There’s a product I have been using on a very regular basis since about 2 weeks before Layah was born. It has been helping me SO much with feeling comfortable in those weeks before and the weeks after having a baby.It’s called a Shower Hug, and at first glance, it may not really seem to be that phenomenal of a product. But hang with me and I’ll explain!
This is a terry velour wrap that goes around your breasts in the shower. It is meant to be a protective barrier between your chest and the shower spray, which can suddenly feel VERY uncomfortable when your breasts are sore or engorged. Additionally, it acts as a warm compress which is extremely soothing and does help to ease engorgement.
Now, for me, engorgement only lasted 3 days. The Shower Hug provided enough comfort in those 3 days that I would say it is worth it just for that period, but I can also tell you that it has several uses after this phase of breastfeeding ends.
First and foremost, if you are going to be breastfeeding, you will learn that you are supposed to avoid using soap on your nipples and areolas, as they can actually dry you out and impede breastfeeding. I am still using the Shower Hug when I get in the shower to keep suds from my soap bar and from shampoo away from that area. But at the same time, the Shower Hug does get wet, so I don’t feel as though I’m not rinsing that area off well.
I also really enjoy getting to take hot baths again, and when I am taking a hot bath, I dip the Shower Hug in the hot water and then wear it while I soak. Our tub is on the small side, so it is impossible for me to fill it up to the point where my chest is submerged. The Shower Hug gives me that same feeling, though!
The Shower Hug is also useful to me during the night when I really don’t want to wear a nursing bra to bed, but I know I can’t sleep with nothing on or else I wake up with wet sheets! I can wrap my Shower Hug around me and put in breast pads. It is really nice to take a break from something with straps.
The Shower Hug comes in white with pink trim, white with blue trim or natural with sage trim. It is proudly made in the USA. It is available here for $29.95.
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Disclosure: I received a complimentary product for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions expressed here are strictly my own.
I would like to win a Shower Hug for my friend.
id love this for a friend who is expecting
My best friend who is pregnant with her first
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I am newly prego with number 2 and would love to have this!
I’d give this to my sister.
I will be a first time breast feeding mom in august and anything that can make me more comfortable sounds fantastic. I would LOVE this!
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I would like to win this for myself, I am due anyday now with baby #3 and I know how painful those first few weeks can be for breastfeeding moms.
this would be for my best friend brianna!
I’d either save it for myself, or give to a girlfriend of mine who JUST had a baby 2 days ago.
This would be for me!
I would love to win this for my daughter who will be having a baby in September.
Thank you for the chance.
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I would love to have this for myself. Thanks for the Giveaway !
I need this for me.
I am expecting my first and this would be great to have!
Sounds awesome! Im good eith way giving as a gift if we don’t become pregnant again
i want to win one for my cousin who is expecting
I would be giving this as a gift to one of the many women I know that is prego right now.
I would love to win this for a dear friend who is expecting her first baby. I remember the times my breasts hurt so badly I would have loved to have something like this.
Currently breastfeeding my third and we’re planning on at least one more. And for me, engorgement lasts more like 4 weeks!
This would be for someone else – my next pregnant friend or family member.
I was so sore during my first pregnancy. We are currently trying to conceive baby number 2 and I think this would be awesome!
I would love this for myself! Have dealt with candida several times while nursing and showers can be very painful!
I would love this for me as I am expecting a baby girl in Oct.
I would love this for me! I remember last time how uncomfortable this part was!
I have a friend who is expecting and I would love to give this as a gift. I remember how uncomfortable I was so I think this is a great idea.
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Thanks for the chance.
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I am breastfeeding so this would be all for me. It looks so comfy and I would just love to wear it to protect my sensitive nipples in the shower.
I’d love it for me.. due in August and plan to breastfeed.
i would love to win this for myself!!! we are hoping to get pregnant again soon, this is an amazing idea for the shower, i could use something like this when i am breastfeeding. great review and giveaway
This would be great! I never knew a product like this existed. I am expecting baby #2 late July, and this would be perfect for me. Thank you so much for the giveaway!
I would love this for myself!
I would love to have this because I am pregnant.
This would be a great gift for my little sister who is expecting her first child now.
I know I would love to have this, but as my little nursling is growing up, I would probably give it to a friend who is expecting this month.
I would keep it for my next baby, I had engorgement really bad with both of my girls.
This would be a gift for my sister in law .
this would be for my daughter in law who is expecting their first child an plans to breastfeed
I would love this for myself!
I would love to win this for myself. Baby #3 will be here in October and this will be my first time breastfeeding!
I’d love to win this for my friend!
It sounds like it would be comfortable. I would probably keep it for myself.
I would probably give this as a gift!
I have my first, a little girl, due in August, so I would love to win this!
IT SOUNDS VERY COMFORTABLE & I WOULD KEEP IT FOR MYSELF.
I would love to give this as a gift. I know so many women who are expecting right now!