Baby Wont Settle

Just loaded a new article about Baby Crying – and why some babies just don’t settle in the evenings

You can read the full article here:  Baby Crying

breastfeeding stories

We are growing a collection of shared breastfeeding and bottle feeding experiences from mothers.

If you have something that you’d like to share, plus just drop me an email!

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Plus Size Bras Available

We have quite a selection of larger size bras available at our website, with the HOTmilk brand.  How do you prefer this term being called?  Full figure, Plus Size, larger size?  Whatever you call it, it means all the cup and band sizes above the standard.  Alot of people don't realize that the full figure sizes are catered for in gorgeous maternity bras.  All bras above a D cup have wider shoulder straps, wider back bands, and reinforcement in the cup.  Plus they still look gorgeous too! Most other brands of lingerie only cater for sizes up to 16F - so the following list shows you the additional plus sizes that HOTmilk manufacture. You can use these links to quickly find the size that you are looking for, and the items that are in stock, such as: 16E 16F 16FF 16G 18E 18F 18FF 18G 20E 20F 20FF 20G

View the entire HOTmilk lingerie range on our website, and use the Find Bra Size feature at the Store

Continue reading this article here: Plus Size Maternity Bras

Is my baby getting enough breast milk

Each baby is different too in how they feed.   Some baby’s will take a really long time to feed, some will be quick, some will feed every 2 hours, some every four, whatever the scenario, it’s about what’s ‘normal’ for your baby. Weight gain is something that gives us all an idea that baby’s are growing and thriving, however there are other factors to consider, like enough wet nappies, fat rolls appearing on the inner thighs, the belly looking rounded and in general ‘bright eyed and busy tailed’! To continue reading this breastfeeding tip, click here.

 

 

Sleeping like a baby

There is so much information out there regarding baby’s sleep, so much of a focus on how much and when a baby should be sleeping, as parents it’s no wonder we become obsessed by the ‘shoulds’ and ‘shouldn’ts. We all understand that baby’s need sleep, just like adults, and on paper, theoretically, it makes complete sense.  However managing your baby’s sleep at your place on a day to day basis is often something quite different.  Baby’s will have times, days, even weeks of difficulty going to and staying asleep, that is just the nature of babys.  Sometimes there is something you can do to encourage more sleep, sometimes there isn’t. You can continue reading this article on baby sleep here

 

Get baby to sleep...

Getting baby’s into a ‘sleepy’ state (more than drowsy) is sometimes the key to them successfully being able to nod off. So when you see those tired signs you are so well accustomed to, wrap your baby, (if your baby likes being wrapped), and help your tired wee baby slip over into a sleepy state by:

• rocking
• patting
• ssshhhing
• singing
• white noise
• simulating those sounds and experiences of the uterus that work such a treat.

You can read the full article and baby sleeping tips here

 

Antenatal Classes and more

Maternal Journey is an education, information and support service working with families through pregnancy, birth and into the first year of life as parents. They offer a range of services, courses, and even yoga.  Including one-on-one sessions for feeding, settling and sleeping your baby. I have met Simone who runs Maternal Journey and I highly recommend her business. For more information, check out Maternal Journey  They are based in Hamilton New Zealand. More info:  Antenatal Classes

 

Don't Judge Other Parents

Don’t Judge other Parents.  One mother shares her story with Breastmates about switching to formula

It’s not the end of the world.

You can read the full Breastfeeding / Formula Feeding Story here

 

Breastfeeding & Expressing milk for bottle

Breastfeeding story shared with Breastmates Maternity Store from a customer. She breastfed for 21 months with a combination of breast & expressing milk into a bottle.  I am really glad that she shared the bit about doing bottle top ups, you don’t hear people speak about that much.  You can read her full breastfeeding story and tips here.

Breastfeeding on the Couch

Breastfeeding baby while sitting on the couch. Here is a gorgeous  photo that a mother has shared with us, and it raises some good points to show you.

·        Breastfeeding position on the couch (as most mothers do!)

·        Baby in the cradle position. 

·        Pillow support behind mums back

·        Mums arm resting on the arm of the chair.

·        Minimal baby weight in your arms.

·        Feet flat on the floor

Its really important that you are sitting comfortably with no strain on your back or neck.  And minimal baby weight in your arms. If you are still experiencing back or neck pain, check out a Nursing Pillow

More information on breastfeeding positions here.

Breastfeeding in Hospital

Breastfeeding in hospital, and the posters around.  Is this the start of the breast/bottle guilt?  We've written a blog post about Breastfeeding In Hospital

Read it here

Medela Teats

 

A common question that I get asked about Medela Teats ….. read the full blog post here