“Make some time for yourself this year! Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching and you may be wondering what to do with your little one while you celebrate with your special someone. Leaving baby home can be a stressful experience, but Evenflo’s Comfort Select Performance™ breast pump will help ease your worries. Great for occasional use like a night out on the town, The Comfort Select Performance™ ensures that baby is all set while you are out with dad. Retailing at the wallet-friendly price of $39.99, the Comfort Select Performance™ is lightweight, easy to use and compact.”

Here are some tips from Evenflo for new moms this
Valentine’s Day.

Preparing for Date Night

• Have the babysitter come over early so you can get ready while she/he bonds with baby.
• Write down your baby’s schedule for your new babysitter so he/she knows when to feed your little one or when bed time is.
• Be sure that baby’s favorite toys, videos, blankies and stuffed animals are within arm’s reach.
• If this is your first time leaving baby with a caretaker, pick somewhere close to home for your date night to ease your anxiety.

I was blessed to be given a very nice breast pump when I got pregnant with my first son. I was so grateful because I knew we weren’t going to be able to spend the 200+ for a top of the line breast pump. Turns out I needed it too, Harrison and I never got breastfeeding to work, so I exclusively pumped for his first 3 months. (It was a pain, I might add.) I thought that I needed an expensive, top of the line breast pump to make that work. When Evenflo sent me their Comfort Select Performance breast pump, I realized that you don’t have to spend oodles of money to get a high quality breast pump. My favorite thing is that it takes batteries- this is so great for on-the-go. I would have LOVED this with Harrison- when you are exclusively pumping, you’re activities are limited to places where you can pump. When you’re pump uses batteries, you can just pump in the car, bathroom, etc. The pump was super easy to assemble, and it has great features, like a nipple adapter if the horn is too large. It has so many settings so everyone can get the right intensity. The Evenflo Comfort Select Performance breast pump comes with milk storage bottles, that can be used as bottles as well. I am so happy with my new pump!

Things that are Brag Worthy:

• The Evenflo Comfort Select is an affordable, quality breast pump
• Comes with milk storage bottles and nipples so you can go straight from pumping to feeding
• Improved cycle time for more effective milk expression.
• Improved vacuum performance at all settings between min and max.
• Regulated power adapter ensures consistency in performance.
• Includes an additional overflow valve!
• More stable bottle stand to prevent possible spillage.
• Super easy to use
• So great for on-the-go
• Has a great stand to keep the pump stable
• Uses batteries as well as AC adapter
• Lightweight

Please visit >www.evenflo.com to check out the Evenflo’s Comfort Select Performance™ breast pump.

Evenflo's Comfort Select Performance Breast Pump gets Bragging Rights!

Evenflo is generously giving away an Evenflo Comfort Select Performance Single Auto Cycling Breast Pump to one lucky viewer!

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“Undercover Mama functions as an undershirt, keeping your back, sides and belly covered as you nurse. It has no straps and attaches directly to the outer flaps of any top-opening nursing bra. Undercover Mama remains attached while in use. You will feel like you are wearing a regular cami under you shirt, but when you need to nurse you still just have to undo the flap on your bra and Undercover Mama opens with it- No extra flaps or hooks to deal with each time. Undercover Mama's generous length make them great to layer under your shirts and allow you to nurse comfortably.”

Ever tried something new, then said to yourself “Why didn’t I think of that?” That’s exactly what you’ll say when you try an Undercover Mama Nursing Tank. SUCH a great idea! I am definitely the kind of person that likes to have a tank top underneath everything I wear, especially if I know I’m going to be nursing in public. And nursing tank tops are great, but I still need to wear a nursing bra underneath when I’m out in public which makes it double the hassle just to get undressed. Now that I have my Undercover Mama, my problem is solved! It is so great- it attaches to any nursing bra below the clasp, so there’s no need to do anything except unclasp the nursing bra. GENIUS! I tried it with a few of my nursing bras, and it fit great on each one. My favorite part is how long it is, it feels like I’m wearing a regular cami. Even better, while your nursing your tummy is totally covered. The material is soft yet sturdy, and looks like it will definitely last through a few babies. The Undercover Mama is definitely a must have for any nursing mama!

Things that are Brag Worthy:

• Tank is nice and long
• Allows you to get back into your pre-baby clothing
• Keeps your tummy covered while nursing
• No extra clasps to deal with
• Allows you to wear any nursing bra
• Invented and made by a mom
• Comes in lots of great colors
• Makes any shirt, a nursing shirt!

Undercover Mama is offering free shipping to all Bragging Mommy viewers! Just email elena@undercovermama.com and mention The Bragging Mommy to receive this discount.

Undercover Mama gets Bragging Rights!

