Breastmilk Keepsakes' Makers in the world

If you are looking for something to signify your breastfeeding journey, why not consider turning them into beautiful keepsakes.

Wondering where to make breastmilk keepsakes?

Here is a list of online businesses that make them! "not in any order of preference except for the first on the list which is my favorite"

Update: 

Thank you so much for bringing new content into this post. I have updated my blog

11 19 Breastmilk Keepsakes' Makers in the world

I have personally communicated with these owners for information and realized that most of them are actually mommies themselves. 

Previously I have rated their service but have removed the rating as it's getting harder and harder to rate with new makers coming onto the list who are aware of the rating criteria. 

Anyway, different people may develop different "chemistry" with these mommies so I will recommend you to visit each of their websites to get more information.

Breastfeeding is a personal choice. And similarly, choosing your breastmilk keepsake's maker is a personal thing too. 

1. Keepsake by Ryo

Photos credit to Keepsake by Ryo

- Location: Singapore
- Accepts international orders
- Website: http://www.keepsakebyryo.com/
- Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/keepsakebyryo/

2. Precious Lifetime Memories

Photo credit to Precious Lifetime Memories 

- Location: Singapore
- Accepts international orders
- Website: No website
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Precious-Lifetime-Memories-627589484011008/

3. Tokens of Eternity

Photo credit to Tokens of Eternity

- Location: Singapore
- Accepts international orders
- Website: http://www.tokensofeternity.com/
- Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/tokensofeternity/

4. Beyond the milkyway 

Photo credit to Beyond the milkyway

- Location: Singapore
- Accepts international orders
- Website: No website
- Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beyondthemilkway/

5. Mommy's Milk Pendi

Photo credit to Mommy's Milk Pendi

- Location: Singapore
- Website: http://mommysmilkpendi.blogspot.com
- Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MommysMilkPendi/ 

6. Milk bunny Singapore

Photo credit to Milk Bunny Singapore

- Location: Singapore
- Accepts orders from Singapore & Malaysia
- Website: No website
- Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MilkBunnySingapore/

7. Beyond the willow's tree

Photo credit to Beyond the Willow Tree

- Location: Australia
- Accepts international orders
- Website: https://www.beyondthewillowtree.com/
- Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/beyondthewillowtree22/

8. Hollyday Designs

Photo credit to Hollyday Designs

- Location: Illinois
- Accepts international orders
- Website: http://www.hollydaydesigns.com/
- Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/breastmilkpendant/

9. Baby Bee Hummingbirds

Photo credit to Baby Bee Hummingbirds

- Location: Australia
- Accepts international orders
- Website: http://www.babybeehummingbirds.com.au/
- Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/babybeehummingbirds/

10. Breastmilk Jewellery

Photo credit to Breastmilk Jewellery

- Location: Australia
- Accepts international orders
- Website: http://www.breastmilkjewellery.com/
- Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/breastmilkjewellery/

11. Breast milk Jewelry

Photo credit to Breast Milk Jewelry

- Location: United States
- Accepts orders from US
- Website: No website
- Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Breast-Milk-Jewelry-452540268263365/

12. Lait de la Vie 

Photo credit to Lait de la Vie

- Location: United States
- Accepts international order
- Website: http://www.laitdelavie.com/
- Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/breastmilkcollection/

13. Milky Way Jewelry

Photo credit to Milky Way Jewelry

- Location: Netherlands
- Accepts international orders
- Website: No website
- Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/Milky-Way-Jewelry-Keepsake-With-Love-870178536365323/

14. Cherish me mama

Photo credit to Cherish me mama

- Location: United Kingdom

- Accepts international orders

- Website: http://cherishmemama.uk/

- Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/cherishmemama/

15. North Faun

Photo credit to North Faun

- Location: Canada

- Accepts international orders

- Website: https://northfaun.ca/

- Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/northfaun/

16. Rejewelled 

Photo credit to Rejewelled

- Location: United Kingdom

- Accepts international orders

- Website: To be launched
- Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/rejewelleduk/

17. baby's breath birth

Photo credit to baby's breath birth

- Location: United States

- Accepts international orders

- Website: http://www.babysbreathbirth.com/
- Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/babysbreathbirthnyc/

18. Mammary Glam

Photo credit to Mammary Glam

- Location: United States

- Accepts orders from US

- Website: No website
- Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/MammaryGlam/

19. A Mother's Dream, LLC

Photo credit to A Mother's Dream, LLC

- Location: United States

- Accepts international orders

- Website: http://amothersdream.bigcartel.com/
- Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/A-Mothers-Dream-LLC-437483706383648/

I am writing this post hoping to benefit my readers who will like to do their own comparison of various breastmilk keepsakes' makers. There is no sponsorship for this post.

