Sunday, August 5, 2012

World Breastfeeding Week: Bebe Au Lait Nursing Cover Review {&} Giveaway


My style of parenting has changed drastically with each of my boys. One of the many things that was different between them was my view of nursing in public. This can become a very heated debate between people. Modest little first time mom me was very shy about nursing in public. Not only would I find a very private place, but I'd pop a cover over top of me and if possible, turn around backwards as well. No chance of anybody seeing anything! Less modest second time mom me decided it wasn't worth the effort. Nursing covers - absolutely! But other than that, it was not worth my time and effort to try to be discreet. If people didn't want to see then they could look the other way. And if people did want to see, well, more power to them. {Though honestly, there wasn't much to see!} 

The first cover I bought was one that went all the way around you. Both my kids hated it. It's hot underneath and it's difficult for me to see them. I wasn't very happy with it either. 


Bebe Au Lait makes gorgeous nursing covers. They are more of an apron style but have a curved top so you can see your baby. I like this feature because it is so important to me to be able to see my baby {is there really anything sweeter than watching a baby nurse?} and I know my baby wants to be able to see me as well. It's important to have that sweet bond even when using a cover. You can see the curved top in the pictures below. You can also see the ring on the neck strap - this allows you to adjust the height of the cover to meet your needs. 

 
Please ignore my make-up less face and my ugly hair in these pictures!! 


But perhaps my favorite feature of the Bebe Au Lait nursing cover is the terry cloth pockets on the bottom corners. These pockets are perfect for holding small items such as a pacifier, burp rag, or even your nursing pads! Plus the terry cloth material is perfect for wiping baby's mouth when they have finished nursing. This is a feature I have not seen in any other nursing covers. 


Overall, I really really like this nursing cover. Unfortunately for me, my boys do not. I think if I had used a cover like this from the beginning they would, but Jordan got so used to not using a cover that now he does not like being underneath this. I am hoping to use this from the beginning if we ever have another baby because I love this cover!! And did I mention they come in lots of gorgeous prints?! Bebe Au Lait nursing covers can also be used as carseat or stroller covers, sun shades, or even a light blanket for baby. Bebe Au Lait covers are machine washable and are packaged with recycled and recyclable materials. 




BUY IT: Check out Bebe Au Lait to purchase your own nursing cover. They range in price from $35 to $38. 

WIN IT: One lucky reader will win their choice of Bebe Au Lait nursing cover. Use the rafflecopter form below to enter. 

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{Disclaimer: I received the above mentioned product{s} free of charge in exchange for my review. As always, this does not influence my opinion of the product{s} in any way and all opinions expressed here are 100% mine. Your experiences and opinions may vary}

21 comments:

  1. I would choose either Katori or Oxford pattern!

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  2. I've nursed in public before. I am pretty self conscious though and feel the nursing cover would help me a lot!

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  3. I would choose the Katori print!

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  4. I think nursing in public is fine and I've done it a few times. I always cover up and have never had any one say anything to me about it.

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  5. I have nursed in public. LO is just being able to stand a cover, so I haven't always used one, but I do try to be as discreet as possible. I am supportive of others that do so and my MIL is the only one who has ever said anything about it.

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  6. I love the ascot!
    arobinson45 (at) woh.rr.com

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  7. I think women should be able to nurse in public if they choose. I would as long as I had a cover just because there are a lot of pervs out there and everyone has a camera on there phone these days.

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  8. I would choose Marmont

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  9. I really had no issues nursing in public (though I always covered up). No one ever said anything to me so as long as the mom and baby are comfortable it's easy!

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  10. I love the Kensington print!

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  11. I think nursing in public is a little uncomfortable but nursing covers make it a lot better!

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  12. Mint Chocolate for me :D

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  13. I would love the Chateau silver print cover!

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  14. I think nursing in public is fine, as long as it's discreet!

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  15. I don't mind mothers who nurse in public at all. It's natural!

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  16. even babies need to eat out in public! =)

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  17. I would choose the Katori print!

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  18. I would choose the Kensington print, so pretty! I nurse in public with a cover, I am as descrete as possible but my baby's needs come before everyone elses comfort. There is more nudity on TV than a mom nursing her baby and people don't seem to have a problem with TV... I think our sense of modesty is all messed up!

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Thanks for the love! I appreciate all feedback!

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