FreeStyle Breast Pump Review

Medela Freestyle Breast Pump (review from Amy - 5 stars)

 

Comment: I purchased this Medela Freestyle Pump 6 monhts ago I pump exclusively for my boy as we couldn't get the hang of feeding and just had so many issues - I decided I was committed to breastmilk and invested in this pump not knowing if it would auctually work and this pump makes it work. It's awesome I can hook it on with the hands free kit (not actually hard to use) and wear a large t-shirt over it and nobody minds me being around and I can do dishes, or other light jobs. It's much quieter than the mini pump and even after atleast 2 hours a day pumping for 6 months it's good as gold - this was the one of the top baby items that we have purchased.

 

You can buy breast pumps online at Breastmates NZ Medela Freestyle Breast Pump

 

Avent Breast Pump Parts

An index for the Avent Breast Pump Parts and accessories that we have.

We have these items in stock – for the manual pump, electric pump, and the Duo Twin electric pump

• Avent Spare Parts for Manual Breast Pump
• Avent Breast Pump Parts for Electric Pump
• Avent Double Breast Pump Spare Parts

 

 

Medela Spare Parts

An index for the Medela breast pump parts and accessories that we have.

• Spare Parts for Medela Manual Breast Pump
• Spare Parts for Harmony Manual Breast Pump
• Spare Parts for Medela Swing Breast Pump
• Spare Parts for Mini Electric Breast Pump
• Spare Parts for Mini Electric PLUS Breast Pump
• Spare Parts for Freestyle Breast Pump
• Spare Parts for Symphony and Lactina
• Spare Parts for PNS Breast Pump

 

How Breastfeeding Tops Work

Did you know that here at Breastmates, we have the largest available selection of breastfeeding tops online?

The Breastfeeding Tops are specially designed for easy feeding access - without having to lift up layers of clothing showing your post-baby belly, and feeling exposed.  Wear them so that you feel comfortable and confident to feed your baby.

We thought we'd give you a run-down on how the styles are designed for access.  The openings are very well hidden!!  All of the products on our website will describe their open function on the webpage, and most have a little demo video that we've made on our Youtube Channel

Buy Breastfeeding Clothes Online

 

Continue to visit our website to view the nursing clothing

Buy Breastfeeding Clothes Online

 

KFR Style Awards

http://www.breastmates.co.nz/about-breastmates/awards/kfr-2011-style-awards-.aspx

 

 

 

Up to 66% off HOTmilk styles

Up to 66% off HOTmilk styles

 

Shop here:  http://www.breastmates.co.nz/shop.aspx?mode=bestbuys

 

 

 

Fundraising for Christchurch

$5 from every bra sold will be donated to the Christchurch Earthquake appeal.

 

(until end of March 2011)

 

View the selection here:  Maternity Bras

 

 

Breastfeeding Tunic

Spotted in the summer issue of Oh Baby magazine, our stylie breastfeeding tunic

 

More info here

 

You can order Breastfeeding Clothes at our store here

For 24 hours only, we have 30% off the new styles of HOTmilk sleepwear.  PJs with camisole top or a nursing PJ top, boxers, or pants.  Delicious camisole with matching knickers.  And a pretty nightie.

 

This offer is only open to Facebook, Twitter, and Blog readers who see this special code.  Its not advertised on our main site.  To redeem your 30% on these styles of HOTmilk, when you get to the shopping cart “Gift Voucher Code” box, use the code 24hour

 

Here’s a link to a Youtube clip where I was interviewed about my involvement with the Ministry of Health’s BreastfeedingNZ Facebook campaign. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVYiBZqG31g  They recruited me based on my experience running http://www.facebook.com/breastmates.

 

There was so much more I could have said about social media!

Breastfeeding from One Side Only

We did a giveaway the other day for a breastfeeding bra, on our Facebook page.  It turned into a discussion about Hardworking Lefty or Mighty Righty.

 

Turns out lots of women breastfeed from one side only.  Read the full comments here

 

 

 

Oh Baby Awards

We’re a finalist in the Oh Baby Awards, and will be judged against some other BIG brands!

 

More details….

 

 

Breast

 

FYI Women's Sleepwear Online

FYI:  new styles of women’s sleepwear.  Not for pregnancy, not for breastfeeding.  Check them out!

