Who says you can’t have beauty and function in the same bag? That’s the idea behind Adrienne’s design of her Nurse Purse diaper bags. But way more than diapers bags, Nurse Purse bags are a purse, diaper bag, pumping bag, and computer bag all rolled into one. So you can go to work with your laptop, breast pump, and anything else you need in the same purse, and look really cute doing it too! Beauty and function. Welcome new TLB sponsor Nurse Purse by reading the following Q & A we had with Adrienne, make sure to enter the giveaway (for you or a friend!) and take advantage of the 20% discount available to Leakies!
Adrienne and her children. Photography by Hillary Harvey – http://hillaryharveyphotography.com
TLB: What would you like TLB readers to know about Nurse Purse?
Adrienne: I think every new mom has that moment when they think “I wish this existed!” or “Someone should invent this.” For me that moment was about trying to continue successfully breastfeeding my son after my maternity leave ended – it was just so challenging for so many reasons, and the logistics of lugging my pump around did not help!
I certainly didn’t set out to become an entrepreneur, but it was something I felt so passionately about, and still do. I saw a need for something that would make life easier for myself, and other pumping moms out there, and I couldn’t rest until I saw it through.
TLB: What inspired you to start Nurse Purse?
Adrienne: The Nurse Purse truly was born out of necessity – as a working, commuting mom, I could not manage lugging at least 3 separate bags around the city. It was hard enough going back to work after a terribly short maternity leave, but carrying that black bag was the icing on the cake. It made me feel terrible! I knew there had to be a better way – and when all my searching came up short – I knew I had to create the solution myself. After I had solved the problem for myself, I heard from so many other women who had the same issues – I spoke with so many moms to come up with something that would make people’s lives easier. I wanted to make something functional but also something that would people would actually look forward to carrying around. The moms I have met and continue to meet have been an amazing inspiration.
TLB: What is your favorite feature of the bags you make?
Adrienne: From a functional perspective I love that there is room to keep everything including the plug and tubes, all set up so you are ready to go each time – it used to drive me CRAZY that I would have to fish around for the plug (that was always tangled !) every single time.
From a design perspective, I love the photo sleeve so you can always have a photo of your baby close at hand for some ‘pumping inspiration’, and I love that the bright, cheerful prints are actually fun to carry.
TLB: It’s tough running your own business. How do you balance your work and family lives?
Adrienne: It’s a constant challenge. The hardest thing is resisting the temptation to sneak in a little work here and there, because technology makes it so easy! So you just need to relax and know that those phone calls are not going to get made, and those emails will have to wait – enjoy the moment you’re in.
TLB: What is your favorite breastfeeding tip?
Adrienne: Don’t be afraid to ask for help! Your friendly local LC is an amazing resource! I thought I was doing ‘ok’ – but had no idea how much I didn’t know until I met with a wonderful lactation consultant who I credit with my success both with early breastfeeding and then when I had challenges after returning to work. I also had some challenges with my younger son that I didn’t have the first time around, and my LC helped me get back on track – and still going strong 🙂
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Adrienne is giving away a Nurse Purse Breast Pump Bag to one lucky Leaky.
(Winner’s choice of our 4 stylish prints)
Retail Value: $129.00
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Currently Leakies can find the Nurse Purse in the www.nursepurse.com website, and on Amazon.
Use promotional code LEAKIES20 for 20% off your purchase through July 20! Happy Shopping!
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Good luck to everyone! Please use the widget below to be entered. The giveaway is open from July 3, 2014 through July 10, 2014. A big thanks to Adrienne and Nurse Purse for their ongoing support of TLB and all breastfeeding women; please be sure to visit their Facebook page or follow them on twitter and thank them for their support of TLB and this giveaway opportunity. Find them on Pinterest and follow them on Instagram too!
This giveaway is restricted to U.S. residents only.
I love fern, but the colors in martini are amazing!
These are a wonderful creation instead of using the dreaded tan bag!
I like the Fern print best.
Love the fern print! I’m a sucker for a fabulous grey and yellow!!
would love to win one of these! I’m due in December with my first and everyone says these bags are indispensable for when you go back to work. I particularly like the grey/yellow/white one in the top photo… just sayin’ 🙂
I like the Fern print!!
Martini!
I like the wildflower print
Fern is my fav!
The martini print is definitely my favorite!! I’m due September 1st with our first child, a boy, and this would just be perfect for this momma-to-be!!
I love fern!
I love fern!
Would love to win this! My pump bag is black and boring!
I love the martini print! So cute!
Wildflower!
I absolutely love this! I can’t wait to nurse my little one… This bag would be AMAZING to bring my pump to work and still be stylish!
How cute! I would love to have one to carry my pump back and forth to work!
I love the orange bag!! So cute!
Erin! So cute and would match everything. 🙂
Exactly what this nusing world needs! Love the prints! Way to go mom!
So cute!! I love the fern print so much!
