Breastfeeding is one of those topics that I feel strongly about. We are women, who have babies, and our bodies were meant to provide for them. I’m also not one of those people that will look down upon or shame other mothers for using formula. I actually formula feed my oldest, because I was a new mom, and just didn’t know better.
After becoming pregnant with my second child and learning a thing or two, I knew I wanted to try harder when it came to breastfeeding. My goal was to make it to six weeks, then six months, then twelve months. We actually made it to 14 months. I was so damn proud of myself and her. Shortly after that, I became pregnant with my third.
Since then, the girls are very used to mommy whipping out her boob to feed the baby. That’s just how it is. We are very comfortable with skin around here, and breastfeeding is natural and NOT WEIRD to them.
Trying to nurse outside the home, is a little more challenging, not always, but most of the time. I’m a big chested kinda gal, which leaves me feeling like I just can’t nurse discreetly. When they’re out, they are out, if you know what I mean. Seriously, there is absolutely no reason you can not breastfeed outside the home. No matter where I am I can always find a spot to sit down and lately I have even mastered nursing the baby WHILE wearing her. Super mom skills, I know. Whether I am sitting down or wearing her, I do feel more comfortable covered. When they are little, covering with a simple blanket is fine, but as they get older and start pulling and tugging at it, not so much.
That’s where nursing covers come into play. Thankfully, nowadays there are many different styles of nursing covers available to women. I recently had the chance to get my hands on a gorgeous Bebe au Lait Nursing Cover.
This is the Chateau Silver design, which I chose. I love how simple and beautiful the design is, and the gray and white are very light, easy on the eyes, and neutral.
Bebe au Lait Nursing Cover Features -
- RigiFlex™ Neckline – Allows you see see baby, and provides ventilation.
- 100% breathable Cotton – single layered for cool comfort, soft as can be as it delicately shelters baby while nursing.
- Internal Terrycloth Pocket: Perfect for quick cleanups and stashing pads and pacifiers.
- Adjustable d-ring neck strap with branded hardware for authenticity. Adjust it once and done.
- Generously sized – fits women of all sizes & helps keep baby focused
- Compact – easy to roll up and take with you wherever you go.
- Multi-use – covers can also be used as a changing mat, sunshade, and light blanket.
- Machine washable
There are 17 different designs of the original Bebe au Lait nursing cover. All with these same features. Most are just $35, and a few are $38.
Sale above ends 8/31/12, so hurry!
I have been using my nursing cover like crazy lately and you may have even seen me at BlogHer wearing it. It’s just so easy to slip on and off, fits perfectly in my purse, and is totally cute.
Gifting a nursing cover to a new mother is a wonderful way to help support breastfeeding.
Thanks to lovely folks over at Bebe au Lait, one Lilac City Momma reader will win your choice of nursing cover. Enter to win below!
I received a nursing cover for my review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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I love that cover! I have one too and nurse anywhere and everywhere :) I love it. My story is similar, I’m a new mom and I remember I was trying to get to only 3 month of breastfeeding, then 6, now going on to 10! :) My latest post on breastfeeding, I’m wearing my cover in some of my pics too! http://www.growingtowardsadream.com/2012/08/my-take-on-breastfeeding.html
I have the Yoko one. The Oxford is so pretty too. Well they all are!
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I would get the same as you – the chateau silver. I love how beautiful it is, but very fitting for either boy or girl!
I like the Kensington.
I’d get the mint chocolate.
Wow that is really tough! I love them all! Hehe I think I’d have to have my husband pick out one if I won (or bought one)! Lol I really, really liked yours and thought that was my favorite, but after looking at them all, I don’t know! Top picks would be (hold on, there’s a LOT lol)….Chateu Silver, Black or Ivory Eyelet, Katori, Kensington, Marmont, Oxford, aaannnddd Yoko. :) Thanks for the chance to win!
I would choose the Royale.
ii love the Marmont print !
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I have been using my nursing cover like insane lately and you may have even seen me at BlogHer dressed in it. It’s just so simple to slide on and off, suits completely in my bag, and is completely adorable.!!!!!!
I like Marmont.
I like the Yoko pattern
I would choose the Papillon !
I like the black eyelet
The Papillon
I like the papillon
I would choose Royale!
I would choose the Chateau Silver print.
I’d choose Chateau Silver
I like the Yoko
i like the oxford
I’d choose the Sevilla.
I love the Barcelona!
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i like the papillon
I like the papillon.
I like the Sevilla