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An easy way to nurse in public.

June 29, 2015 · 147 Comments
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When Maxwell was born it wasn’t just the beginning of my first chapter on mamahood, it was also beginning of a new chapter in my family lineage with nursing. There isn’t much history on either side, but with any luck I was (hopefully) forging a new path. I had a great deal of support alongside me, which I paired with a few key nursing products. Nursing is no doubt a personal decision, and I believe it is one each mother needs to make for herself so she can move forward with confidence by her side.

It took me a while to feel comfortable nursing Max in public. Surely everyone was watching me, I thought, but after a lot of cheering from Zack and a few successful sessions I realized hardly anyone was paying attention. Los Angeles is always bustling with people, and I was hardly standing out. We are an active family, spending a portion of all seven days of the week outside together. Learning how to nurse while out & about was a must.

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When Natalie was born, I immediately felt like I could navigate mamahood with no problems — but having a few tricks up my sleeve definitely helped. Things like having Max stay in our stroller, making sure he’s had time to run around beforehand, and keeping his tummy full and diaper dry helped me nurse Natalie in public with ease.

She’s been revealing more of her personality with each passing month, and it’s so fun! She is a bit more independent than Max, but just as snuggly and happy. Nursing her in public has been a little more challenging for me though because she doesn’t always like being covered up. She wants to see what big brother is doing, which is why this cover makes nursing in public so darn easy :) This isn’t my first rodeo, and thankfully I’ve developed my reflexes for when she wants to pull it off (or, when I don’t use one at all).

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One of the products I like to keep in our diaper bag or stroller is a nursing cover from Covered Goods. They feature an “all four sides covered” product that is multi-use for nursing, the carseat, the shopping cart, or as a cowl/scarf. Talk about simplicity.

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And, as if this product couldn’t get any better for me, each cover is hand cut and sewn in Los Angeles! Love that.

Jamie of Covered Goods is generously offering three readers of the Maggie Whitley Designs community a cover of their choice (US residents only). To enter, please use the rafflecopter widget below. The winners will be selected on Friday, July 3rd and contacted via email.

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Comments

  1. Hilary says

    June 29, 2015 at 3:45 am

    I love this style of cover! The traditional “apron” style is invitation for my baby to play peek a boo =)

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  2. Melissa says

    June 29, 2015 at 3:59 am

    I’m preparing to enter motherhood in October and love tips like these! I can’t wait to be in your shoes and have a couple of kids to wrangle :)

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  3. Amber willis says

    June 29, 2015 at 4:01 am

    Love the black/ivory stripe with the grey/ivory being a close second.

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  4. Lyndsey says

    June 29, 2015 at 4:02 am

    Live the one you’re rocking!what a great giveaway!

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  5. Lyndsey says

    June 29, 2015 at 4:02 am

    Love the one you’re rocking!what a great giveaway!

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  6. Meredith says

    June 29, 2015 at 4:05 am

    Thanks for the tips and encouragement! I’m struggling with feeling comfortable nursing in public

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  7. Ashley says

    June 29, 2015 at 4:12 am

    Just started feeding my newborn, so this would be great to have for when we venture out in the coming weeks and months!

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  8. Stephanie C says

    June 29, 2015 at 4:13 am

    I love the blue floral one!

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  9. Katie says

    June 29, 2015 at 4:15 am

    It’s a really cute design!

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  10. Victoria perez says

    June 29, 2015 at 4:22 am

    I love the Grey stripes!

    My little guy is just 5 weeks and we are nursing. My 7 year old gives me a look every time I try in public so this would be a perfect solution.

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  11. Lindsay says

    June 29, 2015 at 4:33 am

    I have a friend who just had a new baby last week and I have been eyeing this product for her! Glad to see its Gussy endorsed, which makes me want to get it for her even more ;-)

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  12. Marija says

    June 29, 2015 at 4:39 am

    Love the gray and white stripe!

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  13. Stephanie says

    June 29, 2015 at 4:44 am

    I like the classic grey and white stripe design. Nice and simple and matches most of my wardrobe!

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  14. Courtney says

    June 29, 2015 at 4:57 am

    Floral!

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  15. Rachael McClelan says

    June 29, 2015 at 4:58 am

    Love the floral pattern. I’m glad to have found these. I’m due in December. :)

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  16. Becky says

    June 29, 2015 at 5:01 am

    Love this nursing cover! The last one I had would always fall open which is not cool when nursing in public!

