In the weeks after our home birth, I was on such a high that I would willingly tell the story to anyone that wanted to hear it – and possibly a few who mistakenly looked interested. I had a very cute little ‘born at home” onesie for Ameli, which going into winter, only saw the light of day once or twice, but the point was that I was really proud of our achievement, and of what we’d managed together and although she only wore it a couple of times (like to the Bring Back Birth March) it now lies in her memory box as something I treasure.
I guess I’ve been lucky in that I’ve never experienced outright negative comments with regards to either breastfeeding, or breastfeeding in public, and to the contrary h
ave actually been helped and encouraged.
My husband says that’s because I have such a fierce look of confidence about what I’m doing that no one would dare, but I must admit, I didn’t always feel that way. Sometimes announcing your intentions, I guess, makes people understand that there really is no room for debate. Or, alternatively, sometimes you want people to know, so that you have an open door for sharing your story.
Day four of our National Breastfeeding Week competition brings you Lactivist.
Lactivist was set up by mum Lisa Cole in 2003 after she was criticized for breastfeeding in public. Lisa designed a tiny-shirt for her son to wear that promoted breastfeeding and the negative comments stopped, and right there, Lactivist was born.
Now Lactivist sells a range of pro-breastfeeding slogans no soft organic t-shirts for age 0 – 4 years. The slogans are professionally screen-printed onto organic, eco-friendly shopping bags, cute organic baby knot hats and badges, key rings, postcards and stickers.
On Lactivist you can also find news, views and notification of breastfeeding related events.
Today Lisa has two items to give to two Diary of a First Child in honour of National Breastfeeding Week. All you have to do to enter is head over to the product page and choose your favourite t-shirt and your favourite bag. Come back here and in two separate entries for the two separate competitions leave two comments to let me know what your choice would be.
The competition closes at noon on July 8th, and winners will be drawn randomly using Random.org.
The winners are Hayley G and Galina V
You can follow Lisa on Facebook or on Twitter for great breastfeeding information and to hear about new products as they are released. You can also follow Diary of a First Child on Facebook and on Twitter for more information on natural living, conscious parenting, and our weekly competitions.
You do not have to tweet or share this competition to enter, but doing so helps ensure that I can keep bringing you giveaways! You can subscribe to Diary of a First Child by RSS or email. You can also follow us on Facebook or on Twitter. We hope to see you back again soon!
Many thanks for the most adorable t-shirt for my little man, which arrived earlier today. Thank you for running a competition!
@Galina V, I’m soooo pleased Galina! Congratulations again. Enjoy it!
Yippee! Yay, many thanks! I am delighted. xxxx
care instructions t-shirt
Hello, I love BREASTFED – short sleeve organic 12-18mths and NOT ALL NAPPIES ARE RUBBISH – Short handled square shopping bag
My favourite t-shirt is formula is for suckers and my favorite bag is better than any old cow!!
Better than any old cow bag x
I love the care instructions t’shirt x
BETTER THAN ANY OLD COW – Organic Bag Flat Base Long Handles
SUPER MILK – Adult long sleeved t-shirt
The “I let my parents sleep in the big bed with me” is my favorite but would love any of them.
My fave bag is ‘NOT ALL NAPPIES ARE RUBBISH’ – Short handled square shopping bag
My fave t-shirt is I LOVE MUMMY MILK
I think the better than any old cow bag looks great
I love the care instructions t-shirt and better than any old cow long handled bag xxxx
I also love the “Formula is for suckers long sleeve organic” t-shirt
http://www.lactivist.co.uk/formula-is-for-suckers-long-sleeve-organic-1218-months-p-114.html
Thanks for taking the time and effort to post this giveaway 🙂
I love the “Mummy Milk Rocks Organic Flat Base Long Handles” Bag
http://www.lactivist.co.uk/mummy-milk-rocks-organic-bag-flat-base-long-handles-p-36.html
BETTER THAN ANY OLD COW BAG
i love the im a tit man design
I love the BETTER THAN ANY OLD COW – bag.
I love the Care Instructions T-shirt for little ones.
i love the “NOT ALL NAPPIES ARE RUBBISH – Short handled square shopping bag”
i love the “i’m a tit man” t-shirt 3-4 yrs, so cute
@vfallows83
Like the Mummy Milk is Better Than Any Old Cow bag.
I like the Care Instructions T-shirt.
I’m loving the Better than any old cow bag
@littleboo_21
I’m loving the ‘I’m a tit man’ t-shirt (6-12m)
@littleboo_21
My favourite bag is
BETTER THAN ANY OLD COW – Organic Bag Flat Base Long Handles
MILK FROM MY MUM NOT FROM JUST ANY OLD COW – short sl 3-4 years
This one made me laugh so much.I love this one!.
My favourite t-shirt design is MILK FROM MY MUM NOT FROM JUST ANY OLD COW
My favourite bag design is BETTER THAN ANY OLD COW
I like the long handled mummy milk rocks organic flat base bag. 🙂 x
I love the care instruction long sleeve organic 3-6 months t-shirt. 🙂 x
CARE INSTRUCTIONS – short sleeve organic 3-6mths
BETTER THAN ANY OLD COW – Organic Bag Flat Base Long Handles
Fave bag is BETTER THAN ANY OLD COW – Organic Bag Flat Base Long Handles 🙂
CARE INSTRUCTIONS – short sleeve organic 3-6mths is def my fave T – so cute 🙂
MILK FROM MY MUM NOT FROM JUST ANY OLD COW , this bag please, i love the slogan @Runnerduck22
MILK FROM MY MUM NOT FROM JUST ANY OLD COW – long sl org 3-6mths,WOULD LOVE TO WIN THIS T-SHIRT ITS FAB! @Runnerduck22
I love the care instructions t-shirt
My favourite bag is the Mummy Milk Rocks
@bloomingfox
I like the Care Instructions t-shirt, it’s fantastic
@bloomingfox
love the better than any old cow one
The ‘Mummy milk is better than milk from just any old cow’ bag is brilliant!
