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Baby Products Breastfeeding Giveaway Pregnancy Review

My Brest Friend Nursing Pillow/Products Review & $150 Giveaway (CLOSED 1/10)

My Brest Friend 1 package

My Brest Friend has tons of fabulous products, but they are probably most well known for their original nursing pillow. If you have ever watched a certain TLC show about a mega-sized family, you have probably seen one! 🙂 (Do note that My Brest Friend does not recommend using the pillow while walking around like you will see on this show!) Anyhoo, My Brest Friend sent me a ton of fabulous products to try, and you have the chance to win some too.

3-in-1-body 3-in-1-body-2

The 3-in-1 body pillow ($55.95 retail) is a streamlined pregnancy body pillow designed to provide maximum support without hogging all the bed space!

My Brest Friend 2 body pillow My Brest Friend 3 length

It has a built in wedge for your belly and a comfy spot to rest your head.

My Brest Friend 4 belly wedge My Brest Friend 5 top

It also has a removable cover so you can keep the pillow clean!

My Brest Friend 6 cover

The pillow will help keep your head, belly and knees/hips supported and keep you comfy all night!

pregnancy-wedge My Brest Friend 7 pregnancy wedge

If you don’t want the whole body pillow, consider the pregnancy wedge instead!

My Brest Friend 8 side My Brest Friend 9 cover

The pregnancy wedge can be used behind your lower back for lumbar support, or at bedtime under your belly for or between your legs for better hip, leg and back alignment at night. The 100% cotton cover zips off for easy cleaning. The wedge retails for $15.95.

mixed-burp-cloths My Brest Friend 10 burp cloths

The extra large burp cloths sell for $19.95/3 pack, and are available in pink, blue and mixed colors.

My Brest Friend 11 size My Brest Friend 12 much larger than others

They are super absorbent, 100% cotton and are far larger than the leading burp cloths!

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The original nursing pillow is perfect for pretending you are swimming, tee-hee!

My Brest Friend 28 original My Brest Friend 29 open

The pillow is available in loads of different slipcover colors/patterns, and retails for $44. The pillow is firm and flat, and adjust to fit any mom or Dad. The “big name” u-shaped nursing pillow doesn’t work for me because the ends hit the couch back and leave a huge gap between by belly and the pillow. That, combined with the squishy, lumpi-ness of the pillow leads to the baby rolling into the gap! Not so with the My Brest Friend. My husband and even my 6 1/2 year old daughter can use it.

My Brest Friend 30 pocket My Brest Friend 31 removable cover

The wrap around design gives you back support and ensures the pillow supports you and baby without shifting. The buckle is a quiet release, and the pillow even has a pocket (for the remote, your phone, a bottle of water etc.) and removable cover!

My Brest Friend 32 with stuffed animal My Brest Friend 33 stuffed animal 2

Even at 9 months pregnant, I was able to get the pillow to fit with plenty of room!

My Brest Friend 35 cream My Brest Friend 36 cream pjg

My Brest Friend’s All Natural Nipple Cream is a brand new product made with all natural and organic ingredients, with no preservatives or additives!

My Brest Friend 37 cream tube My Brest Friend 38 cream ingreds

It is lanolin free, non-greasy, and doesn’t need to be removed prior to feeding.

My Brest Friend 39 cream squeezed My Brest Friend 40 cream texture

The MSRP of a tube of the nipple cream is $14.95.

The above products are what is up for grabs in the giveaway! My Brest Friend is SO AWESOME, that they sent me a Twins Plus Pillow for my BFF, who is expecting twins in May (baby #3 was a surprise which turned out to be double the surprise. 😉 ) I asked on my Facebook page what twin moms suggested I could do/get for her, and the My Brest Friend twins plus pillow was mentioned more than once. I chatted with MBF about it and they sent one for her! She was really excited since she didn’t know how the “other pillow” could possibly work with twins. You will see a real review in June-ish (whenever she gets the time!) but I played with it myself so I could show you a bit about it now!

Twin-mom-2 features_and_benefits

I just want to say that this pillow is super awesome, whether or not you have twins. Don’t let the name make you think it’s not for you. Though it’s a little pricey at $78, and only available in 2 colors, it is really nice, and I honestly don’t think it would be overkill for a singleton if you want maximum support & comfort!

My Brest Friend 13 twin pillow My Brest Friend 14 features

The Twins Pillow has a lot of the same features as the original like the quiet buckle and storage pocket.

My Brest Friend 21 pocket My Brest Friend 16 adjustable quiet buckle

It also has customizable back support.

