Nursing covers sure have come a long way since the day of just throwing a blanket over your shoulders and hoping it doesn't slip off to reveal your boobies to everyone within peeking distance!
I was sent a sample and given an opportunity to get an up close look at Bebe Au Lait's Hooter Hiders nursing covers. First off, Bebe Au Lait claims to the be the originator of the Nursing cover in the first place dating back to 2003, so God Bless em for that. I've always felt that nursing covers were a great invention for whether you are trying to be modest or avoid indecent exposure laws, (because we all know of those ridiculous cases of people harassing nursing moms in the past for nursing their babies in public and the subsequent legal inquires into the issue). Since then, many companies have hopped on the bandwagon to make nursing covers as I shared a list of some back in February 2008. In general, they are way more functional than blankets because most come with a contraption that goes over your neck to prevent the cover from falling off.
Off the bat, what I liked and noticed about Hooter Hiders was the material. It's light weight which is key because the other brand I used with my children was made of a little heavier material which made it hot for the babies. Hooter Hiders however is made of 100% breathable cotton and is machine washable. Aah Nice! Great because a sweaty hot baby = a cranky one. My babies, when they got a little older, would always try to pull my cover off because they were ho
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t.Hooter Hiders comes with a neck ring that is easy to slip over your head even while cradling the baby in one hand and messing around fishing for a burp cloth in the diaper bag all whilst unbuttoning your top and trying to release your boobies from around your nursing top. Many times, you may be out in the mall, park or at some other public place and it just gets down right stressful worrying about a cover slipping off. I know plenty of moms who avoid nursing their children in public ever because of the very fear of others watching and knowing what they are doing and more so over the risk of accidentally exposing a nipple! I say with all the smut on TV and oversexed images in magazines and on the net, a little nipple here and there shouldn't shock and surprise anyone, but I do understand the anxiety and concern.
Apparently, this newer version of Hooter Hiders includes a patented rigid neckline so you can easily peer down at the 
baby to check in on her nursing progress. It's great for those uber conscious folks who don't even bother messing with the cover to check in on baby in fear of accidental exposure or drawing attention to themselves from passerbys. This thing eases that concern cause it holds open the area right below mommy's head at the neckline. (see photo).
baby to check in on her nursing progress. It's great for those uber conscious folks who don't even bother messing with the cover to check in on baby in fear of accidental exposure or drawing attention to themselves from passerbys. This thing eases that concern cause it holds open the area right below mommy's head at the neckline. (see photo). I see somebody's R&D department was working over time. After you invent an original anything, it's so key to listen to concerns of users and then adjust your model to keep one pace ahead of your competition! That is the marker of a quality brand in my book. Kudos to Bebe Au Lait for innovation eh?
When I got the one I was sent, I was impressed (and I am NOT that easily impressed) to see it came with a carry cover made of the same material which was folded all neat, perfect size for just dropping in your diaper bag and going!(see image above) I like designer brands so I was also digging and loving the embossed silver D-ring signifying the authenticity of the product. Sweet!
They come in different prints and designs from floral to paisley to interweaving patterns. My sample was the Camden Lock in navy blue (on the images) which would've been perfect for me (if I was still nursing) because I prefer more conservative darker colors. (I donated my sample to a contest that encouraged people to donate to the March of dimes.)
But lucky for you, Bebe Au Lait has decided to reward a Bellyitch Reader with her or his own cover or choice! Yipee!!
They come in different prints and designs from floral to paisley to interweaving patterns. My sample was the Camden Lock in navy blue (on the images) which would've been perfect for me (if I was still nursing) because I prefer more conservative darker colors. (I donated my sample to a contest that encouraged people to donate to the March of dimes.)
But lucky for you, Bebe Au Lait has decided to reward a Bellyitch Reader with her or his own cover or choice! Yipee!!
All you have to do is enter below so I can know your entry AND do at least one of the following and leave a comment indicating which one you elected. Each additional method equals another entry, but remember, you have to share in at least one comment all the different ways you entered so I know to add another entry for you on my spreadsheet.
1. Tweet this contest
2. Become a Bellyitch Follower (see right column)
3. Follow Bebe Au Lait on Twitter (http://twitter.com/bebeaulait)
4. Go to www.bebeaulait.com and join their email list (bottom right of screen)
5. Become a fan of Bebe Au Lait on Facebook
The Contest is open to US Residents only and you have to have a real street address for the item to be shipped to so no P.O. Boxes. The product is valued at $35.00.
contest ends November 15, 2009 at midnight
Just so you know, Bebe Au Lait also makes reversible double bibs, hooded towels, and burp cloths.
Good Luck Guys!
Thanks for the opportunity! I think I did it right :)