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You! Lingerie: Pretty Nursing Wear

June 18, 2011 By afterthealter Leave a Comment

Every nursing mom knows the dread you feel every time you go to buy a nursing bra, only to find yet another bland nude colored one. Yes, the nude bra goes with everything, but it certainly does not help to make you feel at all attractive. And who doesn’t want to feel attractive sometimes? Why can’t there be a nursing bra that mimics “regular” lingerie? That way you can nurse, and feel pretty at the same time. Ladies…the good news that there are nursing bras that can do that. You can find  a bunch of options with You! Lingerie ! A pretty solution to the a common nursing bra problem.

You! Lingerie’s mission is to make new mommies, and mommies to be to feel confident and look beautiful every day. That’s a wonderful goal if you ask me. The bras provide a perfect balance between functionality, support and comfort with out sacrificing style.

Here are some great and unique features that make You! Lingerie bras ($29.99-$34.99) special.

  • Soft cups (no under wire) for maximum comfort when breasts are at their fullest to accommodate their size.
  • Luxurious fabrics and sexy colors with soft cotton lining to prevent chafing
  • Easy and convenient nursing clips for one handed opening
  • Matching panties to make the lingerie all come together

I personally liked the Isis blue bra and panty set. The colors were so fun and playful! The moment I put it on I was hooked. The bra was extremely comfortable, and the matching panties were a great fit. Very true to size. That is very important when ordering a bra…knowing that it will fit.

You! Lingerie would also make a great gift! Mom’s never think about themselves, so why not treat them! Going to a shower? How about for the lingerie line?

It’s time for mom’s to feel sexy again, and a You! Lingerie bra and panty set is a great way to start.

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Bravado! Nursing Bra From Bare Necessities: Pretty and Comfortable!

January 13, 2011 By afterthealter Leave a Comment

As a nursing mom I am torn when it comes to nursing bras…I don’t want to buy alot because lets face it eventually I will be finished nursing and I won’t need them. But then I find that if I don’t have enough, I am constantly washing the ones I have. And who has time for that? So I am always happy to get a new nursing bra, and I was excited to try the Allure Underwire Nursing bra from Bravado! ($54 from Bare Necessities).

I waited a little while to go with the underwire nursing bra because I heard that it’s important to not use one until your milk fully comes in. But now that it has, I was ready to give the girls some more support! I went a little crazy and got the bra in Black! That’s right, I strayed from the beige and the white! Shame on me right? Nah! I loved the look of this bra with the lace features. It made the bra feel a little more feminine and less like all the other nursing bras I have.

The one negative I found with this bra was the sizing. I feel like it runs a bit big, so keep that in mind when ordering for yourself through Bare Necessities. One thing nursing breasts done need is less support, fit is very important. All in all I was pleased with the Bravado brand bra, and extremely pleased with Bare Necessities!

If underwire is not your thing, be sure to check out the Bare Necessities site for tons of other nursing bras in many different styles and price ranges. They have something for everyone!

I was provided with the Bravado! Nursing Bra for the purposes of this review. As always all thoughts and opinions are my own.

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HOTmilk: Making Nursing Pajamas Sexy

December 27, 2010 By afterthealter Leave a Comment

When it comes to nursing comfort is key in my book. As a matter of fact, since I have pretty much been home bound, I basically wear anything comfortable that makes nursing as easy as possible. That means nothing at all fashionable. Thus far I have stuck to zippered sweat shirts, and nursing tanks. Things like that have been my day time wardrobe, but when it comes to the night time, I have found a GREAT pair of pajamas that not only are comfortable…but a little sexy too! The brand is HOTmilk, and I am in love with this pair of pajamas.  It’s time for this mama to feel sexy again!

HOTmilk is a brand that sells nursing lingerie. So many of the nursing items out there are so basic and plain (can you say beige??)…which most of the time is ok. But sometimes a woman  wants to feel pretty even when wearing nursing items,  and that’s where HOTmilk comes in. They sell nursing bras with matching underwear and pajamas. All the items are feminine and pretty. A feeling I don’t always get to feel with undone hair and sweatpants.

There are so many factors that are great about this pair of pajamas. The pair I received are no longer available, but the ones pictured above are close.  They are called “Delighted by her victory” (Top: $24.80/Bottoms $24.60). My favorite part is that you don’t have to wear a separate nursing bra. The camisole offers great support, and a place for nursing pads right in the top! I also love the snap down straps that make it easy to drop each side for easy feeding. The bottoms are great too! They are comfortable and fit great.

Can you tell that I love these pajamas? I really do! I may get another pair because I get so sad when this pair is in the wash! HOTMilk pajamas get an A+!

