I just feel like this tip should have a thread to itself as it gets lost amongst the "best bfing tip ever" threads. And I don't take credit for it, it came from mumsnet but I tell every mother I meet and buy them for my new mum friends. Ok you want to know what it is don't you?
BUY A THERMAL MUG!
I like this one. In fact I have two, one for me and one for DH. See both parents can make use of them. The magic of them is several-fold:
- Keeps your tea/coffee/hot chocolate warm so you actually get to drink a warm drink during the first few months
- You can drink while feedings/holding the baby without worrying about spilling hot liquid on them
- When your baby gets older and tries to take your drink from you they won't burn themself
- DH can bring you a cup of tea in the morning before going to work while you are still dozing and it'll still be warm when you finally wake up
Do you need any more convincing? Go out and buy one now. Go on!