• Select Breastfeeding Aids

• Get Formula Feeding Essentials

• Shop for a Baby High Chair

• Find Baby Feeding Supplies on eBay

• Buy Baby Supplies With Confidence

Select Breastfeeding Aids

Select Breastfeeding Aids

Breastfeeding is convenient, economical, and can occur with little more than a mother and a hungry baby. As experienced breastfeeding mothers understand, however, it’s very helpful to have a number of breastfeeding aids on hand to provide additional comfort and convenience during this cherished bonding time.

Get breastfeeding essentials for mom

Breastfeeding success often depends on mom’s comfort, and there are a variety of products designed to make breastfeeding easier.

• Breast pads: Disposable or machine-washable breast pads absorb leakage during the nursing months.

• Lanolin: Pure lanolin creams soothe tender or sore nipples and are safe for baby.

• Nipple shields: Use nipple shields during nursing or to keep clothing away and allow air to circulate.

• Nursing bras: Nursing bras are also available in eBay's Clothing category.

Select a breast pump and accessories

Busy breastfeeding moms appreciate being able to express milk for future feedings. Bottles of breast milk also let dad participate in the feeding ritual, giving him important bonding time—and giving mom a well-deserved break. Popular breast pumps are manufactured by brands like Medela, Avent, and Ameda. Most brands have a variety of pumps to choose from to fit your needs and your budget.

• Manual breast pumps: Manual breast pumps offer a convenient, low cost solution for occasional pumping and storage.

• Electric breast pumps: Electric breast pumps are more powerful and simulate the baby’s natural sucking pressure to help stimulate more milk in a shorter amount of time.

• Double electric breast pumps: Double electric breast pumps allow you to pump both breasts at the same time.

• Baby bottles: If you express and refrigerate breast milk for later, you’ll need bottles for feeding.

• Baby bottle warmers: Bottle warmers help warm bottles to room temperature when baby’s hungry.

• Breast pump accessories: Ca rrying cases, car adapters, and freezer bags all help make it easy to keep baby on a breast milk diet.

Create a comfortable breastfeeding environment

Mothers spend a great deal of time nursing babies, particularly newborns, so it’s important to ensure both mother and baby remain comfortable and happy while breastfeeding.

• Nursing pillows: Prop up your baby at a comfortable height and angle during breastfeeding with nursing pillows. Circular Boppy pillows are a common favourite.

• Nursing stools: Prevent back strain during breastfeeding by raising your feet on a nursing stool.

• Nursing covers: Small throw cloths and shawls let you maintain privacy when you breastfeed in public places. Nursing covers also create a little sanctuary for your feeding baby away from distractions.

• Rockers, gliders: Get a cozy glider rocker with an ottoman and cushioned armrests. Gliders come in a wide variety of finishes and upholstery styles to meet your decorative needs.

Get support with instructional books and DVDs

If you're looking for expert advice or educational support, you’ll find a great selection of breastfeeding books and instructional videos on eBay.

Get Formula Feeding Essentials

Get Formula Feeding Essentials

Baby formulas are easy to prepare, enable both mom and dad to bond with baby during feedings, and are available in a variety of formulas—which means that parents can find one that suits the individual needs of their child. If you've chosen a formula diet for your baby, there are a number of items you’ll need.

Select the right baby formula

Popular baby formulas include Enfamil, Similac, Carnation, and many others. It’s important to always look for the expiration date of the formula and discard any formula that has expired. You should also consult your pediatrician to determine the best formula for your baby’s individual needs.

• Powdered baby formula: Powdered baby formula is easy to store and provides substantial cost savings.

• Concentrated baby formula: Concentrated baby formula enables quicker preparation, while offering some cost savings.

• Ready to serve baby formula: Ready to serve baby formula provides maximum convenience.

• Milk-based baby formula: Many believe that milk-based baby formulas, most often made with cow’s milk, are the closest possible alternative to human milk.

• Soy-based baby formulas: Soy-based baby formulas are great for babies who experience difficulty digesting milk-based formulas, or as an alternative for vegetarian families.

Get baby bottles and accessories

Baby bottles are essential for formula feeding and come in a variety of styles to meet your family’s lifestyle and your baby’s needs.

• Reusable baby bottles: Reusable baby bottles come with straight or angled necks; the latter reduce the amount of air a baby swallows during feeding.

• Disposable baby bottle systems: Disposable baby bottle systems include a plastic shell that holds disposable bags. Since the bags contract as the baby drinks, these are also good for reducing air intake.

• Baby bottles for colic: Special baby bottles, such as Dr. Browns bottles, are popular with parents of babies with colic, since they feature an internal vent system that replicates breast feeding to virtually eliminate air bubbles.

• Baby bottle warmers: Baby bottle warmers help warm formula to room temperature when baby’s hungry.

• Carrying cases and coolers: When traveling, use formula coolers and carrying cases to store bottles at a cool temperature.

• Baby bottle brushes: Use long-reach bottle brushes to thoroughly clean reusable bottles between uses.

Choose replacement nipples

Nipples come in a wide variety of styles, colours, and materials. Be sure to use the right nipple for the bottle you plan to use and to select a nipple with an appropriate flow speed for your baby. Newborns typically need slower flow than infants or toddlers. If your baby strains to suck, it's probably time for a faster-flow nipple. You should check all nipples frequently and replace damaged or worn nipples immediately.

• Rubber and latex nipples: Rubber and latex nipples are soft and flexible, although some babies may develop allergies.

