Breastfeeding Necessities: Balboa Nursing Cover R/G

When I brought Sweet Baby home I thought all my worries about nursing would just go away and everything would be perfect.  I didn't realize that it wasn't so easy.  I thought sure she'd latch and we'd be good to go.  So not the case.  After coming home I immeditaly starting getting sore nipples.  OUCH!    Within two days after being home Mikaylee spit up blood, and I was too tired to realize that she had such a bad latch that I was actually bleeding and it was my blood.  Thankfully her doctor said it was okay and it happens.  "Phew!"  Yes, this mama almost passed out seeing that site.  Although it was a little bit, it really terrified me!

So since mid-August we've been using a nipple shield.  For us it works.  Normally they advise you don't use them for prolong periods, but whenever I would take her off it would hurt so bad.  So bad that when I had the cracks and bleeding I had to actually take a break and pump for 3 days for them to heal a little.  Then I started getting a clogged duct and was told to nurse her.   That was the day we started with the shield, which we call her nip-nip.. we're weird  I know! It was then I was faced with a problem.  How could I nurse her in public when she doesn't latch right on and I have to bring this plastic piece everywhere?

Now I'm sure you remember when I reviewed Balboa's Shopping cart cover with my adorable little nephew!  Well I really love the quality of Balboa and also the pattern I chose so there wasn't a question what nursing cover I'd choose for my daughter!  That is where I thank heavens for my Balboa nursing cover.  It's easy to carry around and I can bring it wherever we go.  This way I can nurse my daughter in public and not have to be awkward while using the shield.  I first put the cover on, then the shield, then the baby!

I can see her beautiful little face as she nurses.  She can breath and it has an opening that allows for air flow, and did I mention how fashionable we look?  We also like to visit family frequently and since my daughter has quite the appetite she can nurse until the cows come home and I'll be happy knowing that I'm covered, and she's happy.  Happy mommy, happy baby. WIN!

So while we might not have a perfect latch, we do have the perfect solution.  Balboa is so generous and I cannot thank them for sending a nursing cover to review, and they've even offered to give one away to a reader! Just enter using the form below.

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Disclosure:  The product above was provided for review, however no other compensation was received   All opinions expressed are my own. 

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