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  17. Kristin says

    June 29, 2015 at 5:03 am

    Such a great giveaway!

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  18. Becky @ bybmg says

    June 29, 2015 at 5:10 am

    I love the floral!

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  19. Katelyn says

    June 29, 2015 at 5:11 am

    Baby #6 coming in February Id love one of these!

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  20. Ashley Gebauer says

    June 29, 2015 at 5:13 am

    I love the floral print! My daughter is 4 months old and I find nursing her in public uncomfortable. She also does not like to be covered up.

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  21. Suzanne says

    June 29, 2015 at 5:16 am

    I love the grey and white stripe.

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  22. Kerri says

    June 29, 2015 at 5:17 am

    Would love one for my new baby girl!!

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  23. Emilee says

    June 29, 2015 at 5:23 am

    Love the classic grey and ivory stripe! :)

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  24. Julie H says

    June 29, 2015 at 5:26 am

    I love the gray and ivory stripe! I love that they’re reasonably priced, as well!

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  25. Sarah says

    June 29, 2015 at 5:30 am

    I love the gray and white stripe, goes with everything!

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  26. Shannon says

    June 29, 2015 at 5:32 am

    I love the floral cover. These are so cute and I love how you can use it for multiple things. I always feel like I’m half exposed with my current nursing cover.

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  27. Katie says

    June 29, 2015 at 5:33 am

    Would love to give the Classic Grey & Ivory Stripe to my SIL who’s due with Baby Boy #2 in November!

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  28. Emma P. says

    June 29, 2015 at 5:34 am

    I really appreciate how real you are, life can be tough and but you take the good with the bad. A these little tips you give on what works best for you and your family have given me a great starting point and reference for my family.

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  29. Shawna says

    June 29, 2015 at 5:35 am

    I’ve been using a blanket or infinity scarf, but this would be great. Once they start pulling on things it’s much harder to leave a blanket on. Great product!

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  30. Kassia Finn says

    June 29, 2015 at 5:37 am

    So handy! Would be especially great on an airplane!

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  31. Jen says

    June 29, 2015 at 5:39 am

    I’ve been eyeing these! So cool to hear from someone who likes them!

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  32. Shawna says

    June 29, 2015 at 5:39 am

    Classic grey and ivory is my favorite

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  33. Stacey L. says

    June 29, 2015 at 5:39 am

    Classic gray and ivory will go great with everything when my daughter gets here this Fall! These look so awesome!

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  34. Sabina R. says

    June 29, 2015 at 5:41 am

    What a beautiful style and creation. As a first time expecting Mom the nursing covers from Covered Goods makes me confident and excited to nurse in areas outside of my home. I love the full coverage and versatility.
    They are all such beautiful prints but i think I am a sucker for the gray and white stripe. :)

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  35. Liz says

    June 29, 2015 at 5:48 am

    I love all the designs! I noticed there are only 3 to pick from on the website, but I stalk their instagram like a wild woman so I’d probably take any print they’ve ever made :)

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  36. Haley says

    June 29, 2015 at 5:50 am

    What a great product! I love them all, but would probably get the black & ivory striped one.

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  37. Brittany says

    June 29, 2015 at 5:53 am

    I love the floral but they are all amazing! I’ve had my eye on these for a while and I’d love to get a couple for our next baby. Love that it covers all sides!

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  38. Becca says

    June 29, 2015 at 6:02 am

    I am 13 weeks pregnant currently and have been looking at purchasing one of these since my last pregnancy. A sweet friend of mine uses them and raves about them! Would love to win one though! :)

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  39. Shilo Parisian says

    June 29, 2015 at 6:06 am

    This is great, my baby girl is always messing with the cover. I love your confidence about bf in this post!

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  40. Micah Cain says

    June 29, 2015 at 6:07 am

    I love grey & ivory stripe one :)

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  41. Kirah T. says

    June 29, 2015 at 6:07 am

    This nursing cover seems to make nursing I public so much easier! With a 2 month old, and being a first time mom, I’m still “learning the ropes” of nursing in public. Thanks for the opportunity to win something to make it all a little easier!

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  42. Brooke says

    June 29, 2015 at 6:12 am

    I would love to try one of these for baby #2.

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  43. Brooke says

    June 29, 2015 at 6:14 am

    I’m loving the blue floral!

