Little Feet

Monday, January 9, 2012

Mummy's Story #1

I have a great time talking about breastfeeding with my customer driving all the way from JB to Melaka last weekend. Yes. I always love to share about breastfeeding if anyone willing to talk with me!!! Her lovely little girl is 5 months old and has a pair of bright eyes!! She told me that she decided to get herself a double electric pump although her little girl already 5 months old because single electric pump that she is using now is taking her time at least 30 minutes at work for each pump session. I excitedly agreed with her view and told her that double electric pump REALLY SAVES your valuable time at work! You finish pumping session at 20 minutes the most. Great, isn't it? She also shared with me that the main reason she chose to breastfeed is her little girl is allergy to formula milk. She had tried few brands of formula milk but too bad none of them suit this little girl. Red rashes appeared all over her body. Hence, she determined to breastfeed as she knows that breastmilk is the best that mum can provide to her little one. Breastmilk does not caused allergy. Breastmilk is the most suitable and the composition of the nutrition is adjusted according to your baby's needs. You will never go wrong with breastmilk!

Friday, December 30, 2011

Breastfeeding Benefits

Breastfeeding is one of the most natural and beneficial activities for mother and baby. There is no other single action by which a mother can so dramatically impact the present and future health of her baby.

No formula can duplicate the unique properties of breastmilk, no matter how many vitamins, minerals and supplements are added to what is basically a chemical formulation.

Breastmilk is the one and only natural, complete and complex nutrition for human infants. Just as importantly, breastfeeding promotes an exceptional bond between mother and baby that only a mother can provide.

Advantages for the baby

Breastmilk contains all your baby needs: proteins, fats, lactose, vitamins, iron, minerals, water and enzymes in the exact amounts required for the optimal growth and development.
Breastfed babies are healthier. Breastmilk contains substances which prevent harmful bacteria from growing in intestines and causing gastrointestinal and diarrhoeal infections.
Breastfed babies have fewer middle ear infections, fewer respiratory infections and a decreased risk of developing allergies, cancer, childhood diabetes and obesity.
Breastfed babies have a decreased risk for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Breastfeeding a premature baby decreases his risk to develop necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).
Breastmilk is clean, free from bacteria and has anti-infective properties.
Breastmilk has the right temperature and needs no preparation. It is readily available whenever your baby needs it.
Breastfed babies are less prone to develop diabetes, heart diseases, eczema, asthma and other allergic disorders later in life.
Breastfeeding enhances brain development. Research shows there is better visual development and visual acuity in breastfed children.
Breastfeeding is more than just food. It enhances the emotional bond between the child and the mother and provides warmth, love and affection.

Advantages for the mother

Breastfeeding reduces post-delivery bleeding and chances of anaemia.
Nursing the baby helps the mother regain her normal figure.
Breastfeeding delays the return of fertility.
Breastfeeding has a protective effect against several types of cancer such as breast cancer or ovarian cancer, and against osteoporosis.
Breastfeeding mothers often experience an increased self confidence and a better adjustment with their babies.
Breastmilk is readily available and saves energy, time and money.
Breastfed babies are healthier so their mothers will have less absenteeism from their workplace.

Philips Avent ISIS IQ UNO Electric Breastpump

The Avent Isis iQ Uno Breast Pump features advanced technology that makes handheld pumping effortless. This pump offers infinite speed and suction settings to provide you with a personalized pumping experience. Simply begin pumping manually; press the control button and the Isis iQ Uno will learn your unique pumping rhythm. The let-down massage cushion gently stimulates your breast to achieve let-down naturally.

This unique pump feature provides you with an infinite amount of speed and suction combinations. It also gives you the option to conveniently switch between electric and manual pumping at anytime. With the ultra quiet, hospital grade pump motor, you can pump quickly and efficiently all while remaining discreet since pump noise is kept to a minimum.

Soft let-down massage cushions help you to achieve natural let-down by gently massaging and stimulating your breasts. The cushion also provides additional comfort for sore nipples and engorgement. Since it is controlled by one button at your fingertips, you can easily change the speed and suction at anytime during expression.

The closed milk collection system ensures the purity of your expressed milk by preventing milk from backing up into the motor and safeguards milk from germs and cross contamination. With the Avent Isis iQ Uno you to easily pump, store and feed milk using any Avent bottle or cup.

Model: 314/02
Price: RM629
Postage: RM25 (Peninsular Malaysia), RM45 (Sabah & Sarawak)
Warranty period: 1 month
Condition: Brand new in original retail box

Product Features-Avent Isis Uno is an electronic breast pump that features an
-Electronic memory IQ on the Avent isis learns a mother's pumping rhythm
-Ultra quiet, powerful motor vacuum of hospital grade pumps
-It's works with the philips avent natural feeding System, so you can express and store milk into any avent bottle or cup
-Electric breast pump from Avent features a let down cushion which works gently & naturally
-Avent Isis IQ Duo is a high performance electronic pump which combines all the features which improve milk production
-It's BPA Free
-3 way use: Electric, battery or manual

What is Included:
Single Electronic Breast pump- 1 pcs
Avent Airflex Naturral Fedding Bottle (4oz)- 1pcs
Teat Travel Pack -1 pc
Power cord- 1 pcs
Battery Pack (need 4 AA battery)- 4 pcs
Extra soft, newborn flow nipple- 1 pcs
Manual Parts- 1 pc
Sealing disc- 1 pc
Booklet & user guidance disc.
FREE : pin converter

Medela Harmony

light. convenient. clever.
The popular Harmony is the only manual breastpump worldwide that is based on the 2-Phase Expression Technology.
Efficient: more milk in less time, thanks to our 2-Phase Expression Technology
Individual: ideal for occasional manual pumping
Comfortable: the ergonomic handle enable comfortable pumping
Easy: simple to assemble, use and clean
Mobility: this lightweight allows you to extract efficiently and discreetly everywhere you are

Medela Harmony (Manual Single Pump)Model: 67186
Price : RM 219
Postage: Peninsula M'sia RM8; Sabah & Sarawak RM15
Warranty period: 3 months
Condition: Brand new in original retail box.

Product Features:
Lightweight & portable for on-the-go pumping.
The only manual breastpump with 2-Phase Expression® technology proven to extract more milk in less time when pumping in the Expression Phase.
Upgradeable to electric pumping with the Symphony® with Conversion Kit #67023
Upgradeable to electric pumping with the Lactina® with conversion kit #67022
IMPORTANT: This product is a single user item. Use by more than one user may pose a health risk, performance questions, and voids the warranty.
All parts that come into contact with breastmilk are BPA-free.

What’s Included
24 mm PersonalFit™ breastshield
2 - 5 oz breastmilk bottles
Bottle stand
2 solid lids
Travel cap
Breastfeeding Information Guide
Instruction manual