As a working mum, my time has always been precious. What follows is how the Medela Freestyle Flex breast pump has helped with my feeding journey.
What are milk blebs and clogs? Clogs can occur in the breast where the breastmilk has blocked the milk ducts. The blockage prevents breastmilk from properly draining out of the breast and creates hard, often painful lumps. Milk blebs often present as white spots on the nipple that can look like a tiny blister. The […]
What is dribble rash? Dribble rash is typically a red rash on the skin that may be slightly raised or cracked associated with irritation of skin because of moisture from drooling. Saliva is full of enzymes and removes bacteria in the mouth. The consequence is when left in contact with skin, it can cause irritation. Why […]
The Tommee Tippee bottle warmer makes a repeated process simple. When you have a child, anything you can find that helps you save time is valuable because you will never have enough.
For the first nine months of my first baby, I warmed a bottle under the tap and sat it in a warm bowl of water. This worked fine, but it wastes a lot of water, including hot water. It also took quite a while. Not only is the water slow to heat where I am, but it still took a few minutes in a bowl of warm water.
Nothing beats feeding your baby and regular pumping for building milk supply. The stimulation of the nerves and regular draining will give the greatest chance to increase supply. Supply can vary because of illness, the return of your period, or if you had to stop breastfeeding. If you need a boost, below we outline foods […]
Breastfeeding for some mums can become a lonely or tough journey. Once the journey starts, most mums encounter a clogged duct or pain without knowing the cause or how to overcome them. Indeed, common issues can be reduced or prevented with eight simple tips. Here are top tips from experienced mums to new mums. Get […]