As a breastfeeding mama, I have to say that I have gotten some serious use out of my Boppy nursing pillow. It provides a really nice way for Darah and I to both be comfortable, which makes meal times much easier for both of us.
When we got our Boppy it came with a nursing pillow slipcover. We also registered for and received a second cover. I thought that the second cover was a bit excessive since we already had one, and I seriously doubted that we would get much use out of it.
I WAS TOTALLY WRONG.
Here’s the thing about breastfeeding: it can be EXTREMELY messy. It takes a while for you and the baby to get in sync on this thing, and as a result, milk is sort of going everywhere. The covers on these nursing pillows are absolutely crucial in order to extend the life of the pillow itself. I’ve already had to wash my nursing pillow a few times, and while it is still working pretty well, it doesn’t have the same firmness that it used to. A pillow cover can help prevent the milk from soaking into the pillow, though in my experience they are what I would call “water resistant” and not “water proof.” Therefore, having more than 1 is really ideal. If I had to do the registry thing over again, I would have requested one more cover for a total of 3.
I have found that breastfeeding pillow covers come in a very limited selection of patterns at major retailers, and they can be very expensive (Babies R Us is selling some of theirs for $20!). I have found some super cute ones that you can buy for a better price at Dance with a Dragonfly on Etsy!
Edited: Thankfully, prices seem to have come down since I originally wrote this piece. There’s now a nice selection of Boppy nursing pillow covers on Amazon starting around $9!
Erica’s covers are priced right, starting at $12.00 each. She has a huge selection of patterns to choose from, as well, so that you can have a custom made design that stands out from what everyone else has! Also, keep in mind that you will be spending A LOT of time looking at this pillow, so you might as well cover it with something beautiful.
Buy It!
Dance with a Dragonfly is a terrific resource for any breastfeeding mom. Trust me when I say that you will want more than 1 (or even 2!) covers for your pillow. Check out what she has to offer, and go ahead and buy something lovely from her! While the contest is running, you can snag 20% off any purchase of $15 or more (less shipping) simply by sending Erica a convo with “Stuff Parents Need” in the message along with what you want to purchase, and she’ll make a custom listing for you with the discount! Sweet!
Win It!
Dance with a Dragonfly has kindly offered up a nursing pillow cover to a lucky Stuff Parents Need Winner! The winner will be able to pick from a selection of fabrics that Erica has on hand at the time of the drawing. The contest will run until Sunday, November 29th at 7:59pm CST, when the winner will be chosen at random and emailed. The winner will have 48 hours to reply or a new winner will be selected. You must include your email address in your comment or make sure it is listed in your profile! You must complete the mandatory entry in order for any subsequent entries to be counted. Open to residents of the United States.
How to Enter:
Mandatory entry: Go check out Dance with a Dragonfly . Come back here and tell me one other item she sells or describe your favorite fabric from what is shown here.
Additional Entries:
1. Subscribe to my blog via email or RSS. Leave a comment with your email address for the subscription (2 entries, so leave 2 comments)
2. Make a purchase at Dance with a Dragonfly (5 entries, so leave 5 comments).
3. Become a fan of Dance with a Dragonfly on Facebook (2 entries, so leave 2 comments)
Disclosure: I received no product for this review, nor did I receive any compensation. i just think Erica has beautiful pillow covers!
Abigael says
Wow that’s great. It's wonderful that you have put together such an inspiring blog., please check this informative site. Our mission is to nurture, support and empower all mothers with compassionate service, quality information and outstanding products. We serve as a breastfeeding resource center that educates, guides and encourages each mother as she learns to care for herself.
Abigail
Holly Noelle @ Domestic Dork says
I don't need to win a cover, I just wanted to add a big "heck yes!" to the importance of having a nursing pillow!
texaslady22 says
I like the dark brown neutral fabric with poka dots!
Miranda says
The Fabric with peas
kathy55439 says
I liked the Burp Cloth Bouquet….
Suzanne says
I love the pattern described as "irovy minky swirl with elegant teal scroll cotton print". Thanks for the great contest!
Anonymous says
I like the onesies with the dragonfly on them
lilyk says
I became a fan of Dance with a Dragonfly on Facebook. #2
lilyk says
I became a fan of Dance with a Dragonfly on Facebook. #1
lilyk says
I subscribed by email. #2
lilyk says
I subscribed by email. #1
lilyk says
The Highchair Seat Covers look very nice!
Gianna says
I'd love this for my boppy. My favorite pattern is this one:
http://ny-image3.etsy.com//il_fullxfull.104734971.jpg
Fit for a Child says
Email and RSS # 2
iloveyouhecried at gmail dot com
Fit for a Child says
Email and RSS # 1
iloveyouhecried at gmail dot com
Fit for a Child says
Since I have not yet breastfed (I will be soon!) I had no idea you would like two covers. I assume just one would be fine. Thanks for the tip.
