Tiny Tummies Lactation & Nutrition

08/03/2026

Our first breastfeeding workshop is coming up soon at BCP Hub Warners Bay on the 18th of March!

This workshop is perfect for those having their first baby and wanting to learn about breastfeeding, or those who have had babies before and may have had a tricky time, or those who want a refresher before baby arrives.

If you miss out on this one, not to worry as we have the following dates locked in:
22nd April
27th May
24th June

You can book in now for any of these dates to secure your spot. Bookings: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1981077867230?aff=oddtdtcreator

02/03/2026

A BIG “NO” from me!!!!!!
I keep this post on a regular rotation in the hope I can prevent any followers wasting their money on these potentially harmful gadgets 🙏
I and many other IBCLC’s are seeing an increase in nasty ni**le wounds caused from skin maceration since the rise in popularity of these gadgets. The worst ni**le wounds ever!!
Ni**le damage which started out as
'superficial' progressing quickly to tissue loss & hypergranulation (abnormal tissue healing) 😡
Instead of making things better, silver cups have quickly made things a hell of a lot worse!
Soggy skin predisposes ni**les to tissue breakdown and damage.
'Maceration' weakens the natural protective structure of the skin.
Healing damage or trying to prevent damage by covering the ni**le with a solid silver cup creates a very high moisture environment which IMPEDES healing. It INCREASES the risk for ni**le damage!!!!
Ni**les sweat & they sit in a bath of breastmilk. As great as breastmilk is, it's high in water content. You don't want ni**les soaking in water 🤷‍♀️
There IS a reason why solid silver is NOT used in any other area of wound care in the human body - it's pseudoscience!
To add to the problem, knock offs of sliverette’s are not made from silver!
I have seen some nasty skin reactions to the “metals” in these products 😡
A good organic ni**le balm and hydrogel will work effectively to heal superficial ni**le damage.
If a wound is deeper then a filler dressing works effectively to promote healthy granulation tissue healing .
Something like Polymem or mepilex foam are excellent "effective" healing treatments for ni**le wounds ✅
Proven wound care products with actual research evidence ✅✅
Any damage or “need” to use a sliver cup is a red flag for needing expert lactation help ✅ And from a “real” trained, expert breastfeeding medical practitioner with skills in both lactation and wound care. One who can see through the heavily marketed pseudoscience which targets a very vulnerable population 😕

02/03/2026

Our first breastfeeding workshop is coming up soon at BCP Hub Warners Bay on the 18th of March!

This workshop is perfect for those having their first baby and wanting to learn about breastfeeding, or those who have had babies before and may have had a tricky time, or those who want a refresher before baby arrives.

Current 2026 dates locked in are
18th March
22nd April
27th May
24th June

You can book in now for any of these dates to secure your spot. Bookings: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1981077867230?aff=oddtdtcreator

19/02/2026

Introducing allergens to your baby can be quite overwhelming. I've listed my favourite ways to introduce each allergen using finger foods and purees. Food allergy is one of my specialities, and I love supporting families during this tricky phase.

19/02/2026

Fantastic post from Possums & Dr Pamela Douglas on normal sleep in babies and toddlers. Love to keep it real and show parents what is normal!



https://www.instagram.com/p/DU6_R_hgXNg/?igsh=aGloanFsM2M2NjM4

17/02/2026

Perfect time to reshare some of my older allergy posts!

How do you know if your breastfed baby has an allergy to food from your diet? I see so many mums restricting their diets after incorrectly told their baby has an allergy, usually to cows milk and soy.

It is really hard to work it out on your own, as so many other things in babies life can cause similar symptoms. I highly recommend working with an experienced paediatric dietitian and allergist or paediatrician to create a plan and investigate.

Mums on overly restrictive diets are more likely to be malnourished and have micronutrient deficiencies, also there is a big impact on mental health which is often overlooked. There is also long term impacts on mum if lengthy dairy avoidance isn't monitored nutritionally, it can increase osteoporosis risk later in life.

