Dr. Browns Gia Angled Breastfeeding Pillow review and #GIVEAWAY {US and Canada}

It's been just over a month since my last blog post. I've been busy!! Having three littles has been great so far and I'm still learning daily how to give each one what they need when they need it!
Allison is almost a year old! She's a great baby! Loves to talk and coo and is just now about 13 lbs! She's a tiny girl and we love her! Despite her being so small, she sure can eat! She is exclusively breastfed and LOVES to nurse!
I was so excited when I was contacted and asked if I would like to review the Gia Angled Breastfeeding Pillow by Dr. Brown!
This is what I received:

 I was sent a cute blue cover with elephants on it :)

 This is the way the pillow looks! I love the fit!

Here is some more information on the pillow (taken from Dr. Brown's website):
"The Gia nursing pillow's patented angled design positions baby at an incline, which may help aid digestion and help prevent reflux. The pillow also sits taller and wider than other pillows, giving moms a wide variety of ways to position the pillow for maximum comfort.
The pillow and covers are made of soft, stitched fabric are 100 percent cotton. Both the pillow and the covers are machine washable, and the pillow can be used with or without a cover. The Gia has gained popularity quickly in part because the shape and design was created by a Lactation Consultant who took mom’s needs into consideration and designed a simple, yet amazingly versatile feeding pillow.

• Designed by a Lactation Consultant
• Angled feeding may help digestion and reduce reflux and other feeding problems
• Wider, flatter pillow surface helps prevent baby from rolling down
• Patented, non-flat design positions baby at incline
• Thick-to-thin design to grow with baby for virtually limitless nursing positions
• Quilted 100% Cotton Shell
• Machine Wash & Dry/Retains shape throughout washing
• Use with or without cover"

We LOVE this nursing pillow! We use it every day! I love that it's made of 100% cotton and no foam like in other nursing pillows (my breast friend) that can off gas harmful chemicals!


I love that it's angled! It really does make a difference, especially in the early weeks when you and baby are both learning to breastfeed! This angled nursing pillow was designed by a lactation consultant! It is believed that the angled pillow will help with digestion, reduce reflux and any other feeding problems.
But boy, is it not only useful, but it's so comfy!
I would sit up in bed the first few months and nurse Allison using this pillow and often woke up to her lying on the pillow (still nursing) as I had dozed off. There is no arching your back to try and get your breast into baby's mouth... it is a perfect fit!


There is a great video on Youtube that explains all the benefits of this pillow. You can watch it here!

These pillows can be used with or without a cover. I was sent the really cute blue cover with elephant prints on it along with my pillow!

You can purchase a Gia Angled Breastfeeding Pillow directly from Amazon for only $29.99!
The covers are also available at Amazon ranging from $10-$14 (depending on color and print)!


But wait... that's not all! Dr. Browns is giving one Gia Angled Breastfeeding Pillow and cover (winner's choice of boy/girl or gender neutral) to one of you!!


To enter simply fill out the rafflecopter form below (you may have to click on 'read more' in order for the Rafflecopter form to load)!!


Good luck!!


~Mama of the Littles~


**Disclosure: I received the item(s) mentioned above free of charge in exchange for my review, I was not compensated monetarily for my review. These opinions are my own and may differ from your own**

Bummis Bamboozle S-T-R-E-T-C-H fitted #CLOTHDIAPERS review {Thanks Mama}

I was so excited when Thanks Mama offered to send a Tots Bots Stretch Bamboozle fitted diaper for my review as I'm still trying to figure out something for night time that is... well... bulletproof!
This is what I received:

I was sent the size 2 (which fits 10-35 lbs)

 The Bamboozle has a very strong hook and loop closure, with rise snaps to adjust for the perfect fit:

 The inside of the diaper contains a snap in soaker that's made of bamboo:

You can adjust the soaker (fold it) as for your needs (boy or girl):

I've really liked playing around with this diaper. I have found that by adding a 2 ply applecheeks bamboo insert on top of the snap in soaker I get a HUGE amount of leak-proof protection:

 This is the size two (fits 10-35 lbs) on the smallest setting:

 Medium setting:

 Largest setting:

 The main reason I'm not a huge fan of hook and loop closure when it comes to cloth diapers is because in my experience they get attached to all my other diapers in the wash and the diapers get all tangled up and don't get clean! This has NOT been my experience with the Bamboozle!

It has a very well made/sturdy hook and loop closures and fastens to the laundry tabs amazingly well!

Here is a little more information on the Tots Bots Bamboozle fitted diaper (taken from Thanks Mama's website):

Stretch Bamboozle Fitted Diapers

The Stretch Bamboozle Fitted Diapers from†Tots Bots are now available in colors! These fitted cloth diapers have multidirectional stretch to provide a great fit. Combine that with highly absorbent bamboo and a cloth diaper with adjustable legs and waist for a leak-resistant cloth diaper.

Made from stretchy rayon which comes from bamboo this cloth diaper is environmentally friendly. Bamboo is grown without pesticides or fertilizers and has a short growth cycle. The fabric is soft, durable, and absorbs quickly.

The Stretch Bamboozle has a hidden microfiber core. The included snap-in doubler adds absorbency and reduces drying time. These comfortable cloth diapers are not bulky and come in two sizes to fit from 5 to 35 lbs.

