#NoteToMyFutureSelf

#note to my future self: I’m just saving this message online so that I can read it one day and know that I did good things.

 
“Just have to say, your website is absolutely amazing.  I knew you sold maternity and breastfeeding clothes but had no idea there was so much supportive and informative information on there about both breastfeeding and bottle feeding.  I have been finding reading the information and the experiences of other women so unbelievably helpful and not too mention reassuring. 
 
I am suffering from low milk supply (as you would have guessed from the items I ordered) and have had to supplement with formula as advised by paeds for the last week due to my four week old not gaining much weight.  My supply has since taken an even bigger hit.  My heads been all over the place   I could spend lots of money and time trying my hardest to increase my milk supply, but I decided to just let things be and devote that time to just bonding with my gorgeous baby instead of worrying so much about how I am going to be feeding her.  Now I just have to work on dropping the guilt. Its nice to come across some really non judgemental information and advice about mixed feeding and bottle feeding.
 
Cheers
Kathryn”
 

Maternity & Nursing Dress

More customer love from Kaylia today!

 

 

ProductName: Zahra Applique Dress

Rating: 4

Comment: This is a regular wear for me, nice to have something that you can just throw on and look like you are 'dressed' for the day but it is as comfortable as being in PJs.

I bought this in pregnancy but found it was too short while pregnant. I am 172cm tall. Has been great for the hot summer days since giving birth and looks good with a pair of tights in the evening. Easy and discrete to breast feed in. I would definitely buy again. Would give it 4 1/2 stars if that was possible.

 

Unimom Breast Pumps

UNIMOM Breast Pumps

We are pleased to announce that Breastmates is now a stockist of the Unimom range of Breast Pumps and accessories.  These are widely being used in New Zealand hospitals, and being recommended by kiwi midwives as they are a good quality, high grade breast pump, at more affordable prices that similar brands.

 

Check them out! UNIMOM Breast Pumps

 

 

Breastfeeding Tunic

#customer love from Shaz

 

Breastfeeding Tunic

 

I really can not express how much I love the top. I was so over breastfeeding and it was really getting me down that I couldn't find anything nice to wear. I wear this top every second day almost. We are about to go on a holiday so I'll be getting a couple more things soon :)

 

customerlove

Lovely message from Becs today

" Hi Franny!

 

I must say your customer service is exceptional. I have spoken so highly of you and recommended you to many of my friends!   I love the dress t! It's so comfortable and I have received so many compliments when I wear it. I keep forgetting to take a pic but I will do so and send it thru :) 

 

I will pop over and have a look at ur sale items I'm in need of new underwear I am outgrowing what I have super quickly now!

 

Thanks again for being so lovely, I hope you have a nice weekend.

Becs xx

www.breastmates.co.nz

Thank you so much to Natasha at The Maybe Diaries for including a little feature about Breastmates on your blog!

 

You can read the feature here:  The Maybe Diaries

 

 

 

 

Nursing Top

Thankyou Sarah for this nice review of our Flutter Nursing Top (Maternity Top)

Comment: Nice bright top.  Was great during late pregnancy, and have worn it lots while feeding, very kind to post baby tummy.  Very comfortable.

 

 

Nursing Covers

Thankyou Little Treasure’s Magazine!  Just spotted our Nursing Covers in the mag!

 

 

Nursing Dress

#customer love from Melissa

 

Our Stripelicious Nursing Dress

 

Who said horizontal stripes were unflattering?! Obviously that was before Franny was in town! Dress is more than I could have hoped for. Love the subtle access for feeding baby. Perfect length, perfect weighted material, perfect amount of overlap on feeding access, perfect everything!! Bring on more colours in this design!!

 

Clip-on-Cami

Vicky just said this about our Clip-on-Cami:   

 

"I have previously been relying on my normal clothes for breastfeeding as I don't want to shell out a small fortune for one top, it's nice to find something that suits people on a budget. And a bonus that my back and tummy will be a lot warmer now"

 

 

Maternity Clothes

Nice message from Kylie today, made me giggle J

“You have so many lovely things that I am tempted by,  but I must wait until I am actually pregnant!  I just couldn't resist this dress”

Bibbles

#bibbles

 

NEW baby dribble bibs now available at Breastmates.

 

How cute are these little dudes modelling!!!>

 

 

 

breastfeeding top

Some lovely feedback from Stephanie about our: Nuture Maternity Nursing Top

“I'm very happy with this top. It is really comfortable and is perfect for before and after bubs arrives. Fits my tummy in nicely now and will be great for breastfeeding without lifting up and pulling down multiple layers of clothes. Love the fact that you have maternity/breastfeeding clothes which look so nice. Have a feeling I will be shopping here more  often! Thanks for your fast and friendly service! “

 

Maternity Dress / Nursing Dress

#customer love from Karen today about our  Spirit HighLow Dress for maternity and breastfeeding.

