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.

Cashew Banana Chew for Babies

Cashew Banana Chew Bar - for teething babies and children. This delicious chew is packed

Iron-rich Porridge for Babies

Toddler Meals - a recipe from Nicola Galloway author of Feeding Little Tummies. Iron-rich

Fluffy Zucchini Fritters

Toddler Meals - a recipe from Nicola Galloway author of Feeding Little Tummies. Fluffy

Tips for Baby Lead Weaning

A few tips on how to start Baby Lead Weaning (where baby only eats food

Mums doing Baby Led Weaning

Baby Led Weaning - a group of parents share their comments and experiences on how

Baby Led Weaning

Baby led weaning - one mother shares her insights into starting this "baby led" way

How to Wean a Toddler from Breastfeeding

Extended breastfeeding mums - advice on how to wean a toddler. A group of

Feeding to Sleep Cycle

Do you "Feed Your Baby to Sleep?" Here are some tips from mums on how

Is My Baby Self Weaning?

Is my baby self weaning? What to do if your baby starts drinking less

Weaning Toddlers onto Milk

Weaning Toddlers onto Milk - Got a Stubborn Toddler? We've got some tips shared