v 2 issue 10: Nursing Essentials

nursing in style

We're all about the union of style and function, so we found four great pieces that epitomize both. Enjoy!



1. This hug-a-boo sash nursing top from Japanese Weekend is as versatile as it is beautiful! Made of luxuriously soft bamboo fabric (think cashmere!), the hug-a-boo sash nursing top will hug your body and is breathable and thermal regulating for year-round comfort. Add discreet nursing access, and you can truly wear this top during pregnancy and after, while nursing, in every season. Amazing! $70 at Japanese Weekend.


2. Isabella Oliver's Wrap Around Top is their best selling top and we know why. This gorgeous wrap top is perfect for pregnancy, nursing and beyond. Crossover detailing creates a sexy, flattering look. Isabella Oliver's clothing has a signature second skin snugness you can enjoy for months to come. Go ahead mommies and moms-to-be...get them in every color, you'll thank us! $90 at Isabella Oliver.


3. The Sexy Nursing Lounge Dress from Bella Materna is truly that: gorgeously sexy. But, we love it even more for it's versatility. This long-time celeb favorite is now a favorite of pregnant women everywhere! Hidden behind the stunning (and cool!) imported Italian Nylon/Lycra fabric is a built in shelf bra, with pull over nursing access, and elastic to keep fabric memory after breastfeeding. Try it in slate for a striking look! $118 at Bella Materna.


4. The Blissful Babes Corsierre truly is the new nursing wear. This ingenious top combines a nursing bra, cami, and corset top in one stylish piece that you will never want to take off! Say goodbye to the hooks and wires of nursing bras, ugly nursing tops, and the after-baby-bulge…the Blissful Babes Corsierre does it all with style. $48 at Euphoria Maternity.



covering up

If you're a bit modest about breastfeeding in public, we've got you covered! Bebe Au Lait nursing covers are wonderfully stylish and yet perfectly practical. Available in several adorable prints (we love Soho!) the Bebe Au Lait nursing cover allows you to keep your eyes on your little one, while keeping everyone else's eyes off you.



Maintain your style during pregnancy, and your modesty while breastfeeding. Style meets practicality again with the fabulous Nursing Poncho; the Nursing Poncho protects baby from sun, wind and noise while breastfeeding, all while protecting mom from unwanted ogling. Made of lightweight suede, the poncho is perfect for summer nights and fall days. We love the poncho in brown...and in pink, yellow and blue!



get milking

We love all of the organic, toxin free products from Earth Mama, Angel Baby, because what's good for mommy is good for baby. So indulge, moms...do it for your little angel!

First, get it started (breast milk production that is) with Milkmaid Tea. Aromatic and tasty, Milkmaid tea uses herbs that increase breast milk supply during lactation- organic fennel seed, organic fenugreek, organic nettles, organic red raspberry leaf, organic orange peel and more. Enjoy it iced or hot and watch baby fall asleep full and happy.



Even the name- Booby Tubes- makes you feel good! We found that there is nothing like a good cold Booby Tube to bring down summer temps and breast engorgement! Reusable and gel-free, Booby Tubes can be used hot or cold to relieve the common discomforts of breastfeeding. Bonus...use them cold to keep baby's boo-boo from swelling!



pain relief

Frustrated with the pains of breastfeeding? Let us introduce you to one of our favorite remedies...Motherlove's Nipple Cream. This amazingly creamy salve heals skin and relieves pain. Free of synthetic ingredients, and artificial dyes, fragrances and preservatives, Motherlove's Nipple Cream is safe for mom, baby and earth. And thanks to the earth friendly thinking of Motherlove, the Nipple Cream has multiple uses...it does wonders for Baby's diaper rash, and we love it as a treat for chapped lips!


Nourish you, so you can nourish baby. We can't say enough about Natural Nipple Butter from Earth Mama, Angel Baby. Made from the best stuff on earth- organic oil infused with the healing powers of calendula, cocoa butter, shae butter and mango butter- Natural Nipple Butter is nothing but heavenly!



nurse in comfort & style

Its simple ergonomics: breastfeeding mom's, cuddling dads, and story-telling grandmas could use a little support! And we found it for you in the Monarch Nursery Chair. Designed by a furniture design professor to meet the needs of nursing women, this chair is the perfect mix of ergonomic support and style. We also love the Monarch because it uses wipe-clean upholstery that is virtually stain proof and waterproof, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial, and yet environmentally friendly. Not convinced that you need this chair? Well, it is also fire retardant, PBDE and lead free, and can be upholstered in your own fabric! We're sold!


pumping on the go

Pump in style! There is a new reason to love Medela: the new Medela Pump in Style Advanced Breastpump Limited Edition in Attribute Blue. This limited edition is fabulous, offering 2-Phase Expression, adjustable straps, 2 mesh bags for storage, removable work surface, durability, and a large stylish bag to fit all of the items you need while pumping and after. We love all of the attributes of the Medela Pump in Style Advanced Breastpump system...especially Attribute Blue.

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