Undercover Mama is generously giving away an Undercover Mama nursing shirt in the winner's choice of color and size to 1 lucky viewer!

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“We at Bebe au Lait believe in more than just creating high-quality parenting products. We are committed to our common mother, Earth. We strive to recognize our individual and collective impact on the earth and make conscious efforts to behave responsibly in order to lessen our environmental footprint. By taking "Bebe Steps" to minimize our impact and better our world, we hope to inspire others to act on behalf of future generations. We continually review our own business practices in order to make this an attainable goal.”

Have you ever heard of a nursing cover with a cuter name? Very straight-forward- Hooter Hiders! Not only is their name cute, but they offer so many adorable patterns for their great nursing covers. (I received the Marseille – so cute!) Whether or not you breastfeed in public, you will find a lot of use for a Hooter Hider. You may have seen many similar products on the market right now, but what makes Hooter Hiders different? First of all, it has a great pocket on the outside. I love how it keeps anything I need close at hand (cell phone, burp cloth, keys, etc) without me needing to hold it. Very helpful! The neckline pops out, so you can see baby, and allows for some air flow. Also, the cover is large enough to cover me and my “baby” (he’s not nursing, but we pretended) which is great. Don’t need any slip-ups when in public! Best of all, it comes with a cute matching bag, that even has a ring that allows you to clip it wherever you need it- diaper bag, stroller, etc. It rolls up super small so it is perfect for on the go. I only have 1 more month until baby Ruben arrives- can’t wait for us to use our Hooter Hider!

Things that are Brag Worthy:

• Functional outside pocket
• Rigid neckline for air flow and viewing of baby
• Generous sizing
• Comes with matching carrying bag
• Folds up small for travel
• Multi-use: Can be used as a nursing cover, a blanket, or even a sunshade to protect baby's fragile skin
• SO many cute patterns to choose from
• Made by Bebe au Lait, which has so many more baby wonderful baby products

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Bebe Au Lait is offering free ground shipping for a limited time! Visit www.hooterhiders.com to purchase!

Hooter Hiders gets Bragging Rights!

Bebe au Lait is generously giving away any nursing cover of winner's choice (Includes Bebe au Lait, Hooter Hiders, and Simple Lines) to 1 lucky viewer.

How to enter: Use the entry form below to submit your qualifying entries. Fill out the form separately for each entry telling me which you qualify for.

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“You are a fun, cute, green, soon-to-be nursing mom (or you have already been for a few months!) and having a baby is not stopping you from having a life. You take pride of your little "fashionista" side and want to remain attractive even you stay in your pj's until 11AM ! We are here to help you be active and outgoing and, above all, to ease your life when you breastfeed in public… There is no need to show your tummy in order to feed your precious milk to your baby, with Momzelle nursing clothing you can be both a wonderful Mom and a beautiful woman.”

If you are looking for a discreet, stylish nursing top, look no further! I was able to review the Criss-Cross White Tee, and I LOVE it! It truly does not even look like a nursing shirt- you will probably want to wear it even after you’ve weaned the little one! It’s very comfortable, which is so important for a shirt that you know you’re going to wear over and over again. So how does it work? All you have to do is lift the “criss-cross” and you’re free to feed, while still having full coverage both on top and below. The best thing about this top is that you really could wear it with anything. A skirt, jeans, even my favorite, sweatpants! It definitely has the ability to dress up or down. I promise you’re going to want more than one!

Things that are Brag Worthy:

• What’s better than a stylish nursing top?
• Their tops have universal openings (which means that they fit every breast size)
• Makes breastfeeding in public easier
• They guarantee discretion and comfort while you breastfeed
• They support breast cancer awareness month
• So versatile- would look great with jeans, or sweatpants!
• Easy to use

Here’s a video to show you how the Momzelle Nursing Tops work!

HURRY- if you make a purchase in October, save 10% on all berry and white Momzelle nursing tops for breast cancer month!

Even if you don’t win, Momzelle still has something for you- 10% discount on any purchase! Enter the code: Go to http://momzelle.com/ and enter BRAG at checkout. (Exp. Jan. 28, 2010)

Momzelle is generously giving away Momzelle White Criss-Cross Tee to one lucky winner ($49 Value).

How to enter: Use the entry form below to submit your qualifying entries. Fill out the form separately for each entry telling me which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Check out the Momzelle website and comment with your favorite item (other than the giveaway item)

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted.

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“baby star is a modern baby apparel and accessories company that creates products for the design-savvy parent and the texture loving child. the product range includes boy’s and girls apparel, an organic denim collection, layettes, blankets, crib bedding, bibs, burps, diaper bags, hooded towels and Cariboo bassinets. born out the desire to balance style and functionality, baby star strives to create essential items for both baby and parent in a clean, simple and modern way.”

