As many of you know, I breastfeed Joley. There have been times when we are out that I wish I had my nursing cover but because of the size, I don’t carry it. I normally don’t even carry a diaper bag so if “it” doesn’t fit in my purse, “it” isn’t available. So, when I was contacted by Juliea of Gypsy Jewels on Etsy, I was curious of what she could offer that might make my life as a breastfeeding mom easier.
What she sent me was not only stunning but a great product. I have been using a Gypsy Jewels nursing clip for several weeks now. I will admit that Joley is not fond of having something over her face while nursing anymore but this product would have been a blessing a few months back. I can’t tell you how many times I nursed Joley when she was newborn in front of others and tried to be discreet. A nursing clip would have been the perfect accessory to my breastfeeding wardrobe.
The best thing about a Gypsy Jewel nursing clip in my opinion is that it is small. I have mine in the little bag it came to me in. It sits in my purse and takes up very little room. Now, whenever we are out, I can take it out and use whatever I have available to cover up with; could be a lightweight blanket, a dinner napkin, or even a shirt or jacket we have in the car. Basically, anything that can be clipped into the nursing clip can be used as a cover-up thanks to the design of the nursing clip.
In my review, I had the chance to play with the nursing clip some more and found another use for it. Besides the fact that it is really pretty and could technically be clipped and worn as a necklace if you so choose, I found it can work for my kids as well. If you clip it to a napkin at a restaurant, you can use it as a bib holder! You may need to clip the shoulder of the shirt or double up and clip the nursing clip and “bib” together to make it short enough, but it works. In a bind, it would serve to make a bib with no problems!
Sadly, I have no pictures to share of my using the nursing clip. This is for a few reasons. One, I don’t normally have a camera on me when we are out. Two, Joley will NOT be covered to nurse in our home. And three, Johnny wouldn’t let me take a picture of him using it to make a bib. You just have to trust me on this one… not only is it stunning, but it works wonderfully to provide you a little bit of modesty while breastfeeding your little one.
This would make a perfect give to an expecting or new mom. I can’t tell you how much I would have loved to have this when I first started breastfeeding.
But, since I think her jewelry is fantastic too, I wanted to share a few pieces she made and is selling on her site. There is just something about handmade jewelry… I just LOVE it!
This one is my favorite!
Juliea also has memory boxes and the cutest buddy blankets. Be sure to check out her Etsy shop to see all the great products she sells!
Juliea of Gypsy Jewels has kindly offered one of you one nursing clip of your own… to keep or gift to someone else!
Here is how to enter:
1. Visit Gypsy Jewels and tell me which nursing clip is your favorite listed on her site.
After the first required entry, you can do any (or all) of the following for one entry each!
2. Subscribe to I Thode You So (in left sidebar) by email or Reader. Leave me a comment that you did or if you already are!
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5. Follow me and Gypsy Jewels on Twitter AND tweet about this giveaway. (You must do both for this entry.) Leave me a comment with your status update! You can tweet once daily for an extra entry but be sure to come back and leave me a link!
feel free to copy and paste this tweet:
Enter to win a @GypsyJewels nursing clip from @ToBeThode. No need to carry a bulky nursing cover anymore! http://bit.ly/8kBfoB PLS RT!
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Entries will be accepted until 11:59pm (CST) on December 6, 2009. Winner will be drawn by random generator and posted. The winner will be contacted by email and will have 48 hours to respond in order to claim their prize. This giveaway is open for residents of the U.S. only.
WINNER: #12 Mama Michie (aka Michaela)
disclosure: We were given items mentioned for the purpose of review. I did not receive monetary compensation and all thoughts and opinions are mine. If applicable, quotes were taken directly from the website mentioned.
Mama Michie (aka Michaela) says
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Mama Michie (aka Michaela) says
I like the green and blue one.
Mama Michie (aka Michaela) says
I have your button up here 2
Mama Michie (aka Michaela) says
I have your button up here 1
Roo and Wren's Mama says
So many choices! But I like the multicolored with olive. Such a great idea!
Kelly says
I love the Black and Silver clips.
jakiesmom says
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jakiesmom says
i like the brown and blue clip
Melissa G. says
#2 I have your button on my sidebar.
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Melissa G. says
I have your button on my sidebar.
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Melissa G. says
I follow you through Google friend
Melissa G. says
I like the brown and blue one.