Thursday, August 11, 2011

Milk NursingWear - Review and Giveaway!

***This giveaway is closed!***
Winner: Susan E.

Milk Nursingwear is a source for maternity and nursing clothes that I wish I'd found sooner! They have everything from tops, dresses, bras (lots of the big name brands you'll recognize), sleepwear, to accessories like slings, nursing pads, bibs, and so on. And the prices are very reasonable. I was just looking at the Chic Crossover top (nice for fall!) and it's priced at only $12.99! There is a big end of season sale on right now, so definitely a good time to shop!

Style: The one I tried is the Everyday Tie-Front Top. It has an inner pull-aside layer underneath a v-neck that makes it easy and discreet to nurse. The empire waist is flattering and helps hide the leftover bump (let's not talk too much about that. And don't you go looking for it now!). I like the cap sleeves and the colour is lovely - a deep turquoise. The room I was in was very bright so it looks a little washed out in the photo. It is a more rich colour than the photo shows! Excuse my weird expression in the photo! Ha ha! I was in a hurry, making the most of Mia's short naps!

Fit: I opted for a small and it fits exactly like I hoped it would. I wouldn't suggest going up or down a size - the size seems just right!

Durability: I have worn and washed it several times and hung to dry. It does wrinkle when it's hung to dry (and I don't iron) - but the wrinkles soon fall out when you wear it. The picture was taken about 5 minutes after I put it on, so you can still see wrinkles a little. The fabric is a soft, stretchy cotton jersey with 5% spandex - that explains the nice fit and draping. I love how soft the fabric is. I don't notice any pilling at all, either.

Price: Like the other tops at Milk Nursingwear, it is very reasonably priced and on sale now at $25.20 (down from $42).

The only complaint I have is that, despite my efforts to teach her the baby sign for milk, my daughter still lets me know she's hungry by sliding her open mouth across any part of my body that she can reach - including shoulders, any part of my chest, arms, etc. The drool trail she leaves with this behaviour does leave a dark mark on the fabric (that stays dark even when it dries). Of course, it washes out, but if she happens to glom on while we're out, I'm left with a mouthprint on wherever... I have a feeling/hope this is a temporary behaviour!

I really like this top and it's quickly become one of my go-to pieces for comfortable and discreet nursing wear. I would not hesitate to shop at this nursing wear store again.

Milk NursingWear has generously offered one of my readers a $30 gift certificate!

How to enter: This one's a little different from my usual, so pay attention! You can do one or the other of these things to enter. Doing both gets you two entries! Please be sure to include your email address if it’s not public in your blogger profile! Anonymous comments without a way to contact you will be rejected.
  • Visit Milk NursingWear, find a product you like and would be happy to win, and then tweet about it with a link to the product page
    Example: "Check out this beautiful nursing top: http://www.milknursingwear.com/store/pc/Everyday-tie-front-top-2p2112.htm" - now, obviously, don't just copy and paste this tweet, that doesn't count!
That's it! Simple, right?

Of course I would be honoured if you follow my blog, follow me (@emilyisland) on twitter, and/or mention me in your tweet. But these things don't count as entries this time.

Canadian or US mailing addresses only, please. Giveaway ends August 31st at 11:59 EST. A winner will be drawn within a few days, announced here, in a separate post and emailed! Prize will be shipped by sponsor. Sponsor is not liable for duties or taxes incurred in cross-border shipping (but if you spend less than $60 on your order you should be fine!)

    41 comments:

    1. Tweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/bluekittycat

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    2. Liked Milk nursingwear on facebook

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    3. I tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/SusanEdgington

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    4. I liked Milk Nursingwear on Facebook!

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    5. Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/Mom2GMC/status/103506107330330624

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    6. http://twitter.com/#!/MummyDearest78 and I liked on facebook

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    7. http://twitter.com/#!/MummyDearest78 and I liked on facebook!

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    8. Liked milk nursing wear on Facebook

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    9. tweeted!

      http://twitter.com/#!/nicirobinson/status/106205403800547329

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    10. I like them on facebook!

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    11. I tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/Blacktating/status/106206364459728896

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    12. I liked Milk Nursingwear on FB.
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      FB user name: Lauren Davis Jager

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    13. I like Milk Nursing Wear on FB

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    14. Tweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/Mrslaserbeam

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    15. Liked on fb and tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/catherinesowell

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    16. I tweeted about the Henley top: http://twitter.com/#!/RebeccaLHensley/status/106216774177005568 .
      Thanks for a well-written review and awesome giveaway!

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    17. I like Milk Nursingwear on Facebook as Becky Hensley. They have great clothing and their sale prices are amazing!
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    18. http://twitter.com/#!/DreamMoonBeams/status/106218328040800256

      I tweeted!

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    19. I am AAF of milk nursingwear on FB as Rebecca Henson

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    20. I tweeted about a top that I LOVE!...
      http://twitter.com/#!/hippiemama86/status/106226813121994752
      Amanda Laurette
      hippiemama86 at yahoo dot com

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    21. I Like Milk NursingWear on Facebook...
      Amanda Olson-Laurette
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    22. I like Milk on FB!! Melissa Alexander
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    23. tweeted here:
      http://twitter.com/#!/WhatMommyWants/status/106231184673083392
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    24. I like Milk NursingWear on facebook as Samantha Allen.
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    25. I like Milk Nursingwear on FB

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    26. I've liked Milk Nursingwear on facebook for some time now!

      Kristina
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    27. I like Milk Nursingwear on Facebook.

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    28. I tweeted http://twitter.com/#!/Charissamk/status/106495641785610240
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    29. I like Milk NursingWear on Facebook as Charissa Kelly
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    30. I tweeted. http://twitter.com/#!/heartnbutterfly/status/106495696147980288

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    31. I'm following milk on facebook.
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    32. i liked milk on facebook.
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    33. Kristi rowland
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      http://twitter.com/#!/kristiandmatt/status/106744157187473409

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    34. kristi rowland

      I like milk nursingwear on FB

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    35. I liked Milk on Facebook.

      I also tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/jillydreadful/status/108618463697842176

      You also have a new follower! (That'd be me! I know it doesn't count as an entry. Just thought I'd tell you.)

      My email is (please excuse weirdness, I don't like spambots): cognitivesystems |.-(.a.t.)-.| reprogrammablegirl |.-(d.o.t.)-.| com

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    36. Liked it on Facebook! Email is jmcelro21@yahoo.com

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    37. Sorry, the name its Jessica Scott. Jmcelro21@yahoo dot com :)

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