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Giveaway: Mombo Nursing Pillow, 8/21-9/4 (US only)

21 August, 2014 No Comments

Are you expecting in 2014? Did you just have your little bundle of joy? Know someone who’s pregnant or trying to conceive? Then this event is for you! Alex of Mommy’s Obsessions is expecting her second son this October and has created an event that is perfect for expectant mothers. Mommy’s Little Miracle is a Pregnancy, Newborn/Early Infancy, and Postpartum event that will be featuring everything from maternity clothing to newborn essentials, to postpartum products you must have. We highly recommend that you bookmark the open giveaway page by clicking on the image below then adding it to your bookmarks bar. Over the next three weeks you will have the chance to enter to win some amazing prizes from items for YOU and things for your little one!

Click on the link to be redirected to a list of open giveaways.

Today Mommy’s Little Miracle is featuring the a product that many moms call a must have for nursing their little ones: the Mombo Nursing Pillow from Comfort and Harmony.

About Kids II/Comfort and Harmony

(As from their website)

“Innovating babyhood for three generations and counting. We‘ve been creating a fascinating world for babies since our founder, a grandmother, came up with a great idea to keep infants from slipping in the bathtub. That was 1969. Since then at Kids II®, even more original and inventive thinking has led to a long list of products that have revolutionized our industry and made babyhood more fun for everyone. We see it as a wonderful growth spurt that‘s allowed us to share our award-winning products with babies and parents the world over.

Everything we do at Comfort & Harmony comes down to two things: Your baby and you. Your time together is so precious—and so fleeting—that we want both of you to get the most from every moment. Our intention shows up in details large and small—the ultra-soothing fabrics, the ergonomic product design, the too-adorable-for-words fashion choices. It all works together—and it’s all meant to make “comfort and harmony” not just a brand but a reflection of real, moment-by-moment experiences of mothers and children everywhere.”

Photo Credits: Kids II/Comfort & Harmony

From Alex at Mommy’s Obsessions:

During the short duration of time that I was able to nurse Little Mister, we had a nursing pillow that I didn’t really care for and rarely used. When it came time to shop around for a nursing pillow to use with Little Boy I was drawn to the Mombo Nursing Pillow because of the unique shape as well as the optional vibration feature! I liked that the Mombo was more contoured than other competitors on the market, and that it was advertised as not only a nursing pillow, but a pillow that would grow with your child as well!
The Mombo Nursing Pillow has many wonderful features including Soft 2 Firm Comfort, a removable vibration unit, two patterned side options, removable slipcover, and more!

To learn more about the Mombo Nursing Pillow, use this link!

To Purchase: Comfort & Harmony offer several different options in the Mombo Nursing Pillow! Visit their website to choose the color/print that you like best!

To Win: Mommy’s Obsessions and Kids II/Comfort & Harmony want to give one lucky winner a Mombo Nursing Pillow of their own!

Entry -Form

The Giveaway will close late on the evening of September 4th. The winner will be chosen at random through Giveaway Tools. The winner will be announced both on Giveaway Tools form as well as notified by email and announced on Mommy’s Obsessions Facebook. Winner must respond within 48 hours of receiving their winner’s email otherwise they will forfeit their prize and a new winner will be chosen. The winner will have their prize sent to them by Kids II/Comfort and Harmony. Mommy’s Obsessions and other participating bloggers are not responsible for prize shipment. Must be 18 years and older. Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Google are in no way affiliated with this giveaway. No Purchase Necessary. Void where prohibited by law. US Only. For any questions contact Mommy’s Obsessions. Mommys Obsessions did receive compensation or product in exchange for the promotion of this event. This blog did not receive compensation for the promotion of this event.

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Giveaway: Sarah Wells Breast Pump Bag, 8/19-9/2 (US only)

19 August, 2014 No Comments

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Today Mommy’s Little Miracle is featuring a brand who is taking the pumping world by storm and giving pumping moms everywhere the opportunity to combine fashion with functionality- Sarah Wells Breast Pump Bags!

When I had my son, I was fortunate to be able to stay home with him. I did use a pump often in the beginning, but didn’t have to worry about transporting it in anything special. Since I’m planning on returning to the workforce soon and hope to have more children, carrying a breast pump to work may be a necessity for me down the road. If that’s the case, I’d love to carry my pump in a fashionable, professional bag like those from Sarah Wells! -Elisebet

About Sarah Wells Breast Pump Bags

(As from their website)

“The idea for a stylish and uber-functional breast pump bag came to me in 2011 after the birth of my daughter, Maddy. Breastfeeding was really important to me, but the transition back to work and carrying a pump brought about some challenges. Everyday I schlepped a purse and my (quite ugly) pump bag; throw in an extra case for my iPad or laptop and a lunch box and I felt like a pack mule walking down the streets of Washington, DC. I just couldn’t find an “all-in-one” bag that could separately store my breast pump and everything else I needed to carry.

I suppose you could put your pump equipment in your existing purse or buy a nicer tote. But will it have special breast pump pockets, keeping equipment and bottles separate from everything else, let alone lined with easy-to-clean material, all while being fashionable? This is how Sarah Wells bags were born.”