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  44. Theresa says

    June 29, 2015 at 6:25 am

    I’m getting ready to have our second and I’m really unsure of how it’s going to work out trying to nurse her while chasing our toddler around. I never felt comfortable nursing our first in public but I know I’ll have to get use to it. This cover up is just the thing I need.

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  45. Holly says

    June 29, 2015 at 6:29 am

    I am adding this to our “buy for next baby” list right now! What an amazing cover! My favorite is the gray and ivory, although black and ivory is a close second. :)

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  46. Jacqui says

    June 29, 2015 at 6:30 am

    Love this! I love the fact you are covered all the way around

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  47. Jenn Khurshid says

    June 29, 2015 at 6:31 am

    I like the black & ivory stripe!

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  48. Sara says

    June 29, 2015 at 6:38 am

    I’ve wanted one of these!

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  49. Micah says

    June 29, 2015 at 6:39 am

    Best nursing cover design I’ve seen! Love the colors!

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  50. Sarah M says

    June 29, 2015 at 6:45 am

    Such a great idea for a cover! My son hated being covered and would always, quite easily, pull off all the covers I’ve tried. Baby #2 is on the way in a couple months and this would be a great addition!

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  51. Elizabeth S says

    June 29, 2015 at 6:45 am

    I love all three! We’re expecting our 4th baby to arrive the end of July, and we don’t know yet if we’re having a boy or girl – so to keep it versatile, I’d probably choose one of the stripe options. LOVE them!

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  52. Rebecca says

    June 29, 2015 at 6:58 am

    I love these – so versatile! Love the grey and white stripes.

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  53. Amy Winthrop says

    June 29, 2015 at 7:06 am

    I’m due with my first in September and have been wanting to get one of these covers. They seem to be the best ones out there. (And stylish too!)

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  54. Libby says

    June 29, 2015 at 7:23 am

    I love the black and white striped one!

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  55. Alli says

    June 29, 2015 at 7:35 am

    I love the gray and white stripe. What a wonderful idea. My son constantly pulls the cover (usually just a blanket) off of me. I feel like I’m always exposing myself!

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  56. Theresa Sea says

    June 29, 2015 at 7:41 am

    Love that floral nursing cover! I think I might order one for my friend who is 17 weeks along! :)

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  57. Natalie Scott says

    June 29, 2015 at 7:41 am

    Gray and ivory stripe!

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  58. Ahsamon says

    June 29, 2015 at 7:49 am

    Great product and giveaway!! I love the light gray and ivory stripe print!

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  59. Kelli says

    June 29, 2015 at 7:52 am

    It’s been 9 years since our last bundle of joy and I have to say nursing covers have come a long way from the receiving blanket tucked in your bra strap or your patient husband holding it in place for you! This wrap is genius and adorable!

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  60. Katie Rupp says

    June 29, 2015 at 8:05 am

    Love the grey and ivory stripe!

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  61. Shelley says

    June 29, 2015 at 8:12 am

    I love the classic gray and ivory stripe! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  62. Amanda says

    June 29, 2015 at 8:19 am

    I have heard nothing but GREAT things about the covered goods multi use nursing cover. I am expecting my first child in 6 weeks and would love to have this for her!! : )

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  63. Alexis says

    June 29, 2015 at 8:19 am

    Drawn to the black and white striped version, but a floral one would go well with all the stripes I tend to wear. :)

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  64. Trisha B says

    June 29, 2015 at 8:32 am

    I like all 3 designs! I don’t think that I could choose just one!

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  65. Hannah Novak says

    June 29, 2015 at 9:00 am

    That is so cool! I have some friends who are due soon, so I will have to pass this along to them!

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  66. Erin Ray says

    June 29, 2015 at 9:08 am

    Can’t go wrong with the classic grey and ivory strip!

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  67. Allie says

    June 29, 2015 at 9:19 am

    I’m a soon to be new mom and this product looks really great and easy to use! Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  68. Jenna Allen says

    June 29, 2015 at 9:38 am

    These are so great! Would love one for my baby boy due in 6 days! :)

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  69. Sarah r says

    June 29, 2015 at 9:44 am

    Love the gray &a white stripe!

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  70. Jolie N. says

    June 29, 2015 at 9:50 am

    I love the gray and ivory striped! Would love to win this for our daughter who is expecting her first baby!

