When our son (our oldest) was on the way my mother encouraged me to breastfeed. I remember her nursing my youngest brother, so the idea was not foreign to me. I think most of me was just mortified that my mother was talking about my breasts. I told her I wasn’t sure and made any excuse not to talk about it.
Then he was born. He was perfect and amazing and couldn’t imagine giving him any less than my very best. I nursed… and it was hard. He had a terrible latch and I was so uncomfortable. I wanted to do it right which seemed to make things harder most of the time. I ended up pumping and feeding and trying to nurse for more than a month. Finally one beautiful day he got it and we never looked back.
Breastfeeding your baby is an amazing experience and it’s largely possible because of amazing support and understanding. I hope that today’s package can help someone with that 
I am currently nursing our third baby. You’d think by now I would be much more comfortable with myself. Sadly I’m not. I am shy and easily embarassed.
Nursing covers have become quite popular, so I decided to get one. The first one I got was the type that covers up baby. None of my babies have been a fan of being covered while eating. I can’t say I blame them. When I saw the covers offered by BabyBond I was very interested. They generously sent me the Couture to try out and offered up one for an event too. As you can see (to the left) it does not cover baby. It covers you. This cover rolls up very small and can easily be tossed into a purse or diaper bag. It also had directions printed right on it (hidden near the shoulder), which is really handy, especially if you store it away for another baby or pass it on to a friend. If you would like a BabyBond cover, head over to their site and be sure to use code effblog to get 25% off!
I think my absolute favorite nursing must-have is my Artsy Fartsy Foo Foo hemp nursing pads. I have talked about them before, but these babies are seriously amazing. I’ve used several brands of disposable pads. I wasn’t fond of any and I hated spending so much on boxes of them every few weeks, not to mention the waste. Then I tried Milk Maids. They were fabulous. They were thin and didn’t show through all of my clothes like the others. They absorb plenty for me and I save a ton. If you’d like to get some of these check out her shop on the 5th and 20th of each month. Be quick though, when she stocks they fly!
As a nursing mother convenience is key, but so is comfort. A good nursing bra is great, but who wants more layers? Less is more with nursing tank tops! I was recently able to try out a fantastic one put out by Medela. It is super comfortable. I have a larger chest and actually find this to be much more supportive than others I have tried. It does not have a traditional shelf in it, but some extra layers and crossovers that provide support. The lace detail also makes it nice for layering. It comes in black and white. I got it in black, but I think the white would be great for the upcoming summer months.
As you sit down to snuggle up and nurse your baby, something you should consider is organic blankets and bedding. Your baby spends 60% of its first year sleeping in bedding. Your baby’s skin is thinner and more porous than an adult’s skin, which ensures your baby is even more vulnerable to all of the toxic chemicals found in traditional materials.
There are all sorts of beautiful organic items, but some of my favorite designs come from Ty and Lumi Organics. Their fabrics are sourced, designed and made locally in the Vancouver Lower Mainland. Their new line of prints are exclusive to Ty and Lumi Organics. That is what I love most. Their pieces are truly special and not something that you’d see just anywhere. You can spot my baby snuggled up in her blanket in the nursing picture up top. The blanket is beautifully made and the fabric is so soft and gentle. It washed up great after my daughter spilled her cup on it too.
I love blankets and this one has quickly made it’s way into my favorites. It is so soft and I just adore the pattern. I can picture buying these as a gift for a special baby
One great help in child nutrition is Feeding Baby Green, a book by Dr.Greene. It helps you start giving your baby great nutrition even before he’s born. Then baby is born, there is some great information on breastfeeding. For example, did you know that: “Immediately after birth, babies’ sense of smell is far more powerful than our own. They can perform a feat that we cannot: by smell alone, they an select the breast milk unique to their mothers.” This is in comparison to an adult trying to discern between two. To me, that speaks volumes.
Later in the book it talks about introducing foods, what foods are best and how to help your child continue with a love for healthy foods. There is even a great chart in the back to help you document what foods you try. It looks like fun!
Now it’s your chance to win todays items The winner of this day will win a baby friendly nursing cover from BabyBond, my favorite Milk Maids from Artsy Fartsy Foo Foo, a super comfy nursing cami from Medela, a beautiful boutique style blanket from Ty and Lumi Organics, and a copy of Feeding Baby Green, courtesy of Wiley Publishers.
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My mother means alot to me, and while she would never call herself green she was a pioneer (to me) in canning, gardening, and reusing. So in some ways, she did teach me to live green.
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I hope that I am a support for my boys, a constant comfort in this crazy world.
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I hope that I can teach DS to live green. And that you can make a difference.
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I hope that my child(ren) will see me as someone who taught them to live life to its fulliest, to love yourself, each other and our earth. Live green!
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but anyhow i hope that my son knows that i do my best to give him the best and healthiest things in life… and i do this because i love him more than anything i have ever loved before – or will after.
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I hope to mean lots to my child. I really hope that he learns his faith from me but independent of mine, I hope that I can teach him to be a good financial steward as well as learn to live a healthy lifestyle. I hope that he can learn to live green as I am learning.
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I hope to mean lots to my child. I really hope that he learns his faith from me but independent of mine, I hope that I can teach him to be a good financial steward as well as learn to live a healthy lifestyle. I hope that he can learn to live green as I am learning.
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My mother has always been a very stable person in my life who worked hard to make sure I have everything I need in life. She also helped me learn how to "live green" from when I was a small child until today.
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My mother is my best friend. She taught to [live] and be [green].
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My mother gave me life and sacrificed a lot for me, even if it wasn't always well thought out lol. And that lack of planning did teach me to appreciate living green all the more. I hope my children always know how much I love them and that I am trying to do the best I can for them.
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Mommy cares that much. LIving green helps aid in this!
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My mother means many, many things to me, but among the valuable things she taught me was to LIVE GREEN and enjoy life because–not in spite–of it.
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My Mother is my best friend without her I would be lost. She always makes me feel centered again!
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My mom wasn't very green when I was growing up but now does more to do her part. She has taught me to commit to what you do or say you are going to do. This has helped me do my best to live green. I hope I will be able to teach my children good values also.
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I hope I teach my little one to live green ~ enjoy the days ~ and always remember to smile!
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my mother is one of my best friends and i don't know what i'd do without her. even when she doesn't always understand my more extreme methods of attempting to live green.
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Well, my mother wouldn't know how to live green if I bought her a book about it and read it to her, but she's the best mom EVER! She's the sweetest, and maybe quietest, lady in the world.
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My mother is my best friend and loving and nuturing. I want to be a loving and selfless mom like her who always listens to my children's needs and helps them "live green."
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My mother has taught me how to be a responsible human being, which as I have grown and my priorities have changed has made me want to live green. I hope to pass this invaluable lesson onto my children.
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I like teaching my mom about attachment parenting. She didn't nurse my brother or I, but she looks at me fondly while I nurse my son. The smile and look on her face bring us closer together.
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My mother is my best friend! Although she's slowly stepping into living green, I am proud that she's taking steps!
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Even though my mom was the greatest at showing me how a mom should be she didn't teach me to "Live Green" I learned to do that on my own and hope my daughter will be inspired by me to do so as well. This is a GREAT giveaway and I pray so hard that I will win! Thank you!!!!
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I hope both my kids (currently preschooler and infant) see beyond "mommy" and recognize me as the person that worked hard to help them gain their full potential. While I could do a lot more to live green, I'm definitely a fan of going back to the building blocks and trying something better.
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