Izzy's Mum

We’ve always said if you have a favourite breastfeeding product that you think we should stock to let us know, and someone did just that.

A friend of ours Karin (from NCT York and the somewhat confusingly named Stratford Nappies) got in touch to suggest Milk Bands. Someone she knew had shown her the one she got in The States, but she was unable to find them anywhere in this country.

We’ve sold reminder bracelets for some time which you move from one wrist to the other to remind you which breast to feed from next. Milk Bands are a simple but brilliant extension of this idea.

Firstly you don’t need to move them from one wrist to the other, you simply turn them inside out. You can even “read” them in the dark as one side is recessed and the other is raised.

Secondly they can remind you what time you next need to feed thanks to two little sliders which let you mark the hours and minutes. Great for when you’re half asleep.

We have them in 7 different colours, and at only £4.95 you could even get a couple colours!

If you’ve seen a great product you think we should stock (or maybe you’re a manufacturer who would like us to sell your stuff), please feel free to get in touch.

Some of you have already noticed that we have launched our site! If you haven’t already seen it, go and take a look.

We will be tweaking the site over the coming weeks, and of course adding more products. For now we have the great Mamascarf nursing scarves, a great range of breastfeeding tops from Canadian company Momzelle, and a growing range of nursing necklaces from Lait D’amour.

In other news we’ve also got a more memorable address on Facebook. You can now find us at www.facebook.com/izzysmum.co.uk. While you’re there why not become a fan (if you haven’t already).

Our shopping site is still under development, but I am pleased to announce we have stock of our first product, and it’s available for sale now on a temporary order page.

From the first time I saw the Mamascarf, I knew it we had to stock it. It is a scarf which supports your baby while breastfeeding, and is great for feeding in public as it folds away to virtually nothing, and it provides cover so you won’t draw attention to yourself.

I wish I had known about this great product when Izzy was first born. Even the boldest new mother will find it unnerving feeding in public for the first time, and if , like many others, you require a support cushion to support your baby and it takes time to latch her on, it can be hard to be discreet. This scarf solves both those problems.

What makes this product even better is that it was designed by Keira, a breastfeeding mother here in the UK.

The Mamascarf is available now in three colours for only £17.95 + £1 P&P.

The shopping site is coming along well, and we also have a great range of nursing necklaces on their way soon. Watch this space.