Photo Credits: Sarah Wells

The first bag introduced by Sarah Wells Breast Pump Bags is the Maddy bag! As functional as it is stylish, the Maddy measures 13″ in length, 8″ in width, and 11″ tall, and the straps on the Maddy have an 11.5″ drop! The Maddy was designed to fit most brands and models of breast pumps and although some may be to large for the convenient side pockets, they will fit comfortably in the main pocket of the Maddy bag.

Photo Credits: Sarah Wells

Since most pumping mommies take their breast pumps to work with them, they need a place to keep their breast milk cold while they finish up their day at work. While some moms prefer to use the cooler that their pump may have come with, and some store their breast milk in a communal fridge at their workplace, there are some moms who just aren’t comfortable with that! For those of you who prefer discretion, you’re in luck! The Maddy bag has undergone testing that shows that the side pockets of the bag can keep your refrigerated breast milk cold, or begin cooling your recently pumped milk, for up to four hours when you use proper ice packs. External temperatures do affect this though so always make sure that your breast milk is stored properly!

There are so many great features to the Maddy bag by Sarah Wells Breast Pump Bags that make this a pumping moms must have! To learn more about Sarah Wells Breast Pump Bags, use this link!

Photo Credits: Sarah Wells

To Purchase: You can grab your Sarah Wells Breast Pump Maddy Bag for just $145.00 on (affiliate link>) Amazon! The Maddy is also eligible for Prime shipping, so you lucky Amazon Prime moms can have your Maddy bag in just two days!

To Win: Mommy’s Obsessions and Sarah Wells Breast Pump Bags want to give one lucky pumping mommy (or potential pumping mommy!) a Maddy bag of their own!

Entry -Form

The Giveaway will close late on the evening of September 2nd. The winner will be chosen at random through Giveaway Tools. The winner will be announced both on Giveaway Tools form as well as notified by email and announced on Mommy’s Obsessions Facebook. Winner must respond within 48 hours of receiving their winner’s email otherwise they will forfeit their prize and a new winner will be chosen. The winner will have their prize sent to them by Sarah Wells Breast Pump Bags. Mommy’s Obsessions and other participating bloggers are not responsible for prize shipment. Must be 18 years and older. Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Google are in no way affiliated with this giveaway. No Purchase Necessary. Void where prohibited by law. US Only. For any questions contact Mommy’s Obsessions. Mommys Obsessions did receive compensation or product in exchange for the promotion of this event. This blog did not receive compensation for the promotion of this event.

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Giveaway: “Mommy Must Haves” RV $412, 2/5-2/12 (US & CAN)

8 February, 2014 2 Comments

Thanks to the folks at Yummi Pouch, I’m participating in another fantastic giveaway for mom and baby! This one is open to my Canadian readers too! Scroll down to see what prizes you could win and enter the giveaway itself. Good luck. -Elisebet

Our collection of mommy must-haves features many fabulous items to pamper your new baby as well as some things for yourself! One lucky mommy will win this amazing gift set!

Undercover Mama

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$30 Gift Certificate to Undercover Mama – Retail value: $30

Undercover Mama nursing tanks are the stylish and affordable alternative to an expensive nursing wardrobe. They attach to any bra. Make any shirt a nursing shirt with Undercover Mama.

Undercover Mama is a mom invented, mom owned and mom operated company. Our mission is to provide Nursing moms with stylish and alternative nursing tops that make nursing easier. For more information visit undercovermama.com.

Fairhaven Health

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Milkies Milk-Saver and Milkies Freeze – Retail value: $58

The Milk-Saver collects your leaking breast milk as you breastfeed – allowing you to store extra breast milk effortlessly with each feeding! The Freeze provides convenient first-in, first-out milk storage in your freezer (stores as much as 60 ounces!).

Our mission at Fairhaven Health is to develop products to safely and naturally promote fertility, pregnancy wellness, and breastfeeding success. From preconception through pregnancy and nursing, Fairhaven Health is there – every step of the way – to provide clinically-proven products to hel you along your journey to parenthood. For more information visit fairhavenhealth.com.

Healing Hazel

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3 accessories of the winner choice – Retail value: $55
Winner may choose from Healing Hazel, Hazelamber or 100% Baltic Amber necklaces and bracelets

Healing Hazel is your One Stop Shop for hazelwood, hazelamber and 100% Baltic Amber necklaces and bracelets. Now in more than 900 retailers in Canada and Usa. The 1st and only brand to meet CPSC (Consumer product safety comission) safety requirements. For more information visit healinghazel.com.

Yummi Pouch

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Yummi Pouch Mini set of 6 – Retail value: $14.99

Yummi Pouch Minis are convenient, refillable and reusable food pouches to hold blended snacks for your child. Yummi Pouch Minis feature a resealable bottom opening and top mouthpiece. The contents are enjoyed by removing the large cap and drinking from the spout. Yummi Pouch Minis are great for easily feeding infants homemade blended snacks on the go.

Yummi Pouch reusable food pouches encourage healthy snacks for active kids. Our eco-friendly food pouches are freezer safe, dishwasher safe, BPA-free, Phthalate-free, and can be filled with healthy blended snacks and easily taken on-the-go, no spoon required! For more information visit yummipouch.com.

