The Solids Starter Kit is great for freezing expressed breast milk (as well as baby’s meals of coure).
Here is a pic of a 30ml+ cube and a very narrow neck bottle. So easy enough to remove frozen breastmilk and put into your bottle ready for a feed
You can order the Solids Starter Kit here: Solids Starter Kit
We recently received notification that Breastmates had been named the winner of the “Specialist Retailer” in the 2012 Kids Fashion Review Style Awards. Our placing had been voted by the members of www.kidsfashionreview.com
It's a bit hard to test it precisely without pumping. But you could check that the pump is running and has suction.
Get a balloon and blow it up to Breast size, and then check that there is suction that pulls the balloon towards the breastshield funnel. Or put your hand over the breastshield and you should be able to feel suction at least.
Also check that the tiny white membrane disc is perfectly intact, with no rips, tears, or milk residue. That is the tiny part that controls the suction and often needs replacing.
Check this diagram which shows all the parts and the spares that we have available for you to order online: Swing Breast Pump Parts
We are pleased to announce the arrival of MumDrop wrap, a new product for bedtime wear
The MumDrop wrap was invited by a customer of ours, who saw the need for a breast pad / bra type product for night wear.
She needed a product like this to take care of heavy nighttime breastmilk leakage that would also provide bust support while sleeping.
Lovely and comfortable to wear, and highly absorbent so you don't wake up with soaked PJs and wet sheets in your bed!
Check them out here: MumDrop Wrap
It's fun to be involved with a new product like this, and to provide a tiny bit of support for another mum starting a business. (Thats how Breastmates was started in 2004 - with one product and selling on Trademe).
If you are interested in the pillow used in this poster for safe co-sleeping, it is available online at Breastmates Inflatable Pillow
Today’s paper
You can click to read the full story here: http://www.breastmates.co.nz/about-breastmates/press/still-hooked-on-art-wear.aspx
New product alert. “Breastvest”
It’s a layering top which easily converts any top to breastfeeding friendly clothing.
We have 5 to giveaway.
Enter here http://www.breastmates.co.nz/promos/breast-vest-nursing-tank.aspx
Shop online here: http://www.breastmates.co.nz/shop-management/products/b/breast-vest.aspx
HOTmilk are celebrating mothers with a Babymoon competition!
So for all HOTmilk purchases online at Breastmates from 1st April to 14th May 2012, you have a chance to win a Babymoon... Plus there are 10 consolation prizes.
All you need to do is buy HOTmilk from Breastmates. Keep your packing slip as proof of purchase, and then enter on the HOTmilk Facebook Page.
Babymoon prize pack includes:
Dinner & accommodation for two. A sexy hotmilk lingerie set - to wear under your new outfit. A Hotmilk nightfall chemise - to slip into something more comfortable. EGG maternity pleat dress - the flattering crossover style brings out the gorgeous pregnant goddess in you! Sparkling swarovski earrings - to complete your outfit and put a twinkle in your eye. Chocolates - to share during those midnight munchies. Gorgeous scented candle and massage bar - to relax and unwind.
Cake Lingerie is now available online at Breastmates
Look at these delicious new styles!
Cake Lingerie Seamless Nursing Bra (grey)
Seamless Nursing Bra pink
Maternity Camisoles and Sleepwear
Cake Lingerie seamless collection have been getting RAVE reviews
Medela Freestyle Breast Pump (review from
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
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
An index for the Medela breast pump parts and accessories that we have.
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
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Continue to visit our website to view the nursing clothing
Up to 66% off HOTmilk styles
Shop here: http://www.breastmates.co.nz/shop.aspx?mode=bestbuys
$5 from every bra sold will be donated to the Christchurch Earthquake appeal.
(until end of March 2011)
View the selection here: Maternity Bras
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
There was so much more I could have said about social media!
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
We’re a finalist in the Oh Baby Awards, and will be judged against some other BIG brands!
Breast
FYI: new styles of women’s sleepwear. Not for pregnancy, not for breastfeeding. Check them out!
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
Latest web update: Waikato Business Awards
A superb event put on by the Chamber of Commerce, their website is: www.waikatochamber.co.nz
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
I’ve had a few enquires this week about bottle feeding, so have written an article about the basics.
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.
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
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
