Tag: Breastfeeding

Itzy Ritzy Review

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.

Itzy Ritzy Selection

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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

Travel Happens Sealed Wet Bag

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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.

bag 2Great for diapers, travel, swimwear, the beach and much more.

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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BeliBea Bra Review

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.

BeliBea in package

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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Nuk Advanced Orthopedic Bottle Giveaway

Nuk Advanced Orthopedic Bottle Giveaway

Being a mom we always want what is best for our children. Those of us who choose to nurse our babies have a hard time with the thought of bottles. We know that we don’t want to confuse our children with a plastic nipple when we exclusively breastfed. But, we know that life happens and there will be time we will need to be away from our baby. In those moments, when a bottle will be used to transfer your breast milk to your baby, you will need a bottle that will help baby go from breast to bottle back to breast. This bottle is going to be a life changer. It has been specially designed to be so much like a mother’s nipple I actually dropped my jaw when inspecting the design. Read more about these amazing bottles here.

Enter to win a Nuk Advanced Orthopedic Bottle Prize Pack

Winner will receive:

  • Set of Elephant OR Butterfly Orthopedic Bottle 3 pack (retail $14.99)
  • Set of Advanced Orthopedic 5 oz Bottles – choice of pink OR blue (retail $12.99)
  • Set of Advanced Orthopedic 10 oz Bottles – choice of pink OR blue (retail $12.99)

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Welcome to the Something Special for Mom Giveaway Hop hosted by the Lindsey Blogs and Viva Veltoro. Mother’s Day will be here before you know it, which is why a group of fabulous bloggers have come together to share gifts and giveaways that are perfect for the special lady in your life – or maybe even yourself! Be sure to hop around to them all, including the TWO Grand Prizes. Viva Veltoro has an amazing gift package for one beautiful Mom featuring products from Cake Maternity, Chewbeads, and Poncho Baby and on Lindsey Blogs you’ll find Gift Cards for Jamberry Nails and aka originals hand stamped jewelry.

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