HOTmilk provided me with a pair of pajamas for the purposes of this review. As always all thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Breastfeeding Bliss with a Bravado Bra (and a 10% off coupon code)

May 23, 2010 By julie 1 Comment

A few weeks ago, Jen from Nursing Mother Supplies asked to send me a new nursing bra to sample. The minute I read that its a Bravado bra, I was in. I’ve been so pleased with all the Bravado bras I have, for their lasting quality, the convenience of their breastfeeding closures and the comfort of the bra.

The Bliss offers everything I love about Bravado, in a full-coverage style. This is the bra to wear when you need full support. Its super comfortable with a large cup, its the bra I prefer to wear during my ‘heavier’ days. And while its not the sports bra I wear to work out usually, I did wear it to the gym the other day. Its that comfortable. I know. Crazy, right? A bra that’s that comfortable and supportive? So I did a little investigating and its Bravado’s Flexi-Fit support system that makes it such a pleasure to wear.

Its way too pretty for the gym. With a little embellishment, the Bravado Bliss lets you feel pretty and comfortable in your nursing bra.

Thanks to Nursing Mother Supplies for providing a sample for this review (and my comfort). Use coupon code NMS10 for 10% off your purchase.

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Newborn Neccessities: Soothing the Boobies

May 21, 2010 By kristi 1 Comment

I heard and read lots about how painful nursing could be, but until I experienced it myself I had NO idea.  The first few days were a breeze and I really thought that I was the exception.  I was sorely mistaken (no pun intended).  It took a full 8 weeks to stop wincing each time Gianna latched on.  With a lot of reassurance from friends and my Medela Breast Care Gift Set, I was able to successfully get through those tough days.  That’s why the Medela Breast Care Gift Set is #3 on my top ten list of Newborn Necessities.

Filled with nursing essentials, the gift set is a cute and compact solution to many early breastfeeding troubles.  The set contains 12 disposable bra pads, a 2oz tube of Tender Care Lanolin Advanced Nipple Therapy, 2 Tender Care Hydrogel pads, a Mother’s Minder bracelet, and an info/breastfeeding log.  Having all of these products together in one little bag made traveling super easy – especially since we went out of town for a wedding just 3 short weeks after Gianna arrived.

The breast care set would make an excellent gift for a baby shower or when visiting a new mommy.  Every nursing mother experiences some discomfort and frustration.  Share some relief and a little support with these tools.  The Medela Breast Care Gift Set can be purchased at Motherhood Maternity and Amazon.com from $24.

A sample of the Medela Breast Care Gift Set was provided for review on MWS.

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Bravado introduces a line at Target

March 20, 2010 By julie 1 Comment

This winter, Bravado, who’s bras usually tend toward the pricier of the nursing group, began stocking racks at Target, making their brand available to the mainstream. Labeled Basics by Bravado!, its a smaller, less frills line than the fancy Bravado brand bras. Available in only a few “natural” colors and 3 styles: the Emma (Sleep bra), Stella (Nursing bra) and Felicity (Nursing cami).

I love these bras. No. Really. I mean, I know it sounds strange to say I love a bra, but if you have to wear one, wear one that’s comfortable, easy to use and looks decent, right? So today I was wearing a top that had a pretty low-cut V (which Little insists on pulling down all the time) and the Stella Nursing bra looked like a cute tank top underneath. Making it even better, the strap clips are so simple to un- and attach.

The Basics by Bravado! website has a great calculator/chart on their webpage to help nursing moms find which bra fits her needs, and you’ll read on their site about the Spot, Click & Enter sweepstakes they’re hosting.

Moms-to-be, these are great bras, and they’re a fantastic introduction into the world of nursing, at a fabulous price point. I remember when I was pregnant with my first (goodness! that was 7 years ago!!) I didn’t want to spend a lot of money on a bra when I didn’t know how long I’d last breastfeeding. Now that Bravado has a line available at Target, its an affordable way to know you’re trying breastfeeding in comfort.

I’m a Bravado Mama Ambassador on my blog, Just Preicous. As an ambassador, I’ve recieved samples, information and compensation.

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Expressiva Nursingwear: Ease, Comfort and Style while Breastfeeding

January 13, 2010 By julie Leave a Comment

Nursingwear is hard enough to find, let alone find some that isn’t frumpy. Expressiva expressivais an entire site dedicated to nursingwear, and a great place to shop prior to having your baby. You’ll find an excellent selection of bras, catorgized by use.

I was sent a sample of their Smocked Tunic Top (in brown) which looks good and works so well for breastfeeding. The organic cotton shirt ran a little big (I recieved size XS) but that’s usually a good thing when you’re breastfeeding. Also on their site are dresses, swimsuits(!) (you have no idea how long I looked for nursing swimsuits in years past!), sleepwear and accessories.

