breastfeeding

[Style] Maternity / nursing dresses (discount + giveaway) [Ubermums]

Need lovely maternity and nursing dresses? Check out today’s Ubermums review… About Ubermums Here’s a little background on Ubermums: Started by: Edwina Eng, mother to a toddler and a baby (from Singapore) What’s HOT: DUO range that combines maternity apparel with nursing features — a practical and popular choice Country of origin: Made all over the Asian region as …

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[Style] Maternity & nursing wear with a secret [Ubermums Giveaway #30]

Ubermums offers maternity and nursing wear for stylish Mummies. And shh… here’s a little secret: often, you’ll find nursing access via concealed / invisible zippers. This way, no one can tell that you’re wearing a nursing top or dress. Even when baby has been weaned off, you can continue to wear the clothes for years to come. How’s …

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[Breastfeeding] ARDO breastpumps set new standards

Just for breastfeeding Mummies, here’s my review of ARDO Breastpumps, launched in 2010 by ARDO Medical AG (a Swiss company), and bound to set new standards among breastpumps. Questo Pte. Ltd., the distributor in Singapore and Malaysia, invited me for the review while I was pregnant with Baby Jae. It was the perfect timing because my …

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[Breastfeeding] My favourite nursing tops and bras

The arrival of baby Jae means ensuring my wardrobe of clothes is breastfeeding-friendly again, at least for 12 to 18 months. Below are my favourite nursing tops and bras. 1. Nursing Tank Top This is my TOP must-have for breastfeeding. With a well-fitting strappy nursing tank, I can wear any loose fitting or flared top. …

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Review: Angel Mel Hot Mama Organic Nursing Pads

Since disposable nursing pads threatened to break my wallet and adhesives were irritating, I swopped to cloth ones a long time ago. Just as my 3 pairs of cloth pads are getting worn out from hundreds of washes, I received a pair of Angel Mel Hot Mama Organic Nursing Pads from baby-mel.com to review. About …

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Is “Breastmilk” Jaundice Crap?

Jaundice is very common among newborns. During my prenatal class, the lactation consultant has prepared me for handling breastfeeding and jaundice. I was glad to have read “Jaundice in the Breastfed Baby” by Anne Smith, IBCLC. The article explains the various types of jaundice and supports the case for continued breastfeeding. I love her conclusion: …

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Breastfeeding: Top 8 Mistakes to Avoid

My guest article on “Breastfeeding: Top 8 Mistakes to Avoid” for Today’s Motherhood has been published! View the write-up below or in the Apr/May 2010 issue, pages 12-13. Read these reviews on some of our favourite breastfeeding ‘tools’: AVENT Washable Breast Pads Cabbage Leaves – To Relief Engorgement Medela Disposable Baby Cup Feeder If you are …

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Review: AVENT BPA-Free Feeding Bottles

Over the past 6 to 7 months, I have been using a wide range of AVENT’s products — breastpump, washable breast pads, feeding bottles, steriliser and warmer. As the potential adverse effects of bisphenol A (BPA) on infants became more widely reported, I decided to switch Baby V’s feeding accessories to BPA-free ones. (For more information on …

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