AW my newest sewing project

[TemperanceBrennan]

I made a nursing cover for my friend. She is a first time mom and I know she wants to try to breastfeed. So, I thought she might like this.



I am also thinking of putting something else in the gift for her. Is there a brand of nipple cream that is good that I should include or anything else that would be a good addition?

[loveday]

Nice job! Lansinoh always came recommended to me. My friend also gifted me the nipple guards that you throw in the fridge/freezer. Those were a hit.

[TemperanceBrennan]

Are these what you are talking about?

www.amazon.ca/Philips-Avent-02-Thermopads-2-Count/dp/B00643FRUA

[cbwm1]

Good job!! What did you use at the top to get it to be stiff/leave a gap for looking at the baby?

[TemperanceBrennan]

Thank you! It's called boning. I used 15 inches. But you could use more or less depending on how much of a space you want.
This is the tutorial I used.

www.diaryofaquilter.com/2010/04/nursing-cover-tutorial.html

[So_Fetch]

The fabric is gorgeous!

[nymama]

Great job. That is a really nice gift. I liked Earth Mama Angel Baby Nipple Butter and the Lansinoh gel soothies. If you want to turn it into a breastfeeding gift basket you could also add some snack items and drinks that your friend likes. And the Lansi.oh milk freezer bags.

[TemperanceBrennan]

Jun 16, 2012 6:31:08 GMT -5 nymama said:

Great job. That is a really nice gift. I liked Earth Mama Angel Baby Nipple Butter and the Lansinoh gel soothies. If you want to turn it into a breastfeeding gift basket you could also add some snack items and drinks that your friend likes. And the Lansi.oh milk freezer bags.

That's a really good idea. Thank you!

[RobotLegs]

Very nice! I would have loved to have gotten something like that- those covers aren't cheap.

I agree on the Lansinoh cream. Maybe a cute Boppy cover if she has a Boppy?

[angelaa73]

wow! you should make like 20 and hit a farmers market or a park or something. I would have bought 3 from you! does it have that wiry top thingy> because that is KEY

[TemperanceBrennan]

Jun 17, 2012 17:59:15 GMT -5 angelaa73 said:

wow! you should make like 20 and hit a farmers market or a park or something. I would have bought 3 from you! does it have that wiry top thingy> because that is KEY

Yes, it has boning in the top so you can look down and see the baby. I haven't had a baby, but of all the tutorials I looked at, having that made the most sense to me. And thanks for the compliment!

[tdk]

very cool. And thanks for the link! I bought boning earlier this year to make some for friends but haven't gotten around to sewing yet. Beautiful fabric.

Thanks for posting that link, too!

[tdk]

Oh and another vote for Earth Mama or Motherlove balm. (can find it on Amazon). Granola bars, maybe trail mix, some vitamin water or water bottles, and an extra charge cord for her phone. (if you wanted to do a basket.) I also liked Lansinoh's breast pads. Or Booby Tubes were very nice esp in the early days or when I have a clogged duct.

[TemperanceBrennan]

Thanks for all of your suggestions! You guys are great! I am putting in some Lansinoh cream, Lansinoh milk storage bags, Lansinoh gel pads, Earth Mama nipple butter, First years nursing care pads-they are pads you can put in the fridge and then a bunch of snacks and some drinks. I thought this way she can figure out what works best for her. I think this will be a fun gift for her!

Also, I got the fabric from an Etsy store. StitchStashDiva. I don't know the name of the fabric, but she might be able to help you.

Thanks again for your help!