Tuesday 8 November 2011

Bras 4 Mums Review and Giveaway.


I can remember (just!) when I was pregnant for the first time and I had decided that I would definitely be breastfeeding, my lovely sister in law had given birth eight months previously, so she passed on many lovely baby items, and some things for me, loads and loads of Nursing Bras in all sorts of sizes and some very handy Nightdresses with buttons for easy feeding.
I have to admit I took one look at the large pile of Bras and thought I would never need half of them, but how wrong could I be....
It is quite amazing how the size and shape of your breasts can change so much. I wish someone had told me how much I would leak too (but that's another story...)

If only there had been a service like Bras 4 Mums....

bras4mums was set up by Tracey-Jane Hughes when she was sold a nursing bra that fitted one week, but not the next, despite being fitted by a 'qualified' bra fitter. After researching bra fitting for pregnancy and for breastfeeding, T-J trained at De Montfort University, and was also a volunteer NCT bra fitter and trainer.
bras4mums offer a personal bra fitting service via their home bra fitting service & telephone or email advice with trained and experienced bra fitters.The website is brilliant and has everything you need for breastfeeding, including Bras, Briefs, nightwear, swimwear, slings and some fantastic accessories that would have been very gratefully received the first time round.

Now, as an accomplished breastfeeding mummy, doing it for the sixth time was not an issue, although I have to admit, some of my breastfeeding wear was getting a little worn.

The wonderful Bras 4 Mums sent me a pair of Nursing Pyjamas to try out....
To be honest I have never understood a mothers need to go on the school run in her pyjamas, however, after putting on my
Hot Milk Calm Rebellion Pyjamas I could quite easily understand why they would do this!
They are lovely, so comfortable and they make me feel quite sexy, which any mother who is constantly covered in milk will know is quite an unusual occurence!
The great thing about these pjs are that they can be worn whilst pregnant, as they are very low fitting, a problem I had with some maternity PJs was they stretched too far and had a tendancy to fall down after I had given birth....
The built-in support in the top is excellent for keeping everything in place, and makes me feel well supported.


The range of nightwear available on the Bras 4 Mums site is great, and I shall definitely be hinting at my darling husband for another pair on my Christmas List this year.
They have a great facebook page which has some great offers and lots of advice available, they really are a friendly bunch.

In fact, they are so friendly, they have given me a £30 voucher to spend on the site as a prize, to be in with a chance of winning, just do the following:
~ Have you breastfed successfully, do you have any tips that would help another mum who is considering breastfeeding, if so comment below.

You can gain extra entries by
~ Following Bras4mums on facebook
~ Signing up to my blog via GFC or Networked Blogs
~ Following Hex Mum on twitter
~ Following on Facebook

Closing Date: 8th December 2011



17 comments:

  1. really could do with winning this xxx my tip is to seek help as soon as possible if you are having problems trying to breastfeed xxx rachael0-8@HOTMAIL.CO.UK

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  2. following blog xxx rachael0-8@hotmail.co.uk

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  3. following bras for mums on facebook rachael0-8@hotmail.co.uk

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  4. My tip is to drink lots and use Lasinoh, its safe and doesnt need wiping off when baby is feeding. There is nothing worse than sore nipples when feeding! I am still breastfeeding my 2nd baby and Bras for Mums is a lifesaver! Could def do with this voucher!

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  5. My tip: don't be tempted by highstreet value for money nursing bra packs. I bought these, not thinking I would still be breastfeeding 12 months on, and the bras have NOT stood the test of time. Well worth buying a quality nursing bra.

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  6. Following you on twitter @khloeee

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  7. Would really love to enter, but don't have any tips as I haven't started yet.

    @robynlclarke

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  8. Like "Bras for Mums" on Facebook (Robyn Logan)

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  9. Following on Google Friend Connect

    @robynlclarke

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  10. Following you on Twitter

    @robynlclarke

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  11. Like on Facebook (Robyn Logan)

    @robynlclarke

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  12. My tip is to persevere...the first 6 weeks are the hardest and if you can get past them it gets so much easier

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  13. Also following your blog with networked blogs...

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