Gift idea for the breastfeeding Mom

Having breastfed 5 children of my own, while encouraging others to try before giving up. I am pro breastfeeding. I do understand that some can not do it for obvious reasons such as taking medication, can't product milk, etc. I also understand those who could breastfeed before and not with their second or vice versa.

I would have loved this electric pump back in the day. I had a hand pump which was hard to use. This one is electric, can do two breasts at a time. Talk about time saving. It also has a massage function. Oh My Goodness. Where was this when I needed it.

There is a big difference from a child suckling and a machine pumping milk, but the massage function makes it more bearable. This is great for new moms, seasoned moms, and those who continue to keep their milk production up to donate their milk to babies in need.

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A little more detail about pump.

Two-mode Technology After turning on, massage mode will keep 120s, then switch to suction mode. The massage mode acts as a warming-up phase to get breasts ready to initiate milk flow by continuously stimulating the breasts in a rapid pumping rhythm. After that, in suction phase, the pumping rhythm becomes slower to maximize the milk flow.9 Adjustable Suction Levels There are 9 suction levels to adjust, from level 1 to level 9, the suction is rising. Users can choose the most comfortable level and the level mostly fit her baby’s feeding pattern. Moreover, the intelligent breast pump has a memory function which automatically switches to the optimum suction level (current setting) after the massage.Isolated System A hygienic isolated system ensures the milk won’t go backward to tubing or motor and protect the main machine. It also prevents bacteria and mold from breeding and let the baby drink clean and hygienic milk.Measurable Milk Production Moms are not sure about whether the amount of their breast milk is enough for their babies when feeding them. Using Gland breast pumps, you can clearly see how much breast milk you produce with the scale on the bottle. 

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This breast pump can be found below.

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VenBaby Silicone Baby Food Freezer Tray

This VenBaby Silicone Baby Food Freezer Tray  is so versatile from storing baby food, baking, jello molds, breastmilk, herbed butter, stock, etc. The list just goes on and on.

I love that I can use this in the fridge, freezer, and oven. I also like how I can just pop whatever is inside the cups easily and I can take them out individually since it comes with a top to keep everything fresh.

Great gift for the breastfeeding mom, homemade baby food making, or even someone who makes their own stock, herbed butter, or other yummy goods.

You can find this freezer tray on Amazon.


What Ventein has to say about their product.

Save Time With The Convenience of VenBaby Reusable Silicone Baby Food Storage Containers
Making your own baby food is the best way to feed your little one a healthy diet with ingredients you trust, which is crucial with today's increase in food allergies.
And with these flower-shaped freezer trays, you can make seven meals at once, saving you time.
100% Safe
As a mom, you'll never stop worrying about your baby, but one thing you won't have to worry about is whether these trays are safe: they're FDA-approved, non-toxic, BPA-free, phthalate-free, and resistant to both stains and bacteria.
Using Them Is As Easy As 1-2-3
1. Make nutritious, wholesome food for your baby.
2. Fill the containers, snap on the lids, and stack them in the freezer.
3. Gently squeeze the bottom to pop the frozen baby food out of the compartments, which is easy with our flexible, non-stick 100% food-grade silicone, and put them back in the freezer in Ziplock bags to free up the trays for next time.
Perfect 2.5 oz. Portions
Ideal for when your baby first moves to solid foods because you can half-fill them, and large enough for when their appetite increases. And for those really hungry babies, just give them a couple of pods at a time!
Versatile
♥ Store leftover liquids, or even breast milk
♥ Preserve fresh herbs
♥ Freeze ice pops and ice cubes
♥ Bake cupcakes and muffins
♥ Create a mini-snack tray for your fussy toddler
♥ Give them as baby shower gifts
♥ Prepare food in advance so sitters and grandparents will have something to give your babies in your absence

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Classic Nursing Cover

Being a mother who breastfed all of her biological children, although they preferred to be uncovered there were times when I felt it was better to be covered so having a good nursing cover is nice to have. Sadly all I had was a blanket and it always fell off or the children pulled it off and threw it.

This cover has a nice neck strap which holds it in place while nursing. It is huge so it even covers us bigger people out there. It has a little pocket to store things in and the corners have a little bit of soft material on the inside for spit up, so it is a wonderful cover.

