About Us, Buddy & You
Learn more about our journey to creating the first bust-lifting breastfeeding aid, for everyone looking for a little extra support during feeds.
About Us, Buddy & You
Learn more about our journey to creating the first bust-lifting breastfeeding aid, for everyone looking for a little extra support during feeds.
A letter from our Founder
The idea for the Breastfeeding Buddy emerged from a deeply personal experience. As a mother myself, I understand the challenges and joys of breastfeeding firsthand. Like many breastfeeders, I encountered difficulties with positioning and latch, which often led to discomfort and frustration for both me and my baby.
I vividly remember the struggle of holding my feeding breast with one hand while cradling my baby in the other. Every feeding session, some lasting an hour every four hours, felt like a balancing act where even a simple task like reaching for a drink or adjusting my hair became a challenge without risking losing the latch.
After consulting with maternal health professionals and lactation experts, I began using a rolled-up face washer to support my breast during feeding. While it provided some relief, it was far from ideal—especially when out in public. Fuelled by my natural inclination as a problem-solver, I embarked on a mission to find a better solution.
That's when the idea for the Breastfeeding Buddy was born. Determined to create a product that would make breastfeeding positioning easier and more comfortable for breastfeeders everywhere, I got to work. With a trip to the local store for materials and a lot of trial and error, the first prototype of the Breastfeeding Buddy was born - and it became my trusted companion throughout my breastfeeding journey.
The positive impact it had on my own experience made me realise that other breastfeeders could benefit from this solution too. That's when I decided to turn my prototype into a fully engineered and professionally manufactured product.
Fast forward four years, and we are proud to introduce the Breastfeeding Buddy; a trademarked, patent and design pending innovation designed to sit under your bust, lifting the breast and nipple into the optimal feeding position.
Whether you're a new parent navigating the challenges of breastfeeding or a seasoned parent looking for better solutions, we invite you to join us on this journey. Together, let's make feeding time a better, less stressful experience for breastfeeders and babies everywhere.
- Claire Hains, our Founder
Our Mission
At Breastfeeding Buddy, our goal is simple: to enhance the breastfeeding experience for people worldwide. We want every breastfeeding person, regardless of their location or circumstances, to have access to a tool that can make a significant difference in their comfort and bonding with their baby through breastfeeding.
We will be donating Breastfeeding Buddy's throughout the year to people & communities who have limited access to maternal health resources. Please touch base with us for more info.
The Breastfeeding Buddy is Born
We created your go-to product to help with breastfeeding positioning. Sitting under your bust, it has been designed to lift the breast and nipple into the optimal feeding position.
We used 100% silicone to ensure it sticks to your skin unaided through natural surface tension, and is safe for external use.
Industry experts and parents have told us it helps relieve stress on the breast tissue and supporting muscles, enhances posture, frees up a hand and helps with milk flow.
The Breastfeeding Buddy has made feeding time a better and less stressful experience for feeders and their bubs.
Benefits of The Buddy
The Breastfeeding Buddy is more than just a product; it's a solution born out of personal situation and a passion for improving the breastfeeding experience for people around the world.
Provides Enhanced Support
- Lifts the breast and nipple to promote a better latch.
- Improves your feeding posture. Say goodbye to muscle tension in your neck, shoulders and back from slouching.
- Frees up a hand now that you no longer have to hold your feeding breast during feeding sessions.
- Can reduce risk of carpal tunnel or wrist strain.
- Supports your breast tissue which may reduce chances of mastitis.
A User-Friendly Design
- Empowers public feeding by being portable, discreet and easy to use.
- Use with or without breast support.
- Use when pumping to avoid tipping or spillage from the bottles.
Quality and Reliability
- 100% silicone & safe for external use.
- Can tolerate both high and low temperatures; cool your buddy in the fridge / freezer and warm it up in the microwave*.
- Easy to clean and sterilise
* Due to its silicone composition, the Buddy can be cooled down in your fridge or freezer and warmed up in your microwave. For standard household microwaves of between 800 to 1000 watts, we recommend you warm the Buddy in 30 second intervals to your desired temperature.
What do the Medical Experts say?
During the design and testing phase of the Breastfeeding Buddy, we engaged with various Maternal Experts, Lactation Consultants and Physiotherapists for industry feedback to ensure the best possible product was developed for you.
We have had overwhelming positive comments provided from industry, suggesting the Breastfeeding Buddy will fit in seamlessly to everyday feeding practices, without interrupting milk flow.
Physiotherapists have said "The support it provides to the breast tissue and supportive muscles may reduce the chances of mastitis".
Leading Industry Lactation Consultants have said "What a brilliant idea. This will be a perfect addition to my tool kit. I see people breastfeeding regularly who would benefit from the Breastfeeding Buddy".