The Darling Drooler’s nursing cover is a must have for all breastfeeding moms. I am the mom of three and am currently exclusively breastfeeding my 3 month old daughter. While I have become much more comfortable nursing in public there are many situations, such as my older children’s soccer games, where I prefer to be more modest. Before trying this nursing cover I would use a receiving blanket draped over my shoulder in an attempt to prevent unwanted flashing; not an ideal situation. The Darling Droolers nursing covers are made in the USA using only the softest and highest quality in fabrics and come in a variety of boy, girl and gender neutral patterns. The strap around the neck, which threads through a D-ring, meant that the nursing cover was not slipping off of my shoulder the way a blanket would and the boning in the neckline held it open so that I could make eye contact with my baby while also helping me to get her latched on properly. When using a blanket I would find myself having to tuck my head under the blanket with her in order to get her latched. The inside bottom corner of the nursing cover is made of a plush material which is helpful for wiping the baby’s mouth, drying off the nipple, or can be used as a soft place for her head when I folded it up under her. 

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I wish I knew about the Shower Hug when I was pregnant with my daughter. My breasts were so sore and heavy when my milk came in and there was no relief in sight. With my son thank goodness there was the Shower Hug. I wear it in the shower and it provides support from sore breasts in the shower and relief from the harsh sprays of the water. It can also be worn around the house or to bed to ease the discomfort of engorgement. The Shower Hug is made out of knit terry velor, which makes it so comfy that I want to wear it all of the time. When you get out of the shower just wring the water out and let it dry. The Shower Hug is made by mom’s for mom’s and is proudly made in the USA. Visit their website to see the other great products that Belmama & Cherub, the creators of the Shower Hug offer. Once you try it you won’t be able to live without it. You can choose from three different sizes and custom sizing is available upon request. Each size is available in two color options: White with Petal Pink Trim or White with Slate Blue Trim.

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Reviewed by Karen, Baby Kid Contributor

I have to say that as my pregnancy progressed what really concerned me wasn’t the actual delivery part, it was what came after. Sure you hear horror stories about labor lasting for days and the PAIN, but it as something I figured you endure for a short period of time, relatively speaking, and then it’s over. What I couldn’t stop thinking about was breastfeeding. I knew right from the start that I wanted to breastfeed. I wasn’t sure how long or if I wanted to supplement but I did know for those first 6 months I definitely wanted that connection to my child and I wanted to be able to provide all the benefits to my baby that I possibly could. However, as every woman who has gotten pregnant knows, as soon as you tell your friends you’re going to have a baby the horror stories start. The worst ones for me were the breastfeeding ones. I heard about the cracked and bleeding nipples, the embarrassing stains that always seemed to show up during a meeting at work, and countless girlfriends who just gave up after a month because it was too difficult. After hearing this I decided I needed to educate myself. I realized this wasn’t something I wanted to go into blindly. I knew there would be lactation consultants at the hospital but I figured any extra help before then could only make me more confident and, let’s be honest, after labor you’re not in the best mindset to remember the finer details or all those questions that have been running through your head for the past few months.

That’s when I found Simply Breastfeeding: The Crisco Breastfeeding Method. Crisco stands for Sheri Crisco, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant and Nurse Midwife who breastfed her two children before making this DVD so she brings not only her professional credentials to this video but also her own experiences that make you trust whatever she’s about to tell you. In the first video Sheri really educates you. She tells you what to expect those first few days, clues you in about what’s going on with your baby, and talks about your commitment to breastfeeding in general. I started out thinking I wanted to get to the good stuff and then realized it was all important and necessary in sticking with the whole process. The second half of the DVD then goes on to tell you about the how to breastfeed. She covers the different ways to hold your baby, how to get the best latch, and all the things you’d need to go into the process feeling confident. I would highly recommend this video to any woman who thinks she may want to breastfeed.

Reviewed by Adrienne, Baby Kid Contributor

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