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  71. Bethany says

    June 29, 2015 at 9:51 am

    Love how this covers from all sides!

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  72. Diana says

    June 29, 2015 at 9:51 am

    What a clever name! I love all of the stripes!

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  73. Becca Hosseinzadeh says

    June 29, 2015 at 9:52 am

    LOVE the classic black and ivory striped cover!

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  74. Tara says

    June 29, 2015 at 9:53 am

    LOVE the floral print! Thank you for the chance to win!

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  75. Meghan says

    June 29, 2015 at 9:53 am

    I have been eyeing these for months and would love one!

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  76. Jessica O. says

    June 29, 2015 at 9:59 am

    Black/white stripe for sure! This would be amazing for baby boy #2 due in September!

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  77. Kelly Flowe says

    June 29, 2015 at 10:07 am

    This style is much more practical than the traditional nursing cover. I would love to win one! The fabric looks so comfy for both Mama and baby!

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  78. Elizabeth Garcia says

    June 29, 2015 at 10:10 am

    I would DIE for the floral
    http://www.coveredgoods.com/collections/frontpage/products/floral

    So amazing.

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  79. Kristin says

    June 29, 2015 at 10:17 am

    Love the multiple use aspect! Grey stripe is cute but also saw a watercolor print on IG!

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  80. Tiffany Hutto says

    June 29, 2015 at 10:19 am

    Oh I have been wanting to get one of these for my new babe coming in November! I would love any of these prints but the floral is especially pretty.

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  81. Barbara Henderson says

    June 29, 2015 at 10:23 am

    Floral design

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  82. Alyssa duncan says

    June 29, 2015 at 10:23 am

    I just die over the floral. :)

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  83. Cassandra McCollum says

    June 29, 2015 at 10:24 am

    I, too, am the first on both sides of my family to nurse. It can be frustrating and daunting in the first few weeks but then all of a sudden it just clicks. This nursing cover is adorable!

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  84. Alison says

    June 29, 2015 at 10:25 am

    Love the classic black and ivory!

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  85. Megan says

    June 29, 2015 at 10:30 am

    I looooove the black and white striped. But there are so many good ones to choose from!!

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  86. Tracy says

    June 29, 2015 at 10:44 am

    Love the grey and white stripe that you have on Maggie!

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  87. Lindsey says

    June 29, 2015 at 10:50 am

    I’m due in 3 weeks with my third and I’ve been eyeing the black and white stripes for a while!

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  88. Kelsey Z says

    June 29, 2015 at 11:06 am

    So cute, I love this!

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  89. Angela says

    June 29, 2015 at 11:16 am

    These are so awesome!! I love how you can use them for more than just a nursing cover!

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  90. Jessie says

    June 29, 2015 at 11:17 am

    Love any of the stripes!!

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  91. Morgan James says

    June 29, 2015 at 11:22 am

    Super cute!! Would love one!!

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  92. Erica Stanley says

    June 29, 2015 at 11:23 am

    What a genius design! I’m about to have baby number three and loath my nursing cover because it just causes more problems than it does actually help!

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  93. Jamie says

    June 29, 2015 at 11:25 am

    Love that it covers all four sides. That’s something I struggle with, with every other cover I’ve ever tried.

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  94. Jessica says

    June 29, 2015 at 11:26 am

    I love the gray stripe! The floral would be my second favorite. :)

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  95. Tera says

    June 29, 2015 at 11:33 am

    Floral or gray stripe! They all look so beautiful and functional!

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  96. Carrie says

    June 29, 2015 at 11:56 am

    Love these! Versitile and oh, so cute!!!

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  97. Jill says

    June 29, 2015 at 11:57 am

    Looks amazing!

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  98. April P says

    June 29, 2015 at 12:15 pm

    I love the classic black and ivory!!

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  99. Lindsay Hutchins says

    June 29, 2015 at 12:20 pm

    I’d pick the Classic Black & Ivory!

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  100. Courtney says

    June 29, 2015 at 12:40 pm

    With baby coming in December, I think this product might be a must! Glad you love them.

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  101. Hannah says

    June 29, 2015 at 12:43 pm

    I’ve been eyeing these covers for a while because they look so much nicer than the one I currently have. Baby girl is getting a little too good at lifting it up! I love the grey and white striped cover and how neutral it it – it doesn’t scream, “I’m a nursing cover!”.

