Why is it that a word like “booby” can stop a grown person in their tracks? And why is it that men and boys seem to like that word so much?
Several weeks back my husband and I were laying in bed on a Saturday morning and Levi (our 15-month-old) was bouncing around, climbing on top of us, and generally just being cute. We were practicing naming body parts (like eye, ear, and nose) when he pointed to my husband’s chest.
“Booby!” Ryan exclaimed.
“Not so fast Ryan,” I chimed right back. (I could just imagine our little son walking around pointing to people’s chests and exclaiming “booby!”
“Can you please use another word?” I asked him. Ever since then Ryan has been calling them his “chest buttons” (inspired by the belly button). Classic. I’m not sure “chest button” is any better of a term, but whatever. Hopefully I can at least prevent my son from learning the word “booby” for a few more years.
Seriously. Men and boobies. Unbelievable.
But… speaking of boobies, I do want to introduce you to Peekabooby! breastfeeding covers:
I was given one of these by a good friend of mine when I was expecting and it turned out to be one of my staple baby items. I now buy them as baby shower gifts for nearly every expecting mom I know.
Here’s a few things I like about them:
They are great for nursing in public. The neck strap helps to secure the cover in place. The gape at the neck allows you to “peek in” at your “boobies” to make sure everything is happening correctly and leaves you hands free to help your baby attach or position just right. You can fold it up into a very small square, which takes up minimal amount of space in your diaper bag or purse. You can throw it over the stroller to block out sunlight when baby is sleeping or you’re on a walk. You can wear it around your neck when babe’s snoozing on your chest in a baby carrier to block out sunlight and other stimuli. The come in very pretty fabrics.
And, they are hand-made by a small business owner in Colorado. (I love supporting women’s small business!)
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| this is the one i have… “samurai” because i love all things asian. |
In honor of the Memos birthday, we will be giving away two of these nursing covers. (Valued at $39.00 each.)
The first will be chosen randomly and the second will be chosen by Katie Pollock (owner of Peekabooby!) and I according to what we deem as the most creative, convincing, memorable, or funny comment.
- Minimum entry: Visit Peekabooby! and choose your favorite design, then tell us which one you’d choose in a comment here. It’s that easy. No mandatory follow required.
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- Follow the Memos through GFC or RSS or email subscription. (See links on the sidebar.)
- “Like” the Memos on our new facebook fan page.
- “Like” Peekabooby! on facebook.
- Blog about this give-away. (Make sure to leave me the link in a comment so I can visit.)
- Tweet about this give-away, including @mommyhoodmemos and @peekabooby twitter handles and the link to this post up to once per day. (Make sure to leave a comment here telling me that you’ve tweeted to count as your entry.)
Dear friends, I seriously love my Peekabooby! nursing cover. I know you will too.
good luck,
Important update 5/14: Due to the disruption of Blogger this past week, my original Peekabooby nursing cover giveaway post and your comments/entries have disappeared. To-date they have not reappeared. I’m so sorry for your inconvenience. Please enter again below.
Win it for yourself or to give as a gift to an expecting friend.
(Giveaway closes May 20, 2011.)
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