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Spotlight
This month we’re raving about the Butterbean silver nipple shields. Made from 999 carat silver, these bad boys slip into your bra to soothe and protect sore or damaged nipples. Head to our Amazon store to grab a pair today!
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Butterbean Silicone Colostrum Collection Syringes
A pack of 6 silicone colostrum collection syringes. The wide opening at the top makes collecting your colostrum easy.
RYLOOBABY Baby Sling Wrap
RYLOOBABY Sling promotes bonding while keeping your little one cool and calm. Our safe, durable and breathable wrap will become an everyday essential that you and your baby will love.
Karly Proverbs, Osteopath
I support women and their babies throughout their perinatal journey. As an experienced, qualified osteopath, I am an expert in treating pain and discomfort in expectant and new mothers and their babies.
Water Wipes – pack of 4
Hands down the best and most gentle baby wipes you’ll find. These wipes aren’t perfumed and better still – won’t cause nappy rash!
Is It Normal? The Pregnancy Podcast with Jessie Ware
‘Is it Normal? The Pregnancy Podcast’ is a reassuring helping hand, not an instruction manual, and will hopefully ease some of those fears that many pregnant people have to empower them in a way which is frank and positive.
The Whole-Brain Child
In this pioneering, practical book for parents, neuroscientist Daniel J. Siegel and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson explain the new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures. Different parts of a child’s brain develop at different speeds and understanding these differences can help you turn any outburst, argument, or fear into a chance to integrate your child’s brain and raise calmer, happier children.
Lucy Bagwell, Sleep Consultant
When it comes to infant sleep, Lucy Bagwell oozes passion for the subject. Head to Lucy’s website for guides and 121 sessions – and, give Lucy a follow on Instagram for really high-quality and genuinley useful content.
Feeding Your Baby Boob, Bottle & All
Written by Olivia Hinge, Midwife and Lactation Consultant, this EXCELLENT resource is a a go-to guide for parents seeking evidence-based advice for navigating the initial (and often wobbly) stages of feeding and nurturing a newborn. We highly recommend you grab a copy – no matter how you want to feed your baby, Olivia’s insight will be invaluable to you.
Lucy, SNUG Sleep, Sleep Consultant
What matters to Lucy, is that you’re heard and supported. She empowers parents with her personalised, evidence based sleep guidance, both online through 1:1 consults, and in person from the comfort of your home.
Olivia Hinge, IBCLC
Olivia offers an incredible amount of FREE information & insight through her Instagram account. If you’re looking for content on any method of feeding then search through Olivia’s posts to find the answer to all things milk!
Medela Contact™ Nipple Shields
Medela’s contact nipple shields make breastfeeding possible when latching on is difficult or painful by protecting sensitive, dry or cracked nipples.
The Midwives Cauldron
Join us as we hubble, bubble, toil, and trouble our way through aspects of midwifery, birth, lactation, and womanhood.
Why Breastfeeding Matters
Every day women are told by their friends, family and even their doctors that bottle-feeding is the answer. Yet research shows that most mothers want to breastfeed, and that babies who are not breastfed are at increased risk of illness. Why Breastfeeding Matters tackles some of these issues head-on, in a frank discussion intended to help parents and others navigate the world of infant feeding.
Why Caesarean Matters
Why Caesarean Matters aims to navigate the research and put women at the centre of their own care so that their birth can be a positive experience, however it unfolds. The clear and evidence-based discussion addresses the questions that women and their care providers may have, enabling women to make positive decisions and feel supported if a caesarean is needed.
Hannah Clapham, Sleep Consultant
When it comes to infant sleep, Hannah is on a mission to dispel myths and call out the utter bull crap on cry it out. Give Hannah a follow on Insta but also check out her 0-18 months audio guide – it’s such an invaluable resource!
Motherkind Podcast
Motherhood is incredible. It’s also incredibly challenging, especially with the highly pressured, fast-paced world we live in today. We cover everything from staying calm in a toddler meltdown, and dealing with anxiety, to self-care and simple tools to help you have a better day.
