Sunday, December 16, 2007

Tips for making breastfeeding easier

Timely advice for the crazy Christmas season!

Breastfeeding a newborn can be a challenging experience at the best of times, let alone running a household, working and looking after older siblings at the same time. However, with a few tips and a little planning it can be a very rewarding experience for both you and your new baby. You will even get an excuse to put your feet up once in a while!

Plan Ahead

Think of what you need to achieve in a day and plan around your baby’s feeding and sleeping patterns. Babies are usually more settled in the morning after a good feed, so this may be the best time for you to attend to work that needs doing. The best thing about a baby is that you can usually do things while your baby sleeps or have them near you on a play mat or rocker.

Be Realistic

When breastfeeding a new baby be realistic about what you can achieve and try not to plan too much in the first few months of your baby’s life. Stick to the essentials and live by the to-do list. This will help you to focus on what needs to be done – a must for the sleep deprived brain! Once feeding is established you will feel more confident to take on more.

Buy a pump and express

If you need to spend time away from your baby for work matters it is worth investing in a quality breast pump so you can express breast milk for your baby. Your partner or carer can then give the expressed breast milk in a bottle to feed your baby while you are away. Start freezing and storing your expressed milk so you have a good supply built up when the need arises.

Look after yourself

It is important to eat healthy and nutritious meals while breastfeeding, so have a cook up and freeze easy to prepare meals before your baby arrives. Casseroles, soups and lasagnes are good examples and simply add some crusty bread and salad for a healthy meal. Make sure you drink lots of water to keep your fluids up as well.

Ask for help

Don’t try to be superwoman and do everything yourself! The housework can wait and it is much more important to catch up on sleep and rest while you can. Why not hire a cleaner for the first few months or ask a friend or relative to help out. Except any offers of help or food!

‘Me’ time

It’s important to have time out for things you enjoy, even if it is just a walk around the block, a nice hot bath or a quiet cup of tea. You will feel refreshed and as they say ‘When Mum’s happy, everyone’s happy!

Get support
Find like-minded people that can help support and encourage you while you are breastfeeding. Mums are often the best source of advice and knowing that someone else is going through the same thing can be a big relief!

Remember do your best and try not to be too hard on yourself if things don’t go according to plan. Enjoy the early days with your new baby, because they really do go too fast.

Breastfeed in style

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Merry Xmas and Happy New Year!


Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We hope you have a relaxing and enjoyable break with your loved ones over the festive season. Here's a pic of favourite Model Lindy with her gorgeous son Harrison. He is so cute that I couldn't resist posting this pic. Lindy's pictured wearing our Nuvo Stylish Wrap which is great for easy feeding and perfect for summer events!

Breastfeed in style

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Friday, December 7, 2007

New Value Pack added!

Our nursing wear package deals have been a great success, so we've introduced another one! The Nuvo Funky Mums package includes a Black Funky Hoodie (as pictured) and a Dusky Pink Nuvo Swirl Raglan all for the hot price of $99 delivered! A great way to start or build your breastfeeding wardrobe without breaking the bank.

Breastfeed in style...
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Model in training


We were having a photo shoot for Nuvo Maternity a little while back and my eldest son Ryan decided to get into the action! Here he is pictured striking his best four-year old model pose. Gotta love 'em...
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Friday, November 30, 2007

Nuvo Swirl Raglan Now in Pink!


Here's the gorgeous new Dusky Pink colour in our signature Nuvo raglan. Check out our latest breastfeeding clothing designs!

Thursday, November 29, 2007

Our Nuvo Signature Raglan has arrived!

We're excited to show off our latest fashion breastfeeding top design - Our signature tee! The Nuvo tee is a classic Raglan design featuring our signature swirl logo. Our swirl represents the bond between a mother and breastfeeding baby and what a great way to show it off.



This top will be available in pretty Dusty Blue and Dusky Pink. A must-have breastfeeding essential!


Breastfeed in Style...

