Nursing Supplies

Milk Donation and Sharing
http://milkshare.birthingforlife.com
This is an organization started by a mom who, due to a congenital abnormality, could not produce milk. More than 30 moms donated milk for her child. At this site, you can donate or locate milk donors.

Area Mom & Baby
http://www.areabrooklyn.com/
252 Smith Street
718-246-9453
Open M-Su:10:30am-6:30pm.
This location specializes in unique clothing & gifts for babies from newborn age to 24 months. We also stock the Ergo baby carrier and other sling carriers. For women we carry the best in maternity & nursing clothes. Free yoga class with every $100 purchase.

Boing Boing
204 Sixth Avenue
718-398-0251
Open M-F:11-7, Sa-Su:10-6.

Boing
461 7th Avenue (between Winsdor and 16th Street)
718 840-5880

Since 1996 Boing Boing has served pregnant moms in the Slope. Find the perfect nursing bra, sling & breast pump & make life easier. Sling classes at store! Breast pump rentals. Owner Karen is a lactation counselor and store owner. She has created a sanctuary at Boing for nursing moms in mind- it is a great place to sip water, nurse and chat with her. She has a nursing circle every Wednesday at 11 am.

I know there has been some grumbling about this store in yahoo user groups (all to do with the salespeople)- I think this place is a terrific asset. They have a variety of nursing supplies, bottles, nursing bras and slings. Sometimes I have had a saleswoman or two that wasn't really knowledgeable, but, as of late, that seems to have been remedied and I would highly recommend this neighborhood store. (Plus they have great maternity tees.) UPDATE: I went into their new store Boing and met Karen, the owner. She is really fun to chat with, she had some helpful nursing information, showed me what was good about what kinds of bottles, and generally shared all her information generously. I had a great time- and so did Birch as there were a ton of toys to play with.
-Karen

Bump
http://www.bumpbrooklyn.com/
464 Bergen Street
Brooklyn,  NY 11217
Tues-Sat 11-7
Sun 12-6

Finally we got a good maternity store in Brooklyn! I just visited this elegant store and was impressed by the varied selection of sexy and comfy nursing bras and nursing/sleeping wear. I wish they had been around when I was first nursing. Also, they had beautiful, breezy summer blouses and delicate summer dresses. Nice tanks and tees too. The atmosphere was very soothing, with chairs, books, creams and even a selection of slings for your partner to try on while you try on some clothes. The prices are standard for maternity wear. UPDATE: Being pregnant the second time around I went back to visit Bump. The saleswomen were so helpful and fun. They entertained Birch the entire time I tried on clothes: playing peekaboo and drawing. Meanwhile they swept in and out of my dressing room with suggestions, new sizes and helpful practical advice. I found a lot of great things here-  yummy tshirts and tanks were on sale at a great price and they had a lot of staples I found helpful. The jeans were awesome- great styles to choose from.
-Karen

Gumbo
493 Atlantic Avenue (bet. Nevins & Third)
Brooklyn 11217   
tel: 718-855-7808
Gumbo has a small boutique for nursing, maternity and regular bras in their store. There is a playspace there too so you can try on while your child is (hopefully!) occupied. They carry all major European brands and they start at $45.

Heights Kids
85-87 Pineapple Walk
Brooklyn, NY
718-222-4271
Mon-Fri:10-6:30, Sat:10-6, Sun:11-5.
Your source for specialty toys and baby items.

The people working here are incredibly knowledgeable about strollers, car seats and major purchases. I wanted to try out a car seat in our mini cooper as I wasn't sure what would fit in the car. One of the salesman lugged 2 car seats 3 blocks to my car to try them out. After figuring out which one worked, he installed it and gave me time to nurse, get organized and return to the store on my own time to pay for it. I have come back many times for their suggestions for toys, backpacks and feeding utensils. They know their stuff! They have all the parts you need for nursing supplies.
-Karen

Kimera Bridal Store
366 Atlantic Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11217
718-422-1149
Hours are  Tues-Sat 12:30-7:00pm and Sunday 12:00-6:00pm.
Iris, bra fitter extraordinaire, has a great big space now to help prenatal, postnatal and nursing moms out.  Here is my review of my first encounter with Iris.  Alterations: She takes any bra to make it fit properly, she can do anything to make it fit properly.  She can also make any bra a nursing bra. Accessories:
bra straps, nipple covers, shoulder straps, laundry wash and bags.She currently carries these brands: Fantasia, Goddess and Freya, sizes runs from A-K can order up to N cup if needed. Barbara-French Lingerie beautiful laced, demi cup B-G cup with bold colors, Bridal Buster, Wacol bras, Imprint, sexy laced bras full-figured to C- G cup, Panache, D-JJ cup , Hanro sleepwear and Silk Bridal Sets, Nursing Bras- Anita,  La Leche, LeMystere, and more to come in, Spanx, and she will be adding maternity leggings.

The bra fitter, Iris couldn't have been sweeter.  And talk about experience! She fitted bras at Bloomingdales for 10 years and designed the award-winning wedding bra ensemble (which I happen to own) for Le Mystere. She has been designing bras for 9 years. I walked out with 2 bras that I can honestly say make me feel so much better- I have clevage!
-Karen

 

Neerguard Pharmacy
454 5th Ave (btw. 9th and 10th St)
718-768-0600
24 hours!

This place is the best! They have breast pumps (rentals and purchasable ones), pump supplies, chucks, changing pads, that great numbing spray that they give you at the hospital, diapers- EVERYTHING!
-Karen

olá baby
http://www.olababy.com/
315 Court Street 718-422-1978
Open Tu-Sa:11-7, Su:12-6.
A baby specialty shop carrying the finest essentials for the smallest members of your family from nursery cribs, bedding, strollers, baby carriers, clothing, books, toys, nursing products, baby/mom care products & gifts.

I just visited this store for the first time and fell in love. They have great design products, plus very fairly (if not some of the best) prices for toys and nursing supplies.  They also have a comfy couch for nursing and a great table and selection of clean toys for children to play with. The video player wasn't there when I was, but I understand they show a "tasteful" selection of kid's videos. The changing table was clean and the bathroom induldgently huge! The staff knew their stuff and couldn't have been friendlier.
-Karen

Remedy
http://www.remedyme.com/
79 Atlantic Ave
718-797-8797
Tu-Sa:11-6.
Breast pumps, breastfeeding supplies and new mommy skincare. Lactation consultations by board-certified lactation consultant and certified nurse midwife. Weleda baby products. New mommy's group.

Upper Breast Side
www.upperbreastside.com
220 W. 71st St. Suite 1A (btw. Broadway and West End Ave)
212-873-2653

Worldwide Surgical
http://www.worldwidesurgical.com
2165 East 21st Street
Brooklyn, NY 11229 (Sheepshead Bay)
Hours: 10am-5:30 pm but there is 24 hours phone, email service 7 days a week.
Tel: 718-648-8130
Family-owned company in Brooklyn where you can rent/buy Medela and Ameda Breast pumps, baby scales, nursing bras and replacement parts. Free local delivery.