August 2012 archive

Thank You Thursdays: GEN-Y Diapers

Hello Mama’s!!!!!!!! We took a break from our Thank You Thursdays to launch our new and delicious Tanks but now, we’re BACK and couldn’t be more proud to offer you something from our friends from GEN-Y Diapers. GEN-Y Diapers design and produce cloth diapers and accessories that consistently perform to the highest industry standards and looks absolutely FABULOUS.
The mission at GEN-Y Diapers is to bring long lasting, high performing, made in the USA cloth diaper products to families whose sense of style is as demanding as their need for quality.

TWO lucky mamas’ (YAY!!!!) will win a classic cover. To enter, use the widget below to “Like” GEN-Y Diapers on Facebook, and tell us why you would love to win the GEN-Y Classic Cover. (Please visit their website to see the entire collectionhttp://gen-ydiapers.com/products/). Earn more chances to win by telling us which GEN-Y Diapers design best suits your baby’s personality, “liking” You! Lingerie, and “liking” this blog post below. Open to Mama’s in the U.S only. Contest ends August 23, 2012 at 12:01 a.m. EST. Be sure to check back to find out if you are a winner and remember our basic rules apply.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are chosen as a winner, we will send you an email alerting you of your winnings. If we do not hear back from you within 48 hours, we will pick another winner.

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Introducing…..The Double You! Tank

***BUY IT NOW: TANKS ARE NOW ON SALE AT OUR ONLINE STORE ***

***WINNERS ANNOUNCED (8/20) BELOW***:

***UPDATE #2 (8/17) BELOW***:

***UPDATE #1 (8/15) BELOW***:

It’s an exciting time here at You! Lingerie. In September, we are launching our newest collection called the Double You! Maternity & Nursing Tanks. WHOOOOHOOO!!! :-)

In classic You! Lingerie fashion, our tanks are designed with the same fun, playful, and stylish spirit as our nursing bras, bringing you a collection of 4 flirty and chic colored tank tops (meet Pippa, Lilou, Ashe & Rain). They are all SOOOO cute, I could scream :-) :-) :-)

Featuring a double layered look with dual usage during pregnancy and post-partum, the Double You! Tanks are functional, supportive, and did I mention super comfy without sacrificing style. These tanks are a MUST HAVE essential for the pregnant and breastfeeding fashionista mama…I promise!

Here are the reasons why you too will fall in love with the Double You! Tanks:

  • Built-in nursing bra provides support, comfort, and discretion
  • Breathable, absorbent, stretchy cotton/elastane blend to accommodate your changing breasts (it grows with you!)
  • Easy, convenient and discreet one-handed maternity nursing clips with pretty bows in our signature hot pink color
  • Wear strap classic or cross back
  • Adjustable satin straps for additional support without compromising the overall appearance
  • 90% Cotton, 10% Elastane, machine washable
  • Beautifully supports up to a 44 band and G cup with easy sizing – S, M, L, XL

Convinced yet?

Even more exciting is that we are giving YOU a chance to try them before they become available for sale in September. (Are you doing the happy dance yet? LOL :-) ) Twenty five (yes, we said 25) lucky mamas will win these beauties this week. We will be updating our blog to tell you all the ways you can win these amazing tanks, so make sure you stay tuned and check back here throughout the week.

Today, be sure to SHARE, COMMENT,LIKE our Facebook announcement post (You! Lingerie Facebook Page) for a chance to win and don’t forget to enter in the rafflecopter widget below to secure your entry!!!

***UPDATE #1 (8/15)***: There are two new ways to win a Double You! Tank today – Sign up for our newsletter, The You! List, and “Pin It to Win it”. Here is how to submit a “Pin It to Win It” entry:

Step 1: Create a You! Lingerie Pin Board – Create a You! Lingerie Double You! Tanks Board on Pinterest and categorize under Women’s Apparel.

Step 2: Pin Your Favorite Double You! Shots – Pin at least 1 shots per style from below and add a comment to each pin telling us your ranking for the styles.

Step 3: Post Your Board Link Here – Post a link to your board in the rafflecopter widget at the bottom of this blog post.

Be sure to secure your entry below. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at customer_service@you-lingerie.com.

***UPDATE #1 (8/17)***: Calling all Bloggers- As the last entry type, we are calling all bloggers to post a blog about our new Double You! Tanks. We are asking you to tell your readers about our new tanks and why you think they should check them out. The blog entry should have at least one pic of the tanks and a link back to this entry. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at customer_service@you-lingerie.com.

***WINNERS***: Congrats to our 25 winners! Please see the rafflecopter widget for the full list of winners. Thanks to all for participating!!!

Pippa
Orange and Purple Nursing Tank Top 1 Orange and Purple Nursing Tank Top 2 Orange and Purple Nursing Tank Top 3 Orange and Purple Nursing Tank Top 4
Lilou
White Maternity and Nursing Tank White Maternity and Nursing Tank White Maternity and Nursing Tank White Maternity and Nursing Tank
Ashe
Ashe Double You!Tank 1 Ashe Double You!Tank 2 Ashe Double You!Tank 3 Ashe Double You!Tank 4
Rain
Rain Double You!Tank 1 Rain Double You!Tank 2 Rain Double You!Tank 3 Rain Double You!Tank 4

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Ten Must Haves for Nursing Moms

thing breastfeeding moms need

You are beginning a beautiful new journey with your baby. Breastfeeding will nurture her and allow the two of you to bond. Establishing a nursing relationship may come very naturally or may take a lot of work, especially for first-time moms. These ten products will make breastfeeding easier, particularly if you are very active or plan to return to work after your maternity leave.