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  102. Lauren says

    June 29, 2015 at 12:50 pm

    Floral! Love to use it as a scarf too and unlike anything I already have

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  103. Erin says

    June 29, 2015 at 12:54 pm

    I love this idea! My regular store-bought nursing cover worked fine for my first baby, but I’d love to have a full-cover option in case baby #2 is a bit more free-spirited. :)

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  104. Erin says

    June 29, 2015 at 12:56 pm

    That grey and white striped cover is my favorite – I wear a lot of grey and jewel tones, and that cover would match everything well.

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  105. Lindsey says

    June 29, 2015 at 12:57 pm

    This would be the perfect gift for several of my expectant friends. Have already added it to my list!

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  106. Courtney @ Cookin Up Life says

    June 29, 2015 at 1:10 pm

    I love the grey and white stripe! It would be great to bring to work for nursing when baby gets here (due in Oct!).

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  107. Jamie Tjaden says

    June 29, 2015 at 1:27 pm

    would love to have one of these!

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  108. Emily Lawrence says

    June 29, 2015 at 2:32 pm

    I like the gray or black stripes…nice and neutral to go with everything.

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  109. Melissa says

    June 29, 2015 at 2:58 pm

    I love the floral one. This would be great as a soon-to-be first time mom.

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  110. Kelly says

    June 29, 2015 at 4:46 pm

    I love that these are so multipurpose!!

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  111. Shannon hartman says

    June 29, 2015 at 4:50 pm

    I’ve seen these used. Much better than a blanket!

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  112. Cassandra says

    June 29, 2015 at 5:04 pm

    I love these!

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  113. Mandy says

    June 29, 2015 at 5:06 pm

    I love the grey stripe! These look amazing!

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  114. Alicia Bliss says

    June 29, 2015 at 6:05 pm

    I love the Classic black and Ivory stripe! What a brilliant design!

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  115. Brooke Simonson says

    June 29, 2015 at 6:30 pm

    I love the black and white one!

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  116. Sara S. says

    June 29, 2015 at 6:43 pm

    My favorite is the black and ivory white stripe. Very simple and versatile!

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  117. Sarah o says

    June 29, 2015 at 6:54 pm

    I’d love to win! What a great versatile nursing cover! Would love to win! Gray & white is too cute!

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  118. Molly says

    June 29, 2015 at 7:18 pm

    I love the gray and white! I’ve yet to find a cover baby girl doesn’t pull off. This would be great!

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  119. Katie Kerlin says

    June 29, 2015 at 7:20 pm

    I am a first time, nursing mom to a one month old. I agree with you- I always feel like surely everyone is watching me when I nurse in public. I need to remind myself that they aren’t! I love the floral nursing cover.

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  120. Lesley says

    June 29, 2015 at 7:29 pm

    Grey and ivory stripes would b buy choice. But I also like the other prints too. Thanks!

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  121. Heidi H says

    June 29, 2015 at 7:30 pm

    Love these! I need the new watercolor one!! :)

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  122. Morgan says

    June 29, 2015 at 8:28 pm

    All the prints are lovely but the floral speaks the most with me. I love that the covers are so multi purpose, I also love that your back stays covered. :)

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  123. Lacy says

    June 29, 2015 at 9:08 pm

    Love this!

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  124. Lacy says

    June 29, 2015 at 9:12 pm

    I love the floral one.

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  125. Melissa H. says

    June 29, 2015 at 9:17 pm

    Classic grey/ivory stripe is my favorite!

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  126. Melissa Moyers says

    June 30, 2015 at 12:13 am

    The grey & ivory stripe is my fave. I’d love to use it with my daughter!

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  127. Jessica Devins says

    June 30, 2015 at 5:15 am

    Thanks for sharing! I’d love to hear more tips for first-time nursing mamas. I’m just starting out and am struggling a bit wth it. I imagine one of the awesome covers would help tremendously!

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  128. Lauren says

    June 30, 2015 at 6:31 am

    I’m due any day and haven’t been able to find a nursing coverup that I like…. Until now!

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  129. Melanie says

    June 30, 2015 at 7:13 am

    I love your blog! I am due in Sept with my first. You all look so happy!

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  130. Micayla says

    June 30, 2015 at 8:47 am

    Classic gray and ivory de sure!

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  131. Melinda M. says

    June 30, 2015 at 8:47 am

    Love the gray & white!