Tuesday, November 27, 2007

New Summer Nursing Wear Value Packs

It's hard to believe it's that time of year again - Christmas! I've decided I'll try to be organised this year and have started shopping early. To help you breastfeed in style this Christmas, we've come up with some great package deals from only $99, so at least you'll have your wardrobe organised!

Our new Nuvo designs have been a great success thanks to your support! So, we've chosen two of our bestsellers for a great value summer package deal. The perfect way to start your nursing kit. Purchase a Stylish wrap and Sporty Polo for only $99 - a saving of $10 plus FREE delivery!Two essential pieces to take you from day-to-night with ease. Click here for more information...

We're continuing to build our great new range of breastfeeding clothes and nursing wear, with a new breastfeeding top design arriving at the end of the week!

Breastfeed in style...

Sunday, October 28, 2007

New Arrival - Breastfeeders Anonymous

We're so pleased to be able to bring you this great new book written by an Australian mum-of-two Rachael Blair.It's a support group in a book, in which a number of mums relate the good, bad and ugly of breastfeeding. A great selection of personal stories, tips and a FAQ section with answers by Lactation Consultant Joy Anderson. Also discusses breastfeeding issues and problems as well as examining those breastfeeding myths.

Check it out here with our other great range of breastfeeding accessories to make life easier for you! See our blog roll for Rachael's great blog with lots of breastfeeding stories from mums like you.

Breastfeed in style...

Monday, October 22, 2007

Mums make themselves at home!


I was featured in an newspaper article last week discussing mums who have started a business from home. It was great to be involved and hopefully will inspire other mums to have a go at working from home!

The Courier-Mail article also featured the picture above taken with my son Ryan. He had a great time and I even got a chance to wear our new stylish wrap design, which is one of my favourites!

To read the full article click on the link below:


Friday, October 12, 2007

New Arrivals

It's not long now until our new Nuvo Maternity designs arrive in stock but in the meantime we have some great new arrivals from the Annee Matthew nursing wear range. With the weather warming up the Bohemian Nursing Tunic and Ruffles Henley breastfeeding top are perfect for the long summer ahead.



Bohemian Tunic - Cerise Ruffles Henley Sky Blue

Sunday, October 7, 2007

How to Breastfeed in Style

Breastfeeding no longer means sacrificing fashion just because you’re a nursing mum! With a celebrity baby boom and resurgence of breastfeeding, maternity designers have taken note and are now designing nursing wear just for breastfeeding. With a little planning and a few tips, you’ll be well on your way to breastfeeding in style.

Look at your needs

While pregnant plan ahead and look at your lifestyle to plan your nursing wear and breastfeeding clothes purchases before your baby is born. Are you sporty? Like to socialise? Returning to work? Then think about styles and colours to suit your lifestyle as you’ll be living in them for several months while breastfeeding.

Plan a nursing wear kit

Once you know your needs it’s a good idea to plan a nursing kit to get you through breastfeeding. Choose versatile colours that are easy to mix and match. As a basic guide you will need to include the following items to get you started:

2-3 good quality nursing bras
1 pair of PJs or nightie for night feeds
3 comfortable breastfeeding tops for everyday
1 dressy top or nursing dress for special outings

Quality Fabrics

Choose quality and easy-care fabrics that feel soft against the skin and will last frequent washing. The addition of spandex or lycra to a fabric will also help the garment adjust to your changing shape. Natural fibres are best for bras and sleepwear while soft jersey and cotton/spandex fabrics are great for tops and dresses.

Accessories for a unique look

Adding stylish accessories is a cheap and cheerful way to create a modern look. Funky necklaces, bangles and scarves will keep your look fresh and help create different outfits from your nursing wear basics. Don’t forget the must-have statement bag for all your baby needs!

Personal Grooming

Having a newborn baby means little time for high maintenance haircuts or skin care regimes. Ask your hairdresser for a stylish cut that is easy to care for and looks great with minimal fuss. Keep it simple and stick to the basics for effortless chic.