1. Nursing bras and nursing pads. Nursing bras are more comfortable for breastfeeding moms than ordinary bras and provide easy access to your breasts. Parents Magazine recommends buying three or four nursing bras of different colors. Nursing pads fit inside of your bra cup and absorb leaking milk, preventing embarrassing stains on your shirt (Richards, 2012).

2. Nursing tops. Unless you plan on running around in a nursing bra the entire time you breastfeed your baby, you need to purchase a few nursing tops. They are designed to allow you to nurse inconspicuously without revealing too much skin. A good alternative to nursing tops are button up shirts.

3. Nursing pillow(s). Nursing pillows (Boppy pillows) fit around your waist and are created specifically for making babies comfortable. They keep your infant positioned at your breast and are convenient because you don’t have to support the baby’s head while nursing. Isabella Knox, a doctor at the University of Washington and Seattle Children’s Hospital, says this about nursing pillows, “The general idea is: you bring the baby to the breast, not the breast to the baby. That way, mom doesn’t have to contort herself to get into the baby’s mouth” (WebMd, 2012).

4. Breast pump. Having a breast pump is essential if you plan to go back to work, leave the house for over two hours without your baby, or travel. On top of that, breast pump is the best solution to relieve engorged breasts. Pumping can also stimulate breasts and increase milk production if you have low milk supply and the stimulation from your baby is not sufficient.

5. Nursing cover. Nursing cover is designed to cover your chest and your baby while you nurse to give you some privacy. It can be irreplaceable for active, on-the-go moms who frequently nurse in public. Some babies don’t like nursing covers and will refuse to breastfeed. It may help to experiment with different types of nursing covers to find the one that your baby is comfortable with.

6. A couple of bottles for breastfed babies. Even if you plan on breastfeeding exclusively, it is best to buy a couple of bottles that are specifically designed for breastfed babies. If you are not available to feed your baby, he is not going to wait. These bottles have slow flow nipples and the shape of the nipple mimics mom’s breast, so they are unlikely to cause nipple confusion. They are usually more expensive than ordinary bottles, but are well worth it, especially if you plan to nurse your baby for an extended period of time.

7. Milk storage bags. Milk storage bags are designed to store breast milk and are very convenient if you produce more milk than your baby needs, prefer to bottle-feed in public or plan on returning to work. Milk storage bags can be laid flat in the freezer or stored in the refrigerator upright.

8. A cooler bag. These cooler bags are smaller than a regular lunchbox and are designed specifically to store baby bottles. They are very convenient for transporting frozen breast milk or freshly pumped bottled milk.

9. Nipple cream. Nipple cream is a must have when you first begin to breastfeed – it moisturizes and heals irritated and cracked nipples. It is lanolin based and you don’t have to wash it off before nursing your baby.

10. Prenatal vitamins or nursing vitamins with Omega-3. Nursing provides the best nutrition for your infant and it makes sense to capitalize on that by continuing to take your prenatal vitamins and Omega-3 fatty acids.

 

Parents Magazine; Jennifer Richards (2012). 14 Things You Didn’t Know About Breastfeeding.

Retrieved on July 2, 2012 from http://www.parents.com/baby/breastfeeding/problems/breastfeeding-soothing-solutions/#page=10 .

WebMD. (2012). Breastfeeding: 11 Things That Can Help. Retrieved on July 2, 2012 from

http://www.webmd.com/parenting/baby/features/breastfeeding-items-that-may-help

Thank You Thursdays: Hot Mama Gowns

***UPDATE: We had an issue with our servers last night :-(  It deleted your comments but we have them recorded and you will still be credited for them. Also, have extended our giveaway by 24 hours to accommodate anyone who couldn’t enter.

***UPDATE: Congrats to Laiken G for winning a Hot Mama Gowns!!!!

Happy Thank You! Thursday!!! Today, we are SO proud to offer you something from our friends at Hot Mama Gowns. Hot Mama Gowns are SUPER stylish, 100% organic cotton hospital gowns that make breastfeeding easy and discreet.

The hot mama behind Hot Mama Gown is Deidra and we couldn’t be more thankful that she gives mamas all around the world the luxury of looking FAB during the childbirth. I even ROCKED my very own Hot Mama gown during the birth of my son eight months ago.

Hot Mama Gowns Testimonial

You! Lingerie founder, Uyo, wearing her Hot Mama Gown

One lucky Mama will win a Hot Mama Gown . To enter, use the widget below to “like” Hot Mama Gowns on Facebook and tell us why you’re a Hot Mama and which Hot Mama Gown is your favorite in the comments below (You can see the collection here: Hot Mama Gowns Shop). Earn more chances to win by “liking” You! Lingerie, “liking” this blog post below and more. Open to Mamas in the U.S. only. Contest ends August 3, 2012 at 12:01 a.m. EST. Be sure to check back to find out if you are a winner and remember our basic rules apply.

PLEASE NOTE: If you are chosen as a winner, we will send you an email alerting you of your winnings. If we do not hear back from you within 48 hours, we will pick another winner.

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