 

 

Rating: 5

I would wear this dress everyday if I could. So comfortable and I get heaps of compliments. As always, Franny's service was amazing!

 

Maternity Skirt

#customer love from Steph about the Essential Maternity Skirt

 

 

This skirt is really comfortable and smart enough for the office.  It helps hide the bumps of a post-baby body, and I know it will be used a lot throughout this pregnancy too.  The great price is an added bonus!

 

Nursing Covers

#customer love

Claire said “I received my nursing cover in the courier today. So so so so so impressed. The pattern looks even better than on the computer I've already tried it on for size and it's easy to put on and covers everything well. I'm a bigger person even when I'm not pregnant and this is going to cover EVERYTHING well will definitely buy from you again in the future.”

 

 

 

why you should buy Breastfeeding Clothes

Sarah recently wrote a comment about Breastfeeding Clothes, which we quite liked.  She summed it up perfectly and I didn’t even have to bribe her to say it!!

 

“Buy some nice maternity and nursing/breastfeeding clothes. And if possible, have some different nursing clothes from maternity ones because you'll feel like a change. You ARE wearing them for a decent period of time. It is totally worth it because you feel much more comfortable physically and therefore more comfortable mentally. Plus you should feel pretty in your new lovely womanly shape”

 

maternity shorts

Hayley likes our “ Maternity Shorts Rollup”. 

 

She said: “I’ve had lots of comments on the cream shorts I bought in pregnancy...now wearing them post birth as look great and the comfy waistband has been perfect for c section recovery. “

 

 

Swishable RaRa Dress

Thankyou Zoe for your nice feedback on our maternity nursing dress!

 

Swishable RaRa Dress

My blue and purple RaRa dress arrived today - it is gorgeous. Fits perfectly, SO flattering and can be dressed up or down. Thank you Franny, this is a very special dress

 

Breastfeeding Clothes

Some lovely feedback from Liz:

Breastfeeding Tunic

I love this top!! It is comfy and slimming. The neckline and length is great -  I love that I can bend over without flashing anyone. I have a 2 year old and a 3 year old and I love that this top is so comfortable. And the black material is quite dressy.  Might have to order another. ;)

 

breastfeeding tops

Another great review from Liz about our Evolve Pregnancy Breastfeeding Top

Rating: 5

 

“I love the sweet, feminine colour of the sugar plum - it's one of my favourite colours to wear. This top is modest with the length and neckline, and the way it falls is flattering. I don't think it looks like a maternity top, and I will be wearing it a lot, pregnant, breastfeeding or not! The gap for breastfeeding is a good size as I don't like having baby's nose up against material - this is perfect. Also, next-day delivery to a rural address is pretty awesome. Thanks Franny! “

 

 

Sports Nursing Bra

Sports Nursing Bra

 

Ali emailed us today and said: 

 

“Received my bra today, wow can't believe how quick that was, thank you!   Nice and snug, think it'll do the trick to keep those jobblies in position while I do my Active Mums fitness class!  Thanks again, will definitely recommend your website to other Mums in our coffee group”
 

Online Maternity Shops

Today I got this nice message from Shannon, who ordered on Monday and received her parcel on Tuesday.  She'd had a terrible experience with another online maternity store.

 

I received my top today LOVE IT, thank you so much for the quick turn around and awesome customer service! You certainly have restored my faith in online shopping! I will certainly be recommending your site to others.  I am part of a "mummies" FB page with over 3,000 members so I will be singing your praises to the other mummies. 

 

Thanks again for such a pleasant shopping experience! 

 

Cheers Shannon :-)

 

Breastmates

Online Maternity Store

Maternity Shorts

#customer love!

 

Still getting wonderful reviews about these maternity shorts.  I am astounded, and proud, of how much people like them.  They are quite a basic black short.  But just what people are looking for!

 

Lou said "Am wearing these amazing black stretchy maternity shorts at the moment (even though I'm not pregnant any more and haven't been for 15 weeks...today) love them!!"

