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.

Baby Clothes and Care

Choosing Baby Clothing - what to look for when shopping for baby clothes, and what

Essential Baby Buys

Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, Maternity and Nursing products online. See our suggestions here.

Baby Layette

Preparing for a newborn baby - our suggested products required and layette list. What products

What Games to Play at Your Baby Shower

Celebrate and have a fun time at your Baby Shower. Here are some fun games

Eight Ways to Reduce Stress for New Mums

Being a new mum is a pretty steep learning curve. Here are eight ways that

Shopping for a Cot

Which cot to buy? Here are some unbiased comments about shopping for your baby's cot

Shopping for a Pushchair

Which Pushchair to buy? Here are some unbiased comments about shopping for your baby's pushchair

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

Banish the Nosey Parkers

Banish the Busybodies and Nosey Parkers!! 10 comebacks to say when people comment on your