Breastfeeding Bracelets

We had a new delivery of Breastfeeding Bracelets (the Mothers Minder Wristbands) arrive today. About time you might say! We had been out of stock of the Purple and Mint wristbands for ages!!

So now we have the Mother's Minder Breastfeeding Reminder Bracelets in Pink, blue, purple, mint and plain white.

These are a simple little gadget, but are a godsend when you have a new baby to keep track of the times you fed baby and what side breast.

They are also ideal during pregnancy so you can keep track of baby kicks during the day, and make sure you get to 12 kicks each day.

You can order these little breastfeeding bracelets on our website, they are a cool baby shower gift too. Order here: http://www.breastmates.co.nz/mothers_minder_nursing_bracelets.html

Breastfeeding Wrap

Breastfeeding ponchos are a great addition to any pregnant mothers wardrobe. Versatile for wearing throughout pregnancy, fabulous to wear when you have a new baby so that you can discretly and easily feed baby under the poncho. And great to wear afterwards too!

These are 100% merino wool poncho, made in New Zealand. The Mumcho Poncho is a great garment to wear for breastfeeding in public, its a breastfeeding wrap that is stylish and just lovely to wear. And its a different choice to having to buy specific nursing clothes and breastfeeding tops.






You can order your Mumcho Poncho directly on our webstore here: http://www.breastmates.co.nz/breastfeeding_ponchos.html

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Baby Slings online

I have just uploaded some new images on my website, for the Nature's Sway Baby Slings that we sell. I love these new images, they are very Kiwiana with the bush background etc. This picture is my favourite:



I see a lot of baby slings and baby carriers advertised over the place, most of these have mums wearing the baby. This is a nice photo of a dad wearing his baby in the baby sling.

That's the beauty of the Natures Sway sling that we stock, it is adjustable so can be worn by mum or dad.

For more information on these baby slings, have a look at our website here:http://www.breastmates.co.nz/baby_sling_natures_sway.html

Vintage Inspired Rattles

Vintage Inspired Toys: These are just the cutest little toys, and make a great little gift. Or if you are anything like me, these are a cute little thing to buy for yourself (with the excuse of baby) as this type of vintage knitted toy is very nostalgic.

You can choose from sheep, mouse, dog or frog.

Limited numbers

A wee little gift pack

Here at Breastmates, we have quite a range of different maternity items online. Things range in price from $8 right up to $255. If you are looking for a new mom gift, or perhaps going to a baby shower, we can make gift suggestions for you.

A nice little baby shower gift, which is something a little unique, and which is extremely useful includes:

- reminder feeding wristband

- a pair of reusable breast pads

- a tube of nipple cream


If you order anything we can send it directly to the gift recipient. We can gift wrap, include a ribbon and write a card on your behalf, at no extra cost.

So let me know if there is anything I can help you with.

Relaxing Bath Salts for After Labour

A very popular product that we have at our maternity products online store is the Mother Well "Sitzzz Bath". This is a jar of bath salts which are so relaxing and calming to use, and the smell is just divine with the essential oils. They have been designed with naturopath features (salts and herbs) that naturally assist the recovery of the perineum and v-jay-jay after child birth. These salts also help soothe rectal and haemorrhoid soreness. (ouchies).

A jar of these bath salts would make a great baby shower gift for a new mom.

For use, I would recommend that you feed baby and put to bed (or get Dad to look after bubs). Run yourself a deep warm bath, add the salts, and a magazine and something yummy to eat and Relax.........

Personally, unfortunately I had two emergency c-sections with my children so I didnt use these salts for their healing benefits. But I did use them for their relaxing benefits in our recently renovated bathroom (with a deep deep bath) and I can vouch for them. Great to use and then go to bed all relaxed and warm.

You can order a jar of these salts from our web store

Mothers and Daughters

I get quite a few enquiries from Mothers who are purchasing gifts for their daughter (or daughter-in-law) who is having a baby. Like a lady who is going to be a Nana or a Grandma for the first time.

