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Shipping Breastmilk? Pirate Ship & Shippo Won’t Insure It
If you've shopped around for shipping labels to ship breastmilk, you’ve probably landed on Pirate Ship, Shippo or some similar program. Or maybe you’ve thought about walking into a UPS or FedEx store and shipping it...
Does Your Baby’s Bottle Nipple Shape Matter for Latching? (Yes)
I wish someone had told me this when I was in the thick of figuring out feeding. Because the bottle nipple section of any baby store is overwhelming, the marketing is confusing (and often misleading), and most of us...
Why You Should NOT Use Dry Ice to Ship Breastmilk
Bottom Line Up Front: Dry ice can rupture your milk storage bags, freeze-burn your supply, trigger expensive hazmat surcharges, and even get your package refused at the drop-off counter. There are safer, simpler, and...
How to Use a TENS Unit for Relactation: A Quick Start Guide
Quick Reference: TENS Unit for Relactation Goal: Provide additional breast stimulation while pumping or hand expressing. Tens Unit Placement ✓ Place pads around the breast tissue ✓ Keep pads approximately 1 inch away...
How to Increase Breast Milk Supply With Supplements (2026 Guide)
💡 Quick Answer: No supplement is guaranteed to increase your milk supply. Scientific studies show the only proven methods are pumping on a consistent schedule, emptying fully, and power pumping. That said, I and many...
Can You Refreeze Breastmilk? What Moms Need to Know 2026
Can You Refreeze Breastmilk? Here's the 2026 updated answer... ✅ Quick Answer: You can refreeze breast milk — but only if it still has ice crystals and has not fully thawed. Once completely thawed, breast milk should...
TSA Carry-on Rules for Traveling with Breastmilk in 2026
The TSA breastmilk rules have become very mom-friendly in 2026, but can be confusing with their government language and outdated Reddit threads. Here's exactly what you need to know before your next trip, straight...
How to Ship Frozen Breastmilk Safely: A Step-by-Step Guide
QUICK TIP: To ship breastmilk safely, you'll need to fully freeze your milk, pack it in an insulated breastmilk shipping kit, add ice sheets if needed, choose the right shipping speed, and use a discounted UPS or FedEx...
Don’t Use USPS to Ship Breastmilk
When it comes to shipping frozen breastmilk, timing and temperature matter. While USPS may seem like a lower-cost option, we don't recommend using USPS for breastmilk shipments. Unlike UPS and FedEx, USPS doesn't...