Mama Markets

Today a friend and I went to the Auckland Mama Markets in Ellerslie and it exceeded my expectations massively. Everything there is well made and really affordable. I think there are special deals at the market that you can't find online. I didn't take any photos because we went just before it closed but I noted down a few of the places that I liked below. The market is on every two months and worth a visit!

Tiny Turtles - NZ's biggest range of Bonds for kids and babies, I am a big fan of Bonds so I am stoked it is easier to get here now.

Carriwell - Nursing and pregnancy swimsuits, breast pads, maternity underwear and clothing.

Cocobebe - Tutu's and dress up clothing that is super affordable + some of the cutest swimsuits I have seen.

Pixie Party Supplies - really cute party things from mini wooden crates to stripy straws.

Jimmy D

Jimmy D is my favourite NZ clothing brand and I am dying for my order of the S/S2012 collection Buzz Kill. It just occurred to me how perfect all these loose styles are for pregnancy. And check out the very last picture below - a breast feeding dress! Perfection.

Pump & Save

I was recently recommended Medela Pump & Save bags by a friend and they are so useful I can't understand why it hasn't been common knowledge. Sterile plastic bags by Medela to express straight into and then seal them up and put them in the freezer. The are so good you don't have to worry about sterilizing bottles and all the cleaning etc.

Mama Fashion

Here is another great dress for breast feeding, I wore this to a wedding recently and it was so easy. It has a beautiful low cut back so you can just slip it off one shoulder and feed. It's got a generous amount of fabric so it would also see you through a pregnancy and can be worn all year round. By NZ designer Cybele, Cybele does a lot of loose fitting dresses so they are great for pregnancy, more info here.

Best Dress

A friend of mine sent me this Cheap Monday dress as a gift and it turns out it is made for breast feeding. The front opens right up so you can feed in a split second. It's really nice and drapes well and it is machine washable! It can be dressed up or down easily, pretty much the best invention yet. You can buy it here or here.

Breast feeding

Breast feeding, it took me a good 10 weeks to get this right. I had quite a few problems and had to get some help. It took some great advice from my midwife and friends but mostly a bit of time to figure it all out. As my baby is getting heavier I'm finding my shoulders are really starting to hurt and I am in need of a good chair. This one is the best I have come across so far from early settler. It comes in a few colours but I love this lavender version.