{Mommy's Little Miracle} Ameda

*Mommy's Obsessions received complimentary breast pumping products for review in exchange for our honest thoughts and opinions*

Today Mommy's Little Miracle is featuring a company that every pumping mom needs to be familiar with - Ameda!

With the recent insurance changes in 2014, I was lucky enough to receive a complimentary breast pump from my insurance when I became pregnant with Little Boy. I was thrilled because when I had Little Mister, I didn't see the need for a pump and never got one, and when breastfeeding didn't work out for us after a while, I had no where to turn. With Little Boy if feeding directly from the breast doesn't work out, I plan to pump like a mad woman and feed that little guy my breastmilk! The breast pump that I received from my insurance was the Ameda Purely Yours and I will admit that I knew absolutely nothing about it, and wasn't really familiar with the Ameda brand. Once I did a little research, I was thrilled to see that they offered several other wonderful breastfeeding and pumping products and began to follow them on their social media channels.

One thing that stands out to me is the interaction that Ameda strives to achieve with their fans. I see daily updates on their Facebook and Twitter pages along with fun giveaways for their fans to enter. I myself even won a giveaway! 

Are you expecting in 2014? Did you just have your little bundle of joy? Know someone who's pregnant or trying to conceive? Then this event is for you! Alex of Mommy's Obsessions is expecting her second son this October and has created an event that is perfect for expectant mothers! Mommy's Little Miracle is a Pregnancy, Newborn/Early Infancy, and Postpartum event that will be featuring everything from maternity clothing to newborn essentials, to postpartum products you must have! We highly recommend that you bookmark the open giveaway page by clicking on the image below then adding it to your bookmarks bar! Over the next three weeks you will have the chance to enter to win some amazing prizes from items for YOU and things for your little one!

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About Ameda
(As from their website) 

"More than 70 years ago, Swedish engineer, Einar Egnell made it his life’s work to help breastfeeding mothers. After years of research, Egnell created the first comfortable and effective breast pump that closely mimics the sucking rhythm of nursing infants. In the process, Egnell also created the vacuum and cycling standards that today’s lactation professionals use to judge breast pump quality. Today’s Ameda breast pumps combined Egnell’s innovative technology with the features a 21st century mother expects. Everything Ameda offers – Ameda breast pumps and products, Ameda breastfeeding education, Ameda’s support of lactation professionals – reflects our passion for breastfeeding. Since 1942, Ameda has been the leading innovator and has delivered unmatched quality and service to lactation professionals, institutions and most importantly, mothers."

Photo Credits: Ameda

Ameda generously sent me a handful of their products to try out including their NoShow Premium Disposable Nursing Pads, their Nursing Bra, their Cool N Carry System which is perfect for pumping and working moms, their ComfortGel Breast Pads, and their Store and Pour system. Although I am not pumping yet, I am extremely excited about all of these wonderful products and have even begun to wear the nursing bra! There are several breast pump brands on the market, but Ameda is at the top of my list!

The Cool 'N Carry is a convenient Breast Milk Storage System that allows for pumping moms to transport their breast milk and keep it cold while they do so. The system includes a storage cooler, three ice packs, and six milk storage bottles (that are of course BPA free). The cooler can hold all six bottles and all three ice packs at once and zips closed easily! The cooler even has a carrying handle to make transporting that much simpler!

While I really love reusable breast pads, it is very handy to have some disposable ones on hand as well. With Little Mister I would always use disposable breast pads when I didn't want to "waste" reusable ones, specifically during that time between my evening shower and bedtime, I would want to go to bed with fresh breast pads on so I would use my disposables during that time! 

The Ameda NoShow Premium disposable breast pads are soft and comfortable to wear, and they are individually wrapped so each time you change your breast pads, they are fresh and sanitary!

The ComfortGel Hydrogel Breast Pads are wonderful for moms with sore nipples and provide a cooling relief as soon as you place them in your nursing bra. The ComfortGel Pads can be reused up for up to 6 days if they are properly cared for during the duration of use. They also provide a more plush barrier between your breast and your clothing so that your clothing does not further irritate your sore skin. Although I have not personally used the ComfortGel pads yet I did open them up to get a better feel for them and they seem like they would really soothe a moms sore breast feeding nipples!

The Intimates Nursing Bra is made from a soft stretchy material to give you a comfortable fit, regardless of the amount of milk that your breasts may have in them (whether you have just nursed or are feeling engorged). There is a convenient front strap closure so that you may release one breast at a time while still keeping the other covered as you nurse your child. I am one of those women who personally likes a thicker bra while out and about, but I have already started wearing the Intimates Nursing Bra while around the house and I know that is is going to be a fantastic bra to wear at night - it is extremely comfortable and breathable! 

The final product that Ameda generously sent me was the Store 'N Pour Milk Storage Bags which are perfect for pumping moms who are building up a supply for their freezers. Although I am a stay at home mom, I do plan on pumping with Little Boy because there will be times when mommy wants to get away for an hour or two, or when family comes into town and wants that added bonding experience of getting to feed the infant. The Store 'N Pour Milk Storage Bags have a unique tear and pour spout that allows you to easily pour the milk into a bottle without spilling it, which I think is absolutely wonderful!

I absolutely love and appreciate that Ameda is so attentive to pumping moms needs and provides them with everything she may need to provide breast milk for her child! Although I have not gotten to test out my Ameda Purely Yours Breast Pump that my insurance provided, and I am unable to really test majority of the products above, I am still fully confident in recommending the Ameda brand and feel that they're products are high quality and best of all - affordable! 

To Purchase: Ameda products are available at a wide range of retailers including their direct website, Target, Babies R Us, Buy Buy Baby, and more!

To Win: Mommy's Obsessions and Ameda want to give one lucky reader The Ultimate Pumping Prize Package! This fabulous prize package will include an Ameda Purely Yours Breast Pump, Breast Pump Accessory Kit, the Cool N Carry, and a package of Hydrogel Pads!

Entry-Form

Congratulations to Arianah Watts!

The Giveaway will close late on the evening of September 9th. The winner will be chosen at random through  Giveaway Tools. The winner will be announced both on Giveaway Tools form as well as notified by email and announced on Mommy's Obsessions Facebook. Winner must respond within 48 hours of receiving their winner's email otherwise they will forfeit their prize and a new winner will be chosen. The winner will have their prize sent to them by Ameda. Mommy's Obsessions and other participating bloggers are not responsible for prize shipment. Must be 18 years and older. Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Google are in no way affiliated with this giveaway. No Purchase Necessary. Void where prohibited by law. US Only. This review is 100% original and in my own words. Everything written is from my own personal view point and opinions and I have not been influenced by any outside sources. What works for me, may not work for you. All photos have been taken by me unless stated otherwise. I have been provided with product to review by Ameda however I have not been compensated monetarily for this review. This disclosure is done in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 10 CFR, Part 255 Guides Concerning the use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.

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