Best Snacks & Supplements for new Mums

Life with a new baby can make regular meals, hydration and getting enough protein surprisingly difficult. The best snacks and supplements for new mums are usually the ones that are easy, convenient and made from quality ingredients — so you can nourish yourself even when you only have one hand free.

At Chief, we make real-food snacks and simple supplements designed to fit into busy days, without relying on the ultra-processed ingredients found in many conventional snack foods.

Protein powder can be one of the simplest ways to increase the protein content of foods you're already eating.

Chief Collagen Protein Powder can be added to smoothies, yoghurt, oats, coffee or baking, while our Whey Protein is ideal for shakes and smoothies when you need something quick.

Neither replaces a varied, balanced diet, but they can make getting enough protein more convenient when time and appetite are unpredictable.

Breastfeeding can make convenient food and hydration particularly important. Keeping easy snacks nearby can help on days when feeding sessions seem endless.

Some simple options include:

• Collagen Protein Bars
• Beef Bars and Beef Sticks
• Yoghurt with collagen or whey protein
• Fruit and nuts
• Smoothies with protein powder
• Overnight oats with added collagen

Keeping a water bottle and a few shelf-stable snacks wherever you tend to feed your baby can also make life considerably easier.

We think the best snacks for new mums should be simple.

Look for foods that provide protein, fibre and recognisable ingredients, while limiting products that are predominantly refined sugars, artificial sweeteners or heavily processed fillers.

Convenience matters too. A nutritionally perfect snack isn't particularly useful if you never have time to prepare it.

Nutritional requirements vary significantly between individuals during pregnancy, postpartum recovery and breastfeeding.

Protein foods such as collagen, whey and beef snacks can form part of a balanced diet, but supplements aren't automatically suitable for everyone. If you're breastfeeding, pregnant again, taking medication or have specific nutritional requirements, speak with your GP, dietitian or other qualified healthcare professional before introducing a new supplement.

Becoming a mum changes almost everything about your routine. Eating well doesn't have to mean preparing elaborate meals.

Having a few genuinely convenient, protein-rich options on hand can make it easier to look after yourself while you're busy looking after someone else.