One of my favorite things about this cover is that it has a nice opening so you can check on the baby or switch sides when you need to. When you are all done you just put it back into the bag and slip it in your bag, purse, or tote bag and you are on your way.

You can find this Nursing Cover on Amazon.


What White Sateen has to say about their product.

1. Super comfortable neck straps: Our signature neck straps are a delicate 100% cotton sateen, and they are softer and smoother for your extra comfort. With sturdy D-rings for easy adjustment, White Sateen neck straps are designed to: look good, feel good, and last.

2. Flexible neckline, flexible mother: White Sateen nursing covers have an adjustable boned neckline, which gives your infant airflow and space to breathe while they feed. And let’s you keep an eye on your baby so you can give them exactly what they need

3. Larger coverage with contoured sides: With a curved contoured design, our White Sateen nursing covers are larger than your average breastfeeding cover. With a soft drape that flatters your body, you’ll feel confident, covered, and cute.

4. Burp cloth for those cute little accidents: Each nursing cover has a soft, smooth burp cloth attached so when your baby needs your gentle hand to wipe their mouth, you always have something quickly on hand.

5. Keep everything handy: Your hands are full enough with your baby, that’s why White Sateen nursing covers have handy built-in pockets so you can keep your wipes, nursing pads and toys within arms reach.

6. Classic, stylish, subtle: White Sateen only design elegant and timeless prints that compliment your outfit and allow you to blend in easily. Now you can nurse your little one privately – even when you’re out in public.

7. Stay organised and save time: White Sateen nursing covers come with a handy carry pouch so you can quickly store your nursing cover, or just throw in diapers and wipes when it’s time to go exploring with your baby.

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Snug Baby Monitor for Smartphones

This is quite a nice baby monitor. Way better then we ever had with our older children growing up. We had the kind that just had sound, but this one has video which is awesome. Believe me this is more than just a baby monitor, think nanny cam, house video monitoring, etc. 

You will need a mini USB card which we didn't have because we had just gotten rid of all of ours but it really is an easy fix and one that will be remedied soon. While you are away from home or even just in another room you can check on your snug with most android and apple products. We use it with my iPad Mini and it works great. 

My husband actually set this up and he said it was not hard to do, easier than some of the bluetooth products he has tried setting up in the past. I love that it is in color. Great product for a great price and is well worth the piece of mind it gives.

The Snug Baby Monitor can be found on Amazon.

What Snug Together has to say about their product.

Check up on your baby while you're out and about with the SnugCam wireless video baby monitor. Safely monitoring your baby has never been so easy.

Simple 10-minute set up
You can easily connect this video baby monitor securely to your home Wifi network and smartphone in under 10 minutes. First, connect the camera to a power supply and your home router. Second, download the free App for your device. Then tap "Add Device" and enter the camera ID (located on the bottom of the camera) into the app, and press "Finish". That's it! You can then unplug the camera and move it anywhere in the house. A more detailed set of instructions is included with the packaging.
Monitor your child from anywhere
With this baby monitor video camera you can watch your child from literally anywhere as long as you have Wifi, 3G, or 4G enabled on your device. Whether you need to run out for a quick errand or you're gone for the whole day at work, ensure your infant stays safe at all times until you get home.
Audio and Motion Detection Alarms
Get alerts to your phone or tablet if the camera detects movement or sound. The app does not even have to be running for the alerts to come through and you can set the sensitivity in the app. This means you don't have to watch the screen to know your baby is OK
Free App available for download
The official SnugCam App is available for free download in the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. That means you can use this baby monitor easily with your iPhone. Once you've downloaded the app, all you need to do is enter the camera ID, and you'll be set to use and control the SnugCam with your smartphone, tablet or PC from anywhere.

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Unisex Baby Costume

I have been looking at these little outfits for babies for quite some time. I was able to choose one to review and decided on the pea in a pod because I think our next child or grandchild will look so cute in it.

These little outfits (there are many to choose from) are great for pictures. I love that they are hand knitted and made with love. This Pea in a Pod is so cute. If you wash it first and dry, it will fit a smaller baby. If you want to keep it at the size it comes in wash and lay flat to dry.


