A Few Essentials

A Few Essentials A Few Essentials is a company founded in 2020 during the pandemic to promote mental well-being Wide range of stationery items and personalised clothing.

03/09/2026

Who said breastfeeding-friendly clothes had to be boring? You can be practical AND stylish, easy access doesn't mean sacrificing your style. Nursing life can still feel like you. 👗✨

03/09/2026

Let go of the pressure to "bounce back." Your body just did something incredible, and right now your focus should be on nourishing yourself and your baby not counting calories or chasing a number on the scale.

Eat well, move when you can, and trust that a healthier, more balanced life will come with time. There's no rush. Give yourself grace.

02/09/2026

Your body is doing incredible work, and what you put into it matters. A well-nourished mom is better equipped to produce nourishing milk so this is your reminder to eat enough, stay hydrated, and not run on empty while you're feeding someone else.

Taking care of you is part of taking care of them. 🥗

02/09/2026

Returning to work while breastfeeding shouldn't feel like an uphill battle.

Every workplace should have a clean, private, and safe space for mothers to pump or nurse not as a favor, but as a basic accommodation. Supporting breastfeeding mothers isn't just good policy, it's good for families.

Employers, this is your sign to check in on what you're actually offering. 💼

02/09/2026

Long-term breastfeeding can quietly reshape your social life more than people realize, planning outings around feeds, stepping away mid-conversation, missing things you used to do without a second thought. It's not always talked about, but it's real.

If your circle has shifted because of this journey, you're not imagining it and it doesn't make the journey any less worth it.

01/09/2026

Let's talk about it, the sagging that comes after breastfeeding (or pregnancy, or just time) is not a flaw, it's biology. Hormones, milk production, elasticity changes, it happens to so many of us, and it doesn't take away from what your body did.

Normalize it, because it is completely normal.

01/09/2026

Freezer stashes can be a lifesaver but only if they fit your actual life. If you're returning to work, pumping regularly, or just want backup for date nights, a stash makes sense.

But if pumping adds more stress than relief for you, skip the pressure to build one. There's no gold star for a full freezer. 🧊

01/09/2026

Something's been going on with my little one lately, fussiness, reflux, what might be a new allergic reaction. Honestly, I don't have this one figured out yet, and it's been a heavy few weeks trying to understand what's happening.

I'm not sharing this because I have the answers, but because I know once I get through it, I'll be able to share something real and useful. For now, just holding space for the hard days.

31/08/2026

Teething changed the game overnight, sore gums, fussiness, and yes, the occasional bite that made me jump. If you're in this stage too, a few things helped us: offering something cold to chew before feeds, staying calm (even when it stings), and gently ending the feed if biting starts so baby learns the cue.

It's a phase, not a forever. 🦷

31/08/2026

This pillow has been such a game changer for comfort during feeds, saving my arms, my back, my sanity. But here's the thing: what works for me might not work for you.

Every mom and baby duo is different, so take the time to find the position that actually feels right for both of you. Don't force what doesn't fit.

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