Checklist for a day at work

The Night Before:

• Put freezer packs (blue ice) for your pump bag or cooler pack into the freezer

• Put any milk from the freezer into the fridge to thaw overnight

• (Prepare any baby foods if your baby is taking solids)

• Pack your pump bag

• Clean bottles (one bottle for each pumping session plus 1) WITH lids

• The little parts - valves, membranes, etc.

• Flanges and flange inserts

• Power supply (don't leave it in the wall!)

• Paper towels

• (Photo of your baby)

• Diaper bag (if your baby is cared for outside your home)

• Extra outfits x 2

• Diapers and wipes

• (Pacifier)

• Favorite toy (if it doesn't sleep with your baby)

• Your stuff

• Extra clothing for you (extra blouse, sweater, all in case of leaks - can leave at work)

• Breast pads

• Your lunch - pack what you can the night before, include high protein healthy snacks

• Office stuff - briefcase, backpack, tote bag - whatever you'll need for actually working

In The Morning

• Put freezer packs in pump bag

• Bottles from fridge to diaper bag or cooler pack

• Favorite toy if it sleeps with your baby

• Don't forget your lunch

• Eat a Good Breakfast

• Don't forget your bag of office stuff!

• Bus pass or pocket money or coffee mug or whatever else makes you feel like a civilized adult as you walk out the door

• Nurse your baby before you leave

See how much easier it is when you get it all together the night before? And good luck at work - go get 'em, sister!