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Breastfeeding advice guides

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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.

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.

1 October 2020

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.

1 October 2020

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?

1 October 2020

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.

6 October 2020

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.

1 October 2020

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.

1 October 2020

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

1 October 2020