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Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Freebies from the Crib: Peekaboobaby
I apologize for the lack of freebies in August. You can all blame it on my move. But, we have got some good ones lined up for the next few months so keep your eyes peeled! This month, our freebie comes from Peekaboobaby, a company that makes and sells "hip nursing covers for moms on the go".
No matter which side of the "women's right to flash their breasts in public to feed their child" debate you may fall, I think every breastfeeding woman sometimes finds herself in a place where a cover might make her feel a little more comfortable breastfeeding in a public place.
Peekaboobaby was started by Julie Silvey, a momtrepreneur of four with one on the way. She began making stylish (yet oh so practical) nursing covers a couple years ago as gifts for all her mommy friends and got such a fantastic response that she decided to turn her private gift giving racket into a small business.
These nursing covers provide hands free coverage even during the sometimes tricky "latch-on" while also providing discreet viewing for mother only. Say goodbye to crazy breastfeeding contortions! The high quality, hand-picked designer fabrics and extra large terry pocket (good for holding anything from a nursing pad to a cell phone and wiping baby's mouth) make PEEKABOOKBABY covers unique.
Packaged in darling organza gift bags, these covers make great gifts, especially for that
And if the fantastic product isn't enough to make you love Peekaboobaby, Julie also gives back to moms in need. When her best friend used a Peekaboobaby everyday for eight months in the hospital as she pumped (using a double pump) for her baby, Curran, who was fighting a battle with infant leukemia, Julie realized what a lifesaver her covers could be. They allow mothers with sick children to stay by their bedside and pump while talking to doctors, nurses, and other hospital staff all at the same time. Curran passed away one year ago this August, and in his honor, Julie regularly makes & donates Peekaboobaby's to the hospital for use by mom's in the same dire situation as her dear friend. I love that.
Now dry your tears because now it's time for the freebie!!! Julie is offering a Sophia Mango PEEKABOOBABY nursing cover to this month's freebie winner (see Sophia Mango print to the right-so chic!). Will you keep it for yourself or give it as a gift? Will you pass the freebie word along to all the expecting mother's you know or keep this little secret to yourself. It's up to you! (although I am sure Julie would appreciate you passing on the word!)
Make your comment now!
How to win this Freebie:
-You have until Friday (9/28) midnight EST to enter.
-Make a comment (any comment) on the post
-Please don't post under Anonymous - use a Blogger login or the "other" category.
-Winner will be randomly picked and announced Saturday (9/29) morning.
-Please only enter (comment) once.
-Tales contributors are excluded from winning the freebies--sorry :(
-Freebies can only be shipped to US addresses.
What's with the Freebie?
61 Comments:
Good grief, how many freebie-posts out there can make you cry!?
posted by Em at 9/26/2007 05:48:00 PM
Would love to win!!
posted by Richelle at 9/26/2007 06:11:00 PM
I can't tell you how much I want this!!!
posted by the Rew Crew at 9/26/2007 06:23:00 PM
Count me in!!
posted by Linz at 9/26/2007 06:38:00 PM
I'm having my first so this would be perfect since I don't know what Im doing and don't want to fall out all over the place!
posted by Anonymous at 9/26/2007 07:32:00 PM
Yes, please! I'm tired of dirty looks when nursing in public!
posted by Unknown at 9/26/2007 07:38:00 PM
Perfect for being out with the baby or for pumping at work (in the not so private pump room).
posted by Kendal at 9/26/2007 07:50:00 PM
Sign me up!
posted by Anonymous at 9/26/2007 08:01:00 PM
i would love one!
posted by Liz at 9/26/2007 08:06:00 PM
love 'em, need one...beggin'!!
posted by Anonymous at 9/26/2007 08:28:00 PM
I have seen a few women using these (one at a football game and one at Disneyland) and I wondered where they got them! It's a great idea and being a nursing mom would love to get one! Thanks for the post!
posted by Bump and Erin at 9/26/2007 08:46:00 PM
My baby is an expert now, but I remember well my first baby and the struggles with latching on. What a sweet gift it would be for my little sister, expecting in December.
posted by Keryn at 9/26/2007 08:51:00 PM
Wow. Those are beautiful. I would totally use one with my new baby coming in March!
posted by terrah at 9/26/2007 09:35:00 PM
Cute, probably so much easier than a blanket, or even a sling for older babies.
Love that story about the mom whose baby had cancer...so sad though!
posted by Eliza at 9/27/2007 04:30:00 AM
What a great idea. I'm throwing my hat in the ring for this freebie.
posted by Anonymous at 9/27/2007 05:51:00 AM
I've ogled these on their website before. I would LOVE one!
posted by Anonymous at 9/27/2007 07:02:00 AM
so sweet. as a mother who had a preemie who was in NICU for 5 weeks and had to pump exclusively for 3 months, i can definitely relate. with my second child, i was the WORST discreet nurser ever, so this would be SO great for me!
posted by merathon at 9/27/2007 07:33:00 AM
Sounds great!
posted by Nancy Ross at 9/27/2007 07:37:00 AM
Sign me up! I want one!
posted by stacibee at 9/27/2007 07:48:00 AM
They are beautiful and what a great idea!
