Anybody who’s read my previous posts on breastfeeding knows that I’m quite comfortable about when, where and how I feed.
That said, I do think it’s useful to have a couple of styles of nursing covers to hand for those occasions (e.g. going to church) when you might feel shy about whipping them out for the hungry bubba.
The latest brand I’ve discovered is called BabyBond™ and works on the principle that it provides mum with some modesty without actually covering up the baby. It’s basically a small piece of cloth folded in on itself, that looks sort of like a vest top but is worn like a sash around your top half.
Now I’m a bit challenged when it comes to instructions and it took me a while to figure out how to work this. Especially as when it comes to nursing, I’m a lift and go type of gal. So I was having all sorts of issues with my belly hanging out and trying to adjust my shirt up through the sash (DO try this at home first folks, not in public!).
Then I read on the web site that you nurse FROM THE TOP of your shirt and it all made sense. From then, it was a breeze.
Designed by Missy, a mama of four, BabyBond is a fab concept as it allows plenty of eye contact, and breathing space, for your baby. It really comes into its own as your little one gets older and is no longer complacent about being stuck under some kind of teepee just to have public access to your boobies.
While out with the BabyBond, Jed could happily latch on and carry on with his usual dinner antics of caressing my face, fiddling with my hair and yanking my earrings. He didn’t notice anything different and, more to the point, neither did any passers-by.
BabyBond folds up small enough to fit in your (over-sized) clutch bag, comes in three different styles (including one where you can nurse from below), in multiple sizes and trendy prints. If you breastfeed or plan on breastfeeding, you definitely want to get your mitts on one of these bad girls.
**COMPETITION AND SPECIAL OFFER**
Our friends at BabyBond have kindly offered to give away one BabyBond nursing sash to a lucky reader. Simply leave a comment on this post before midnight on Sunday April 18. Winner will be chosen at random and notified via email and on the blog.
Well, I’m beyond all this, but thanks for the info. SITs sent me by, and I’m glad they did!
Wasted Away Again in Margaritaville
Hi! Thanks so much for stopping by this morning! Our P’s will all be around 2 years apart (the first two exactly 2 years and the second two 2.5 years) so now is definitely the time to start thinking about another :)
Look forward to reading more on your site….Love baby sites!
Hi. I signed in after you on SITS, and I’m glad it brought me your way. I love your hip, informative site. Although I live in the US, I have family in England. My cousin is a TV host in London. She has a new baby, so I’m going to forward your blog. It’s fabulous. I love the honest reviews. I’m past this stage with my little ones, but its’ so helpful for those going through it. Look forward to reading more. Sheri
My nursing days are over, but I came by to welcome you to SITS! We’re happy to have you with us!
This is so cool. I haven’t ever seen anything like this until now. I had my precious angel Dec 30th of 2009 and been breastfeeding every since not a drop of formula!!! Sort of aggravating though when I am wearing a t-shirt and it keeps falling in her face and getting in her way while trying to feed.
Hi Melissa, glad you passed through. Like the title of your last post so will def swing by.
Hi there T&T, those are nicely spread out ages. Are you entering the contest (in preparation)? Good luck!
Hello Embraced Chaos (cool title btw), thanks so much for your feedback and for spreading the word. Do tell your friend to enter for the giveaway if she’s nursing! Will be checking out your site too.
Thanks Greedygace, if you do have any friends who might need this tell them to hop on over and enter the contest :-)
Hi Tracey, glad to have you here and to hear breastfeeding’s going well. Sounds like you need a BabyBond. Good luck!
Yeh i do! :-p This is so cool very clever
this looks great! My baby is due in about 6 weeks time, and i plan to fully embrace breastfeeding – here, there and everywhere!!
Hi Natasha, congrats and good luck!
My (very hungry) baby missed my nipple in the middle of the night yesterday… sucked so ferociously anyway that I now have massive dark purple love bite on my boob!
Hi Georgina, hmm…so I guess that’s your story and you’re sticking to it? ;-) Good luck in the contest and spread the word!
HAHAHAHAHAHA Georgina
I would love to have one of these for baby #2. Communication is so important to the development of our little babies and covering them while nursing is not ideal!
Very interesting! I need to look at breastfeeding cover-ups, getting ready to have a baby. :)
Hi Colleen, you’re right and nursing is a way of conversing with your baby. Good luck in the contest.
Congrats Cyrstal, is this your first? Good luck.
My nursing years are behind me, but I am a huge advocate. I nursed all five of my sons, including a a set of twins. We didn’t had clever cover-ups back in the day, so I think this is awesome. Good luck!
Happy SITS Saturday Sharefest!
What a nice idea. I bf in public when needed, I just think if baby needs food well then let baby eat :D
Happy Sharefest Citymouse. I’m impressed by your nursing stats! Thanks for stopping by.
Hi Beth, I like your blog title. Good luck in the contest :-)
I’ve not heard of this product before – looks wonderfully handy though!
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Devan @ Accustomed Chaos
http://accustomedchaos.blogspot.com
I know this giveaways is open to UK residence. I hope I am selected :).
Hey there MsBabyPlan, I should have mentioned this giveaway is open to residents everywhere! Good luck :-)
life has certainly changed for the better for breast feeding mommies. this item would be a must have today and improves the experience.
LOVE this idea. I have always been an ‘over the top’ nurser because it feels easier than hitching up my shirt. But it always felt like I was more exposed than my under the hem nursing sisters.
Hi Shari, you’re right, many things have improved although there’s still a way to go in certain respects. good luck in the contest.
Hi Christa, well this product will definitely suit your nursing style (although she has other styles for us under the top nursers. Good luck, not long till we pick a winner :-)
Hi Devan, nice to have you over. Handy is the word. So are you in it to win it? Good luck!
This looks fabulous! I’m pregnant now and would love to win this. I was a little nervous about being uncovered certain places with my first child, but he hated being under a nursing apron. The sash would be a perfect solution!
Hi Maya, I see you just made the deadline! About to pick a winner :-)
I love nursing covers! And I think it’s important to have a few on hand. Thanks for the great giveaway! I also love your blog- so well designed! Keep up the good work…
Thanks Holly, of course this contest is now closed but I really appreciate the feedback!