Cosy Milker Breastfeeding Dresses

One of the most popular designers we've had at Bella Mama recently has been Milker. I've been asked so often for warmer nursing dresses to snuggle into as the weather turns cooler, and have found the perfect solution in Milker knitwear.

Our stock of the striped grey and plum woollen dress with the green pockets sold out in a week, and the other woollen dresses are proving very popular.I have had lots of new mamas contacting me and adding their names to a waiting list, keeping their fingers crossed that we will be able to get more stock from Milker!

Made from top quality, soft and absolutely non-itchy wool mix, (feels soft rather like cashmere!) Milker's tops and dresses are wonderful for keeping cosy whilst breastfeeding! The Nursing knitwear is snug and practical at the same time, whilst you feel trendy.

Breastfeeding in Milker's nursingwear is super easy, with simple empire line access under a finely ribbed empire line on the front of the jumper.

Check out the Milker range at Bella Mama - whilst stocks last!!

Kirsten
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Orla Breastfeeding Dress

How could I resist a breastfeeding dress named after my daughter Orla!?

Brand new this season, the Orla dress and matching cardigan are lovely items of casual wear, which will see you all the way through pregnancy, be the perfect addition to your hospital bag, and become your wardrobe essential during your days as a new mum!! Perfect.

Beautiful eco-friendly, super soft bamboo jersey fabric ensures this Orla breastfeeding dress transitions perfectly from pregnancy to breastfeeding, brilliant for relaxing at home or dressing up whilst out.

Sleeveless tank style dress is lifted by little style details - the contrasting bands at the neckline and hem, and the two pockets which sit low on the hips. Comes with very flattering long-line cardigan, so the dress can be worn year round.

Two tiny zippers open the nursing access, which is skillfully hidden in the empire line detailing - breastfeed your little one easily and discreetly whenever you choose.

Comfortable, eco-friendly, soft, flattering and warm... the perfect piece for your breastfeeding wardrobe.

Kirsten
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Why You Need Nursing Clothes

As a new mother, you are probably overwhelmed by all the sudden expenses that have crept their way into your budget. And even though the world is starting to recover economically, that doesn’t mean that the average mum has lots to spare on new another set of new clothes after the birth.

Many new mothers think that nursing clothes aren’t essential. It’s not like during pregnancy when there was no alternative to buying maternity wear - or is it? Read on to learn why you absolutely must invest in some special nursing clothes if you intend on breastfeeding.

Three reasons to buy nursing clothes:

-         You will need easy access to your breasts: It might be hard to imagine before baby arrives, but once your baby is hungry and crying you will want to get the food to him or her as soon as possible, whether it’s because you are in a public place and want to minimise crying or because it’s the middle of the night and you want some sleep.  Specially designed breastfeeding clothes make it much easier to breastfeed.

-         You will need to look good: Not for your husband or boyfriend, but for yourself! The post partum period is filled with surprises, and your new body may well be one of them. With flattering nursing clothes and stylish accessories, you can look great while nurturing your baby at the same time.

-         You will need to feel good too: What could be a better confidence booster than a few pretty items of clothing for your new role in life?

Visit us online for a wide variety of pretty, practical and confidence-boosting nursing clothes. Enjoy your new role as a mother, with style!

Cosy Breastfeeding Clothing from Momzelle

Our eagerly anticipated shipment of lovely cosy nursing clothing from Momzelle has arrived! Yippee!

The top quality soft cotton fabric is super-cosy, whilst the cut of Momzelle's tops is very figure flattering. Longer than a lot of other nursing tops, they are great for covering post-natal tummies, without clinging to your new shape. The double layer at the top means you get brilliant nursing access, but without lots of extra fabric around your middle. I get lots of good feedback about these tops, especially about how simple they are to nurse your little one in. Simply lift the empire line layer to access the nursing openings.

The Purple V-Neck top has almost sold out on pre-order before the tops arrived in stock, so I will definitely be ordering more soon!! Comfortable, practical and super stylish - if you're a nursing mummy and you've not discovered Momzelle yet, it's really time to check them out.

Kirsten
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Happy Birthday Bella Mama!

Bella Mama, my gorgeous breastfeeding and maternitywear e-boutique, has been trading for THREE YEARS this week - hooray!! 

In that time we have introduced lots and lots of new brands to breastfeeding mummies in the UK, and sold thousands of breastfeeding tops and nursing dresses which have all made a huge difference to the confidence of nursing mamas!! The business has grown dramatically since I started, and we have lots of very lovely loyal customers who have returned to Bella Mama for maternity and nursingwear clothing their second, and even third babies! 

I want to say a huge THANK YOU for all the support we have been given - from our fabulous customers who have recommended us to their friends; the group of road-testing mummies who give feedback on our designs and collections; the fabulous suppliers who keep designing beautiful clothes for new mamas, and to the amazing network of talented people who have helped with Bella Mama's long, long list of requirements -  Website, PR, Accounting, Design, Marketing, Book-keeping, Photography, Customer Service, Modelling, Order Packing and Printing. I've learned lots running this business, and learned a lot about myself - the bits of the job I adore and the bits which make me grind my teeth, put off and procrastinate about the task until I realise I MUST JUST DO IT!

Thank you for the wonderful support which my family (Lancasters, Macivers and Baxters!) have shown over the last few years, you are all amazing sounding-boards and the first place I turn for advice. Cheers for everything...without you guys, running Bella Mama would just not be possible! Special thanks to Nicola who has covered the office whenever I have been away, and been an extra pair of hands when things are busy. No-one can stock check quite like you... 

Lots of love to my husband Dan, whose encouragement, patient advice and innovative ideas have motivated and inspired me when things have been tough, and whose belief in me and my business often surpasses my own!! and finally, to Finn and Orla, my beautiful kiddos, for providing me with the inspiration to come up with the idea in the first place!!

As a special THANK YOU, we are running a 15% discount offer for 1 week only, ending Sept 10th - enter the code BELLA at checkout!

Kirsten

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