Whether your partner is breastfeeding, expressing, or doing a mix of both, feeding is about far more than calories. t’s about connection. Trust. Safety. Familiarity. And guess what? Those things don’t happen if you sit on the sidelines.
Expressed milk gives dads a real way to get in the game. And if your partner’s using a hands-free pump - like the ones from Pippeta’s breast pump collection - you’ve got no excuse. These pumps are designed to fit around real life.
Whether your partner’s back at work or juggling a hundred things at home, Pippeta makes expressing flexible, discreet, and stress-free. That means there’s more opportunity for you to step in,step-up, and share the feeding journey.
What Dads Can Do (That Actually Helps)
If your partner is expressing milk, here’s how you stop being a bystander and start being a proper part of the feeding journey:
Claim a Feed and Own It:
Pick one feed a day - morning, evening, night, whatever - and make it yours. Baby will get to know that feed as time with you. It’s not about being perfect; it’s about showing up consistently.
Go Skin to Skin:
Yes, seriously. Strip off your top, hold your baby close and feed. It’s proven to help with bonding, calm both of you down, and support baby’s development. Don’t overthink it, just do it.
Learn the Kit:
If mum’s using a wearable pump like the Pippeta LED wearable breast pump, get to know how it works. Wash it. Sterilise it. Store the milk properly. Warm it safely. Feed it like a pro. These pumps are designed for ease and freedom, so make sure you’re pulling your weight on the prep.
Share the Night Shifts:
Let mum sleep. Set an alarm, grab the bottle, and step into the role. Yes, it’s tiring. But so is parenting. The more you do now, the more confident you’ll feel.
Communicate Like a Grown-Up:
Before your baby arrives, have the big conversations. How does your partner want to feed? What’s Plan B if things don’t go smoothly? What will support look like on tough days? Don’t just assume - ask, listen, and plan.
Feeding Prep Is Fatherhood Prep
Being a dad isn’t about waiting in the wings. It’s about doing the invisible, daily stuff: the feeds, the cuddles, the chats at 3am (without needing a round of applause).
Getting involved with expressed milk is one of the first and most powerful ways to step into fatherhood with confidence.
And when expressing is made simple, like it is with Pippeta’s range of hands-free pumps, that confidence is easier to build. Their products are designed to give your partner the freedom to express wherever she is, and give you the opportunity to step up without hesitation.