You can find this baby costume and many more on Amazon.



What Dealzip Inc. has to say about their product.

Handmade crochet costume
Material: wool blend
Suitable for 3-10 months baby, REFERENCE ONLY
Color: as shown in the picture, REFERENCE ONLY
Hand wash & Natural dry
Dealzip is a registered USPTO trademark No. 86610217

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Instrumental Lullaby CD

I was one of those mothers who read to my baby in the womb as well as listened to music with them in my womb. I sang to them as infants, and matter of fact still do to my older children as well as my grand daughters.

Singing is one thing that has always helped calm and relax our children. This music CD is great because the rhythm is like that of a resting heartbeat, like a calm mother humming to her child.

Very comforting for both mother and child. I can tell you this put me and my 7 year old to sleep and can not wait to share it with my grand daughters the next time they are over for a visit. The last time I facetimed with my daughter and grand daughters I sang them some of their favorite songs that I would sing to them when I was taking care of them.

Your child hears your voice the whole time they are in the womb so don't be afraid our singing voice is not up to snuff because to a child just hearing your voice is sometimes all they need to be able to drift back off to slumber, if you don't want to chance it with your voice there are CD's like this one that can help you out and be there when you can't be there to sing to them.

You can find this Instrumental Lullaby CD on Amazon.





ARE NIGHT TIMES AND NAP TIMES CHALLENGING FOR YOUR BABY?Are you looking for peaceful lullaby music but don't want to hear Twinkle, Twinkle for the thousandth time? The original music on this CD can help.

Ryan Judd, a board-certified music therapist with a master's degree in psychology, has developed these modern lullabies specifically to help bring you and your little one into a deep, restful sleep.

These instrumental guitar compositions are based on the most recent research that shows the positive effects of music on sleep.

The soothing ocean waves create a womb-like sound experience and produce white noise to drown out household sounds. This evidence-based music creates the rhythm of a resting heartbeat which can help you both relax, fall asleep and sleep soundly.

This CD includes:

1. Modern Lullabies composed by a board certified music therapist

2. A soothing ocean track that continues throughout the entire CD and between tracks so there aren't any breaks or silence between songs.

3. All of the tracks are played at the rhythm of the resting heart rate.

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GoGlass Glass Baby Bottle

 I am happy to see glass bottles making their way back on the scene. I think there were less problems with glass over plastic except for the lead problem.

You don't have to worry about lead, bpa, pvc, or many other chemicals with this glass baby bottle from GoGlass.

I love that this comes with an extra nipple so you aren't left with going out to a store to try and find one in the middle of the night because your nipple has just saw it's last use.

I would love to see this company make a sippy cup spout to add into the kit and it would make it perfect for the breastfeeding mom out there as well as the other moms that will use this from day one instead of just for juice when the time comes to introduce it to your child.

You can find the GoGlass Baby Bottle on Amazon.



EASY GRIP HANDLES. Ergonomic bottle design is easy for parents and babies to grasp. Leak proof design when screwed on firmly. Small and great for travel.
EASY TO CLEAN! Wide mouth design makes filling and cleaning easier. Wide neck nipple for easier latch.
NO PLASTIC OR METALLIC AFTERTASTE. High medical grade borosilicate glass (Pyrex) is durable and sturdy. Free of toxins such as BPA, BPS, PVC, Polycarbonate, phthalate, and lead. Safe and non toxic for healthy alternative. Thermal shock resistant glass transitions safely from freezer to boiling water, dishwasher safe, and helps prevent breakage.
SIMULATES BREAST FEEDING. Includes natural and slow flowing nipple which prevents nipple confusion for newborns and infants (0 - 3 months.) Medium sized nipple included FREE, for 4 - 5 months. Larger GoGlass nipples and sip spout for toddlers. Accessories sold separately on Amazon. Nipples designed to be anti colic and reduces spit up, burping and gas. Bottle grows with baby use. Perfect for breastfed milk or formula
BEST SHOWER GIFT! Cute and unique animal designs such as frogs and elephants printed on the side of the bottle. Green or Pink. Perfect for premature, newborn, infants, toddlers, girls and boys.

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