Breastfeeding
Can you reuse milk storage bags?
Babies are very sensitive to bacteria, and have not yet developed a strong and resilient immune system. From a strictly health perspective, we would recommend that milk storage bags be used just once.
How can you stop your baby biting during breastfeeding?
Babies biting their mom’s nipples is a common occurrence in breastfeeding. This starts to happen during teething, around six months old, as it one of the more painful stages of a baby’s development.
How can you use breast and bottle feeding in conjunction?
Many moms want to exclusively breastfeed, especially in the first few months. However, due to health or physical reasons, or simply to share the feeding responsibility, a feeding bottle can become an attractive option as time goes on.
How do you use a breast milk storage bag?
Milk needs to be pumped and transferred into bags regularly (using a pumping method that suits you). You can transfer your milk into the bag by using a bottle. It’s useful to note the date and time of the pumping session on the bag, this way you know which milk to use first.
How should I choose a breast pad?
Leaking breasts can cause problems for many moms. There are several solutions to counter this such as nursing bras, breast shields and breast pads to ensure the smooth running of your day.
How should you heat refrigerated breast milk?
Breast is obviously best. However working-moms in particular, can have issues in ensuring their baby is breastfed regularly after a certain point. You can solve this issue by pumping and storing your milk safely in a BPA-free storage bag, either in the fridge or freezer.
What are the benefits of breastfeeding your baby?
Breastfeeding really is a magical time for moms and babies, creating a bond that will last a lifetime. The most important part of this bond is breastfeeding and breast milk.
What are the best breastfeeding positions?
The position can be just as important as the milk during breastfeeding. A comfortable position will allow you to relax and your baby to feed more easily. You should always breastfeed in a position where you feel comfortable, as this directly impacts the experience for you and your baby.
What is a breast pad for?
Breastfeeding is often a source of pride and satisfaction for lots of moms. Breastfeeding empowers you to provide a source of health and nutrition for your baby when it needs it most.
What should you look for in a nipple protector?
One of the biggest fears for moms is being unable to breastfeed their baby as much as they want, even if they have the milk supply.
Why should you use a breast milk storage bag?
Milk storage bags are a useful accessory to pump and store milk when breast feeding, for moms who have excess milk or are not always available to feed their baby due to work or other reasons.