How true to size is the clothing?

Fit is really important to us and we want all body shapes to feel comfortable in our clothing. Our clothing runs true to size but should you have any issue with an item of clothing you’ve ordered then please get in contact to discuss further.

Do you have a range of items that can be personalised?

We do indeed. Keep an eye out in the shop for clothing and mugs with the option to personalise. Unfortunately any personalised items ordered will be non returnable.

How long will it take for my item to arrive?

Each item of clothing is made to order in our Suffolk workshop. We aim to complete your order within 7 working days and send it via Royal Mail tracked 48 which can take between 3-5 working days to reach you. If you have a special delivery request then please get in contact and we’ll see what we can do.

Posi Pots Clay Club:

BooBee Milk Infant Feeding:

What session do I need?

That’s a very individual thing. At BooBee Milk Club we can discuss all normal feeding stumbling blocks but you will be sharing the space with other feeding families and there is more of a social feel to the group whereas if you would like a 1:1 chat where you can discuss things in confidence or if you feel you would like some privacy then perhaps the consult is a better option. You are more than welcome to try our social group first to gauge what’s best.

What do the different levels of training mean?

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC): This is the highest level of qualification within breastfeeding support. It means that the person with this qualification has completed 95 hours of lactation specific education. Has completed 14 health sciences including basic life support and anatomy and physiology. Has provided 1000 hours of breastfeeding specific support and has sat a 4 hour exam at an approved test centre. Once the qualification has been awarded the supporter will have to re-certify every 5 years to maintain this qualification.

Certified Breastfeeding Specialist (CBS): This is a stand alone qualification which is a midway point between peer support and IBCLC. Some supporters love being a CBS and find the scope of practice fits them well. This qualification enables the supporter to work independently (as long as they have the relevant insurance) supporting normal infant feeding issues. To gain this qualification the supporter needs to have completed 52 hours of lactation education and passed an exam. They are also required to re-certify every 5 years ensuring their knowledge is up to date.

Breastfeeding Counsellor (BFC): This term is used a lot and depending on where the title has been earned will determine what level of training the person has undertaken. For me personally I went down the route of training with the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers (ABM) and to become a BFC I completed 8 extensive modules on lactation education and support. It means that the supporter can support with most normal feeding issues and have the knowledge of when and how to signpost to relevant information or parties for extended support. With the ABM you have 2 years to complete this and then agree to volunteer on the National Breastfeeding Helpline for another 2 years which is very rewarding. I am still proud to say that I volunteer on the National Breastfeeding Helpline which is such a valuable resource.

Peer Supporter: This is a lovely gateway level of training where the supporter takes on the role of an informed friend. Knowing the basics of breastfeeding support and knowing how and when to signpost. Lots of the feeding charities have affordable courses available and the work that peer supporters do is invaluable as they are often your breastfeeding best mate or other mum in your baby sensory group. Being in the most accessible position to normalise breastfeeding and combat run of the mill issues.

Hopefully the main takeaway from this is that anyone can call themselves a Lactation Consultant but do you really know what (if any) training they’ve undertaken. We wouldn’t trust someone who ‘calls’ themselves a doctor if they hadn’t worked through the relevant degrees etc so please do not trust someone who hasn’t had the necessary training within breastfeeding support! There is no harm in asking either. The individual should be proud to explain their level of training, if they’re not then maybe you should be wary. Whilst our own breastfeeding experience is 100% valid just feeding your own babies does not make you an expert and can sometimes be detrimental when it comes to supporting others as it can impact the way you see feeding especially if there is trauma associated with your own journey. I have 18 years experience of feeding my own babies but the training that I have gone through and continue to do has opened up my eyes 1000 fold!

What training do you have?

I have completed many charity based infant feeding specific courses which have taken years of work and keep up with regular supervisions and annual updates ensuring that my knowledge is both up to date and evidence based. I have my own independent insurance meaning that the support I offer is not linked to these charities although I continue to support within the community with those ‘hats’ on so to speak. Earlier on in 2024 I decided that infant feeding was going to be the bread and butter of my working life as its played such a pivotal role in my parenting, so I embarked on my IBCLC pathway. You can see above what becoming an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant entails and I know it will be an intense journey but very worth it. Currently I am working my way through the 95 hours of lactation education whilst accruing the 1000 hours of clinical based work (direct feeding support). Next year I plan to work through the health sciences whilst continuing to gather the clinical hours and then hopefully by 2027 I will be ready to sit the 4 hour IBCLC exam in London. Then there will be an excruciating wait for the results after which there will either be a huge celebration or commiseration party…

Why are your consults so much cheaper than others in the area?

I really want to make feeding support as accessible as possible but at the same time I do have to balance that with earning money to live hence why there is a charge for my 1:1 consults. At the moment consults are £40 for 1 hour. This fee covers the space in which I hold the consults, my knowledge and the appropriate insurance etc to make everything safe and covered. At the moment I feel the fee is appropriate for my level of training, as explained I am currently on my IBCLC pathway but I’m not there yet so I do not feel it right to charge anywhere near what a fully qualified IBCLC would.