The Positive Birth Book: The Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and the Early Weeks
Written in Milli Hill’s trademark warm and witty style, discover vital information on everything from building the ultimate birth plan, to your choices and rights in the birth room; from optimal cord clamping, to postnatal mental health; from the inside track on breastfeeding, to positive, gentle caesarean.
Braun ThermoScan 7 Ear Thermometer
As newborns grow into children and children into adults, the definition of fever changes. But worry not, this thermometer takes this parameter into account and acts accordingly to help you to correctly interpret fever readings, thanks to Age Precision Technology.
Holistic Hypnobirthing: Mindful Practices for a Positive Pregnancy and Birth
Anthonissa Moger, aka The Hypnobirthing Midwife, takes a holistic approach, opening out the benefits to embrace aromatherapy, yoga, partner work, mindset exercises, and more. Using hypnobirthing techniques as a path to a calm, connected pregnancy, you’ll be fully prepared to respond intuitively to birthing your baby, feeling centred and in control.
Why Human Rights in Childbirth Matter
With a practical guide to rights during pregnancy and birth, busting human rights myths and giving a voice to those campaigning for change, this is an insightful and important book to inform mothers, caregivers and women’s rights advocates.
The Positive Breastfeeding Book
When you’re expecting a new baby, suddenly everyone around you becomes an expert – particularly when it comes to how to feed them. The Positive Breastfeeding Book cuts through the anecdotes, giving you clear, no-judgement, non-preachy, evidence-based information to help you make the right decisions for you and your baby.
Real Birth Stories Podcast
Hosted by founder of Butterbean, Lucy Woodbridge and one of her best pals – Scarlett, Real birth stories is a podcast about the incredible and unique ways that women bring their babies into the world.
Maliton Nappy Caddy
We LOVE this nappy caddy! It’s simple, stylish and has lots of pockets for all the little bits you need to keep your baby clean and happy. And, when your baby gets older you could use it for home or toy storage. Genius!
Rustik Birth Comb
Gently Squeezing the Comb applies pressure on specific points on the palm to naturally restore the harmonious flow of energy. The teeth of the comb are held to the laogong pressure point which helps to distract and ease pain and anxiety.
Mixed Up: Combination Feeding by Choice or Necessity
Many families find themselves feeding their baby a combination of breastmilk and formula–either by choice or through circumstance. Despite this being a very common way of infant feeding, there is a lack of non-judgemental, empathic, evidence-based information available to support parents.
Butterbean Silver Nipple Shields
Our silver nipple shields are ergonomically designed to seamlessly fit under any bra size, offering comfort while aiding in the healing and soothing of sore nipples from breastfeeding.
Midwife Marley’s Guide For Everyone
Marley Hall is a midwife and mum of five – in other words, she’s seen it all. In her Guide for Everyone, you’ll find answers to questions you never knew you wanted to ask. Like, what do these clinical terms mean? What are my choices? And is there a ‘right’ way to give birth or take care of my baby?
Butterbean Colostrum Collection Syringes
These sterile, BPA free syringes enable mums to easily harvest and store this colostrum. You get a pack of 10 with a screwtop lid meaning your colostrum is safe while being transported from home to hospital.
Working Parents-to-be
This how-to guide is designed to help you every step of the way on your journey to becoming a working parent – from before you head off on parental leave to while you’re away and on your return. Catherine Oliver has not only been there and done that but has supported many thousands who have chosen to take on the dual roles of parent and employee.
Why Mixed Feeding Matters
Breastfeeding Counsellor Karen Hall has been supporting parents to feed their babies in different feeding situations for over 10 years, and draws together her experience and understanding of what parents need to know, to have a positive experience of mixed feeding.
Lansinoh – Manual Breast Pump
Quiet and Discreet: The perfect backup pump to an electric breast pump. With a simple switch, you can easily transition between the ‘let down’ and ‘expression’ phases of breastfeeding.