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  132. Silke says

    June 30, 2015 at 10:41 am

    Love the grey and white. My daughter-in-law is expecting her second and it would be perfect for her.

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  133. Silke says

    June 30, 2015 at 10:43 am

    Love the grey and white. My daughter-in-law is expecting her second and this would be perfect for her.

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  134. Kate says

    June 30, 2015 at 12:38 pm

    I love the watercolor and the classic gray and ivory stripe! It’s hard to choose between them :)

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  135. Elizabeth Young says

    June 30, 2015 at 2:16 pm

    Love the grey and white. This would be perfect, I never found a cover I liked with my last pregnancy.

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  136. Brianna says

    June 30, 2015 at 2:48 pm

    Black and white stripes! I’ve been eyeing it for awhile now!

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  137. Lisa says

    June 30, 2015 at 3:17 pm

    Grey & ivory!

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  138. Katelyn says

    June 30, 2015 at 3:46 pm

    Would love to win a Covered Goods! :)

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  139. Dagmar M says

    June 30, 2015 at 5:19 pm

    Floral!!

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  140. Rachel W says

    June 30, 2015 at 5:29 pm

    Expecting baby #2 in October and would LOVE to win!! Especially in grey and ivory!

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  141. Jessie L. says

    July 1, 2015 at 4:12 am

    The watercolor

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  142. Devon says

    July 1, 2015 at 7:20 am

    Love this cute cover!

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  143. Natanya Bittman says

    July 1, 2015 at 2:55 pm

    I had a baby just last week and we are planning all sorts of travel and outings this summer. A covered goods cover would be the perfect thing!

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  144. Kimberlee neville says

    July 1, 2015 at 3:06 pm

    I’ve been looking at the covered goods covers. I have a 1mo old and haven’t nursed in public yet! So nervous to do so! I’d love the black and white stripe or the grey and white stripe.

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  145. Kellie Jeffrey says

    July 1, 2015 at 3:20 pm

    Grey and ivory fo sho!

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  146. Katy says

    July 1, 2015 at 6:22 pm

    Watercolor!!

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  147. Kelli says

    July 1, 2015 at 10:11 pm

    Oooh! I’m having my 3rd baby in less than 2 weeks and I had been thinking I would skip the cover and use a blanket but this looks so nice that I think I might buy one!

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Maggie Whitley weaves her writings around joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith, and simple living. She homeschools her children, enjoys a quiet room while reading, and roars with laughter over the challenges & delights of motherhood. Maggie and her husband, along with their four young children, live in metro-Detroit. She has been writing online since 2008.
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JOY in motherhood & homemaking 🧺🌿💓✨

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Reflecting on this today 💓🕊 When I reflect o Reflecting on this today 💓🕊 When I reflect on the moments I’ve felt my mind spinning, my emotions swirly, it’s almost always when I’m not feasting on the word of God. Not that reading scripture is the cure for anxiety —no! Rather, it’s hard to worry when we’re worshipping.
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#womenintheword #wearethehomemakers #scripture #dailyintheword #titus2woman #healthylifestyle #mentalhealth #anxiety #anxietyawareness
Current backyard status: stunning in wonder ❄️ Current backyard status: stunning in wonder ❄️✨
A quiet night: the furnace is running, the tea is A quiet night: the furnace is running, the tea is hot, and the whisper of a page turning. ♨️☕️📖 // We are breaking from school this week, my plan is to read a lot, walk a lot, and rest a lot. How about you?

#mothersofinstagram #tea #winterreading #hygge
I fought every internal comment I could think of a I fought every internal comment I could think of and took my kiddos for a looooong walk today before dinner. ❄️✨ There’s just so much work required to raise children! I’m feeling like a tired lady. But sunshine & fresh air are good companions to keep around. 

We came home and I made “the best dinner ever”. Max specifically announced, “it’s so great you’re launching new meals to the world”. LOL— kids! 🤣👏🏻💓
How about a little Wednesday night introduction? 😘Social media sure has changed over the years and we don’t always SEE who we’re following or remember WHY we’re following certain accounts. 

So, hello! As you can gather, my name is Maggie ;) 

I started writing online (almost 13 years ago) to share the handmade products I was sewing. My shop was called Gussy Sews. ✂️👛I love the community that has grown from sewing & sharing online.