posted by Anne at 9/27/2007 07:49:00 AM
My friend is doing the not-finding-out thing, so I would love to have this great gender-neutral gift. Fun!!! Pick me, pick me!
posted by Heidi at 9/27/2007 07:51:00 AM
I agree with em - the post made me cry! Pick me!
posted by Jolene at 9/27/2007 08:16:00 AM
I'm past the nursing stage, thank all that is good, but my sis is expecting in January and this would be the perfect gift!!
posted by Anonymous at 9/27/2007 08:37:00 AM
What an inspiring yet sad story. I'd probably keep the nursing cover for myself instead of giving it to one of my many friends having babies in the next few months. I just love the fabric too much. Is that selfish of me? :D
posted by Montserrat at 9/27/2007 08:43:00 AM
Beautiful!
posted by colds1 at 9/27/2007 08:55:00 AM
This is great! My baby is in the popping on and off/nipple biting stage of nursing. It's quite lovely. This would make it so much easier to nurse in public.
posted by Anonymous at 9/27/2007 09:15:00 AM
adorable!
posted by rebecca at 9/27/2007 09:15:00 AM
Big money No Wammies!
posted by Joshua at 9/27/2007 09:17:00 AM
Fantastic! Count me in!
posted by Jen L at 9/27/2007 09:32:00 AM
I love it! I neeeeed it!
posted by Anonymous at 9/27/2007 09:34:00 AM
I love it! (& so would my baby so we wouldn't have to do acrobatics trying to nurse in public!)
posted by Suzie at 9/27/2007 10:05:00 AM
Beautiful fabric!
posted by danyelly at 9/27/2007 10:18:00 AM
I would love one of these great products!
posted by kristi at 9/27/2007 10:22:00 AM
I would love to try this out! Very cute!
posted by ReeSe at 9/27/2007 10:24:00 AM
Love these, hope I win I think I will pass this along and then buy one for myself
posted by Torrie at 9/27/2007 10:24:00 AM
I've always wanted one of these!
posted by sarah at 9/27/2007 10:39:00 AM
I would love one of these for nursing my 4 1/2 month old!
posted by Anonymous at 9/27/2007 10:45:00 AM
very handy!
posted by VirtualM at 9/27/2007 11:03:00 AM
cool product and cute print! :)
posted by Rebecca at 9/27/2007 11:12:00 AM
Me me me!
posted by Sarah at 9/27/2007 11:13:00 AM
What a great product!
posted by Anonymous at 9/27/2007 11:33:00 AM
now i know what to get my SIL's SIL for her baby shower! and yes, i meant to type SIL twice. it does make sense if you think about it.
posted by brenbot at 9/27/2007 11:44:00 AM
Even though my daughter has become a master of nursing in public - this would be a great gift for her.
posted by Anonymous at 9/27/2007 11:56:00 AM
My mother-in-law gave me a shield type blanket that she used, and I didn't like the hula-hoop that was in it! I would love to try a "modern" one, that looks good too!
posted by gunnfam at 9/27/2007 01:06:00 PM
Just last week I sat next to a girl on the airplane with one of these - it was awesome!!
posted by m e l at 9/27/2007 01:26:00 PM
I have some college friends who could use this.
posted by Anonymous at 9/27/2007 01:46:00 PM
Hi...my friend has one...so cute...how was the move to the OC?
posted by Anonymous at 9/27/2007 01:53:00 PM
pick me please - i love this product!
posted by Anonymous at 9/27/2007 04:02:00 PM
I'd love one of these. I don't mind so much flashing people, but I do mind when I'm squirting all over the place!
posted by Ashley at 9/27/2007 04:08:00 PM
These are so cute!!!
posted by Jenn at 9/27/2007 04:21:00 PM
These would be great!
posted by The Fife's at 9/27/2007 04:31:00 PM
I am entering on behalf of my baby sister who is expecting in April - come on, the girl needs coverage!
posted by Sara at 9/27/2007 07:51:00 PM
I'm heading off on a trip to see in-laws and this would be handy to have around.
posted by Carina at 9/27/2007 11:02:00 PM
This would be great to have. Wish I knew about these with my first!
posted by Jinjer at 9/28/2007 08:33:00 AM
Oooh... That'd be so awesome to have.
posted by Erin Marie at 9/28/2007 10:29:00 AM
I think this would make up for my horrible visiting teaching if i got this for one of my girls who I VT (or at least try to) who is expecting soon.
posted by tamrobot at 9/28/2007 11:09:00 AM
BFing didnt workout with the first one....but with this next one, I am betting it will! This cover would be great! :)
posted by Anonymous at 9/28/2007 11:26:00 AM
I am expecting my first baby in March. I want to breast feed. This looks like it would be awesome.
posted by Jean Danner at 9/28/2007 12:17:00 PM
I have a new baby who nurses constantly. This would be great!
posted by Brick Builder at 9/28/2007 12:23:00 PM
I just found out TODAY that I'm pregnant with #3! Pick me! My other 2 boys are going to just yank off the other blankets when I try to use them as coverups.
posted by Team Carroll at 9/28/2007 04:32:00 PM
These are beautiful. Count me in!!!
posted by Amber at 9/28/2007 08:41:00 PM
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