A lot of these new Nana's may have been pro-breastfeeding when they had their baby's, and they want to find something to encourage their daughter or daughter-in-law to breastfeed too.

They are so pleased when they find my breastfeeding website, as we really do cater for everything that a breastfeeding mother would need.

Although we have a lot of great products, like maternity lingerie, nappy bags, breastfeeding clothing etc - the most popular things that Nana's or Grandmas purchase from me are breast pumps, breastfeeding books, and gift vouchers.





They often purchase these things as gifts to take with them as a Baby shower gift. But I can also gift wrap, include a card, and send directly to the preggie mummy any where in the world.

Check out my full range of products on my web store: http://www.breastmates.co.nz or contact me if you would like some nice gift ideas.

Gift for First Time Mom

Not sure what gift to buy a first time mom?

Think about purchasing a gift voucher - the ideal solution if you don't know what size, what colours, what baby products she already has.

Breastmates is an online mail order store that delivers maternity products to your door. So the mom can use your gift voucher, shop online for maternity clothes or baby products, and have them delievered to her door. (from you of course)

For a new mum with a newborn baby a voucher of around $300 to $500 would purchase her a breast pump, a nappy bag, a nursing feeding pillow, and a couple of sets of breastfeeding bras. Aswell as a few things that she might have forgotten in her layette and needs now.

Have a look at http://www.breastmates.co.nz/gift_vouchers.html for more information.

This business is run by mothers - so we can help find the ideal gift!

What Gift to Buy Preggie Mother?

Sometimes I know it is hard to know what gift to buy a new mother when she has had her baby. You don't know what items she already has, you don't know her size or preferences. It can be hard to think of a gift for a baby shower.

Gift vouchers are the ideal solution, as the mum can buy what she likes. But the key is buying the gift voucher at the right store.

Breastmates is a popular online business that specialises in maternity, pregnancy, and breastfeeding stage of life and our products make great gifts.

But if you don't know the women's size or preferences - get her a voucher.

A gift voucher for a baby shower is a practical gift. Also a great little gift to send to someone far away.

Preggie Mum-to-Be: We suggest that an expectant mum would appreciate a gift voucher of $300 to $500, as that would purchase her a maternity breastfeeding top, a couple of sets of maternity lingerie, and some pregnancy sleepwear aswell as a few baby gifts.

She can shop when she needs to, use your gift voucher, and have maternity baby products delivered to her door.

Check out http://www.breastmates.co.nz/gift_vouchers.html

Baby Layette - What do you Need?

Preparing for a new baby is such an exciting time, however it can be overwhelming trying to think of everything you need before baby comes along. To make things a little easier we have prepared a layette list of the essentials you and baby will need and the suggested quantities. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us, we have had 2 babies so can help if you get confused! We have put in hyperlinks for the products that we sell on this webstore, which you can order online and we send worldwide.

Some of the items make great baby shower gifts.

Baby Layette - Baby Feeding List
6 x Bibs
1 x High chair
1 x High chair spill mat
2-6 Bottles
2-6 Teats
1 x Bottle Brush
1 x Steriliser
1 x Medication dummy
1 x Breast pump
1 x Bottle warmer
2 x boxes disposable breast pads
3 x reusable breast pads
3 x maternity nursing bras
1 x breastfeeding pillow


View our full baby layette list which includes changing, clothing, sleeping, bathing requirements

Baby Shower Gift for Under $10

This is a nifty gadget that we have on our Breastfeeding Site- its an absolute godsend for new mums who are sleep deprived and have nappy brain! One less thing to worry about.

The "Mothers Minder" is a silicone wristband, but it is designed with the numbers 1 to 12 embossed around the edge, and has a little slider thing that you slide around the wristband. (this doesn't fall off either).

So to use it, you feed baby and then slide the timer to whatever time it is. And you switch the band to your left or right wrist depending on what boob you just breastfed from. The band then reminds you what time you last fed baby, and you can keep track of feeds. It makes life a lot easier with breastfeeding a new born!

This makes an AWESOME baby shower gift!!