My Brest Friend 15 customizable back support

You can also adjust both sides of the Twins Plus Pillow.

My Brest Friend 17 other side adjusts My Brest Friend 18 expanded
My Brest Friend 19 pillow adjusted

It’s perfectly shaped for the best comfort and support.

My Brest Friend 20 incline

I was amazed by how darn comfy it was. I was able to “nurse twins” and still have support for my arms!

My Brest Friend 22 nursing twins

There’s simply no contest between the Twins Plus and “the other pillow.”

My Brest Friend 23 vs the other pillow My Brest Friend 24 vs other pillow top

This is absolutely the best pillow for twins!!

My Brest Friend 25 vs other pillow front My Brest Friend 26 vs other pillow side

Here’s how the Twins Plus stacks up to the original:

My Brest Friend 27 std vs twin

While I’m not giving away a twins pillow, I hope you enjoyed learning a bit about it! Come back in about 6 months to see/hear what my BFF thinks of it!

Giveaway: One reader will receive an awesome My Brest Friend prize package worth over $150! Includes: 3-in-1 body pillow (ARV $55.95), pregnancy wedge (ARV $15.95), 3-pack burp cloths (ARV $19.95), original nursing pillow (ARV $44.00) and nipple cream (ARV $14.95.) Combined ARV $150.80.


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FTC compliance: Although I received products at no charge for review purposes, I was not compensated for this post and all opinions are my own.

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Giveaway Natural Fiber Diapers Potty Training Review Side Snapping Snap Closure Training Pants

Flip Trainers Review – Updated 11/11/13

Flip Trainer 33 small side

Post contains affiliate links, I purchased this product myself. I finally received the Flip Trainer I ordered the day the new products/colors/prints were announced! My son is 2 1/2 and isn’t terribly interested in the potty. He was doing pretty well before the baby arrived, but backpedaled a little bit. I know that’s normal and I’m not concerned! I was, however, excited that Cottonbabies had created a trainer, because I knew it would be good!

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Friday Giveaway Linky Giveaways Linky

Cloth Diaper Giveaways – Roundup for 12/23/11 (Plus Linky for All Giveaways)

Cloth Diaper Giveaway Roundup

It’s time to win diapers! On my Friday giveaway roundup, you’ll find cloth diaper, accessory and baby wearing giveaways that I’ve gathered and listed for you.

If you’d like me to list your cloth diaper, accessory, baby wearing (etc.) giveaway next week, send a link and description to maria at change-diapers.com, or Fill out my contact form for readers.

The Cloth Diaper Whisperer

*Prizes from Fuzzibunz (no set end date, ends at 25k fans) Entry is through Facebook app, must “like” them on Facebook to enter

*Fuzzibunz Elite Diaper from Measuring Flower (ends 12/23) RC

*Bumgenius, Tiny Tush & Fuzzibunz Diapers from Abby’s Lane & Dirty Diaper Laundry (ends 12/23) RC

*Red Barn AI2 from Eco Baby Mama Drama (ends 12/23) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Better Bottom Diaper from Tailor Made Momma (ends 12/23) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*4 Cloth Diapers from Greenie Beanie Bottoms Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 12/23) RC

*Peachy Green AIO from Padded Tush Stats (ends 12/24) RC

*Diaper Rite Diaper from Newly Crunchy Mama of 3 (ends 12/24) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Snappis from Tailor Made Momma (ends 12/24) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Gabby Wren Diaper from Tailor Made Momma (ends 12/24) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Oh Katy Diaper from Mommy’s Favorite Things (ends 12/24)

*$15 Howler Monkey Bums GC from Nicki the Eval Gal Mandatory Etsy “favorite” (ends 12/25) RC

*Lotus Bumz Diapers from Networking Witches (ends 12/26)

*Smart Snugs Diaper from Dirty Diaper Laundry (ends 12/26) RC

Fuzzibunz Diaper from Changing Diapers & Shaky Mommy (ends 12/26) RC

Bumble Baby Diaper from Tailor Made Mama (ends 12/26) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Fuzzibunz Trainer from The Mommy Goods (ends 12/27) RC

*Thirsties Fab Wipes, Booty Luster & Booty Love from Letters from Momma (ends 12/27) RC

Hipkiddo Diaper from Tailor Made Momma (ends 12/27) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Babee Greens Diaper from Tailor Made Mama (ends 12/27) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Cloth Accessory Prize Pack from Tailor Made Momma (ends 12/27) RC