Ubbi

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Ubbi Cloth Pail Liner – Retail value: $17

Using washable diapers? We have just the thing! Ubbi cloth pail liner is a waterproof, odor resistant bag. Bring out the green in your Ubbi diaper pail. Our pail liner is washable and reusable, biodegradable, and TPU coated. It has a 7 gallon (26.4l) capacity and is waterproof, PVC-free and odor resistant. Featuring a drawstring closure and door knob hanger.

Enter the world of Ubbi… where innovative products are created with parents and children in mind. Under the Ubbi name, you will find unique, quality products that are designed to be easy to use, helping to simplify parents’ lives while keeping babies as happy and safe as can be! For more information visit ubbiworld.com.

Toofeze

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Toofeze Teether – Retail value: $19.99

Toofeze by Oh, That Baby! Ltd. is simply the COOLEST baby teether ever and an invaluable parenting tool. The cool stainless steel disk chills instantly in ice water for fast pain relief. The soft silicone handle is never too cold too. Made from all-natural ingredients, dishwasher safe, pediatrician recommended. Toofeze is award winning and can be engraved to create a unique gift. Ages 3 months+.

Oh, That Baby! Ltd. is a mom/daughter owned and operated company based in Colorado. “Let’s face it, every baby cuts teeth. And when they do, everyone else close to them feels their pain! When we relieve a baby’s discomfort, we alleviate the stress, frustration and anxiety felt by those around them.” The company’s mission is to improve the lives of babies and their families during the most difficult phase of development. They believe every baby deserves a Toofeze. For more information visit toofeze.com.

Buttons Diapers

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2 one-size Buttons Diaper covers, 2 daytime inserts, & small wet bag – Retail value: $36

A quality and affordable two-in-one diapering system that consists of: wipeable PUL covers, and super-soft absorbent inserts that snap into the covers to stay in place! They fit babies from 9-35 lbs, have two layers of stretchy waterproof PUL throughout, and double gussets at the legs to keep messes in. With 8 adorable colors to choose from, and a tiny red button logo on the back – your wee one will be as cute as a button!

Buttons cloth diapers were born at home. As a husband and wife team, we designed our diapers to be easy to use and affordable for everyone – the way it should be. We believe in keeping our lives simple, even when it comes to diapering. Our company is based in the beautiful Skagit Valley of Northwest Washington, where our family enjoys hiking, biking, sailing, and splashing in puddles. For more information visit buttonsdiapers.com.

Booby Trapper

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Eternity Booby Trapper – Retail value: $48

Featuring an exclusive dual-rim design, Booby Trapper is the only nursing cover to keep fabric off the bust area to allow for complete eye contact and air circulation for the nursing pair. We are giving away our extremely popular Eternity pattern, a gender-neutral trendy print.

Designed by a mother of 3, Booby Trapper was born out of a recognized need for a superior nursing cover. Blankets and one-rim covers just wouldn’t cut it as her daughter hated having the fabric flop in her face and she was stuck using her only free hand to hold the fabric away constantly both for air, eye contact and to check for a proper latch. After many trials, Booby Trapper’s revolutionary, dual-suspension design was achieved and now mothers everywhere are able to nurse much more comfortably in public without having to fight with their covers! For more information visit boobytrapper.ca.

Koble

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1 Stone Grey and 1 Big Apple Red Portable Changing Shield – Retail value: $70

The evolution of the baby diaper changing pad is here. A large, clean surface in a clever little pouch!
Completely covers all safety approved changing stations – no more disposable changing pads!
Extra large size (27 x 40) shields even the most athletic babies from yucky public spaces
Lightweight durable fabric easily wipes clean is machine washable and machine dryable
Openings in shield allow safety belts to be used when changing on public stations
Quilted body pillow for comfort
Attached storage pouch makes it easy to store changing shield for transport and easy access
Drawstring pouch closes tight to keep changing station germs contained inside
55% Polyester 45% Nylon. Free of BPA, phalates, and PVC. Scandinavian design born in NYC. Made in China.

Koble is Norwegian for “connect”. We use Scandinavian design principles to bring you attractive, clever, affordable designs that work to make your life better. Our first line of products are made for the special people who take care of the smallest people – moms, dads, grandparents, aunts, uncles, nannies, and many more. We know from experience that there are plenty of opportunities to make life easier for these folks! For more information visit mykoble.com.

Omaïki

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Mama Maxi pads (2) + Mini-Maxi pads (2) + Bamboo panty liners (2) + snack sacks duo – Retail value: $63.50

Feminine protection starter kit (very comfortable and absorbent, made of bamboo/coton, holds in place with snaps closures) + one Gustö-duo, which includes one snack bag and one sandwich bag (Colors/Prints : winner’s choice)

Omaïki started in 2007, with Anouk & Ariane: moms, best friends and business partners. The brand offers a great and complete line of high-end products, made in Canada: cloth diapers, training pants, night time panties, feminine pads, swim diapers, snack sacks and more… For more information visit omaiki.com.

Enter to win this Fabulous Gift Set! Retail value: $412

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