Top 10 tips for successful breastfeeding
Sarah and Vikki, aka “The Perfect Pair”, are NHS breastfeeding peer support workers from our Hedge End superstore. Lovely girls they are. Here are their top ten perky tips for... Read more » The post...
View ArticleBooby traps: the truth behind breastfeeding myths
The Perfect Pair – our formidable duo of breastfeeding peer supporters – dispel common myths surrounding breastfeeding. Myth: Breastfeeding make your boobs saggy. Fact: Not true. When pregnant your...
View ArticleThe Perfect Pair’s breastfeeding shopping list
We LOVE shopping! There is little we haven’t bought, tried, tested and probably binned. But what do you actually need for successful breastfeeding? After all, have boobs… will travel… Well.... Read...
View ArticleOne mum’s breastfeeding journey
As breastfeeding peer support workers we are very privileged to meet some amazing mums at what is generally a very emotional time in their lives. These women share some very... Read more » The post One...
View ArticleAsk a midwife: Common breastfeeding problems
Our friendly midwife and infant feeding specialist Roberta dispenses her words of wisdom on how to cope with common breastfeeding problems. Struggling with sore or cracked nipples? Breasts feeling...
View ArticleAsk a midwife: How to hand express
Mastering the art of hand expressing may seem tricky but midwife Roberta has all the advice and reassurance you need. Our good friend Roberta is an infant feeding specialist at... Read more » The post...
View ArticleSix-step guide to bottle feeding
Just like breastfeeding, bottle-feeding takes some practice – from sterilising utensils and making up the formula to perfecting your burping technique (well, your baby’s!). But with our guide, you’ll...
View ArticleNewborn need-to-know: Feeding
For the first six months of their lives, babies get all their nutrition from milk. Midwives recommend babies are breastfed exclusively during this time, but it’s a personal decision, and... Read more »...
View Article11 things you always wanted to know about breastfeeding!
Our friends at Medela, the breastfeeding specialists, know a thing or two about Mother Nature’s milk. Here they put together 11 intriguing breastfeeding facts you just might not know. 1.... Read more »...
View ArticleEnjoying your baby and toddler
Rachel Waddilove, maternity nurse to the stars, child-care expert, baby-sleep expert, parental adviser and author, gives us some of her top tips on how to enjoy your baby! Rachel of... Read more » The...
View ArticleExpressing Breast Milk: Storing and Thawing
Whether you’re going back to work, or getting some well-deserved rest and letting your partner feed the little one, for many new mums expressing breast milk is a safe and... Read more » The post...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Tips From Real Mums
For many new mums, breastfeeding is a nerve-wracking prospect – from tales of tongue-tie to fears of not being a ‘natural mum’, it can feel like breastfeeding isn’t the bonding... Read more » The post...
View ArticleTaking The Problem Out Of Teething
When your baby starts to teethe, they may experience flushed cheeks, poor appetite, and disrupted sleep. A few lucky children won’t feel a thing, but for most children, teething isn’t... Read more »...
View ArticleExpress Yourself
Your breast milk is the best source of nutrition for your baby, and expressing is a great way to keep them full of natural goodness, even when you can’t be... Read more » The post Express Yourself...
View ArticleExpressing Breast Milk: Storing and Thawing
Whether you’re going back to work, or getting some well-deserved rest and letting your partner feed the little one, for many new mums expressing breast milk is a safe and... Read more » The post...
View ArticleBreastfeeding Tips From Real Mums
For many new mums, breastfeeding is a nerve-wracking prospect – from tales of tongue-tie to fears of not being a ‘natural mum’, it can feel like breastfeeding isn’t the bonding... Read more » The post...
View ArticleTaking The Problem Out Of Teething
When your baby starts to teethe, they may experience flushed cheeks, poor appetite, and disrupted sleep. A few lucky children won’t feel a thing, but for most children, teething isn’t... Read more »...
View ArticleExpress Yourself
Your breast milk is the best source of nutrition for your baby, and expressing is a great way to keep them full of natural goodness, even when you can’t be... Read more » The post Express Yourself...
View Article11 Things You Always Wanted to Know About Breastfeeding!
Our friends at Medela, the breastfeeding specialists, know a thing or two about Mother Nature’s milk. Here they put together 11 intriguing breastfeeding facts you just might not know. 1.... Read more »...
View ArticleEnjoying Your Baby and Toddler
Rachel Waddilove, maternity nurse to the stars, child-care expert, baby-sleep expert, parental adviser and author, gives us some of her top tips on how to enjoy your baby! Rachel of... Read more » The...
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