The weekly “little of this, little of that” feature here at Like Mother, Like Daughter!
Care to see my new infinity scarf? It's more than meets the eye.
(NB: Anyone want to come be my fashion photographer next time I do this? 100 attempts later…)
It's cleverly designed to transform for heavy-duty nursing coverage.
You know that we're fans of using scarves to do a quick, make-shift cover up when you want a pull-down option (rather than pulling up your shirt from the waist). And here at LMLD we're not of the opinion that you must have a cover, because we basically think that nursing is just normal and should fit into your routine casually and seamlessly. No need to make a fuss over it.
But there are those times when you maybe do need to cover up. And if you have a baby like my spirited one-year-old, it can be hard to keep the affair under wraps with just a normal neck scarf or a Bebe au Lait-type-deal.
For such times, Letty (a fellow CUA alumna of mine) came up with a cover that really does keep things under wraps, and which also sits comfortably around the neck as a scarf! It can also double as a carseat cover if you're so inclined.
Here's what I found with my Infinifeed (which, for full disclosure, Letty provided for me at no charge [and even let me pick out a brand new fabric, as she was updating her inventory – lucky me!] in exchange for this review).
- Bottom line: It is the one option that I have that really does keep me covered when I want to nurse while wearing a front-opening top. My Peabodee pulls those things aside like it's his job to cause me to blush. But when this thing goes on, he settles down knowing that it's not going anywhere. And I can relax a little knowing that I'm going to accidentally flash someone any second.
- It is a beautiful fabric that I genuinely like to put on as a scarf – it often will take my outfit up a notch!
- I do find that it's a bit chunkier than I would normally want a scarf to be.
- There's a “right side” and a “wrong side,” so it takes some careful arranging to put it on as a scarf without the “wrong side” showing. Switching it over from scarf to nursing cover also takes a few beats: if you want to have it on in the technically correct position, you have to take it off and find the snap to make the proper closure and get it over your head and adjusted around your shoulders. It's a little bit of work if you have a baby fussing for milk immediately.
- The weight of the one that I have is heavy enough that I won't plan to use it in the heat of summer. It would definitely create a sweaty tent effect.
I should say, though, that Letty explained to me that the printed ones are cotton, whereas the plain colored ones are modal, a fabric which is stretchier and softer. Not only do the modal ones drape a bit lighter (expect less of the chunkiness I described), but they are also the same on both sides, so they'd be easier to wear – no concerns about the “wrong side” showing. Buuut the cotton ones are sturdier and will hold up to normal washing better, whereas the modal is a bit more delicate.
I'll also mention her headbands since she tossed one in on the deal for me:
If you're like me, you have what I call “baby fuzz” bordering your hairline at around 7 months post-partum, and “baby bangs” by 12 months. A cute headband can be an appealing solution when you want your hair back.
But if you are further like me, your head has become ridiculously sensitive since having babies, and all conceivable options for hairbands become torturous after an hour! I have to say that this headband truly is soft, and the clever design adapts firmly to any head. I suggest a spritz of hairspray along the inside of the band to keep it from slipping back if you have straight/fine/slick hair.
Letty has a very sweet and distinctively Christian business model going on. I received her scarf promptly, in pleasing packaging, and noted from her website that she gives a tithe of all her Pebblehut earnings to help women in crisis pregnancies. She has a lovely little growing family of her own to look after. So if you are interested in one of her nursing scarves, ponchos, headbands, or baby swaddle sets, etc., you can feel good about supporting this small business! I'm sure that she'd be happy to answer questions in the comments, as well.
With all that said — the giveaway:
One lucky winner receive a free Infinifeed nursing scarf from Letty, and she'll even let you pick out which one!
All LMLD readers will receive free shipping on orders over $30 until the end of July when you use promotional code “likemother” at checkout.
Enter below to win! (We're giving our Rafflecopter-loving readers a turn!)
Click here to enter!
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On to this week's links!
- I can't help but shake my head at the widespread confusion following the recent Stanford scandal. The truth that major sources don't want to point out is that college-aged girls are suffering terrible treatment in general — that, in fact, most people in our country are suffering, in varying degrees, the effects of the sexual revolution. Check out the Ruth Institute and see if your story can maybe be part of a project that aims to build up the culture by first acknowledging where we have suffered.
- Some things you just can't make up: 6 Catholic Headlines that Weren't Eye of the Tiber.
- We love seeing how things are made.
- Have you been noticing the word “hate” misapplied, recently? Terrorism is not hate.