• Silicone nipples: Silicone nipples are firm, hold their shape well, and are often dishwasher-safe.

• Orthodontic nipples: Orthodontic nipples are an ergonomic option engineered to prevent tooth and jaw problems.

Keep baby clean, comfortable, and pacified

Stock up on other essential items for feeding and comforting baby.

• Baby bibs: Keep milk, formula, and baby food off baby’s clothes with a stylish baby bib.

• Burp Cloths: Burp your baby after each bottle feeding and keep a supply of burp cloths handy.

• Feeding pillows: Use an angled or contoured feeding pillow to hold your baby at the right height and position for feeding.

• Pacifiers: The sucking motion provided by a pacifier often soothes fussy babies. Orthodontic models are now available.

Shop for a Baby High Chair

Shop for a Baby High Chair

Starting solid foods and graduating to a high chair is a major milestone in baby’s life. Now’s a great time to bring out the camera and take photos of the mashed foods that will no doubt wind up coating baby, nose to toes.

Select a high chair

Consider the following when selecting a high chair. Popular Brands include Stokke, Graco, Babee Tenda, and Fisher Price.

• Stability: If you're buying a standing high chair, make sure it's sturdy and has a wide base. For high chairs that clamp onto a tabletop, be sure that the clamps are in good condition.

• Safety: High chairs should include restraint belts that go around baby's waist and between baby’s legs to prevent falling out or squirming away. Also make sure the high chair has no sharp edges.

• Certification: Look for the JPMA logo. The Juvenile Products Manufacturing Association upholds safety standard for baby products including high chairs.

• Easy cleaning: The eating tray should be removable for easier cleaning. It should also have a raised lip to catch the majority of spills. Fabrics or seat cushions should also be removable and made of sturdy, washable materials like vinyl or plastic.

• Extra features: Some high chairs include wheels. Others collapse for easy transport. Decide what features you need before you shop.

• Materials: Metal and plastic high chairs tend to be lighter and have more features than their wooden counterparts. However, some parents like the classic good looks and sturdiness of wooden high chairs.

You should also contact the manufacturer of the high chair for additional safe use information.

Select other feeding essentials

When baby starts solid foods, you'll need to buy baby utensils, sippy cups, dishes, and baby spoons in addition to your high chair. To be sure you know what's in your child's diet, you may also choose to make your own baby food with a food grinder.

Graduate to a booster chair

When your baby is walking and too big for a high chair, a booster chair makes it easy for them to sit at the table with you.

Find Baby Feeding Supplies on eBay

Find Baby Feeding Supplies on eBay

Once you know what you're looking for, go to the Baby portal, click Feeding, and start searching for item listings on eBay.

• Categories: The Categories list on the left side of each page will help you narrow down your listings by item type. You'll find links for Bibs, Bottles, Breastfeeding Supplies, Breastpumps, Burp Cloths, Cups, Dishes, Utensils', Boppy Pillows, Food, Food Grinders, Baby Formula, Pacifiers, Warmers, and Other.

• Keyword search: Search eBay listing titles for specific words. For example, if you want to find powdered Similac formula, type "Similac powder" (without quotation marks) into the Search box. Click "Search title and description" to expand your results. Visit eBay's Search Tips page for more tips on searching with keywords.

If you can't find exactly what you want, try shopping eBay Stores, tell the eBay Community what you want by creating a post on Want It Now, or save a search on My eBay and eBay will email you when a match becomes available.

Buy Baby Supplies With Confidence

Buy Baby Supplies With Confidence

Before making your purchase, make sure you know exactly what you're buying, research your seller, and understand how eBay and PayPal protect you.

Baby Product Safety

Do your research to ensure baby product safety.

• When you have your sights set on a specific baby product, it’s a good idea to make sure the product has not been recalled. You can either check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission by visiting the Baby portal and clicking on the link in the right hand column or go directly to the manufacturer's Web site for product information.

• The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) also tests and certifies many baby products. If the JPMA seal is on the item, you can be sure it has passed stability and safety tests.

Know your purchase

Carefully read the details in item listings.

• Figure delivery costs into your final price. If you spend a lot of money, make sure the seller will insure the item when it ships.

• If you want more information, ask by clicking the "Ask seller a question" link under the seller's profile.

• Always make sure to complete your transaction on eBay (with a bid, Buy It Now, or Best Offer). Transactions conducted outside of eBay are not covered by eBay protection programs.

• Never pay for your eBay item using instant cash wire transfer services through Western Union or MoneyGram. These payment methods are unsafe when paying someone you do not know.

Know your seller

Research your seller so you feel positive and secure about every transaction.

• What is the seller's Feedback rating? How many transactions have they completed? What percentage of positive responses do they have?

• What do buyers say in their Feedback? Did the seller receive praise?

• Most top eBay sellers operate like retail stores and have return policies. Do they offer a money-back guarantee? What are the terms and conditions?

Buyer protection

In the unlikely event that a problem arises during your transaction, eBay and PayPal are there for you.

• Pay safely with PayPal: PayPal enables you to pay without the seller ever seeing your bank account or credit card numbers. In fact, PayPal protects buyers 100% against unauthorized payments from their accounts. Plus, with PayPal Buyer Protection, your purchase can be covered up to C$1,250.

• eBay Security & Resolution Centre: Visit the Security & Resolution Centre to learn how to protect your account and use eBay's quick and efficient resolution tools.