These are wonderful fabrics. I love the fabric on photo 7 out of 9, it has little cars and rainbows and trees. So cute!
iloveyouhecried at gmail dot com
Reeva says
she also makes nusing covers and burp cloths. My favorite is the brown and blue fabric
kathy pease says
2 fan on facebook kathylpease
kathy pease says
1 fan on facebook kathylpease
kathy pease says
i like the blue and chocolate
this one http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33101174
Wehaf says
She also make nursing covers, like the Elegant Neutrals one.
urchiken at gmail dot com
Katie says
I love the Burp Cloth Special!!
orangegirl779@hotmail.com
Molly C. says
I love the irovy minky swirl with elegant teal scroll cotton print.
Hayley says
I like the fabulous floral nursing cover – really pretty!
Ashlalay says
mrs.ashleywilson@yahoo.com
Ashlalay says
mrs.ashleywilson@yahoo.com
Ashlalay says
mrs.ashleywilson@yahoo.com
Ashlalay says
Also a fan on Facebook & email subscriber.
mrs.ashleywilson@yahoo.com
leena says
I like the guitar pattern for a boppy cover.
contestleena at gmail dot com
mommyjen99 says
Just subscribed via email
jen62728@aol.com
mommyjen99 says
Just subscribed via email
jen62728@aol.com
mommyjen99 says
My favorite thing she makes is the Girls Dresses. Very affordable too!
jen62728@aol.com
jakiesmom says
i love the dragonfly appliqued onesies!
missyt_2000 says
I'm a follower! (2)
missyt_2000@yahoo.com
missyt_2000 says
became a facebook fan! (2)
missyt_2000@yahoo.com
missyt_2000 says
became a face book fan!
missyt_2000@yahoo.com
missyt_2000 says
I follow your blog!
missyt_2000@yahoo.com
Storm, The Psychotic Housewife says
I love the silky looking zebra print fabric she has! The chocolate minky looks nice too.
stormraven at gmail dot com
missyt_2000 says
love the brown fabric with lavender polka dots!
missyt_2000@yahoo.com
missyt_2000 says
love the bib and burp cloth combos!! so cute!!
missyt_2000@yahoo.com
dreamcleavers says
dreamcleavers@yahoo.com
email subscriber 2
dreamcleavers says
dreamcleavers@yahoo.com
email subscriber
dreamcleavers says
dreamcleavers@yahoo.com
fan on facebook 2
lance pearson
dreamcleavers says
dreamcleavers@yahoo.com
fan on facebook 1
lance pearson
dreamcleavers says
dreamcleavers@yahoo.com
she also sells burpcloths which i could use cuz i'm almost out
ktgonyea says
Cute items 🙂
ktgonyea at gmail.com
mom2anutball says
I subscribe via email! #2
hawkgirl_16 {at} hotmail {dot} com
mom2anutball says
I subscribe via email! #1
hawkgirl_16 {at} hotmail {dot} com
mom2anutball says
I like her
Highchair Seat Cover! Thanks!
hawkgirl_16 {at} hotmail {dot} com
Anonymous says
I love the sweet pea fabric. It has peas on it. Jackie hotbunz81@hotmail.com
Carla Lochiatto says
I would totally choose the teal and brown dot – Not only would it match my couch/living room decor (it would actually LOOK nice being left out – let's face it, who has time to put anything away???), but it would also hide any errant breastmilk stains until such time that I would have a chance to launder it.
Sign me up!!
Sarah says
My favorite fabric is the black with large blue polkadots.
slynn41202 at yahoo.com
Justine M. says
DwaD Facebook fan 2
Justine M. says
DwaD Facebook fan
Justine M. says
email subscriber 2
j.mcdilda(@)gmail.com
Justine M. says
email subscriber 1
j.mcdilda(@)gmail.com
Justine M. says
I really love the fabric thats is brown with the different colored lady bugs! I also like her Burp cloth boquet
j.mcdilda(@)gmail.com
HLB says
Subscribe via e-mail. 🙂
thegirlandboyblog@gmail.com
HLB says
I follow your blog, but subscribe via e-mail 🙂
thegirlandboyblog@gmail.com
HLB says
I love the fabric that is under "Neutrals that could work for boy or girl" First one on second row, dark brown with the dotted circles 🙂 Thanks for the chance.
thegirlandboyblog@gmail.com
mverno says
burp cloths mverno@roadrunner.com
Kristin says
I like the Onsie/Tee/Tank Applique.
Sara says
subscribe rss
saradavis1 at gmail
Sara says
subscribe rss
Sara says
I love her Burp Cloth Bouquet as well!
Tegan and Tage says
Follower!
Tegan and Tage says
You are right about how much use the Boppy gets. The styles are adorable but I wish she had an organic option. 🙂
Ashlalay says
mrs.ashleywilson@yahoo.com
Ashlalay says
mrs.ashleywilson@yahoo.com
Ashlalay says
mrs.ashleywilson@yahoo.com
Ashlalay says
mrs.ashleywilson@yahoo.com
Ashlalay says
I purchased a custom Boppy cover a few weeks ago and LOVE it! I have gotten so many compliments on it too! All of Erica's products are adorable, the girls dresses, burp cloths, bibs.
erin, maker of chimes says
email subscriber (2)
(dinnertimechimes at aol.com)
erin, maker of chimes says
email subscriber (1)
(dinnertimechimes at aol.com)
erin, maker of chimes says
She also makes the cutest burp cloths with matching bibs! Great prices on everything 🙂