Working Mom's Breastfeeding Product Tips

New and seasoned moms alike struggle with the demands of establishing and sustaining breastfeeding. While all moms must learn to adapt to breastfeeding, working moms are confronted with unique challenges. The market has expanded with products designed to tackle each individual challenge. The Giggle Guide™ spotlights some innovative products designed with key components to help working moms establish and maintain a fulfilling breastfeeding experience. Designed with comfort, ease, and practicality in mind, these products make nursing for career moms endlessly more enjoyable and realistic.

Baily Medical Nurture III Breast Pump — Just Like Baby!

No working mom can have a successful breastfeeding relationship without a quality breast pump. The Bailey Medical Nurture III breast pump was designed by medical engineer and father, Barry Bailey. With the birth of his first daughter, Bailey wanted to design a low cost and effective breast pump. The result was a no frills, functional, and cost-effective product that all moms could use. The newest version, the Bailey Medical Nurture III is a quiet pump that allows mom to single or double pump and to control the speed and rhythm of pumping.

Pumping is much more effective when simulating baby’s own nursing rhythm, and the Nurture III allows such mimic action. With its minimalist design, the Nurture III is durable and will last for years of nursing, passing down from child to child, even coming with a 5-year manufacturer warranty. All tubing and pump parts are BPA and DEHP free.

For more information about the Bailey Medical Nurture III visit www.baileymed.com.

Easy Expression — Hands-Free Pumping!

All pumping moms know the struggles of taking time out of the day to get in a quality pumping session. Whether she needs to get work done or would rather be playing with the baby, pumping sessions can become a hassle. Understanding the importance of pumping, as well as the struggles associated with it, Easy Expressions has developed a pumping bra that allows mom to pump hands free!

The snug-fitting band has openings that hold the horns of the breast pump against the breasts. The pump easily attaches and mom is free to move about while the Easy Expression™ Hands-Free Pumping Bra holds the pump in place. Paired with a nursing cover, moms can continue typing, talking on the phone, or playing with the baby. No more dropping everything to pump! In addition to that, many mom’s report increased supply levels. The bra is compatible with all pumps and comes in multiple sizes. The line is available as a halter or in a wrap-around, strapless design.

For more information about the Easy Expression™ Hands-Free Pumping Bra visit www.EasyExpressionProducts.com.

Ritzy Nurser — Style and Modesty

Nursing covers are a must for those moms looking for a modest way to feed baby on the go. For the working mother, nursing covers provide added modesty while pumping at work. As practical as this product is, no one said it has to be bland! The Ritzy Nurser by Itzy Ritzy is an eco-friendly, celebrity-style nursing cover that combines much needed privacy and practicality with some feminine flair.

With full coverage for the front and sides and a rigid neckline, the Ritzy Nurser lets mom pump or nurse with hands free. Now there’s no need to tug and pull blankets to keep covered, the Itzy Ritzy makes style and modesty effortless!

Continuing their line of practical breastfeeding products, Itzy Ritzy is introducing Glitzy Gals, a washable nursing pad.

For wholesale information about the Itzy Ritzy line email , call 866-622-2295 or visit ABC Kids Expo Booth 3020.

Sensible Lines Milk Tray — Supply on Demand!

Keeping milk available for baby while mom is at work can be a challenge. Breast milk stays fresh for months when frozen, allowing moms to accumulate milk for when she is away. Sensible Lines Milk Tray is an award-winning product that holds milk in one-ounce increments for freezing. Just awarded the 2009 iParenting media award for Outstanding Product, the Sensible Lines Milk Tray is eco-friendly, BPA and dye free, and 100% recyclable. Frozen cubes are easily removed from the flexible tray and are perfectly shaped to fit into any bottle.

This product was invented for moms, by moms who know the value of each drop. Working moms can’t risk wasting ounces with unused bottles. This unique design allows moms to take advantage of every ounce in a safe and practical way.

For more information about the Sensible Lines Milk Tray visit www.sensiblelines.com.