- A beautiful reflection on the the shooting at Pulse: “No, homosexuality can never be normalized, nor Christianity stripped of its strangeness. Real solidarity of the religious and the gay will emerge not between the well-scrubbed and presentable gays and the supposedly religious who are just liberals in clerical drag, but between the promiscuous and disreputable gays and the religious nuts who scandalously “stand on the word.”
- Laundry on the line and the body, and the soul (a poem Bridget shared with Mom recently): Richard Wilbur, Love Calls Us to the Things of This World
In the liturgical year:
- Today we honor Saints Marcus and Marcillianus, twin brother saints!
From the archives:
- Dinner when things quiet down: Roots and Wings (I'm just including this one because it which also has good links within it!)
- That time you realize you are living the dream…
Tonia says
I love the idea of this nursing scarf. A beautiful way to be modest and fashionable at the same time!
Carol Kennedy says
I loved that article from First Things about Terrorism and Hate…this has been annoying me lately. Back after 9-11 I was also annoyed by the over use of “tragedy” and I blogged about it. http://ckenhome.blogspot.com/2010/09/words-matter.html
The principal is the same…words matter, and the way we choose to describe this act of terrorism will determine how we react to it and and how it is interpreted by future generations. If it is hate then you can blame American culture. If it is politics, well then you have to deal with it at a federal and international level.
Victoria says
What an excellent idea! My lo is also super squirmy :).
mary says
I’m on my 19th month nursing my 3rd child. I’m always open to new nursing accessories! I don’t have a nursing scarf/cover yet. The Infinifeed looks fun!
Theresa Breslin says
I’ve never tried one of these scarves/covers, but I’ve always wanted to! My very kicky daughter just turned 6mos so the fact that they are good with the squirmy ones is a big selling point.
Letty says
Hi Theresa, I wanted to mention that one thing that makes the Infinifeed different from other nursing scarves is that it has a snap to keep the scarf secure over your shoulder rather than just draping it which is how a regular nursing scarf is designed. You might like it! I made it that way because all three of mine have been super squirmy!
Anne says
Oo, I enjoyed looking at Letty’s shop. I wouldn’t have thought I would like anything called a nursing poncho, but those are really cute! Good luck with this endeavor, Letty!
Letty says
Thank you Anne! I’ve been on Etsy for a year and a half now, but I’m so excited to have my own site now. 🙂
Margaret says
I love the brightly colored tropical floral print scarf. Such a great idea.
Kelly G says
Cute & clever idea! I like the navy geo print the best, I think.
Katrina Snyder says
I’ve been looking for a new nursing cover, this would be great for baby #4!
Mary Kate says
At last, a nursing cover that covers me, not baby. Number 8 has is own ideas about my modesty!
Cassandra B. says
I would love to win this beautiful nursing scarf for my daughter who is due in less than a month. She loves to wear scarves and this is so beautiful but would be so practical when she is nursing her baby.
Carolyn says
Would love one of these! I love that print.
Lorelei says
Those are so pretty! I like the headbands too (got terrible hair/loss/frizz/ fuzz problems from hypothyroidism after baby #4). I might suggest to the store owner to change the “for babies of all ages”; I was confused looking at the page, I knew there must be adult sizes because of the blog post, but it looked like just baby things (until I clicked on one). Wouldn’t want you to miss on any sales!
Letty says
Hi Lorelei, thank you for the suggestion. I do need to put up more pictures of grown women wearing them! The Peachy pink turban and gray turban have a few, but that’s after you click the first image. Thanks!
Sarah says
Oh my goodness I could use some of those headbands, my baby bangs are so strange looking! The nursing covers are so cute too!
priest's wife @byzcathwife says
don’t put me in the giveaway- my baby turns SEVEN today! waaahhhhh- but it looks like a fine idea. I am interested in the headbands….
Letty says
It’s my son’s birthday today too! Happy birthday to your “baby”. 🙂
Let me know if you have any questions!
Rebecca says
Letty’s are the most beautiful nursing scarves I’ve seen! We just welcomed our third baby (first girl) two days ago. I would love, love a beautiful scarf for the two of us!
Letty says
Thank you Rebecca! I have six sisters who are very opinionated about my inventory so I’ll pass that compliment along. :p
Susan (DE) says
Help? I keep trying to go to the link about women in general being treated terribly — but it took me to Pocket. Even after signing up for Pocket (which my husband DID research first :-)) — your link just sends me to Pocket and tells me I have nothing saved. Where IS this article??