Let’s FFW to today: Zack and I live in Michigan and have four young children (2 boys & 2 girls). I slowly left the handmade industry and walked right into homemaking, homeschooling, and encouraging women through writing. 💕📝

Motherhood has been very hard on me. (And not just because of how close in age our four children are.) It’s been hard for me because I fought for years to accept that *it’s supposed to be hard*. 

I mean, how do you effectively teach another person to know and love the Lord? Bc that’s how I think of motherhood: a calling to nurture others by studying the One who nurtures me. So I gotta make the first move: study the Bible and seek Him first. As my friend Autumn reminded me, vulnerability births transformation. 

(I’ve had to be really vulnerable!)

So, yes motherhood has fully transformed me. But even more so, Christ has fully transformed me. My list of “all that He’s done for me” is off to a beautifully long start.

Something else I want you to know about me: I stalled for years before acknowledging I have anxiety and depression. It’s hard to talk about this because of course this isn’t forever “my hardship”, but rather because acknowledging this means to heal I have to work through some really difficult things. ✨

But my friend Jesus walks alongside me. He’s already done a mighty work in my heart, including helping me process my anger in healthier ways. I’ve also adopted a heart for sisterhood, mothering, and Titus 2 mentorship.

Sometimes our greatest losses are our greatest gains? That’s what I’m clinging to!

How about you? Tell me something about yourself so I can get to know you on a deeper heart level. 🖤🖤
How do you play in the winter? // We had a really How do you play in the winter? // We had a really great time visiting family in northern Michigan. On my blog I share a few ways we played outside, plus I describe a memorable childhood game ❄️☃️. Did you play it as a kiddo?
We had gotten a bit lazy with our rhythms: screens We had gotten a bit lazy with our rhythms: screens in the morning (HGTV), playtime before lessons, and not enough quiet time after lunch. This made for a really, ummm, unenjoyable learning experience. 

But today! Today we reset the rhythm, and we have had a much happier home & time learning together. 👏🏻
Visit my stories for a quick message from ME — t Visit my stories for a quick message from ME — think outside the box in terms of how you view the definition of “motherhood” 💓😘 (also: look at my little friend, she’s sooooo snuggly)
It’s another cold, winter day. ❄️Today I hop It’s another cold, winter day. ❄️Today I hope to bundle up for another family nature walk, knowing the fresh air sweeps out any & all frustration, inviting inspiration inside. ✨That’s something we all need more of.
seriously LOL: I’ve found the secret to calming seriously LOL: I’ve found the secret to calming the Laundry Beast (as a family of 6). Who wants the inside scoop? ✔️🧺👏🏻
Another batch of “fun mail” is headed out tomo Another batch of “fun mail” is headed out tomorrow :) small celebrations like this are very life giving! PS. thinking of starting a zoom book club — I need more sisterhood in my life. 👏🏻📖
The house is quiet. The heat is on. The pages are The house is quiet. The heat is on. The pages are turning. The tea is calm. 🖤☕️🧺📖
Breakfast with Buzz! If only you could see his ful Breakfast with Buzz! If only you could see his full costume and laser blaster and of course the Buzz action figure he flys around 🌟💚💙💨someone has discovered a superhero crush! #joyinmotherhood #slowmornings #surprisedbymotherhood // Landon @ 2.5yo
Today on my blog I have a list of books I hope to Today on my blog I have a list of books I hope to read this year. Plus my reading goal for the year. And a few practicals ways I fit in reading as a mama of four young children & homeschooling them. Basically, all the good stuff ☺️💓📖 #maggiewhitleydotcom #readersofinstagram #read #readmorebooks
It was the perfect opportunity to rearrange the fu It was the perfect opportunity to rearrange the furniture as we took the tree down Tuesday midday. Def one of my fav things to do.🎄👋🏻 We made it through our first week back to school since mid-December! It was rough to begin but ended with high fives. ⭐️✏️This morning I zoomed with a mama friend and I’m impressed with the many topics we covered. Sisterhood is sooooo necessary! ☕️👩🏽‍🤝‍👩🏼

Just a few cheery memories from my week! How about you?
Book reading! One of my best “Maggie” activiti Book reading! One of my best “Maggie” activities. I finished my last book moments before 2020 ended, which brought my started list to a close. Small joys add up to big joys ;)

What are you reading this year? Currently?

How many books are you planning to read? What’s your goal?

I’ll share what’s on my list for 2021 soon as I received some nice titles at Christmas. 📖✨🤍
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