Since these are fitted cloth diapers you will need a cloth diaper cover. The Bummis Super Whisper Wrap, Bummis Super Brite, Bummis Super Lite, Bummis Super Snap, and the Bummis Whisper Pant will work with this fitted cloth diaper.

Care:

Wash on hot and dry in the dryer. Line dry to make the cloth diaper last longer. Fasten the Aplix to the laundry tabs prior to washing. Do not soak or use bleach, whiteners, brighteners, fabric softeners, or baking soda. Dark colors should be washed separately for the first three washes in order to avoid any color bleeding. New Bamboozles will reach full absorbency after 10 wash/dry cycles. You can start using them after 3 washes.

These bamboo cloth diapers have passed European standards for non-toxicity and are Oeko-Tex certified. They are made by Tots Bots in Scotland.


The Bamboozle comes in two sizes. Size one, which fits 5-18 lbs and size 2 which fits 10-35 lbs. My little girl is just 12 lbs at 7 months. She's a little peanut for sure and the size 2 fit her great on the smallest setting!!

No gaps around the legs!

 

There is a great video that shows you just how amazingly stretchy the Bamboozle is! You can view the video here!

The Bamboozle comes in 2 sizes and 4 great colors/prints (thistle, sunset, splosh and natural)!

You can buy these amazingly absorbent diapers directly from Thanks Mama for $19.95!!

What's on your CHRISTMAS wish list???

~Mama of the Littles~

**Disclosure: I received the item(s) mentioned above free of charge in exchange for my review, I was not compensated monetarily for my review. These opinions are my own and may differ from your own**

Bumgenius artist series winner!!

A huge congratulations to Jennifer, who won the BG artist series pocket diaper.
You've been e-mailed and have 48 hours to respond to claim your prize before another winner is picked!

I've got a few more reviews and giveaways coming your way, so be sure to stick around!!

~Mama of the Littles~

Can you help my friend Janet win this photo contest??

I LOVE helping other people out! Does not matter if it's helping them find the right cloth diaper for their little or win a contest! In this case, I'm wanting to help my friend Janet win a photo contest for her sweet little girl Scarlett!

 

 

Her daughter is in the Gerber photo contest on Facebook. Here is the picture you will want to vote for:

 

Isn't she a doll??

The contest will end 1 December!

 

All you need to do is click this link and then 'like' the picture! Too easy!! You can vote daily if you'd like!!

 

 

Thanks for helping me help out a friend!

 

 

~Mama of the Littles~

A handful of winners!!!

Congrats to the following winners!
Amelie L. for winning the Bummis Simply Lite diaper cover and the winner of the Bum-Ware extreme AIO cloth diaper in choice of solid PUL color and size is Rhiannon B.

You ladies have been e-mailed and have 48 hours to respond to claim your prize!!

Don't forget to check out the other fabulous giveaways going on right now! You can view them HERE!
~Mama of the Littles~

Super Undies Winner **all my current giveaways***

Congratulations to Dawn S. You are the winner of the Super Undies giveaway!
You've been e-mailed and have 48 hours to claim your prize before another winner is chosen.

We had such a great time the other night on our Bumgenius B/S/T and Chat page, where we were joined by Jennifer Labit (CEO of cotton babies and creator of Bumgenius diapers)!

There were giveaways galore!!
She's sending me some of the new BG print diapers to giveaway on that closed group page.... so if you are not a member yet, go here to join the group so you don't miss out!

Didn't win the Super Undies giveaway?
Not to worry! There are several other active giveaways on the blog right now, to include a Simply Lite Bummis Diaper cover, a Bum-Ware all in one cloth diaper, A bumgenius artist series (discontinued) 4.0 hook and loop in winner's choice of Eiffel tower, retail therapy or jet setter!

You can view all the current giveaways HERE!!

~Mama of the Littles~

Bumgenius 4.0 Artist Series #CLOTHDIAPERS #GIVEAWAY {Mom and Baby Shop} US only!

 

I'm so thrilled to bring you this review of Mom and Baby Shop! Mom and Baby Shop is a great place to find all of your breastfeeding, cloth diapering, baby wearing needs! Mom and Baby Shop is a brick and mortar store (as well as online) located in Michigan!

What I LOVE about Mom and Baby Shop is that they offer free shipping within the US (no minimum purchase required)!

 

There are a few hidden gems at Mom and Baby Shop... one of which is the Bumgenius discontinued Artist series diapers (in hook and loop)!

You can purchase this hard to find diaper at Mom and Baby Shop for $29.95 (with free shipping) or you can enter to win one here!

Mom and Baby Shop also has some OBGE NIP for sale! Please call the store (313) 444-2229 to speak to Joy to find out product availability!!

 

Mom and Baby shop has generously offered to give away a Bumgenius Artist Series diaper (hook and loop) in winner's choice of either Eiffel Tower:

 



 

Jet Setter:

 Retail Therapy:

 

 

This giveaway is open to residents of the US only!!

 

To enter, simply fill out the Rafflecopter form below! You may have to click "read more" in order for the whole Rafflecopter form to load!

 

Good luck and Have fun!

~Mama of the Littles~