Check out their post-holiday sale event for items off to 70% off.

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Quick & easy nursing privacy with the LatchOn, plus a 15% off coupon code

October 5, 2009 By julie 2 Comments

latchonWhen we first heard of the latchOn by The Button Barn, Whitney and I were skeptical. We weren’t sure why one would need a ribbon with clips when you could just use one of the many other breastfeeding tools–one that actually has a ribbon attached to a blanket or sheet for privacy when you’re breastfeeding.

About 20 minutes later, baby A needed to eat. I opened my diaper bag to find I’d left my cover in the dryer at home. As I tried to drape a blanket over me that kept falling, I longed for a latchOn. The latchOn, which clips onto any blanket and makes it a nursing cover, folds up small so that carrying it in your diaper bag takes up little space. Its easy to always have with you. If you are using a nursing cover and baby spits up on it, or if you only have room in your bag for a breastfeeding cover or a blanket, you’ll grab the blanket and know you’re covered.

latchOn sent me a sample and its turned out to be a useful accessory. Definitely and item to keep in the bag–at all times. It attaches with ease to any blanket, towel, or sheet. Its now a ”must carry” in my diaper bag.

Use code button15barn to save 15%.

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With a Pumpin’ Pal You Can Sit back, Relax and Pump

September 3, 2009 By julie 1 Comment

pumpinpalIf you’ve been reading my recent reviews, you know I’m not a fan of pumping. And I’m looking for anything I can do to make pumping easier and, when possible, a little more enjoyable.

I received a sample of a Pumpin’ Pal and, with hope of relaxation, strapped it on to try it out. It took a little adjusting and getting used to, but once set, I was able to use my electric pump and have 2 hands able to do other things.  Having my hands free lets me enjoy pumping a tiny but more as I’m able to distract myself with something else. I’m still not running around, chasing the kids or working out, but pumping hands free lets me type, write, and, if I’m lucky, maybe even fold some laundry.

Pumpin’ Pals make pumping life a little bit easier. When I’m pumping, every little bit helps.

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Aunt LaLa’s Log: Start Your Breastfeeding Experience with Organization (we’re giving away three!)

June 21, 2009 By julie 8 Comments

blue-lattice-open-smallBreastfeeders and future breastfeeders take note: organization helps. A lot.

When Deena Wachtel had her baby she thought she was ready. But when it came time to breastfeed she was shocked at all the information a new mom needs to keep:

  • How long?
  • Which breast?
  • How long between feedings?

And while she could jot it down in a disorganized fashion on scraps of paper and try to keep a good record for the docs and nurses that bombard new moms with questions, she realized that what she really needed was a log. Thankfully, her sister, Lisa Lewis, aka Aunt LaLa, came to the rescue as she raced home to create a breastfeeding log.

Aunt LaLa’s Log is a handcrafted, hard bound journal featuring only 100% post-consumer recycled papers. It includes areas to record breastfeeding statistics, poops and pees, and medication and growth records for baby’s first 3 months, this useful journal becomes a keepsake. Select from 15 cover designs to fit your (or your giftee’s) style.

We’re giving away THREE Aunt LaLa’s Logs to Mommies with Style Readers. Click over to Rosie Bear and select your favorite log. Then come back here and comment to this post to tell us which one you’ll select if you’re the winner.  Three winners will be selected next week. Make sure you include a valid e-mail address (we can’t contact you if you don’t). Winners will have 24 hours to reply to our e-mail before we select an alternate.

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Unique Breastfeeding, (or as Mommy-Samantha calls them) Easy Access, Tops

June 11, 2009 By julie Leave a Comment

evalillian1Packages from Eva Lillian are always a surprise. Not so much because I don’t know they’re coming, but because their products are much more unique than their competitors. So many nursing tops have the second layer or a pocket to feed. Eva Lillian nursing tops find different ways to breastfeed, which makes them not only unique, but often wearable post-breastfeeding.

Example, the Desiree Nursing Top (featured) with full wrap and a removable bandeau. It offers easy access and covers areas you’d rather have covered… like that post baby blub.

Another unique nursing top (that I am seriously excited to wear!), check out the Jessie Nursing Tunic. It can be worn as a cowl neck or off the shoulder with a fitting and complementary body. Its a sexy and stylish look that can be dressed up enough for a fancy night out and just as easily dressed down with jeans. The neck of the tunic is wide enough to just pull out of the way for breastfeeding (again, easy access and great for a sling or cover.)  Eva Lillian claims this is a great top to wear when breastfeeding twins because access is so easy on both breasts… it makes sense.

Whether your looking for “easy access” tops, a new look or want to try a different type of nursing clothing, click on over to Eva Lillian Boutique and save  10% off all nursingwear when you use code STYLE.

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