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Jul
2016

World Breastfeeding Week Giveaway

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August 1st through August 7th is 2016’s World Breastfeeding Week. 2016’s theme is about how breastfeeding is a key element in getting us to think about how to value our wellbeing from the start of life, how to respect each other and care for the world we share. My breastfeeding journey has been one of the most precious times of my life. Supporting a mother who chooses to breastfeeding their child is key to their success. When a nursing mother is judged, shamed, denied time or a place to feed their baby it is not only effecting that child’s growth but that mother’s mindset of their breastfeeding experience. This week highlights a women choice to breastfeed and all things that go along with that choice.

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To celebrate this week MamatheFox is hosting a huge World Breastfeeding Week Prize Package Giveaway that includes a bra from BeliBea (nursing bra), a case of Milkmaid Tea by Earth Mama Angel Baby and (1) tank top, (1) tee shirt and (1) Breezy Poncho from Bun Maternity (nursing clothing). This package has a value of $224 and is open to US residents. Please complete the form below for your chance to win this amazing package.

 

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Jun
2016

Bun Maternity Giveaway

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Breastfeeding is one of the most natural and challenging things mothers encounter in their role as a mother. Anything that can help alleviate the stress and make that time more magical can be key to your success. Bun Maternity features beautiful, function and highly fashionable maternity and nursing clothing. From hoodies and ponchos to tee shirts and tank tops, they have the right clothing no matter the season. MamatheFox has teamed up with Bun Maternity for you to win a HUGE prize package of (1) hoodie, (1) tee shirt and (1) tank top from Bun Maternity. Valued at $160! – Click here to read more about Bun Maternity.

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Welcome to the oh BABY Giveaway Hop, hosted by Viva Veltoro and Lindsey Blogs.

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I’m joining a number of other bloggers to celebrate the sweetest of deliveries… precious babies! Be sure to hop around to all the great giveaways AND don’t miss the AMAZING Grand Prize on the host blogs!

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So Easy Being Green, Viva Veltoro, and the Oh BABY! participating bloggers are not responsible for sponsors who do not fulfill prize obligations.


Jun
2016

Bun Maternity Review

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There is nothing I cherish more than the bond I have made with my baby while nursing. Breastfeeding is one of the most natural and challenging thing I have ever done in my life. I remember when I was pregnant setting my breastfeeding goals, as a first time mom I was setting goals for something I was so unfamiliar with. I was naive about so much in the beginning, I started my breastfeeding journey with 2 nursing bras and 2 nursing tank tops thinking this was all I needed. I learned extremely fast that this was nowhere near what I needed to be successful in my goal of breastfeeding until my daughter was at least the age of one. I wore those two tank tops to death. Just the tank, tank top and cardigan and my everyday go to is the two top layer. You know what I’m talking about, nursing tank top layered another shirt on top. This was my favorite since I felt very comfortable nursing in public because I was covered. Well that was great through the winter, but now it’s 80 degrees outside and I’m either lugging around a infant carrier and diaper bag or chasing after my 11 month old, the last thing I want is multiple layers on. At this point in time my nursing tops aren’t really nursing tops, they are regular shirts that I have tried to make work. So I have been on the hunt for nursing tops that are fashionable and cute. I mean let’s be honest, it’s rare that I get to wear non-nursing clothes these days. If I don’t have my baby with me, I will likely need to pump. So even my work clothes need to be nursing friendly. So I went shopping, and every shopping trip ended in disappointment. No one has nursing tops and if they do they have one or two options and they are your typical “nursing” top. You know the ones with the big slit under the bust and scream “this is a nursing top”. So I took my shopping online, that when I found Bum Maternity. Finally nursing tops that don’t look like nursing tops! Not only that but I wish I had found Bun Maternity while I was pregnant because all these tops work as both maternity clothes as well as nursing.

About Bun Maternity

Bun is more than awesome nursing apparel. Bun Maternity is about supporting breastfeeding and a woman’s right to feed her baby anytime and anywhere. Even though normalizing breastfeeding in our society may be challenging, the more that women can feel comfortable nursing in the open helps to spread an awareness of the natural benefits of mind, body, and soul that breastfeeding offers. So feed when you need and wear Bun proud!

This paragraph right here hit all the “feelings” for me. It made me proud to be a nursing mom and it made me bun poncho 2 editproud that I am able to support such a amazing company. I love their drive to empower women to not be ashamed of feeding their babies and to make them comfortable and stylish while doing so. Bun Maternity is locally made in the U.S.A and is made with U.S.A. knitted fabrics. The quality of their clothing says it all, with their super soft fabric and versatile designs. Bun has put so much thought into their designs that they start as maternity tops and transition into nursing tops. They cover every fashion need with their beautiful Tank Tops, T-Shirts, Dresses, Ponchos and Hoodies (Yes hoodies, I have never seen a nursing hoodie and I can tell you from experience that unless you want to wear your husband’s over-sized hoodie you won’t be able to comfortably nurse in your pre-pregnancy fitted hoodies). Bun has all aspects for motherhood covered while being able to incorporate breastfeeding seamlessly into your everyday life.