LOVE the Fern pattern!
Love, love, love martini print!
So cute!
Awesome idea, I’d love to have one!
I love the gray/yellow pattern! I didn’t know gender of baby until she was born so I have lots of gray and yellow baby items!! This pattern will be great for baby #2, boy or girl!!
This is sooo much nicer than any of the bags I’ve seen!
i love the fern one so pretty!
As a mom of three now there is something to be said about having some convenience. And not only that but cute prints too. Love it!
I like them all, but Fern is gorgeous!
The fern print is my favorite
I love martini
great idea! Fern
I like Geo. this would be a better option than my pump stuffed into the diaper bag or in a reusable grocery bag like it is now!
I LOVE the fern print!
Fantastic idea! Heading back to work on Monday, and could use a little “flair” for my pump. Might as well enjoy it, right? Love it 🙂
love the martini print
Great idea! I like Fern. : )
These are gorgeous! I go back to work next week and I could do use one – the pump I got through my insurance, while awesome, only came with the basics, no bag.
They are all cute but Fern print is my fav.
Love the Fern print. What a great idea!!
Fern!
I love the fern print!
The fern print
I’m getting ready for that transition back to work and love the idea of being able to consolidate bags!
WildfLower is great
Love the wildflower pattern
The fern one is stunning!
I LOVE the Wildflower print!
Martini!
Love this! I’m still home for a few months but would love a bag to hold my pump when I go back to work.
Love the fern!
I love fern!!
Martini!!
Love wildflower!
I love fern!
Love these stylish bags!
I like the fern the best but they are all super cute!
I love how stylish they are!
I love fern but love the colors in martini too.
LOVE this! Saw one on zulily a couple weeks ago and fell in love, unfortunately no funds to purchase one 🙁 Expecting baby #2 and looking forward to my new pump, new baby and a successful breast feeding/pumping relationship, now to find a cute bag for my pump!
Fern, love this bag and idea!
Martini!
I LOVE the fern one! 🙂
I love the martini print!!
I like fern!
Love this bag!!
I love the fern pattern. It is classic and will go with everything and doesn’t scream “PUMP BAG!”
Love the fern print!
Love the idea of having everything together. Getting ready for baby #2 so I need a new bag to hold the new pump I am going to have to buy. Love the grey and yellow one!
Love fern and my second would be martini!
It’s a tough choice, but I like Fern the best
Love fern!
I think Martini is my fav. It’s a close call though! 🙂
I love Martini!
Love these bags!
I love both Fern and Geo!
I really wish I had a bag like this 2 years ago when I returned to work after maternity leave with my first. I always felt like a bag lady lugging all my stuff to work!
Fern!
I’ve loved these bags since I first saw them!
This bag is such a great idea. I always carry a minimum of two bags (one being my medela pumping bag). The worst was at a huge conference I went to last month. There were at least three other pumping mums I saw all with the tiny pump bag over one shoulder plus another bag since you can fit anything extra in that bag. There isn’t even room for a water bottle and a decent snack and what pumping mom doesn’t need that?!
I like the Fern print.
I love the fern print! <3
What a great idea!!
Love the idea. It always drove me crazy having to carry an extra bag.
I like the Geo print!
Fern is so cute!
I can’t decide between Fern and Geo! Both are so great!
I think I like fern the best!
I like the fern print
Fern!
I love the fern but they all look great
The Fern is my favorite
Martini
I like Fern.
martini!
Fern is my fav!!
I like the wildflower.
I like both the fern and wildflower print. Thank you for the chance to win!
Martini is my favorite, I love the bold colors.
My favorite print is the wildflower!! Thanks!
I love the martini design. Thanks for the opportunity to participate in your giveaway.
Fern, because it is so neutral
I love the fern and wildflower! So pretty!
Wildfire!!!!
Wildflower, silly autocorrect.
I like the sound of both. 😉 ~Jessica
Fern.
So cute!! NEED this for lugging my pump and accessories etc to and from work each day!
I like Fern!
Wildflower looks great! I’m so tired of my boring black bag.
Martini is my favorite pattern! Thanks for the giveaway!
My favorite print is Martini! I love those vibrant colors!
I love martini. What a great product, would love this when my new babe arrives in September!
I like fern
Wildflower
I love the design of Wildflower, but the colors of Martini! 😉
This is a such a great idea! I would add a little notebook (if there’s not one) to jot down thoughts/feelings/whatever.
Brilliant! My work bag is completely out of control. This looks like a life-saver!
I love the martini print!
Love it! Need it !
LOVE these! I just saw someone’s FB post about them and here they are again!
Fern is definitely my favorite!
I love the Martini print!
Fern!
I love all the prints!
I like Fern!
Wildflower is my favorite!
Geo is my favorite!
I love Fern!
Fern is my favorite!
I love Fern!
Geo is my favorite pattern! It would go well with the colors I tend to wear!
I like Fern!