 

maternity shorts nz

Amanda has given us some great feedback about these maternity shorts

 

“ Had these maternity pants delivered to work and immediately changed into them and they were fabulous! So comfy yet still smart enough for work!. Have just ordered another pair :)”

 

Breastfeeding Tops

Received this nice message from Leanne, about our Breastfeeding Top

I would just like to say how impressed I am with the breastfeeding top  that I ordered through your website. I was so surprised when it turned up in the mail today as living rural it often takes around a week or so for mail orders to arrive.  The top fits great!  I will definitely be recommending your website to friends.  Once again thank you so much.  I look forward to ordering more products from you in the near future.
Leanne
 

Spare Tube for Medela Pump in Style Breast Pump

Unfortunately our Medela suppliers in New Zealand have discontinued with the Pump in Style breastpump.  This means that the supply of spare parts for this breast pump are diminishing.

 

Plus to add to the confusion, this pump had two models – these can be distinguished by the colour of the writing on the faceplate.   The older model had black writing on the faceplate, and the new model has blue writing.  If you need spare parts for Medela Pump in Style pump – please feel welcome to email me directly and send me a photo of your pump so we can work out what model you have and what parts you need.

 

In terms of the mains power adapter for the Pump in Style – we can still supply a mains adapter that is compatible.

 

As for pump tubing – this type of Breast Pump tubing is suitable for the older style Pump in Style model (it fits the model with black writing on the faceplate).

 

Confusing ay!

Nursing Dress

#customerlove from Andrea.

 

“My Christmas order was great thank you. Absolutely LOVE the nursing dress - so versatile and makes breastfeeding super easy :) Love the navy bf top too. Both wardrobe staples!! :) “

 

Thanks for GREAT service :) 

 

Belly Wrap

 

Just received this nice message from Mary Anne about her new Belly Wrap:

 

Thanks for sending this out so promptly and responding to my query so quickly. Day 2 only and already seeing and feeling a difference.  I will definitely recommend.

 

Lactation Biscuits

Lactation Biscuits

 

About 90% of our customers said that this recipe for Lactation Cookies resulted in an increase to their breastmilk supply.

 

You can get the recipe (plus Brewers Yeast and Linseed Meal) from our website here Lactation Biscuits

 

 

 

Breastfeeding Tops

#customer love!    Just received this nice message from Melissa who had recently purchased the Stripesational Nursing Tshirt and the Adored Breastfeeding Tshirt.

 

 

 

Thank you so much for the two tops that have just arrived. They are both PERFECT!!!!

I had Matthew last Wednesday and desperately needed some nice feeding tops and these are just awesome.

I've got to stop going on your website, it's addictive and I will probably buy more soon!!

 

Nursing Dress

#customer love

 

A nice message from Liz about our Swishable Rara Dress

 

 

I have been meaning to email you thanks for the fast delivery, The nursing dress was awesome thank you very flattering on a baby tummy, my little man was only 3weeks when I went to my sister inlaws wedding. Great to breastfeed in and heaps of comments, and so reasonably priced:

 

Also love the nappy change pouch and wish I had it with my other two

Clip-on Cami

#customerlove for our Clip on Cami

 

Kirsty said: “Having just had a baby and not knowing what size my chest is going to end up being, this is a fantastic way of having a nursing camisole and knowing it will always fit, no matter what cup size you end up. Such a fantastic product!”

 

 

Hotmilk Pink Bra

We have a new maternity/ nursing bra in stock, by Hotmilk.  It’s called Pink Mystery bra and has the most amazing printed fabric.

I’ve taken a zoomed photo to show you, its so cool!!

 

Available online to buy here:  HOTMILK MATERNITY BRA

 

#customer love

Wow this is a great message to start the day with.  Goes to show you about our No-Fuss Returns policy. 

 

Michelle said:  "I posted my parcel to you on Friday, and got home today (Tuesday) to discover your replacement waiting in my mailbox already! I have just opened the parcel and tried everything on...everything fits perfectly and is so comfortable I'm not even going to waste time by washing it before I wear it :-)   Thank you so much Franny- you are a superstar and I really appreciate the great cuts, great prices and EXCELLENT service!   I'll be recommending you for sure.  "

 

Breastmates

Not glamorous

I received this message from Kirsty who recently got a Medela Expressing Bra (warning not a glam product, but read how Handy it is for Kirsty)

 

“I received one of these today as a gift and oh my gosh has it made everything so much easier! My 'let down' feeling is sudden and instant sleepiness. Before with expressing I was falling asleep and losing the suction on the breast. But now I don't have that issue. I can even pump whilst feeding my son as it is now totally hands free. It's so easy to use too and the size guide is spot on. I thought it might've been too loose and wouldn't hold the pump firmly enough but it's a perfect fit. This really is a fantastic product and would definitely recommend it to anyone who is expressing frequently. Thank you Franny for stocking this!”