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swing top side editI was so excited the day I received my Bun order. Finally, real nursing tops; why had I waited so long? The first top I wore was the Swing Top, on a beautiful 80 degree day. Talk about comfortable, it is made of the softest cotton and is so light and airy. The Swing Top is not clingy and has lots of movement, making it a perfect option for a hot day. I got so many complements, you should have seen the their faces when I excitedly said it was a nursing top. I love that the Swing Top has easy side access, I was able to discreetly breastfeed at a graduation party. You can easily dress this top up with a bold necklace and dress slacks, making this a perfect for work or a night out. I do love this as one of my work tops since it makes pumping at work easier.

Although I don’t dress up often, and I’m most comfortable in jeans and Chuck Taylors; Buns signature nursing tankbun tank edit spoke to me the most. These tank tops most resemble my pre-baby wardrobe and they make me feel connected to the old me. I love that they come in over 15 different colors (although I seem to gravitate to the dark grays and blacks, maybe one day I will be bold enough to wear a bright blue). The signature tank is super soft and is made of a “bounce back” rib material. This tank has convenient snap down straps with a built in under panel to keep you covered while breastfeeding. Although this is my ideal everyday casual top you can easily dress this up and wear it under and button up shirt or even just under a blazer. It is long in the torso which I love and is perfect if you are wearing as a maternity top.

I also have the Cozy Up Nursing Poncho. The name says it all, it is so cozy; it makes you want to snuggle your baby all day. This poncho is light enough that you can layer it and is perfect on a cool day. It is wrinkle free making it ideal to travel with. I can’t wait to take to take this on vacation with us to the smoky mountains where the temperature can drop in the evenings, I picture myself on a rocking chair in the middle of a forest cuddling with my baby. The Cozy Up Nursing Poncho has a flattering cut making it look great on all body shapes. You simply lift the top layer for nursing making this a very modest choice if you are at all nervous about breastfeeding in public.Bun nursing edit

I used the size chart to determine what to order. The size chart tells you to go with your truest size, so if your a medium at other stores go with a medium. Bun Maternity tanks are made of super stretchy material, making them perfect through the mid-stage of pregnancy and especially as your body changes after baby. I personally love that the underlayer is not a built in bra, as although they are easier to wear and breastfeed with, nursing tank tops with built in bras can be less comfortable. I feel that no built in bra helps with the fit and makes their clothing so much more comfortable.

I encourage anyone who is starting off their breastfeeding journey to do it right; get yourself the tools you need to be successful. The best thing you can do is get yourself clothes that not only make you look and feel good, they make breastfeeding easier. Breastfeeding can be so challenging on its own, don’t let improper clothing be a road block.

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“Wear Bun Maternity apparel anytime and anywhere…through all stages…and even long after you are done with pregnancy and nursing”.

Please know that you are by law allowed to feed your child anywhere whether it be public or private.


Jul
2015

Itzy Ritzy Review

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Itzy Ritzy Review

 

Itzy Ritzy is your go-to on-line boutique for new moms. They have a huge selection of beautiful products ranging from nursing pads, to infant car seat canopy’s to wet bags. The later is what I will be reviewing for you.

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Some of the hot items you will want to check out at Itzy Ritzy are:
  • Sealed Wet Bags
  • Chewable Mom Jewelry
  • Reusable Snack Pouches
  • Rolling Suitcase
  • Infinity Breastfeeding Scarf
  • Shopping Cart/Highchair Cover

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Itzy Ritzy has the cutest collection of sealed wet bags. Wet bags are so much more then a bag to toss your dirty diapers into. They are perfect for my family’s weekly swimming lessons. The wet bathing suits fit perfecting in the bag and make the ride home so much easier then just rolling them up in the beach bag. Speaking of beaches, this bag is perfect for sandy beaches. You can easily keep your items dry and sand free with a Itzy Ritzy wet bag. When traveling these wet bags make perfect toiletry bags. I can safely place my shampoo, conditioner, hair spray, toothpaste and other potential leaky products in the wet bag and not worry about them leaking out onto my fun dresses and other vacation outfits.

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Let’s be honest though, its the designs we are in love with! With patterns like Emerald Trellis, Fresh Bloom, Hipster Sunglasses and Whale Watching Blue…you just want them all! They make it more fun to carry and it becomes a true accessory.

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Sealed seams for no leaks and no odors and zippers instead of velcro.