Do let me know if I miss out any! :)

You can either Facebook message me or comment below if you know of any breastmilk keepsakes' makers that I have missed out. 

Those who chose not to be mentioned in this list will not appear anywhere in this list nor in the comment as they don't deserve to. 

Thank you!

Happy shopping!
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Aedan 1st taste of solid food. Review of Philips Avent Steamer Blender

Another milestone! Aedan has tried his first solid food when he reached 6 months. It was an exciting experience for Mommy and baby.

I had made Aedan's first solid food using Philips Avent Steamer Blender which is a gift from Aedan's 大伯.

Unboxing of Avent Steamer Blender!

What's contained inside?

1. Step-by-step guidebook 
2. Recipe booklet
3. Instruction booklet 
4. Warranty 
5. Steamer Blender 
6. A measuring cup
7. A spatula 

How to use? 

It is a 2-in-1 steamer cum blender which Mommy can used to made purée for baby. It's really simple to use.

steam > flip -> blend all in one.

1. 1. Throw the cut fruits or vegetables inside. 
2. Add water into the side of the steamer. The amount depends on the type of fruits or vegetables which you are going to steam. There is a list of approximate steaming time for different types of food on their instruction booklet.


3. Turn the dot to the left which will turn on the steaming function
4. Monitor the time and wait for the food to be steamed.
5. Turn the dot to the middle to stop steaming
6. Flip the container upside down
7. Turn the dot to the right to start the blending function. Turn on 3-5 times depending on how fine you want the content to be.
8. And it's ready to be served in a bowl! 

I have used it to make all types of purée!

Sweet potatoes, apple, banana ...

Sweet potatoes purée!

Apple & banana swirl. Though it don't look very appealing, it tastes really yummy! 

Pumpkin soup with only pumpkin! 

Apple purée 

Avocado purée 

You can add water or milk inside the container after steaming if you want the purée to be more watery.

My verdict

- It is really easy to use.

- They provide useful receipts and step by step guide in making purée and other baby's foods.


- you only need to wash one container instead of washing a steaming pot plus blender if you are to steam and blend separately.

- One disadvantage: when I first started using it, the cover was quite hard to push open. I need to use it for awhile to loosen it.

You can get it from Kiddy palace, Isetan, Robinson or BHG. It costs about $158.




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Review: Baby carrier sling bag from Mamacat

So happy to finally receive my goodies from Mamacat!

Ever since I started using my baby carrier when Aedan was one month old, I have been looking for a bag to store my baby carrier.

It was inconvenient that whenever I carried Aedan out of the carrier, I'll have to leave the carrier hanging on me as I couldn't find a place to keep it.

While browsing through Mamacat Facebook page, I saw their baby carrier sling bag which can fit most soft structured carriers perfectly!


I was thrilled & immediately messaged them on Facebook to order one!

Price: $30 for standard fabrics & $38 for premium fabrics.

Postage charges: $1.50 for normal mail & $3.80 for smartpac post

What do I like about Mamacat's baby carrier sling bag?

1. They have a wide variety with over hundreds of design fabrics to choose from.

2. Their sling bags can fit most soft structured carriers such as Tula, Lenny Lamb, Kinderpack, Manduca, Ergo, Beco, Bjorn, Prognae and Boba.

3. They even custom-make for hipseat carriers.

4. The sling bag is made with very good workmanship.

5. The owner is very friendly and replied to my Facebook message within 24 hrs.

Unwrapping Time!

All Mamacat items are sewed with their logo.

Besides the carrier sling bag, I also like their drawstring treasure bag and toy strap!

I found it inconvenient to dig out my wallet and handphone from my backpack while carrying Aedan and so I usually hold them on my hand.

Now with this treasure bag, I can use it to keep my wallet and handphone and simply sling it on my wrist! 

"I like my red toy strap!"

It's Giveaway Time again!! 