Breastfeed in style

Planning your breastfeeding wardrobe will help you to feel calm and confident when breastfeeding in public. Knowing you look good in fashionable clothing will do wonders for your self-esteem and leave you with one less thing to worry about at this exciting and hectic time in your life.

Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Spring is in the air!

Finally the temperature is rising and Spring is in the air. The stores are already filled with the new season’s latest fashion and just because you’re pregnant or breastfeeding doesn’t mean you should miss out on all the fun!

A leading trend for the new season is the dress – think soft, flowing styles that will take you through pregnancy, breastfeeding and beyond. The ever classic and popular wrap dress is perfect for maternity wear and will become a versatile wardrobe staple. Look for styles in soft stretchy fabrics and basic colours that can be easily dressed-up or down. The wrap neckline is also great for easy and discreet breastfeeding.

Add the latest accessories such as the must-have statement handbag, stacked bangles and anything metallic to complete the look. No longer do you have to sacrifice style just because you’re a pregnant or breastfeeding mum. Breastfeed in style...

Sunday, September 23, 2007

Go Princess Mary...

It's good to see that royalty are just like the rest of us. I was reading a newspaper article today about Denmark's Princess Mary in New York. She has 5 month old daughter Isabella with her who she is still breastfeeding. Go Mary! It's great to see a royal role model for breastfeeding. She said she was up very early in the morning going for walks with the baby. Kinda makes me pleased that royalty also suffer from sleep deprivation like the rest of us!

I wonder if she wears breastfeeding tops? Hmmmm. Maybe she needs some new Nuvo designs!

Saturday, September 22, 2007

MIA for awhile...

It's been awhile since the last post so I thought it's time to get this blog happening again! Things have been really busy at Nuvo Maternity and we've just launched our first range of nursing wear designs! Our first three designs: stylish wrap, funky hoodie, sport polo are currently available for pre-order and the response has been great. Stock is available for delivery at the end of October. Here's some pics to see what you think! Click on pics for more details...

Breastfeed in style...

Thursday, March 29, 2007

Helping mums to breastfeed


This article that appeared in The Courier Mail 27 March 2007 (click picture to view) is an interesting read on some of the reasons women stop breastfeeding early. A parliamentary inquiry in breastfeeding is examining these reasons as the inquiry was told the health benefits of mother's milk could save millions of dollars. Some of the major reasons for stopping early were a lack of support, lack of information and sense that breastfeeding is frowned upon in public.

What do you think? It raises some important issue for breastfeeding mums.

To address some of this issues, in the next few months here at Nuvo Maternity, we will be including more support information for mothers, tips for feeding in public and real-life stories of breastfeeding mums. We want to support women and help increase the rates of mothers breastfeeding exclusively for at least 6 months.
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Sunday, March 11, 2007

New Fitting Advice

As a mum I can understand how difficult it can be to choose your size. Fabrics, brands and styles are all different. That's why at Nuvo Maternity we're adding fitting advice to our products to help you choose the perfect fit.

This is where your feedback helps us to pass on advice to other Mums. Even better write a review on your fav styles! Simply log into your account or create an account and then select the write a review link at the bottom of the product page of your chosen style.

Helps other mums to make their selections! I look forward to your reviews...

Thursday, March 8, 2007

New Sites I love...

There is a great new site for mums to blog about themselves and create their own Mumspace. Log onto www.mumspace.net to create your own homepage and meet some great mums. I already have my own mumspace www.gillygirl.mumspace.net. Check it out to read about life with my two little active boys!

I also love www.businessmums.com for great ideas on running your own business or setting one up and for great funky original children's clothes visit www.olibdesigns.com.au. They have some very cute things...

Wednesday, February 28, 2007

Maternity Wear Born of necessity


Nuvo maternity was featured in the business owner section of The Courier Mail on Monday Feb 26. Read up on how the idea for Nuvo Maternity was born and developed. The response to the article has been fantastic and everyone has been very positive. Thanks for the support!