Deirdre says
Sorry, Susan – the link should be fixed now!
Katie says
I love the idea of infinity scarves! And would love to get one for my sister who is about to have her first!
Becca says
I’m due with number three in two weeks. My baby hairs have already shown up, letting me match my five year old’s hair, ugh. I’m hoping three kids and starting homeschool kinder doesn’t take me down in the next few months. But the nursing cover would be nice during outings. I’ll have to get one of the lighter scarves for the summer weather.
Lauren says
I love the pink nursing scarf. What a great idea.
Raquel says
I would love to gift this scarf to my dear friend who is pregnant for the first time!
Stephanie says
That is beautiful.
Allie says
This looks great! I’m due with my first this fall and will be feeding at work eventually, so this would work great!
Letty says
The nursing ponchos are great for feeding at work/pumping too. They offer all -around coverage and are really great for squirmy littles. 🙂
Rosie says
I love scarves for covering up when nursing 🙂
What a fun giveaway!
Melissa C says
My 5mo old and I could really use this nursing scarf! He’s my little wiggle bug lately. 😉
Sara @ CatholicAgain says
My sister loves infinity scarves and is expecting her first LO this year! I would love to get one of these for her as a gift… And maybe a headband too, as she seems to live in her one gray headband that she owns. 😀
Letty says
Thank you for all the kind comments ladies! And Deirdre you chose well; that green is lovely on you!
Cassidy says
I’m about to start nursing baby number four so I would love to win a beautiful nursing cover! Can’t wait to peruse the articles while on vacation in the mountains.
Dianna says
Hooray, scarves! And the Spode video was great 🙂
Dani M. says
Scarves!! I love them, and when they double as a nursing cover, I double love them. My fourth is four months and his free arm during nursing has a mind of its own. 🙂
Valerie says
I love love this design! I might just get one either( winning the giveaway or not). Thanks for introducing us to your friend.
Gail says
I like the idea of the scarf/nursing cover because one of my problems with nursing covers is where to keep it until I need it while out. I don’t like keeping them in my diaper bag because of the added bulk and it might get too messy in there. But wearing it? Might just be the perfect solution. I like the solid color modal ones, though the prints are lovely too. I just think I’d get more use out of a solid color.
April L. says
I need this in my life! I absolutely cannot nurse my 7 month old under a regular cover anymore. She hates it, and I ended up in danger of flashing everyone much more than if I just didn’t cover at all. But she also likes to pop on and off the breast, so nursing completely uncovered in public isn’t in my comfort zone right now. Even if I don’t win, I think I’ll be purchasing one!
Melissa says
I love the scarf! I am pregnant with #5 and am definately interested in something that helps make nursing in public easier.
Mary Ann Van Atta says
Great idea! I have 2 pregnant daughters and would love to win one 🙂
Susan says
I’m hoping with our next baby I will finally get the hang of nursing in public! He/she will be number 5 so I may not have much of a choice with my busy kids ;). A beautiful nursing cover like one of these that stays put is now on my wish list! The muted cream and brown one is just lovely.
Sarah K says
I would love to try the nursing scarf! Thanks for the giveaway and the review. My newest baby is 8 days old, so there’s lots of nursing ahead of us!
Patty says
Id be interested to try this.
Stephanie says
beautiful scarf! It would be fun to win one!
Amber says
beautiful scarf! It would be fun to win one!
Catherine says
Lovely products!
Amy says
baby coming in November and a new nursing scarf would be such a gift! 🙂
Melissa says
My 4 month old boy is just starting to get into that grab and pull stage. I would love that scarf!
Jenn Palmer says
I never found a cover I really liked with my first baby. Baby #2 will be joining us in August – that scarf looks like just what I need. Thanks for sharing, and for the chance to win!
Caitlin says
I usually don’t bother with a cover, but I do make use of scarves! I am nursing my 15 month old and getting ready to nurse a new baby at the end of the year 🙂 Pebblehut looks like a wonderful shop! I will be sharing her website!
Serena says
I’m intrigued! My almost-five-month-old’s new favorite activity is grabbing and pulling off my current nursing cover. She usually combines this with pulling off juuuust as my milk lets down for added entertainment value. 😉
Kara says
I love the idea of this scarf! I don’t own a nursing scarf that is this versatile and easy, and with baby number 2 in 2 years due to arrive any minute, I’m looking for easy in my life!
