World Breastfeeding Week Special: 10 Breastfeeding Tips From Our Customers

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Kirsty and her little one in the midi broderie shirt dress

It’s World Breastfeeding Week 🥰 . This week really means a lot to us, since so many of our customers are mums themselves. This image is where it all started, thanks to @kirstie_edwards26 for sharing it with us way back in 2017.

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Breastfeeding can be tough and dressing for easy feeding can be even harder, just ask our own CEO Emma, pictured below with her twins, Clara & Quinn.emma-silkfred-breastfeeding

Whilst breastfeeding is a natural process, it is not always easy. Mothers need support.

– World Health Organisation

Top 10 Breastfeeding Tips for New Mums

Our support to nursing mums comes in the form of a dedicated page of breastfeeding friendly styles. We’ve also asked our lovely customers to share their real-life tips to help new mums, and they definitely came through with their best breastfeeding advice. It truly does take a village.

  1. “Loose jumper and vest top or shirt dress with buttons are wardrobe essentials for public feeding” – @sarahdukesy11
  2. “Wear a vest top under any outfit and then you can pull your top up or down to feed” – @wheely_fitz
  3. Put everything you need around you before you sit down to feed! Phone/ biscuits/TV remote😂” – @rachelmcmurray87
  4. “Don’t force it… If you can’t breastfeed or your little one is struggling, listen to your body. ” – @manuelagavin
  5. “Seek help sooner rather than later ! Don’t try hold out . There are people who can help💕 ” – @xwing91
  6. “Look up ‘laid-back breastfeeding’, it’s a really amazing method!” – @mazyjane
  7. “Layers! Strappy tops that unclips and then layer with a regular blouse” – @xx_nim_xx
  8. Don’t give up on a bad day❤️” – @tashathomasxx
  9. Tummy to mummy. Nipple to nose” – @rachelfernwalton
  10. “Ask for as much help as possible to get your latch right in hospital before discharge home”  –  @sarahdukesy11

Celebrating Our Stylish Mums (Tap to Shop!)

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Cat & her baby boy in the Yondal Dress in Plorange
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Kirsty and her little one in the midi broderie shirt dress
Sophie with her little one in the Madison black wrap dress

Our Customers Breastfeeding Tips

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