Koala Babycare Silver Nipple Shields
Koala Silver Cups are nipple shields in silver with extraordinary healing properties, so you don’t have to stop breastfeeding your baby because of pain.
Charlotte, Sleepy Moon Babe
Charlotte holds a core belief that our little ones deserve the same kindness, compassion and understanding that we would afford our most loved adults and as such, will never advocate for methods that ask you to leave your babies alone to cry. Charlotte works with families both 1:1 online and in group settings through her Sleep Socials, to ensure they feel supported, empowered and confident in making sleep more sustainable for the whole family.
Breathing in Short Pants
Women are born with the ability to give birth to their babies. Unfortunately, modern society and the history of fear surrounding birth have a negative affect on how people view labour and that’s where ‘hypnobirthing’ comes into its own. This book will give you the knowledge and the confidence to make the birth choices that are right for you and right for your baby, and to fully enjoy the journey that brings a wonderful new life into this world.
Birth in Focus
Birth In Focus offers the reader a chance to see birth made real. Water birth, breech birth, twin birth, Caesarean birth – all are shown in ‘photo stories’, with accompanying text written both by the woman and her midwife, and sometimes also the partner or a child who was present.
Two New Mums
Two podcasters who fell pregnant two days apart. Not a clue between them. From pregnancy to the births and becoming new Mums, join them along the way.
Netvue Peekababy Monitor
Peekababy monitor offers two key features to ensure your baby’s safety and your peace of mind. It detects your baby’s cry and sends you timely notifications, allowing you to attend to their needs promptly.
Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth
Read by millions of women around the world, this reassuring and practical guide will take the fear out of childbirth and restore your faith in the power of your body. With Gaskin’s timeless wisdom, you can approach birth with confidence and excitement, wherever and however it happens.
Pocket Picnic Blanket
Introducing our pocket size picnic blanket, your ultimate outdoor companion for any adventure! Engineered with lightweight, durable, scratch and tear-resistant lightweight nylon, it offers exceptional waterproof protection against damp ground or sand. Perfect for families!
MAM Nipple Shields
MAM Nipple Shields are available in three sizes and make it very easy for babies to drink because they feel so familiar thanks to their silky smooth SkinSoft surface and their natural shape. Designed to be used when you have sore or cracked nipples.
Birth-Ed Podcast
The birth-ed podcast opens up conversations about all aspects of pregnancy, birth and parenthood, with the UKs leading women’s health experts- from Midwives to Obstetricians, Doulas to Activists.
Silver Cross – Pop Pushchair & Footmuff
The Silver Cross Pop is a reinvented classic, boasting new anti-crease fabrics, a machine-washable seat liner, umbrella-style fold, spacious lie-flat seat, and oversized UPF50+ hood.
Supporting the Transition from Breastfeeding
This comprehensive and accessible guide provides birth workers and lactation professionals with the skills to help families navigate the emotional and physical challenges of weaning. Using a compassionate, person-centred approach that prioritises the needs of both mother and child, this pioneering resource details the emotional impact of weaning and offers practical guidance and expert advice suitable for professionals and parents alike in order to facilitate complex decision-making processes and set healthy boundaries.
MAM Move Wearable Breast Pump
Discreet and silent, designed for comfort and flexibility. MAM Move Wearable Single Breast Pump makes pumping possible anytime and anywhere.
NUBY Baby Bath
Suitable from 0 months plus this compact baby bath is practical & convenient for you to use with easy-grip handles for easily moving & transporting before or after bath time anywhere in your home.
Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe’s Parenting Hell
Parenting, just not as you know it.
The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did)
In this Sunday Times bestseller, leading psychotherapist Philippa Perry reveals the vital do’s and don’ts of relationships. This is a book for us all. Whether you are interested in understanding how your upbringing has shaped you, looking to handle your child’s feelings or wishing to support your partner, you will find indispensable information and realistic tips in these pages.
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