When it comes to breastfeeding products, there’s always been one brand that immediately comes to my mind: Lansinoh. From nipple cream to milk storage bags, Lansinoh have made products that I’ve used since the very early days of becoming a mum. And now they’ve kindly asked me to review their […]
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5 Things I Absolutely LOVE About Breastfeeding a Toddler
Breastfeeding a toddler is a little bit different to breastfeeding a baby. Don’t get me wrong, you don’t have to deal with the early day struggles of establishing a latch, worrying about milk rash or CMPA, or having to cluster feed on a daily basis. But that doesn’t mean it […]
Breastfeeding in Public: Learning to Feed with Confidence
As I started my breastfeeding journey I was worried about two things: not physically being able to do it, and breastfeeding in public. Fortunately the first worry didn’t turn it to much. I had moments where it was a real struggle – like every mum probably does – but I […]
The Importance of Breastfeeding Awareness Weeks
Breastfeeding is something that the majority of mothers have a go at when they have a newborn. According to Unicef around 81% of mothers start out breastfeeding, with that figure dropping to 24% by the time the baby hits just 6 weeks old. Why the sudden drop? Well as you […]
Breastfeeding Advice for the Partner – 6 Things That Might Help
When I tell people that my wife still breastfeeds they tend to see me as incredibly lucky. After all, I pretty much sleep through the nights. I have done since Isabelle was around 8 weeks old. In part, its mostly down to the fact that Rachel still breastfeeds.