 

Women’s Sleepwear

Maternity Shorts

Just in time for summer – Maternity Shorts.  Short style with roll up cuffs that you can adjust the length.  These also have a maternity waistband that you can have above or below your belly, and we’ve taken some shots to show you.  Nice fabric too

 

Waikato Business Awards

Latest web update: Waikato Business Awards

 

A superb event put on by the Chamber of Commerce, their website is: www.waikatochamber.co.nz

 

 

 

 

Oversupply of Breastmilk

We recently received a plea for help from a mum that had an oversupply of breast milk, and fast flow.

 

So we asked our Lactation Consultant for help. 

 

You can read it here

 

 

 

5 Tips for Bottle Feeding

I’ve had a few enquires this week about bottle feeding, so have written an article about the basics.

 

5 Tips for Bottle Feeding

 

 

 

Top Shop Awards (Winner)

We won the Top Shop award for Online Retailing!!

 

You can read about it here

Cabbage Leaves for Sore Boobs

Read how to use cabbage leaves to make a soothing breast compress here:  Cabbage Leaves

 

Sounds weird doesn’t it!  Or you can also use ice packs.  The sore, heavy, full, engorged feeling only lasts for a few days when you are establishing breastfeeding.

World of Wearable Art

Here’s a photo of the costume that we made for the World of Wearable Art – a nursing bra made from baby formula scoops.  Which we entitled “maMADONNA nursing bra”

 

This was a finalist in the W.O.W show

 

 

FW: World of Wearable Art (Bizarre Bra Section Finalist)

FOR MEDIA RELEASE

 

Bizarre Bra busts into Wearable Art Awards…..  A nursing bra made from formula scoops.   Full story is here – you are welcome to share this on your blog etc

 

Like this bra?  Show your support by voting for us in the People's Choice Awards and you could win a huge prize from The Dominion Post & WOW.

Text WOW with a space and then Mamadonna Nursing Bra to 3100. Each text costs 20 cents

 

Waikato Times, 24 Sep 2010. Page 2

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Waikato Times
24 Sep 2010

Swisspers Breast Milk Bags

 

New pre-sterilized breast milk storage bags

1/3 the price of other brands.

BPA free

Fantastic handy product for mums that express breast milk

Swisspers Breast Milk Bags

 

Nominated as Specialist Online Retailer of the Year

I've been nominated for an award that Kids Fashion Review are running, but need some votes.

You do need to register to join Kids Fashion Review in order to vote - but you could also win $10,000 in prizes.  Plus Kids Fashion Review  is a pretty cool website to belong to anyway.

Breastmates is nominated in section 13: Specialist Online Retailer of the Year

Would you vote for us please?   Vote Here

Undeis Half Off

Nothing dodgy. We've got 50% off all HOTmilk knickers until 31st July. Add a matching bra to your order and you'll be all set for Breastfeeding Week which is 1st to 7th August.

• Plus orders over $100 will have free shipping until 31st July.

Meconium Baby Poo

Meconium - Baby's First Poo  an article with photos.  Caution!!

 

Hope I haven’t crossed the line writing about this and showing gross photos!  I just wrote this article because I was so surprised about meconium when my children were born.  Maybe you want to see for yourself.

Breastfeeding Older Babies Taboo

Media Release for the survey we conducted with The Neilson Company

 

View  here

 

You are welcome to re-publish this article!

Womama Nighties

Just unloaded our latest new arrival – Womama Nursing Nighty   

Super cute, with built in shelf bra and nursing clips, and a decent length for a night dress. 

Oooh I wish you had a textile-screen because the fabric is slinky and comfy.  The inner shelf bra has organic lining - LOVE!

Womama

Midwives and Lactation Consultants

Are you a Midwife, Lactation Consultant or other professional that deals with pregnancy, new borns, and mothers?

 

Please complete this form and we’ll create a FREE advertorial page for you on Breastmates website.

 

http://www.breastmates.co.nz/forms/Midwife_Resource_Packs.html

 

Breastfeeding in a Toilet

In response to Better Home and Garden’s faux par about breastfeeding in a toilet…… my response Breastfeeding Anywhere

Breastfeeding Casual Tshirt

We have two new colours in the casual style of nursing tops on our website.  A bright turquoise and grey marle.

These are a basic top in our collection of nursing wear, but are always popular.  They are a good style to pack in your hospital bag and for early newborn days, as you can easily open the zip while you get breastfeeding sorted, but without showing too much skin.