Diane says
I’ve started seeing friends wearing these. They are beautiful and do provide ample coverage. I think I’d probably go with the lighter fabric and wash it gently; my little ones tend to get very sweaty even in the winter… something about nursing just requires so much effort for their little selves. The swaddle sets she makes are adorable too! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, and thanks for all of the links.
Sarah Rounds says
Beautiful scarf! I love using my head coverings/scarves when nursing in church or to help baby nap in the carrier.
Ruth Anne says
This looks like a great idea for a nursing cover ~ one that I might would actually use 🙂 I don’t normally cover in public, but you’re right there are those moments where it just would be better to have *something*.
Emily G says
Letty’s work is beautiful. Her swaddle sets are so sweet. I liked the brown leaf infinifeed scarf the best for myself, I think, but they’re all lovely. Thanks for sharing her with us!
Also, Deirdre I think your photos came out fine. My first thought on seeing them is how pretty your complexion is. 🙂
Deirdre says
Aw, thank you! I just felt so ridiculous taking photo after photo of myself, by myself, most of them out of focus… So silly. haha!
Monica K says
Yes! I love the scarf/cover combo, although I hope it comes with tips or instructions. I’m a very non-intuitive person when it comes to figuring out physical objects 😉
Deirdre says
Letty actually has a video or two with instructions… Check out her instagram and youtube for more info!
Laura says
Love the print you chose! I saw some other infinity nursing scarves, but I didn’t think the colors or prints were great. This one is nice 🙂
Abby says
So many summer babies! I’m expecting #4 in about three weeks. I’d love to try a new kind of nursing cover and Letty’s are beautiful.
Meghan says
I love the pattern you chose, but I think I love the ‘bright tropical’ pattern even more. It would match so much of what I already own.
Deirdre says
Yes, that one is so gorgeous!
Ali says
Cute scarf and great idea!
Jacki Weishaar says
So pretty! Thanks for the giveaway!
Betsie P says
My daughter is expecting baby #5 next month. I’m sure she’d love this!
Mary Virginia says
A good nursing cover is really worth a lot!
Katie says
Expecting baby #4 in December, so the heavier fabric might be a plus!
Andrea says
So pretty! Seems sensibly useful.
Laura S. says
Great idea! Would love to try a nursing cover. Thanks!
Jenny B says
I would love to win this! My son is almost 8 weeks old and I’m hoping for a long nursing relationship with him so the scarf would get lots of good use.
Gillian says
Egad!!! I need this! Nursing baby #7 right now was just at the dollar store looking for a scarf that would double as a nursing cover…. great concept. 🙂 I’d be honored to wear Letty’s scarf! Her business sounds delightful!
Letty says
Mine has a snap so it keeps the scarf up on your shoulder while you nurse! It’s been a big hit with my sisters and sister in laws and I’ve been selling on Etsy for over a year so if you’d like to check out the reviews head over there! I’m the 4th of 13 kids myself (the oldest girl. 🙂 )
Esther says
I would love to win one of these nursing covers! It would be timely as baby #3 makes his or her appearance in a matter of weeks!
CMerie says
I’ve yet to try a nursing scarf, but I am intrigued. Curious about summer use though. We live in AZ where its too hot for any extras so maybe the scarf is better for the other, cooler seasons?
Letty says
Hi CMerie, We live in South Carolina and it gets hot (and humid!) here. I have visited Arizona because we have family there and I don’t think I’d wear a scarf either! I think one of the modal nursing ponchos might suit you well though. I used it through the summer for two summers while I nursed my youngest and it was very breathable. I’ve also gotten a lot of comments from people in warmer climates that the modal scarf works well even in the heat as a cover. Let me know if I can help at all!
Holly says
Wow, a nursing cover that doesn’t scream NURSING COVER! I’m going to need to check this out before #2 shows up in a few weeks. Her swaddle sets are completely adorable, too.
Christine says
Oh wow – that’s gorgeous!
Anamaria says
Yes I’d love one! I usually just use a regular scarf or pull up with a nursing tank under, so this would be great!
Anna says
What a great giveaway! the fabric choices are delightful!
Maggie says
You’re so beautiful, Deirdre! Love the cup video.
Deirdre says
Aw, thanks Maggie!
Sara Rowe says
This scarf is lovely and I’d love to win it…or any of the others! I love Ms. Poppleton’s business and philanthropic spirit
Sarah Craggs says
My daughter would love one of these! Thank you for the opportunity to win. Now, off to check out your friend’s shop!