MilkMoments Lactation Support

06/12/2026

06/12/2026

The recalled items violate the mandatory standard for toys because the silicone strings are smaller and longer than permitted.

06/09/2026

Are you a new parent or do you know one? Thousands of these bottles sold at Walmart have been recalled due to a choking hazard: http://www.kens5.com/article/news/nation-world/boon-nursh-baby-bottles-recalled-choking-hazard/507-2a7af512-8410-4b24-8505-d4bd1480ba2f?tag1=kensshare

06/04/2026

♥️ Breastfeeding Basics at Ascension St. Vincent’s Clay ♥️ offers a free breastfeeding class from 6:00–8:00 p.m. for expecting and new parents.

Led by an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), you’ll learn the basics of latching, milk supply, and how to prepare before your baby arrives, plus get tips for common challenges, ask questions, build confidence, and connect with other families.
Enjoy a tour of our labor and delivery suites.

We encourage you to attend during pregnancy and choose your baby’s pediatrician in advance, ideally one who supports your breastfeeding goals, so you feel even more prepared for your breastfeeding journey.

Women’s health care is personal, so is choosing the care that’s right for you.

To register and learn more, contact 904-602-1004.

05/23/2026

05/17/2026

When choosing a bottle for a breastfed baby, the goal usually isn’t to “copy breastfeeding” perfectly because no bottle truly can. The goal is to support a feeding pattern that protects the breastfeeding relationship, encourages active sucking, and helps prevent babies from developing a preference for the faster, easier flow of many bottles.

A slower flow ni**le matters because breastfed babies are used to working for milk. During breastfeeding, milk flow naturally changes throughout the feed and babies pause frequently. Many standard bottle ni**les release milk very quickly, which can lead to gulping, overfeeding, increased spit up, coughing, or frustration at the breast when milk doesn’t come as instantly. Slow flow ni**les help support paced feeding and allow babies more control.

A narrower ni**le tip can sometimes encourage a deeper latch pattern and more active oral involvement rather than simply compressing a wide ni**le in the mouth. Some babies transition between breast and bottle more comfortably with ni**les that require them to maintain suction and coordinated tongue movement instead of passively receiving milk. That said, babies vary, and some do better with wider ni**les depending on oral anatomy and feeding challenges.

A sloped neck design may help babies maintain a latch that allows for better lip positioning and gradual ni**le expansion in the mouth. Certain abrupt or overly wide bottle bases can encourage a shallow latch, especially in babies already struggling with breastfeeding mechanics. A gradual slope may make it easier for some infants to fl**ge their lips outward and maintain positioning during feeds.

Most importantly, bottle feeding technique matters just as much as the bottle itself. Responsive or paced bottle feeding, holding baby upright, giving frequent pauses, switching sides, and avoiding force feeding all play a huge role in supporting breastfeeding success. Research consistently shows that responsive feeding practices help babies regulate intake and support healthy feeding behaviors.

There is no single “best” bottle for every breastfed baby because oral anatomy, flow preference, feeding ability, and age all differ. Sometimes the best bottle is simply the one the baby tolerates well while breastfeeding continues comfortably.

05/15/2026

The Cosyland stools can collapse or tip over when in use.

05/14/2026

Hey Jacksonville families!

💛🍼 Mark your calendars for our FREE Community Baby Shower hosted in partnership with Senator Tracie Davis. It’s a day centered on healthy moms, healthy babies, and strong family support.

Whether you’re expecting, parenting a newborn, or supporting a growing family, this event was created with YOU in mind.

📍 Legends Center
🗓 September 26
⏰ 10AM–1PM
📌 5130 Soutel Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32208

Registration details coming soon. Stay tuned and tag an expecting parent who should be there! 💕

Presented by the Northeast Florida Healthy Start Coalition Initiative - The Magnolia Project: A Federal Healthy Start Initiative.

12/07/2025

A new groundbreaking study provides the first global quantification of breastfeeding’s role in preventing chronic diseases.

The data is stunning 📈 and reinforces what we have long advocated: breastfeeding protection, promotion, and support are lifesaving, cost-effective, and essential.

Read the full results here: https://bit.ly/49fcYEc