I love the “care instructions” t-shirt
MILK FROM MY MUM NOT FROM JUST ANY OLD COW T-shirt and bag NOT ALL NAPPIES ARE RUBBISH
I love the care instructions t-shirt!!
Thanks for the fabulous giveaway! I have shared on Facebook and on Twitter. Thank you once again xxx (Tracy Nixon MSE) (@TracyNixon).
I love the BETTER THAN ANY OLD COW – Organic Bag Flat Base Long Handles!!!
BETTER THAN ANY OLD COW – Organic Bag Flat Base Long Handles
is great
CARE INSTRUCTIONS – long sleeve organic 3-6 months
This is my absolute fav
I also love the better than any old cow bag, as it’s attractive design drags the reader in and makes you pay attention to the message.
I love the care instructions t-shirt, so cute and so true
I am a big fan of Lisa’s designs, and have two little t-shirts that my baby has outgrown already. I’d love a Better than any old cow bag with long handles, and a t-shirt: I’ll wean when I am ready (as it is spot on our situation, as everyone keeps asking when I am going to stop b/f).
Many thanks!
@Galina V, Congratulations on winning the t-shirt from Lactivist!
love the BETTER THAN ANY OLD COW – Organic Bag Flat Base Long Handles
BETTER THAN ANY OLD COW – Organic Bag Flat Base Long Handles
If US can enter I love the short sleeved care care instructions shirt!
The BETTER THAN ANY OLD COW bag is wicked awesome!
I love the MUMMY MILK ROCKS shirt!
And the ‘any old cow’ shopping bag 😀
Lactivist rocks!
I’d love a ‘any old cow’ short sleeved t-shirt!
If I were choosing a bag it would have to be the any old cow one as well cos it is such a brill slogan!!!!!!!
Gotta be the “better than mill from any old cow” top for my chunky 7 mth old breastfed boy (9-12 size! My milk is THAT good lol)
MUMMY MILK ROCKS – Organic Bag Flat Base Long Handles
MUMMY MILK ROCKS – short sleeve t-shirt 3-4 years
The “All nappies aren’t rubbish” bag is so cute! I’m a doula and would love to bring it to births with me <3
And I love the ‘not all nappies are rubbish’ bag
I love the care instructions tshirt
And my favourite bag is ‘mummy milk is better..’ with cow picture
Hi I love Lactivist 🙂
I’d love ‘Mummy milk rocks’ T-shirt in 6-12 months
xxx
and also the ‘mummy milk rocks’ bag!
I love the ‘not just any old cow’ t-shirt!
and also the i love mummy milk in 3-6 cute!
I love the not all nappies are rubbish bag!
My fave bag design is the ‘Better than any old cow’ one x
My fave t shirt is ‘Mummy Milk Rocks’
<3 not all nappies are rubbish bag! Thanks
<3 the Care instructions t shirt age 2!
I also love the “better than any old cow” bag 🙂
I love the organic “Care Instructions†t-shirt, i used to have it in 6-12m and i would love it now in 18-23m!!
Love the mummy milk rocks bag !!!
LOVE the mummy milk rocks t-shirt!!!
as for the bag, i like the “Not All Nappies Are Rubbish” design
i like the “Care Instructions” short sleeve shirt (3-6 mos)
Love the Mummy Milk Rocks bag – thanks
Hi I like the CARE INSTRUCTIONS – short sleeve 1-2 years
t – short. Thanks
also love the old cow bag to match the t-shirts. Have you considered babygros or vests with these slogans?
I love the long sleeve t-shirt for 6-9 months with the slogan “… any old cow”. Well done to your ex boyfriend for the idea!
I like the any old cow bag
I love the I’ll wean when I’m ready t-shirt
and I love this bag http://www.lactivist.co.uk/mummy-milk-rocks-organic-bag-flat-base-long-handles-p-36.html
🙂
that is an awesome site, I love this shirt http://www.lactivist.co.uk/milk-from-my-mum-not-from-just-any-old-cow-short-sl-12-years-p-85.html
🙂
Ooops. Just realised I left one message not two! So take this one as for the bag! Mummy milk rocks!! This is what happens when I post while nursing a wriggly little 8 month old! Xxx
Ooooo I’d LOVE a ‘care instructions: breastfeeding as required’ t-shirt fir my baby girl in 6-9mths! And for the bag I’d love the ‘Mummy Milk Rocks’ bag, as I’d use it to carry my pump etc to and from work!! Hope I win!!! Fab products!! Xxx
I love the Any Old Cow bag…
I like the Care Instructions t shirt (12 – 18 months)
I love the Better Than Any Old Cow bag! 🙂
I love the Care Instructions shirt
i love the better than any old cow bag 🙂
i love the ‘i love mummy milk’ tshirt
love lactivist products
I also love the Not All Nappies Are Rubbish bag. 🙂
Such cute designs, thanks for the awesome giveaway! I like the Care Instructions Short Sleeve 3-6mo shirt.
I like “Mummy Milk” bag.
I’ve seen those before- they are great! I like “Care instructions” t-shirt.
http://www.lactivist.co.uk/better-than-any-old-cow-organic-bag-flat-base-long-handles-p-35.html Love that bag! Whoever came up with these slogans is fab! Love them!
@Hayley, Congratulations on winning a bag from Lactivist!
What a cool site! Hadn’t seen that one before! Love this tshirt! http://www.lactivist.co.uk/care-instructions-long-sleeve-organic-36-months-p-115.html So sweeeet!