Click here to read the full article


Saturday, February 24, 2007

Breastfeeding Mums Can Do Anything...

Came across a couple of interesting articles about breastfeeding mums in the sports section of the paper yesterday. These amazing women are combining a sporting career and breastfeeding. It goes to show breastfeeding is becoming high profile!

And remember even if you aren't a high achieving sports star, you are still achieving a LOT by combining breastfeeding and everyday life (ie toddlers, work, managing a house). Every mum is a superwoman in their own right.

So my motto is do your best and forget the rest..

Here's the links to the stories Crying for a chance and Step towards Beijing

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

Planning the Perfect Maternity Wardrobe

“I have nothing to wear!” Heard this before from a new mother?

After putting in much time and effort into planning their maternity wardrobe, many new mums suddenly discover they have nothing to wear after their baby arrives!
It is important to plan ahead while pregnant to ensure your maternity wardrobe will make the smooth transition from pregnancy to breastfeeding.

With a few simple tips planning the perfect maternity and breastfeeding wardrobe is easy and won’t break the budget either!

Start with the basics

Look at the basics in your pre-pregnancy wardrobe and replace these with the maternity versions. Maternity tanks tops with built-in nursing bras are fantastic and are easy to mix and match. Black, white and a print or brighter colour are great to start with and will go with most colours.

Tank tops will also take you through all seasons – perfect to wear on their own in the warmer months and great for layering in winter.

We love:
Top Secret Maternity Sahara $59
Fresh Mums Tank and V-Neck Tops $55
Bravado Original Nursing Bra Tank $79.95

Think Dresses

Dresses in flowing stretchy fabrics are fantastic for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers. With the right cut, dresses are very flattering on a baby bump and also great for the post-baby figure.

Make sure you have at least one or two dresses in your wardrobe that will take you from work, play and important functions such as your baby’s christening or naming day! Again you can’t go past classic black for classic style and slimming effect.
New styles of maternity dresses also include a built-in nursing bra, which is fantastic when you have to attend a function and breastfeed your baby at the same time.

We love:
Fresh Mums Twist Dress - Sleeveless $90 and ¾ sleeve $105 - Coming March

Tops to take you everywhere

Once you have a baby you suddenly need clothing for all those outings – mother’s group, coffee, shopping, trips to the doctor, the list goes on… Unless you want to spend your life in baby rooms, you need tops that allow you to breastfeed discreetly in public and look good too!

Again look for tops that allow for easy breastfeeding access and are flattering on your changing shape. Style features such as crossover fronts and side gathering are very good at hiding extra kilos. Many tops designed for breastfeeding are also suitable for pregnancy.

We love:
Honeysuckle Mums range: Bloom $65, Martini T $55, Spice T $55, Summermums $55
Top Secret Maternity: Xara $79
Cosmic Maternity: Crossover breastfeeding tops $59

Look for quality

As a mum of two small boys, I know how tempting it is to go for cheap and cheerful when buying clothes. However, often these items are here for “a good time not a long time” and won’t last the distance.

When you think about it, your maternity and breastfeeding wardrobe needs to last you for at least two years depending on how long you breastfeed and how many children you have. So in the long run it is better value for money to look for quality fabrics and styles that will last the distance.

Have any other great tips to share?

Other mums are often the best source of information when is come to fashion tips and suggestions. Let us know your tips for creating the perfect maternity and breastfeeding wardrobe so we can share them in our next news edition!

Monday, February 19, 2007

Welcome to our Blog

On our blog you will find the latest information about our online store Nuvo Maternity. We will keep you up to date with all our latest news, products, competitions and special offers. So check back regularly to keep up with all the news.

In the near future you will find style tips for breastfeeding mums, a diary of breastfeeding mum and other articles of interest.

So check back for all the latest.

Breastfeed in style!
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