few breast pumps scattered near each other with cords, electronic bases, and suction cups spread out.

    The Best Breast Pumps

    by Caitlin Giddings

    A better breast pump has the potential to make the significant chore of pumping milk for your baby more efficient, comfortable, and, ultimately, more gratifying.

  • Best gifts for new moms, including Jeni's Ice Cream, a cookbook, an eye mask, a swaddle, and an organic skin balm.

    The 27 Best Gifts for New Moms

    by Samantha Schoech and Mari Uyehara

    Joining the ranks of motherhood is a blissful and exhausting journey. Our favorite gifts help ease the transition and bring even more joy.

  • Seven of the baby bottles we tested for this review.

    The Best Baby Bottles (and Bottle Brush)

    by Courtney Schley

    After 30 hours of research and a test of 17 baby bottles, we think the Lansinoh Breastmilk Feeding Bottle is the one to try first.

  • Baby bottles warming in the Kiinde Kozii Bottle Warmer and the The First Years Simple Serve Baby Bottle Warmer and Sanitizer.

    The Best Bottle Warmers

    by Jessica Bernhard

    You probably don’t need a bottle warmer. But if you want one, we have two to recommend.

  • Several of our picks for best pregnancy test, splayed out next to some of the wrappers that the tests come inside of.

    The Best Pregnancy Test

    by Amanda B. Keener

    First Response Early Result is the most sensitive home pregnancy test. We also have recommendations for digital tests, test strips, and store-brand tests.

  • Six containers of baby formula from different brands.

    The Best Baby Formula

    by Christina Szalinski

    After reading studies, talking to experts, and examining 60-plus baby formulas, we think Kirkland Signature ProCare Non-GMO Infant Formula is the one to try first.

  • The Best Nursing Bras

    by Ali Carr

    We tested 24 nursing bras with a panel of 17 breastfeeding women, and found the best undergarments for nursing.

  • A woman breastfeeding a baby using a nursing pillow.

    The Best Nursing Pillows

    by Courtney Schley

    After testing nine nursing pillows with 12 breastfeeding moms, we’ve concluded that the Luna Lullaby Bosom Baby Nursing Pillow is the best for most.

  • A woman wearing our pick for best pumping bra while sitting at a desk using a laptop.

    The Best Pumping Bra

    by Courtney Schley

    The Simple Wishes Signature Hands Free Pumping Bra is the best pumping bra we found after testing nine models and pumping a collective 350 ounces of breast milk.