If you’ve never heard of baby star, you are definitely missing out! I have to admit I’m a sucker for a great print- if a baby product has a cute and unique pattern, my attention is piqued. When you can find a product that is stylish, practical, and great quality, you’ve really hit the jackpot! That is how I feel about the Baby Star Nursing Blanket. They’ve taken a whole new approach to the nursing cover- they call it a “hybrid nursing cover and snuggly blanket”. Instead of something that goes around your neck, they’ve given one corner a stuffed star which you simply throw over your shoulder, and voila! You’re covered. This is quick, easy, and simple, which is what we all want out of a nursing product. The flip side of the gorgeous print is a soft velour, which is comfy for you and for baby. The size is perfect- big enough to cover you & baby, but small enough to easily fit in the diaper bag. This is a wonderful nursing product that both Mommy and Baby will love!

Be sure to check out all of their great baby items- there are so many! One thing I love about baby star, is that they use the same patterns for multiple products- you can coordinate everything you need for baby!

Things that are Brag Worthy:

• Awesome prints
• High quality
• Large range of products to choose from
• Safe for the baby & the environment
• All products are made of 100% cotton and plush fabrics that are formaldehyde-free and AZO-free
• Multiple products with the same pattern

Check out their blog for sales and other giveaways!

Right now you can get 30% off any purchase! Wow! Just use code: 20twinkle09 at checkout. (Expires 12/31/09) Head over to http://www.babystar.com/ to take advantage of this amazing offer!

baby star gets Bragging Rights!

baby star is generously giving away a Star Nursing Blanket to one lucky viewer!

How to enter: Use the entry form below to submit your qualifying entries. Fill out the form separately for each entry telling me which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st entry- Check out baby star’s website and comment with your favorite product. (Other than giveaway item)

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted.

• 3 entries- sign up for baby star newsletter (lower left corner)
• 10 entries-Make a purchase from baby star.
• 5 entries- Blog about this giveaway. Leave a link.
• 2 entries-Join the Baby Star Group on Facebook
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You can enter this giveaway until Nov. 2nd @10:00 am. The winner will then be chosen by random.org, verified and announced. If winner has provided an email address we will contact them. If you don't provide your email you will want to check back then and see if you are the winner. The winner will have 48 hours to email us and claim the prize, if prize is not claimed within 48 hours a new winner will be chosen. You must be 18 years or older and live in the US or Canada to enter.

For over 25 years, it has been the commitment of Medela to provide the highest quality breastfeeding and breastpumping products available for mothers and professionals.

I had the wonderful opportunity to review a Medela Bamboo Nursing Camisole. Even though I’m not currently nursing, I was able to get a good feel for how the camisole measures up. My vote? Love it! It’s so comfy, which to me is the most important criteria. I even slept in it, which is great for those middle of the night feedings. Also, I feel cute it in- that little bit of lace really adds to the feminine factor. It would be perfect under other shirts or a sweater- no one would even know it’s a nursing tank top! The fit is great- I wear a L or XL, and received an XL, so I would say if anything it runs a little bit small. Although I am 7 months pregnant, but I did take that into consideration. The bamboo material really makes the difference. It’s soft, plus I know it’s eco-friendly! Nursing tanks are so important, because we all know you practically LIVE in them while you’re breastfeeding- this is something I could definitely live in!

Features & Benefits

• Bamboo/cotton fabric ensures comfort and breathability with fast moisture absorption and natural anti-bacterial properties.
• Drop-cup design for easy access.
• Extra layer of fabric between bra shelf and outer layer provides modesty and elevated support.
• Sizes: S-XL; Colors: White or Black.
• Eco-friendly, bamboo/cotton blend.

Things that are Bragworthy:

• Cute: Love the lace
• Great fit
• Very soft material
• Comfortable all day, even all night!
• Easy to unsnap for quick access.
• It would look great under other shirts, great for breastfeeding on the go!
• Eco-friendly materials
• Extra layer of fabric between bra shelf and outer layer provides modesty and elevated support.
• Perfect blend of functional and fashionable!

Check out all of Medela’s great products at www.medelabreastfeedingus.com!

The Medela Bamboo Nursing Camisole gets bragging rights!

Medela is very generously giving away a Bamboo Nursing Camisole to one winner, in their choice of Size and Color.

How to enter: Use the entry form below to submit your qualifying entries. Fill out the form separately for each entry telling me which you qualify for.

MANDATORY 1st Entry: Check out the Medela Mom Mavens Web site at mommavens.com and leave a comment telling us something you learned

1st Mandatory Entry must be completed before you can qualify for additional entries. All extra entries who don’t do the mandatory entry will be deleted.

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