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Tuesday, February 25, 2014

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Bamboobies Washable Nursing Pads Review + $25 GIVEAWAY + 20% Off Coupon Code!

Hello, breastfeeding mamas!

Today, I introduce you to Bamboobies! This is a very popular company that sells the CUTEST reusable/washable breast pads to use while breastfeeding. Their nursing pads are top of the line and made of super absorbent Bamboo. They are also less visable through your t-shirt than the leading disposable breast pads-an issue I had when wearing disposables. I had the chance of reviewing the regular & overnight pads.

The regular pads are the heart shaped ones that you have probably seen floating around the internet. They are just the CUTEST! They come in a 12 pack for $39.99-not bad at all since you will be reusing them!

The overnight pads are the circular, blue ones. These run for about $29.99 for 8 pads and will guarantee that you will not leak through the night as the hemp core locks in milk!

You can also get a combo pack which includes both regular and overnight pads.

The initial cost of Bamboobies might make you want to turn to disposables, but this is just a one time initial investment-just like cloth diapers for newborns! Take great care of them and they will last forever! Check out the price comparisons below.

You might be wondering how many you will need. It all depends on your milk flow but to be safe, Bamboobies recommends at least 2 pairs of regular pads daily and 1-2 pairs of overnight pads nightly. Upon putting the pads on, I was very happy to feel how soft they were. This convinced me to never want to buy disposables again! I wore one set of regular pads throughout the day and did NOT leak through. I tested the overnight pads and only had to go through one pair-and I leak A LOT. But, again, I did not leak through. Not only are these pads soft & cute-they do some justice.

I also had the chance to review Bamboobies sleep nursing/maternity bra!
YES! They do make nursing bras and nursing shawls!
This bra was super comfortable-I enjoyed it a lot better than my Basics by Bravado sleep bra that I bought from Target. The design in the front is also very pretty (though they make ones without the designs if you are not wanting one on there.) It held me up perfect and my Bamboobies fit perfectly inside.

**ALSO! When you buy any bra from Bamboobies, if you save the tag that comes onto the bra and mail it to the address listed on the tag, you get a FREE PAIR of Bamboobies regular pads! Cool, right?**

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Be sure to enter the giveaway below for $25 credit towards your purchase on http://www.buybamboobies.com/ !
*** PLEASE NOTE: WINNER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING ($4.95)***

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Here is an exclusive coupon code just for you for 20% off their whole site!
Use code FITMOM20OFF at http://www.buybamboobies.com/ when you checkout

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Try It Tuesday: Evening Primrose Oil

I am sure you ladies have heard of Evening Primrose Oil during pregnancy! It is said to help induce labor when you are nearing your due date or overdue. It is also known for preventing pre-eclampsia, shortens labor, and prevents you from being overdue. To use during pregnancy, you are supposed to insert a capsule inside the vagina, near the cervix, as a suppository to help ripen it. Other women choose to take the oil orally. Another great thing about Evening Primrose Oil is that it is said to help speed postpartum recovery!

Did anyone try Evening Primrose Oil during pregnancy?
I personally did not, but had been curious! I have used it for PMS symptoms. Very good stuff!

Monday, February 24, 2014

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Lansinoh Breastfeeding 3-in-1 TheraPearl, Soothies, and Travel KitReview

Hi ladies! To those of you who breastfeed, I have a great review for you regarding some awesome products to help make your life a LOT easier!

I have teamed up with the popular company Lansinohsinoh to bring you a review of their 3-in-1 Therapearl Breast Therapy, Soothies Gel Pads, and their Breastfeeding Care Traveling Kit.

The first product I tried were the Soothies Gel Pads. You pop these babies in the refrigerator, let them chill, and apply them to your nipples whenever they are feeling sore or irritated. I personally use these after each feeding. What's great is that each gel pad can be used for up to 72 hours! Upon trying them on, they felt cool and immediately there was relief! It was such a nice feeling. The gel like material sticks to your skin, so you do not have to worry about them moving around. I really enjoyed these.

The next product I tried was the 3-in-1 Therapearl Breast Therapy.
Whats fantastic about this product is that you can heat it in the microwave to warm it up OR you can pop them into the refrigerator to use as chilled. I personally warm them up prior to pumping and then I apply them during the pumping session. The heat really opens up your ducts and allows the milk to flow faster and easier. When I chill them, I apply them immediately after each feeding or pumping. They are also nice on engorged breasts (first thing in the morning!).

The next product that I tried was the Travel Kit bundle. This cute little kit features breast pads, Lanolin, baby wipes, milk storage bags, and a cute little travel bag to store the products in. The bags are the best storage bags I have found! The Medela ones do not freeze flat, but these do!! The lanolin is great and really moisturizes dry and cracked nipples. The nursing pads are great quality-you open them, attach the adhesive side to the inside of your bra, and go! The baby wipes are possibly my new favorite wipes on the market. Love the smell-it is not too overbearing.

Overall, I was so excited to try Lanisoh products and I was very impressed. So happy to have some breast relief! Thank you, Lanisoh!

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