Category Archives: Advice & Tips

Parenting can be hard work, and pregnant mums and new mothers sometimes need a little bit of extra help from other mums who know what they’re going through. Breastmates has created a special resource section filled with tried and tested parenting tips, common-sense advice on pregnancy and motherhood, unbiased help with infant feeding, and expert answers to your most important questions. Being a mum is the most important job you’ll ever do, and Breastmates cares about helping you to enjoy being a mum without the stress.

Nappy Folds

How to fold cloth nappies. Recommended folding techniques that are EASY for your cotton prefolds

Cloth Nappy Setup

How to do Cloth Nappies and what setup you will need. Recommendations on how to

Meconium – What to Expect

Meconium - Baby's First Poop. A little introduction and image so you can see a

Baby Poo Guideline

Baby Poo - a Parents Guide to Poo Inspections. What different colour and texture baby

Cheeky Wipes

Cheeky Wipes are 100% cotton-toweling wipes which are soft and effective at wiping baby’s bottom.

Nappies

Commentary on the use of cloth nappies and disposable nappies.

Meconium – Baby’s First Poo

What does meconium look like? A few photos and description so you know what to

Baby Poo

Newborn baby poo, what it looks like for breastfed babies. A few sample photos to

Reflux Survivors – Shared Tips

Reflux Survivors: Any Tips on Settling Bubs? Shared tips from 100 mums

Settling a Crying Baby

Crying baby? Here are lots of suggestions on ways that you can soothe an unsettled