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Baby & child.

Breastfeeding advice guides

Establishing breastfeeding with a new baby takes time and practice. Our advice on common breastfeeding problems, useful products and where to get support can help make life easier when you're getting started.

7 articles

How to buy the best breast pump

Make expressing milk easier by getting the best breast pump for you. We take you through all the essential need-to-knows before you buy.

24 June 2021

Best manual and electric breast pump brands

Electric breast pumps and manual breast pump brands rated by parents. Find out how Medela, Philips Avent, Tommee Tippee and more got on.

22 June 2021

Electric breast pumps

Electric breast pumps tend to be faster than manual models and have more features – but they are more expensive. Are they worth spending the extra cash?

24 June 2021

Getting started with breastfeeding

What to expect when establishing breastfeeding – from your baby’s first feed after birth and finding comfortable nursing positions, to where and when to seek support with breastfeeding problems.

12 July 2021

Breastfeeding essentials

From nursing pads to maternity bras and breastfeeding pillows – we go through how to prepare for breastfeeding and the products you may want to have ready.

12 July 2021

How to express breast milk

Expressing breast milk can take some getting used to. Find out why it's worth it, different ways you can do it, and how to store breast milk.

24 June 2021

Manual breast pumps

Manual breast pumps are cheaper than the electric versions, but they don't suit everyone. Find out whether a manual breast pump is the best choice for you

24 June 2021