Have a look at this Nursing Wear style

HOTmilk Discount

Until the 1^st of June 2010, we are having a promo on this Hotmilk nightie “Her Enchanted Dreams” which the one with the Sleeping Beauty setting.  So the promo is – buy any nursing bra from the “Ever After” fairy tale series, the new styles, and you can then get a 20% discount on the nightie.  Bonus!

Have a look here:  HOTmilk Nightie

Latest Giveaway

We have a very nice prize on offer at the moment, thanks to mahu Mother and Baby Skincare.

You can enter to win here

 

Breastfeeding in NZ

Breastfeeding New Zealand, Naturally!

Mums across New Zealand are giving their babies the best start in life. And now they’re showing it on YouTube here, featuring photos of mums breastfeeding their babies in public against a backdrop of Kiwi landmarks.

The stunning shots of mums doing what comes naturally were all entrants in the national breastfeeding campaign’s photo competition held during the summer of 2009/2010.

Check out all the entries on the Facebook group that I'm involved with at http://www.facebook.com/breastfeedingnz.

Now do your part in giving Kiwi babies a great future by sharing this link with your friends and families. Let’s put breastfeeding on the map!

Please spread the word!

 

 

Free Pants with Purchase

While stocks last we have a free pair of HOTmilk PJ pants when you purchase  HOTmilk lingerie set from our store.  (Excludes sale items, and your HOTmilk purchase must be a minimum spend of $79.90).

For more information, and to order, check out this page:  Free Gift with Purchase

 

Motherhood Positivity

I'm so excited today, its Launch Day! And it's nothing to do with sales, competitions, giveaways, or gimmicks. 

 

Today the Greatest Mum Awards open for everyone. Being told that you are a great mum is so rewarding and uplifting! This is about positive energy, encouragement for days that are not perfect, and for telling each mum that she is doing such a fabulous and important job!

 

Maybe you have a few friends that would benefit as well, and your own mother.  

 

There’s more information and a free certificate to download via a new page here  

 

Print it out and stick on your fridge!

 

 

HOTmilk Campaign

Here is a sneak peak of the new campaign that HOTmilk will be using later this year.  Official release is not until August, but we can share this information with you.  Here at Breastmates we will be amongst the first to receive all these styles etc, so you can trust us on that.  (or sign up to our newsletter and Facebook page so we can let you know when they are here)

Worn by real women, loved by real women, made for real women, and recommended by real women!  HOTmilk always reveal the sexy women inside the loving mother.  Revel in life, love and laughter.  Revel in change and the anticipation of things to come.

All HOTmilk styles are available online directly here:
This is a campaign that will be used from August, so you are getting an advanced screening.
Cool shot though ay!

Hydrogel Breast Discs

Essential item to pack in your hospital bag, when your new baby is arriving. Hydrogel Breast Discs

Received two emails of feedback about these today, and also a product spot in Littlies magazine.

 

 

Nursing Covers

Two new fabric choices arrived this morning, in our Nursing Covers.

Just yummy!!

These can be used as a nursing cover of course, but I’ve also seen them used as a buggy shade cover too.

View the entire range here:  Breastfeeding Covers

 

Chocolate Free Bunnies

We are having a sale on these gorgeous Maud’n’Lil organic bunny toys.

And if you order and pay by Tuesday, I’ll ensure that NZ customers receive this in time for Easter.

Makes  a gorgeous wee gift keepsake.

 

N.B. This is not actually edible.

 

You can order them here:  Organic Bunny Toy

Breastfeeding Sports Bra

Just sent some emails to a customer that was enquiring about Breastfeeding Sports bras.

 

She said “do you know if there is a breast feeding sports bra on the market?”

I said “Breastfeeding sports bras are something that we are looking into. The ones that I’ve seen already (samples from America) were terrible and have all had really bad reviews when I’ve digged deepers.  So its taking a while to find something I like.”

She replied and I laughed about this “Thanks, Think I’ll just have to buy a good sports bra in my xtra cup size for now. Bit of a pain when you get to a café at the end though eh!  (breast feeding not getting rid of my arse!! Second thought maybe it’s the café at the end of the walk that’s not helping! haha)”

 

Womama Birth Wrap

We have the Womama Birthing Wraps on our website.  These are designed to wear during labour rather than a dull hospital gown, but they are also great to wear afterwards, particularly when you are recovering and have visitors to see your new baby and need some modesty.  They can also be worn as a nightie, and a wrap dress over pants during pregnancy. Very versatile! They are online at our store here >>  Birth Wrap