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02/05/2026

Another winter is approaching.
Babies often need different layers as the temperatures change over the day

Brrr it’s cold today.
How do you know if baby is warm enough?

Basic dressing for this weather is a singlet, onesie, socks, wool vest or jersey and a hat when going outside

If you can, keep the house around 20 degrees. If you live in an old house, you will need more layers, especially at night.

Bedding - have as many layers under baby as what you have on top. Wool and cotton are best.
Add on another blanket after midnight when it starts to get colder

The smaller the baby the more warmth they need. As they get older and get chubby, they can keep themselves warmer.

Sleeping bags are a great idea from 3 months of age.

18/06/2025

Brrr it’s cold today.
How do you know if baby is warm enough?

Basic dressing for this weather is a singlet, onesie, socks, wool vest or jersey and a hat when going outside

If you can, keep the house around 20 degrees. If you live in an old house, you will need more layers, especially at night.

Bedding - have as many layers under baby as what you have on top. Wool and cotton are best.
Add on another blanket after midnight when it starts to get colder

The smaller the baby the more warmth they need. As they get older and get chubby, they can keep themselves warmer.

Sleeping bags are a great idea from 3 months of age.

14/05/2025

Feeding the baby, NOT the freezer - when preparing to return to work it can be tempting to focus on over filling the freezer, so let's talk about it!

🤱 Realistic Expectations:
- Average Needs: Most babies need about 24-32 ounces of breastmilk per day. This varies by age, weight, and growth spurts, so remember to go with the flow! Talk with your childcare provider about paced bottle feeding and not overfeeding.
- Pumping Wisely: It's easy to get caught up in pumping for the freezer, but
aim to pump just enough for the next day's feedings. Excess pumping can
lead to overproduction and discomfort.
- Capitalize on the first pump of the morning- this is when milk production tends to be highest so adding in a pump session then, or pumping after the first feed can help with creating a "stash".

✨ Latch When You're Home: Take advantage of your time at home to latch
your baby as much as possible. This not only provides comfort and bonding
but also helps regulate your milk supply naturally. Some infants do what is called "reverse cycling" and will feed more at night and take less during the day while separated from parent.

🚫 Risks of Pumping Too Much:
- Over-pumping can lead to an oversupply, causing blocked ducts and
potential mastitis.
- It can create stress around milk production if you feel pressured to keep
an overflowing stash.

💡 Focus on Feeding: Your primary goal should be meeting your baby's
needs, not filling the freezer. Embrace mindful pumping and trust your
body to provide what your baby requires!

💚✨ Remember, every drop counts, and you’re doing an amazing job! ✨💚

19/12/2024

Having twins? Check out the twin info on the app.
Most sets of twins are born early, therefore special management of the feeding and your milk production are important. Most women will make enough milk for two babies as your body has double the hormones!

28/11/2024

Returning to work soon and wondering how to keep breastfeeding? Check this out...

21/10/2024

Very true. Get plenty of rest after the birth because the next day is going to be busy

158 likes, 12 comments. “Important to know what can happen on Day 2!”

19/09/2024

I am currently living and working in Rarotonga for 6 months, while the team does the mahi back home. However, ran into one of our WaiU mama in a Rarotonga cafe today. Its a small planet.

01/07/2024

20/06/2024

If you haven't already we encourage you to download the BreastFedNZ app before your stay with us. It's a fabulous resource and we want everyone to know all about it!

"This resource is grounded in both experience and evidence, with content thoughtfully curated by our team of qualified and compassionate breastfeeding specialists and lactation consultants. Our primary audience is the breastfeeding whānau families based in Aotearoa New Zealand. What sets this app apart is its content and guidance which has been informed by the personal stories of the whānau families we serve. Thank you to all those whānau and friends whose generosity contributed the richness of this platform. We wish to also acknowledge the tangata whenua indigenous peoples of Aotearoa New Zealand. Enjoy exploring!"

https://breastfednz.co.nz

18/06/2024

Have you met our new team of Lactation Consultant's yet? Serving the Waikato region, we can help you with your breastfeeding challenges.
Waiū Waikato txt to 027 247 9379

18/06/2024

There are some excellent Karen's in the world (haha), once of which does this great knitting for our wee babies.
Home made knitting is hard to come by these days, so every piece is treasured.