Measured 11-inches by 14-inches.

Machine wash in cold water with like colors, no bleach, line dry recommended.

100% cotton fabric exterior.

PVC-free and eco-friendly.

If you like the wet bag then you will LOVE their snack bags! They even come in a fox design, so you know it was love at 1st sight for me. Head over and check them out!

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Use the code MAMATHEFOX at checkout to receive 20% off your order! This is a huge savings guys, so be sure to take advantage of it. Code expires 8/31/15


Apr
2015

BeliBea Bra Review

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BeliBea Bra Review

When I was pregnant with my 2nd child (my son) I was determined to breast feed. Breast milk will provide more wonderful things for a baby then you could imagine. I was not fully educated when I had my first child and I didn’t know what I was doing. I never was able to fully establish my supply and my breastfeeding journey ended early due to my lack of knowledge and milk. Now my son is almost 15 months and we are still nursing! I am so pleased with my ability to give him my breast milk. I have always used a nursing tank under my shirt instead of a nursing bra, but now with summer approaching (and not needing that extra layer of clothing in the heat) I have been looking for a new nursing bra. I was approached by BeliBea and was excited to try out there new nursing bra.

BeliBea was founded and created by a mother, Melissa Holland. As a mom, she knew what she loved and hated in a nursing MH-CC-at-desk-1-1024x683bras.Having to constantly pump and also needing to be a mom who had other children who needed her attention and hands, she knew the importance of hands free pumping. After years of research and development Melissa and her team have come up with a bra that is not only comfortable but takes the stress away from hands free pumping. Worrying about the milk coming out and staying in the container is the last thing you need when pumping, especially with hands free pumping. If I am all uptight my let down will not happen. We need to be comfortable and relax to have a successful let down.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) strongly recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life and that breastfeeding continue for at least 12 months

This bra has 2 features which any nursing mom will love, the ability to nurse and to pump hand-free with! Having a dual purpose makes this bra really stand out.

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What makes Nourish by BeliBea my favorite nursing bra?

  1. It’s cozy. If I am going to be wearing a bra, I have to be comfortable. I can’t be reajusting and pulling at my bra. I don’t have time. I have 2 kids and too much to do. I need comfort
  2. It has 2 snaps. 2 snaps, that is right. Top one is for the outermost shell. This is to be dropped if you want to only expose your nipple. This is the one to drop if you are pumping and want to use the hands-free pumping feature, or if you want more coverage when nursing in public. The 2nd snap can be dropped to unveil your breast completely. This is how I prefer to nurse.
  3. It has a removable/washable nursing pad. Sleekly tucked into the outermost shell of the bra there is a removable, washable, nursing pad. This is too cool ladies. We all use a nursing pad at some point. Whether disposable or reusable, they are a necessity. This pad is perfectly formed to the bra to allow for some discretion. When things get….hard…this helps keep the ladies in check, if you know what I mean… 😉 😉 Being removable you have the option to not use it and the bra is fully functional without it. You can wash them and pop them right back in. Saving you money on all those disposable pads.
  4. It has a real bra back snap. No worrying about pulling this bra over your tender breasts like a sports bra. BeliBea comes with a real functioning bra strap snap. This also allows you to fit to size in a more customized manor.
  5. Comes with instructions. For those who have never tried to pump with a bra on, or dove into the hand-free pumping world, directions are a great resource. It has pictures too to help the visual people like myself.

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The BeliBea bra line combines the best of traditional maternity bras with both an improved fit and design for better comfort, with the Nourish by BeliBea style also providing the ability to hold pump shields in place for hands-free convenience.

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·         Nourish by BeliBea includes dual panels in each cup that allow mothers to keep the garment in place while breastfeeding, pumping and during what often seems like the few moments in between. The inside panel fits to and holds a breast shield in place for hands-free convenience while pumping, or both panels can be lowered to easily breastfeed.

·         The hands-free convenience of Nourish by BeliBea not only makes the individual tasks of breastfeeding and pumping more manageable, but it also allows mothers to do both at the same time – saving even more of your limited and precious time.

·         The BeliBea bra line has a v-neck scoop and center ruching to maintain a feminine shape – no sports bra “uni-boob” here! Nourish by BeliBea also comes with removable pads between the cup panels that offer extra support, comfort and shape.

·         Nursing mothers demand a new maternity bra that is comfortable but affordable, flexible and durable, simple yet clever – this is the bra line for nursing mothers everywhere.

·         BeliBea bras incorporate specific design features to ensure every mother’s all-day comfort, including a seamless stretch fit, plush-lined adjustable straps and a ribbed band to provide flexible support.

·         BeliBea can be ordered now at www.BeliBea.com

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 You can enter to win (1) BeliBea Bra here (5/1 -5/10)

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