If you feed your baby expressed breast milk in a bottle, no doubt you’ve been aware of the controversy surrounding BPA (Bisphenol-A) and are taking action to limit your baby’s exposure to a potentially harmful plastic. Green to Grow baby bottles are made from PES plastic (polyethersulfone), a high-grade, BPA-free resin known for its exceptional [...]

Galactagogues, herbs used to increase breastmilk production in women, have been used for centuries by cultures all over the world. One mom reviewed a galactagogue tea here. Mother’s Milk is a breastfeeding tea and is available online or at larger health food or natural grocery stores. Review: Traditional Medicinal’s Organic Mother’s Milk I received a [...]

Medela Harmony Manual Breast Pump Even though this is a manual pump and not an electrical one, it has been my favorite breast pump thus far. I use it for times when I’ll be away from baby for a night or during out of town trips away from baby where I’ll need to relieve the [...]

Getting a comfortable position for mom and baby for feeding time and achieving a good latch are so important to breastfeeding comfort and success. Breastfeeding support pillows can make this task a little easier since they lift baby to the proper position at the breast, allowing mom to nurse comfortably without straining. My Brest Friend [...]

During pregnancy, mothers usually have to buy certain items such as clothes to accommodate the physical changes in the body. Similarly, during lactation, mothers can purchase gear that can assist and make the breastfeeding period much more convenient. Although, there is a vast range of breastfeeding products available in the market, mothers do not necessarily [...]

Reviewed by:  Esperanza Yogi’s Woman’s Nursing Support Tea I’ve been a faithful user of Yogi’s breastfeeding tea for two years now. Although I was not having problems with producing enough milk, I used the tea to keep my supply healthy and plentiful. While the breastfeeding tea is mainly for lactation purposes, it also is helpful [...]

Tips to travel with your baby in a public transport vehicle Travelling with your new-born baby, toddler or young child is always refreshing for parents looking for a get-away or a nice vacation to get a break from the stressful home routine. Therefore, it is a good idea to explore new places and take your [...]

Role of health care professionals in supporting breastfeeding Health care professionals and pediatricians can make the difference between mothers choosing breast milk for their babies and mothers choosing formula milk for their babies, that is, the role they play in this area can indirectly affect the baby’s long term health. The presence of properly educated [...]