Posts by Allison Tolman
Survey Says: Working Moms Struggle!
Working moms struggle to feel supported in their pumping/breastfeeding journey. New Little Life wanted to dig deeper and understand why. That’s why we surveyed working moms, to understand their biggest concerns, worries, and struggles about pumping. 500 working moms responded! This blog post will summarize the results of the survey. Hopefully, if you are a…
Read More5 Mistakes Working Moms Make
What is a common mistake working moms make? Lots of people ask me this question! This post will share the 5 biggest mistakes that working moms make. As a lactation consultant, a breast pump expert and a mom of three I have lots of experience, good and bad, with pumping! So let’s talk about the…
Read MoreWillow Go, Elvie Stride, which is BETTER?
Willow Go and Elvie Stride are newly released versions of their original counterparts, the Willow and Elvie. This post is mostly about the Elvie Stride and the Willow Go but it is going to reference the original version of these pumps. It should help you understand what these pumps are and which one might work…
Read MoreRelactation
Relactation is the process of bringing back milk production after you have stopped. Relactation is difficult and not for everyone!
Read MoreTips for New Breastfeeding Moms
“What are your tips for new breastfeeding moms?” New Little Life recently polled moms. Moms shared things that they wished that they had done differently or general advice if they could go back and do it again. This blog post is going to share these tips for how to make your breastfeeding journey easier! (This…
Read More5 Reasons NOT to Pump
A reason not to pump? You probably don’t hear that very often. Pumping has surged in recent years, especially since insurance companies now cover breast pumps. But just because you can get a breast pump doesn’t mean you have to use it! This post will cover five reasons NOT to pump.
Read MoreBest Breast Pump for Working Moms
What is the best breast pump for working moms? If you’re a breastfeeding mom headed back to work, it can be overwhelming to decide which pump to get. Traditional pump, wearable pump, portable pump?? More than one?? Working moms need something reliable, easy to use, and convenient to bring with them everyday. This post will…
Read MoreWeaning Depression
Weaning, no matter when it happens, might be an emotional time for mom. But sometimes it’s more. Sometimes, it’s weaning depression.
Read MoreLacTeck BabyMotion Flange: Comfortable Pumping
Let’s set the scene. You sit down to pump, pull out all of your supplies, connect each piece to the pump, and then gear yourself up to attach the flanges. Flanges can be so uncomfortable, right? Hard plastic rubbing against your sensitive nipples, no thanks! A few companies have set out to make pumping more…
Read MoreLiquid Shield Kit: Comfortable Pumping
Let’s set the scene. You sit down to pump, pull out all of your supplies, connect each piece to the pump, and then gear yourself up to attach the flanges. Flanges can be so uncomfortable, right? Hard plastic rubbing against your sensitive nipples, no thanks! A few companies, like Pumpables have set out to make…
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