Barnyard Bummz Diaper from Tailor Made Momma (ends 12/27) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Fuzzibunz Diaper from Changing Diapers & Eco Crazy Mom (ends 12/28) RC

*Bumgenius Elemental from Naturally Healthy Parenting (ends 12/28) RC

Moms in the House Diaper from Tailor Made Mama (ends 12/28) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Knickernappies Diaper from Bum Covered Diapers and Real Adventures from a Mom of 3 Mandatory GFC follow (ends 12/29) RC

*Beco Baby Carrier from The Not So Secret Confessions (ends 12/29) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Lotus Bumz Diaper from Eco Baby Mama Drama Mandatory GFC follow (ends 12/29) RC

*Bumble Baby Diaper from Eco Baby Mama Drama Mandatory GFC follow (ends 12/29) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Softbums Diaper from The Mommy Goods Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 12/29) RC

*Boba Carrier, Wrap or Pack from We Have It All (ends 12/30) RC

*Boba Baby Carrier from Simple Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 12/30) RC

*Boba Carrier, wrap or pack from Eco Baby Mama Drama Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 12/30) RC

Bumgenius 4.0 from Dirty Diaper Laundry and Dearest Diapers (ends 12/30) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Glow Bug Diaper from Eco Baby Mama Drama (ends 12/30) RC

Boba Carrier from The Clothspring Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 12/30) RC

Fuzzibunz Diaper Sprayer & Wipes from One More Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (ends 12/30) RC

Imagine Pocket Diaper from Mommy Needs an Aspirin Mandatory GFC follow and Facebook “like” (ends 12/30) RC

Boba Baby Carrier from Coping with Frugality Mandatory Facebook “like” (ends 12/30) RC

*Softbums Diaper from Trying to go Green Mandatory GFC follow and Facebook “like” (ends 12/31) RC

*Bumgenius & Flip Diapers from Diaper Style (ends 12/31)

*Planet Wise Wet Bag from Diaper Style (ends 12/31)

*Happy Heinys Fitted from Diaper Style (ends 12/31)

*Fuzzibunz Elite Diaper from Snappy Diapers Mandatory GFC follow (ends 12/31)

*Bummis Super Whisper Wrap from Diaper Style (ends 12/31)

*Applecheeks Diaper from Diaper Style (ends 12/31)

*Econobum Kit from Sandbox Lane (ends 12/31)

*Rainbow Monster Diaper from Naturally Thrifty Mom (ends 12/31) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*Glow Bug Diaper from Mommy Adventure Mandatory GFC follow and Facebook “like” (ends 12/31) RC

Babykicks Inserts from Earthy Crunchy Mama and Eco Baby Mama Drama (ends 12/31) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

$100 Amazon GC from Tailor Made Momma (ends 12/31) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*$25 Bugaboo Baby & You GC from DIYMommyPonx Mandatory RSS feed subscription and Facebook “like” (ends 1/1/12)

*Knickernappies Diaper from Wee Little Changes Mandatory GFC follow (ends 1/1/12)

*Fuzzibunz Diaper from Changing Diapers and Trying to Go Green Mandatory GFC follow and Facebook “like” (ends 1/1/12) RC

Babykicks Diaper from Sweetbottoms Baby Boutique and Eco Baby Mama Drama Mandatory Google+ follow (ends 1/1/12) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Fuzzibunz Diaper from Kelly Wels and Nicki the Eval Gal (ends 1/1/12) RC

*Diaper Rite Diaper from Mommy of Two Little Monkeys (ends 1/2/12) RC

Lotus Bumz Diaper from Baby Dickey’s Giveaways (ends 1/2/12) RC

*Changing Diapers Sweepstakes – Lots of Cloth Diaper Prizes! (ends 1/2/12) Entry is on Facebook, mandatory Facebook “like” Open to the U.S. and Canada Name/email form, Daily entry

Ecobubs Diaper from One Smiley Monkey (ends 1/4/12) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Sprout Change Diaper from Eco Baby Mama Drama (ends 1/5/12) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Diaper Rite Diaper from Measuring Flower (ends 1/6/12) RC

Diaper Rite Diaper from Your World Healthy & Natural (ends 1/6/12)

*Applecheeks Sweepstakes (ends 1/6/12) Entry is on Facebook via Woobox Form

Drybees Diaper from Daily Mothering (ends 1/7/12) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Oh Katy Diaper from Daily Mothering (ends 1/7/12) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

Tender Tushies Diaper from Midwestern Moms (ends 1/11/12) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

$20 Rumpeez GC from Eco Baby Mama Drama Mandatory Google+ add (ends 1/30/12) Open to the U.S. and Canada RC

*giveaways that have been listed in a prior week’s roundup
RC Entries collected via Rafflecopter
GD Entries collected via Google Docs Form

You may enter any “family friendly” giveaway in the linky below. The form Blog name – Giveaway Item – Ending date works well. Please at least include the item and end date, and link directly to the giveaway.

