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Nursing moms need relief

August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month, and it’s a perfect time to highlight accessories designed to make breastfeeding easier and relieve breast discomfort. Researchers advocate the pros of nursing baby for at least six months. These great innovations – The Shower Hug™, PumpEase™ and PJ’s Comfort Breast Pump – will support mom in accomplishing that!

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PumpEase™ hands-free pumping supports

Adorable hands-free pumping supports that every nursing mom will go gaga over! As any breastfeeding mom knows, pumping can be incredibly time consuming. The brand new PumpEase™ enable busy Moms to keep their hands free for other tasks such as checking email, taking phone calls, banking online, writing thank you cards or tending to baby – all while pumping! PumpEase™ are functional, super fashionable supports that can fit over your nursing bra/garment or over nothing at all. They ensure proper alignment which results in excellent suction, are comfortable to wear, easy-to-use, and are designed with a 3-position hook and eye closure that adjusts to your varying breast size. PumpEase™ works with all single or double, battery-powered or electric breast pumps – no attachments required! Retail Price: $29.00 – $34.00 www.pumpease.com

Shower Hug™

preggo3.jpgShowers should be a time of relaxation, not pain and irritation! Between pregnancy, postpartum and breastfeeding our bodies go through a lot, especially our breasts and nipples. They deserve a bit of tender loving care and the Shower Hug™ provides it! A multi-use essential for new moms, the Shower Hug™ offers gentle bust line support and relief to sensitive breasts and nipples while mom showers. Made of the most luxurious knit terry velour, the Shower Hug absorbs shower water to act as a soothing and supportive compress while shielding tender breasts from direct contact with harsh shower streams, soap and other chemical residues which can cause irritation. The Shower Hug also offers hands-free convenience to hold cold packs and heat packs in place. It’s also a fabulous alternative to wearing a traditional bra around the house – the strap-free design relieves shoulder and back pressure. Retail Price: $27.95 and up www.showerhug.com

pjs_executive_waward.jpgPJ’s Comfort Breast Pump

PJ’s is the more comfortable approach to breastfeeding! PJ’s Comfort® 1 ½ pound hospital grade breast pump is the only 1 ½ lb. pump that goes from hospital to home to work. PJ’s Comfort® Breast Pump was designed smartly by women for women, making this lightweight pump ultra efficient and comfortable. Includes great features like: a one-micron filter between the kit and pump which prevents bacteria, viruses and milk from entering the pump thus preventing cross contamination; Sof touch™ silicone collapsible cups with self-adjusting vacuum and cycle knobs (this combined with the newest technology makes for an extremely comfortable and efficient pumping session); and a built-in timer to track elapsed time helps a mother relax while pumping. PJ’s Comfort Breast Pump comes with either a versatile tote that quickly converts from over-the-shoulder bag to backpack or an executive tote with many extra accessories. Retail Price: $525 – $725 www.limerickinc.com

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