 

 

 

Breastfeeding Cover

#customer love

 

Was thrilled to receive this nice message from Melany about our Breastfeeding Covers.

“The nursing cover I purchased from you is nice and bright, a great product and I love it thank you.  Being a first time Mum which is the best thing that has ever happened to me; breastfeeding, along with everything else raising a child involves is all very new.  The nursing cover gives me that little bit of extra confidence to nurse in public and in front of others whilst still feeling comfortable.  I use the cover regularly when out and about so has been a very worthwhile purchase.  I love your site and products and highly recommend you to others.”

 

Pregnancy Shapewear

#Back in Stock.

 

I know a lot of you were waiting for these Mumaskin Pregnancy Shapewear briefs to arrive back in stock….   Well they are here today!  Available to order online here:  Pregnancy Control Briefs

Nursing Covers

#customerlove
Received this nice message from Kirsty:

 

the nursing cover is awesome. Really made feeding in public easy and now feel confident to be out and about and not worried about the next feed. 

Cheers,

Kirsty. X

 

 

Reversible Skirts (NEW fabrics)

Yay, I'm pleased to show you these new fabrics available on the Reversible skirts.

 

This style is called Vine Dots.

 

Side 1 is retro style flora

Side 2 is navy polkadot

 

you can order online here Reversible Skirts

 

Reversible Skirts (another new style)

Another gorgeous new skirt to show you.  Two different looks in 1 skirt.  100% cotton, with stretchy waistband over your belly.

 

 

This style is called Morning Ride

 

Side 1 is black and white floral,

Side 2 is grey with small polka dots

 

you can order online here Reversible Skirts

 

New Hotmilk Style

This is the gorgeous new Hotmilk Lingerie style of maternity bra.  named: MYSTERY PINK BRA

 

I have known about this style for a few months, and I simply love it!  I've had the pages all prepared ready, but just couldn't show you until today.  The stock is all unpacked and available for any orders.... so feel free to shop online.  And don't forget we have a no fuss returns policy.

 

This is a lovely dark pink, black, with bird print.  Available in sizes 10C to 16G with full cup support.  Shop here:  Maternity Bras Online

 

 

Pregnancy Pillow

received this message from Abi about the Pregnancy Pillow

 

 

This pillow is the best money I have spent during pregnancy! I took all the pressure off my hip/sacrum, not only resulting in better sleep, but also resulting in general daytime movement being more comfortable. In addition, it really does take pressure off your bladder. REALLY. So much easier than padding the bed out with bulky pillows that are not height adjustable. If you are having difficulty with hip pain or sciatica, you will NOT regret purchasing this pillow :-)

 

Maternity BF Top Breastmates

#customerlove  Received this nice feedback about our  Viva Sleeveless Top

A great product than can be dressed up with accessories or just to wear out in general-i have already worn this lots over the last 3 weeks as is so versatile & still cool during the hot months.   I have received loads of compliments & would highly recommend this product.

It also holds its shape & quality well with washes.

 

FW: Return of dresses

Customer Love from Emma Today

was really great to be able to try the dresses on and see the fit, colour
etc in person. Some lovely AND practical clothing. I really like that they
are functional through pregnancy and breast feeding, as it's not easy
finding clothing, particularly dresses off special occasions, that are
suitable for breast feeding. I love my new dress!

www.breastmates.co.nz

Seamless Nursing Bra Review

Feeling the Customer Love!  A 5-Star review from Elysia today about the Seamless Nursing Bra

 

I got one of these in my last trimester and my baby is now 7 months old and I'm still wearing it. It's amazing overnight and completely comfortable. Also a side note my normal bra size is 14 h and the large fits perfectly.

Lola Dress Review

Some customer love received from Kathryn today.

 

She gave our 5 stars and had some nice comments too!

 

Comment: It was a Tuesday and I was in a panic because I had a 30th party to go to on the Friday just before Christmas and not yet anything to wear. I came across this dress and checked with Franny and she said it should arrive in time. It arrived in time and I love it! The colour is bright and cheerful and it will do me throughout pregnancy and into nursing. I have a few events coming up, but I think I just might have to purchase another Breastmates dress for variety!

 

Nursing Dress Online

Food Pouches Review

Bronwyn has done a great review of some of our Food Pouches, on her "Fuel Your Family" blog.. You can read the review here: Food on the Go

 

We have the Reusable Pouches and the Sili Squeeze available at our store

 

 

 

Food Pouches Review

Bronwyn has done a great review of some of our Food Pouches, on her "Fuel Your Family" blog.. You can read the review here: Food on the Go

 

 

We have the Reusable Pouches and the Sili Squeeze available at our store