If you need help with your allergy baby I offer telehealth services for all of Australia. Reach out via my website www.tinytummieslactation.com.au

Remember, team work makes the dream work!

14/02/2026

I’m seeing a lot of confusion around the recently updated ASCIA Guideline: Infant Feeding for Food Allergy Prevention — especially about cow’s milk formula exposure in the first week of life.

Many breastfeeding mums are asking: “My baby had formula on day one — should I keep giving occasional bottles to prevent allergies?”

I have broken the science down to clear the mud, hopefully 😅

08/02/2026

This is such a great challenge, inspired by Amy Chatburn-Stevens: IBCLC Lactation Consultant Newcastle. I'm loving this caricature, however I promise I do not breast feed my clients babies 🤣

07/02/2026

Did you know we offer hospital grade breast pump hire?

We stock fl**ge sizes from 12mm to 30mm.

We also sell Spectra replacement parts if you need then after hours or the shops are closed.

Enquire at www.tinytummieslactation.com.au

05/02/2026

Thursday facts

❌ Myth: You have to drink lactation tea or eat specific cookies to have a healthy milk supply.

​✅ Fact: For the vast majority of mothers, the best way to boost supply is frequent and effective milk removal.

​Your body works on supply and demand (or demand and supply as one of my mentors accurately describes). The more milk that is removed, the more your body is told to make!

While hydration and nutrition are important for you, don't feel pressured by specific supplements.

​Focus on:
👶 Skin-to-skin time
📢 ​Feeding on cue
💧​Drink to thirst for hydration
🧭 8+ feedings/stimulations per 24hrs (10 or more is ideal)

04/02/2026

Guess who messed up the event link so that you had to buy minimum 4 tickets? Me! 😅

The link has been fixed now!

Breastfeeding starts way before your baby arrives!

​Many people think breastfeeding is a "natural instinct" that just clicks the moment baby is born. While the drive is natural, the skill is learned for both you and baby.

​Here’s why booking in to our breastfeeding preparation workshop is a total game changer for your postpartum journey:

🤱Confidence Over Chaos: Learn the "how-to" of positioning and latching before you’re tired and healing from birth

🤱​Undeestand Your Baby: Understand hunger cues, cluster feeding, and what’s normal in those first few days.

🤱​Skip the Stress: Knowing how to tell if your baby is getting enough milk means less googling at 3am and more peaceful bonding.

🤱​Build Your Toolkit: We cover how to troubleshoot common hurdles like ni**le soreness or engorgement before they even happen.

​Investing a couple of hours now can save you weeks of frustration later. You deserve to feel empowered and prepared! ✨

​Ready to get a head start?

​I’d love to help you prepare for a calm, confident feeding journey. Click the link below to view my upcoming workshops

​🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/breastfeeding-preparation-workshop-tickets-1981077867230

Breastfeeding starts way before your baby arrives!

​Many people think breastfeeding is a "natural instinct" that just clicks the moment baby is born. While the drive is natural, the skill is learned for both you and baby.

​Here’s why booking in to our breastfeeding preparation workshop is a total game changer for your postpartum journey:

🤱Confidence Over Chaos: Learn the "how-to" of positioning and latching before you’re tired and healing from birth

🤱​Undeestand Your Baby: Understand hunger cues, cluster feeding, and what’s normal in those first few days.

🤱​Skip the Stress: Knowing how to tell if your baby is getting enough milk means less googling at 3am and more peaceful bonding.

🤱​Build Your Toolkit: We cover how to troubleshoot common hurdles like ni**le soreness or engorgement before they even happen.

​Investing a couple of hours now can save you weeks of frustration later. You deserve to feel empowered and prepared! ✨

​Ready to get a head start?

​I’d love to help you prepare for a calm, confident feeding journey. Click the link below to view my upcoming workshops

​🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/breastfeeding-preparation-workshop-tickets-1981077867230