Mila's Keeper

We are SO proud to announce that we are officially a?certified B Corp!?And not just that—we passed with 113.5 points, far exceeding the required 80 points. What is a B Corp? B Corps are businesses that meet the?highest standards of social and environmental impact, accountability, and transparency.?Companies like Patagonia, Cotopaxi, and now... Mila’s Keeper are part of this global movement to use business as a force for good. Why This Matters to You: By choosing Mila’s Keeper, you’re supporting a company that ??Puts moms first?– Advocating for breastfeeding rights and solutions that truly support breastfeeding and pumping moms, wherever they are. ??Prioritizes sustainability?– Using eco-friendly materials and reducing waste to protect our planet for future generations. ??Operates ethically?– Advancing responsible labor practices such as paid parental leave, responsible sourcing, and transparency in all we do. We've got so much more to do learn and do, but in the meanwhile, we are confident we are going down a path that aligns with our mission and values of our company. We built our company with the goal to empower moms to redefine the possibilities of her breastfeeding journey- and it's now just the beginning! We'd like to give a special shoutout to Kerrie McDevitt from Impact Growth Partners for her tremendous help and guidance to work through the certification. We are forever grateful for your support! #bcorp #corporatesocialresponsibility #socialimpact #environmentalimpact

Happy World Breast Pumping Day! If you didn't know it existed, now you do! It's an important day to recognize the important role that pumping has in extending breastfeeding rates, especially in the US where it was found to extend by an average of 5+ months. (Nardella 2024). We advocate for lactation education that is inclusive of pumping - so that ALL breastfeeding moms are supported in meeting their breastfeeding goals! ?? #breastfeeding #workingmoms #lactationsupport #lactationconsultant

Our little secret coming up soon....joining the B-Corp community... to be continued!

Thank you Profit Reimagined? Inc., Certified B Corp. for being women who lift other women! Thank you for sharing.

I am so excited to see this well deserved recognition for Lara Vu, founder of Mila’s Keeper. I first had the pleasure to work with Lara last summer on a campaign, to raise awareness of the need for donor milk bank donations across the country. Lara’s giant heart and passion to help others is empowering women and bridging gaps in society.?? While working overseas for UNICEF, Lara noticed working moms had no safe place to store their milk, and as a working mama herself, she knew what this meant - possibly the end to their breastfeeding journey. Lara saw a problem and created a solution, and Mila's Keeper was born.???? Her beautifully designed milk coolers are innovative, eco-friendly, multipurpose, TSA-friendly, lead-free, and the list goes on! This company gives back to the community and charitable organizations, and truly has a heart of gold. I am so proud of my friend! ??

If you're bummed out by the state of the world (can't blame you there) let me suggest checking out one of my favorite reporting projects of the year, TIME's list of 2024's best inventions. This year I got to explore a new startup that's using rocket science to produce carbon-negative energy (Arbor), a kitchen appliance that turns food waste into plant and animal feed (Mill), a stylish way to keep breastmilk safe for 20 hours on the go (Mila's Keeper), a company using light to control cells (Prolific Machines) and many more inventions that make me excited about the future! You can find the full list here: https://lnkd.in/gYsewTRv And just my contributions here: https://lnkd.in/gEmmuf2x

A monumental moment for us today - representing the notion that the challenges and needs of breastfeeding moms worldwide are being heard and addressed! Thank you TIME for this incredible honor. #timebestinventions

We are incredibly PROUD and speechless today - Mila's Keeper has been listed in TIME Best Inventions of 2024! https://lnkd.in/gwEcV4uw

We're excited about the recent study led by Deanna Nardella, MD, from Yale School of Medicine demonstrating that moms who pump on average breastfeed 5 months longer than those who don't! This is the first study of its kind measuring the impact of pumping and breastfeed duration. Studies like these are important as we continue to identify the solutions to overcome the barriers and challenges to exclusively breastfeeding for 6 months, which currently stands at less than 25% in the US. This is a far cry from the WHO 2025 global goal of reaching a rate of 50% exclusive breastfeeding. We are eager for more studies to gain deeper understanding of the "pump culture" and support needed around pumping to promote higher rates of breastfeeding for the US and globally. As a company whose mission runs deep with supporting breastfeeding women through pumping, we stand ready to offer our support. https://lnkd.in/g5cXkbGz.

When Forbes decides to feature you again, this time on their Best Baby Gifts! https://lnkd.in/gWMiigKH