Blissfulbabes — New Mom’s Stylish Wardrobe Works!

Working moms are launched back into the world while many are still struggling with a post-baby figure. Unable to hide under a sweatshirt and elastic pants, working moms need stylish clothes that work with their figure. Nursing moms have the additional challenge of needing clothes that are functional during pumping and nursing sessions. The last thing she needs is a spot of breast milk on her blouse.

Blissfulbabes offers a line of nursing clothes that takes care of mom every day, whether she is at the beach or in the office. Blissfulbabes offers stylish and professional pieces for nursing moms, complete with criss-cross necklines and invisible openings. With muted shades and feminine patterns, moms can go back to work confident that they look great and can pump discretely.

For more information about the Blissfulbabes line visit www.blissfulbabes.com.

MotherLove — Herbal Lotions Soothe

Establishing nursing can be painful and many women find pumping to be irritating to delicate skin. Motherlove has tapped into this need with a full line of herbal products for breastfeeding moms. This highly tested and safe line offers holistic remedies for many issues new moms face. Body oil soothes skin, while nipple cream soothes cracked and irritated nipples. While the biggest issue for working moms continues to be supply, the Motherlove line includes the More Milk Plus supplement which helps increase milk production in nursing moms.

This holistic and eco-friendly line has been perfecting their products since 1990. For more information about the Motherlove line visit www.MotherLove.com.

The Cuddoozle — Pillow Comforts and Supports

Every nursing mom needs a quality pillow to help ease backaches and provide comfortable positions to help maximize baby’s bonding while breastfeeding. The Cuddoozle is a wrap around nursing pillow with structured support that places baby at the exact position so mom can focus on baby instead of position. The Cuddoozle also includes a a multi-purpose pillow that can be placed in various places for added comfort. Placed under baby, the pillow brings baby higher, under baby’s head helps controll reflux, or under mom’s elbow provides added shoulder support.

The Cuddoozle is available in stylish shades and patterns including the exclusive Amelia design. The new line uses 100% certified organic covers and all products incorporate a hypo-allergenic, “anti-microbial” inner cover that is water, mold, mildew, and dust-mite resistant. The nursing pillow even includes a soy based firm foam insert. This line of nursing pillows is chic, functional, and socially responsible!
For more information about Cuddoozle visit www.cuddoozle.com.

Go Baby Nursing Bracelets - - Time to Eat?

To keep supply up, moms need to pump or nurse regularly. The nursing mom that forgets a pumping session will not only find herself uncomfortable, but risks losing supply. Being away from baby can make sticking to a schedule more difficult. Focused on work, it can be easy to let the time slip away, and with it that precious milk supply.

The Go Baby Nursing Bracelet has the solution. Made of beautiful blown glass and silver, it looks like any other stylish piece you might wear. The unique design uses large and small beads to represent time. Mom can move a charm along the bracelet to remind her when to pump or nurse next. The bracelet easily transfers from arm to arm, reminding which side was used last. Get two bracelets, one for yourself to remind you of pumping and one for the babysitter so you always know when baby last ate.

For wholesale information about the Go Baby nursing bracelet email or visit www.gobaby.com.

The Milk Screen — Here’s To Stress-Free Toasts!

Whether it’s a working dinner or lunch out with the girls, new moms need to relax and that includes nursing moms! Having a glass of wine can make mom feel like herself again, but can also lead to high concerns about the safety of breastfeeding. With endless guidelines and opinions from other moms and grandmas, the stress of potential harm causes some moms to avoid that glass of Merlot all together. A new product offered by Up Spring Baby takes the guesswork out of the occasional glass of wine with Milk Screen.

No more guilt trips or needlessly pumping and dumping. The Milk Screen provides a simple test that easily and quickly tells mom if her milk supply contains alcohol. Moms can rest assured that they can relax with friends without jeopardizing baby.
For wholesale information about Milk Screen visit www.UpspringBaby.com.

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