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.

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

Reflux Survivors – shared tips

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

Love the Moby Wrap

Moby Wrap - a shared story of how a moby wrap changed this mothers life.

How to settle a crying baby

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

How Cranial Osteopathy can help Unsettled Newborns

Cranial osteopathy has become a popular treatment for babies following birth however many parents feel

Sounds of Hungry Baby

Signs that baby is hungry. Recommended to feed baby before they get distressed and upset.

Jaundice

An insight into the treatment of baby jaundice using phototherapy, one mum shares her experience.