Mamcat is sponsoring a baby carrier sling bag ($38), a drawstring treasure bag ($15) and 2 pacifier straps ($7 each) to our readers!

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To find out more about the owner,

read The Story of Mamacat here.


xoxo,
Twentysixoctober
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Review: Keepsake by Ryo

I'm exclusively breastfeeding my little Aedan for 5 months and still counting. I'm hoping to breastfeed him till at least one year old.

Breastfeeding is indeed a memorable journey with so much pain and joy happening in tandem. You can read my journey here.
My breastfeeding experience

Like many mommies, I was looking for something to symbolise my breastfeeding journey; something that I can keep forever.

I chanced upon Keepsake by Ryo (previously known as Ryo's Breastmilk Jewellery) and had much joy browsing through their Facebook page and website. I never knew that breastmilk can be made into so many beautiful things!


From "can't find anything", I became spoiled with too many choices!

The keepsakes are all beautifully crafted and each of them looks intricate & pure.

How to order? 

Visit their website at:

Click "SHOP BY STYLE" & you will find a whole list of accessory types.

1. Charms

You can choose to include either breastmilk, baby's hair or cord in the charms.

2. Necklaces

3. Bracelets 

4. Earrings 

The earrings are made of 14K gold plated hardware which is suitable for sensitive skin.

5. Rings

6. Anklets

7. Keychains

8. Cufflinks

They even have cufflinks for daddy!
This can be a good Valentine's Day gift for daddies.


After choosing your choice of keepsakes,

you can confirm your order which will bring you to payment and delivery details.


Then follow the order procedures.

                

Update: Ryo has changed the mailing address to 

My mail box 884038, 

Singapore 919191

I used Zyllem (previously known as Rocket Uncle) to deliver my breastmilk to Ryo.
#Note that delivery of breastmilk to Ryo has to be self arranged.

How much is the keepsake? 

Price: their keepsakes range from $48 - to higher than $297 inclusive of postage of the keepsake.

Most of their keepsakes are priced between $109 - $129.

Estimated time of arrival (ETA): After delivering my breastmilk, I received my beautiful keepsake within a week!

Unwrapping time!

My earrings and breastmilk locket are individually wrapped in a box tied with green ribbons.

I was excited to unbox my keepsakes.

Each keepsake comes with a jeweller's cloth, silica gel and care instruction.

What do I like about Keepsake by Ryo?

1. All precious keepsakes come with 6-months warranty covering any discoloration of breastmilk components.

2. They have a wide selection of designs for keepsake. If you do not like their existing designs, you can even request to customize your own design!

3. It's easy to navigate their website from selection to payment to delivery.

4. The owner, Ryo, is very friendly. Buyer can always PM her on Facebook if they encounter technical difficulties or will like to discuss their keepsake's design.

5. Thoughtful Ryo has placed a bag of silica gel in every keepsake box to absorb excess moisture. She encourages her customers to store our keepsake jewellery in its original packaging when not in use to maintain its shine and prevent tarnishing.

6. Thoughtful Ryo provides storage for excess breastmilk which will be carefully labelled and stored in the freezer for 6 months, just in case mommies like to have something else made.

7. Ryo values quality casts over fast delivery. According to Ryo, the casting process is an art form and while most of the time the casting process goes smoothly, there may still be instances that result in visible and obvious defects. For my case, the locket was defective which resulted in a "leakage" of breastmilk during the casting process. In this case Ryo will recast the item before sending it out. This may extend the waiting time.  

Should you still find your final piece unsatisfactory, you may appeal to her for a 1-to-1 replacement and she will recast your item if she assesses that the claim is valid. 

This is the defective piece as you can see there are milk stain from the leakage. (The only time that I'm happy to have defects ^^) 

I really like my breastmilk earrings as it's minimalist looking and allow me to wear on all occasions.

I am fond of the breastmilk locket too as it contains 2 precious things inside: Aedan's name and my breastmilk.
I'll show this to Aedan next time when he grows up.


If you like to purchase one to symbolise your breastfeeding journey or to make everlasting ur baby's cord/hair/teeth, you can do it now!

Quote EVELYN10OFF to get a 10% discount off your purchase valid till end of Feb 2016!

To find out more about the owner, 

you may read The Story of Keepsake by Ryo  

xoxo,
Twentysixoctober

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