View my where I list my giveaways post, to find more places to link up your giveaways!

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Winner Winner Chicken Dinner

Madre Labs Mild by Nature Winner

mild by nature winner

186 people entered this giveaway, with 325 entries in all. The winning entry is #146, which is Ashley Turicik.

Congrats Ashley, I’m sending you an email now!

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Apparel & Accessories Baby Products Eco-Friendly/Green Giveaway Made in the USA Review

Zoe b Organic Sleepy Hat & Natursutten Pacifier Review & Giveaway (CLOSED 12/29)

zoe b organics

I talked about Zoe b Organic last month when I reviewed their fantastic anti-plastic dishes. Zoe b is also the U.S. distributor for Natursutten pacifiers, and they sent me both a Natursutten pacifier and a Zoe b Organic Sleepy Hat.

Natursutten pacifiers are unique, natural rubber pacifiers. Interestingly enough, the protein that can provoke a latex allergy is eliminated during production.

natursutten pacifier natursutten pacifier pkg

The pacifier’s box is made from FSC certified cardboard, printed with non-toxic soy ink colors and has a window made from corn starch. A small sticker made from rock closes each box. They’ve avoided extra plastic, cardboard and redundant double wrapping.

natursutten pacifier natursutten pacifier
natursutten pacifier

With a NATURSUTTEN pacifier, you avoid:
• Allergy causing substances
• Artificial color
• Cancer causing substances
• Hormone disturbing substances
• Chemical softeners
• Parabens, PVC and phthalates

NATURSUTTEN pacifiers are softer than silicone, and are very hygienic because they are molded in one piece without joints or cracks where dirt and bacteria can accumulate.

natursutten pacifier

Zoe B’s FAQs answers questions like “why is the shield so big” and “why should I pay more for rubber.” They say that yes, your baby should look like Maggie Simpson. This made me laugh out loud since my husband pointed out that our son totally looked (and sounded!) like her! Pacifiers retail for $7.95 each and are available in several sizes and styles.

zoe b organics sleepy hat
zoe b organics sleepy hat zoe b organics hat pkg

Zoe b’s Sleepy Hat is a totally unique hat with a flip-down mask that blocks out light and visual stimulation.

sleepy hat

Andrea Verity, the mom originally behind the Sleepy Hat, used to have a lot of trouble getting her son, Ethan, to take naps, especially when they were traveling or visiting family. Starting around 3 months of age, he was much more interested in being awake then going to sleep, no matter how tired he was. Then she used a baby hat to cover her son’s eyes. It instantly cut her exhausting and frustrating sleep-time routine from thirty minutes to five! It also prevented Ethan from waking prematurely. But, after using the regular hat to get Ethan to fall asleep for just a few days, she began to see the need for a better-designed product than a regular baby hat. First, the hat that they were using didn’t have a contour for the nose. Second, it had become stretched, leaving a gap at the eyes and allowing light to come in. Third, she didn’t like having to pull on the hat and shift its position on Ethan’s head, in order to cover his eyes. Finally, they would get funny expressions from people passing by who were wondering why Ethan’s eyes were covered. She wanted a product that would communicate that her baby was having a nap.

After searching for something that fit their needs and coming up empty-handed, Andrea decided to make it herself. Eventually she came up with a hat that looked great, functioned well, and was safe to use. She gave the hat a flip-down mask so that the hat stayed in one place whether the baby was awake or asleep. Finally, she added the graphic of closed eyelashes on the flip-down mask so that others would know that baby was asleep.

We know that some babies fall asleep on their own without fussing. But most do not. Andrea made the Sleepy Hat available to other parents so that they could get some downtime, too.

zoe b organics sleepy hat on manni zoe b organics sleepy hat on manni down

The hat is designed for babies 3-9 months old, who are able to pull it off if it bothers them. The adjustable top knot and breathable fabric help ensure your baby’s safety, but this product is really designed to block out light & stimulation while you’re on the go and watching your baby.

Hats are made in the U.S.A. and retail for $16.99 each!

Giveaway: One reader will receive a Natursutten pacifier (ARV $7.95) and a Zoe b Organic Sleepy Hat (ARV $16.99.) Combined retail value is $24.94.

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