Baby Carriers- Baby Wraps - Baby Slings

Baby carriers, baby wraps, baby slings. Hotslings, Mei Tais, Moby, Ergo, EllaRoo, BabyHawk and more. So many choices, but which one is best?. This blog offers advice on selecting the best baby carrier for you and yours, how to use baby slings, baby sling carrier how-to videos, and baby carrier wraps and slings reviews to make your life easier! Also info on Breastfeeding and helpful videos.

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Letters From Santa. Free Call From Santa. Santa Claus Commemorative Postmark

Letters From Santa. Free Call From Santa. Santa Claus Commemorative Postmark

On Monday, December the 1st the 2008 Santa Claus commemorative postmark will officially be available and our first batch of letters from Santa will be some of the first envelopes baring this historic emblem! Letters from Santa Claus... discover a family holiday best kept secret Click Here NOW!

Many have already taken us up on our offer for a free phone call from Santa with every letter you send to make this Christmas just that much more magical. This offer is for a very limited time but it's still not too late...but don't wait any longer. Letters from Santa Claus... discover a family holiday best kept secret Click Here NOW!

Beautiful Letter from Santa
FREE Phone Call from Santa
FREE "Santa Was Here" Door Hanger
FREE Oversized Follow-up Postcard
FREE Birthday Card Offer
FREE First Class Postage
Buy 3 and Get the 4th for FREE
Collector's Commemorative Postmark


Letter from Santa Claus
Authentic look and highly personalized online in just minutes!

Free Phone Call from Santa
Use the gift code "Christmas Magic" after adding call and letter to cart.

Free "Santa Was Here" Door Hanger
Personalized with child's name and "to do" list before going to bed.

Free Oversized Follow-up Postcard
Personalized and mailed in January as Santa relaxes on vacation.

Free Birthday Card Offer
Offered after checkout if you refer our service to three friends.

Buy 3 and Get the 4th Free
Automatically calculated when you add your 4th letter to your cart.

Free First Class® Postage
Letters mailed individually before deadline includes 1st Class postage.

Foil Stamped Embossed Stationery
Two beautifully embossed and foil-stamped stationery designs.

Collector's Santa Claus Postmark
Designed by a child only offered Dec. 1st - 24th then retired forever.

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Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Twin baby Carrier Reviews. MaxiMom Twin Baby Carrier

MaxiMom Twin Baby Carrier

The MaxiMom baby carrier is truly an amazing product. The manufacturers of this product have over 25 years experience in design and production of baby carriers and related products! Each carrier is shipped with written instructions as well as an instructional video for easy operation.

This incredible twin carrier allows you to comfortably carry one or two babies from birth to 30 lbs. Choose from 6 different positions; babies can ride in front or back, facing in or out. Padded in all the right places, it's completely adjustable to provide comfort and support as babies grow. And as an added value, carriers double as safety restraints in shopping carts and full-sized chairs.

The MaxiMom Twin and Triplet carriers can do all of the above as well as allow you to carry two or three babies at a time. The MaxiMom Twin carrier allows you to carry two babies on your chest, facing in or facing the world, or one baby on your back and one on your chest. The MaxiMom carrier will allow you to have 'life after birth', as returning to daily life with two babies, or three, can be quite challenging. The twin and triplet carriers will allow you to keep babies close while at home or on-the-go without assistance! When you do have an extra set of hands, our unique buckling system allows you to detach the carriers from each other, creating two or three separate carriers in one easy step. This allows Mom and Dad to each carry one baby at a time

The MaxiMom carriers have shoulder straps that can be removed to place baby in the car seat or in a high chair...No fussing babies! The soft baby section of the carrier can be put on before you go out and stay on until you arrive back home. Baby can wear this main piece like an outfit. Padded in all the right places, the MaxiMom carriers will keep parents and babies comfy all day. The MaxiMom carriers even have a toy strap to hold pacifiers and a pocket that holds bottles. The leg holes are padded and include drawstrings, so they are adjustable as baby grows.

The MaxiMom carriers carry newborns, approx. 7 lbs, to babies, approx. 30 lbs each.

Weego TWIN. Baby Carrier for Twins. Twin Baby Carrier

The Weego TWIN is the first Baby Carrier for Twins

This Twin Baby Carrier is intended for use with infants during the first few months and enables you to carry both twin babies together on your front. This not only allows you to give both of your babies a lot of closeness and physical contact but also facilitates the ability to do everyday activities like shopping or going for walks without having to take your twin buggy or pram along too !

The Weego Twin Baby Carrier can be used from birth upwards - starting at a weight of the babies of 1.6kg (3.5lbs). This makes the Weego Twin Baby Carrier also suitable for use with premature babies (the average weight of twins at 37 weeks is 5.5lbs). Depending on the weight and size of the babies it can be used until the twins are approximately 6-9 months old or up to 35lbs in total (8kg per baby). Now with FREE protective carrying bag when not in use and for travel.

The double pouch construction of the Weego Twin Baby Carrier features an inner and outer pouch for each baby to make sure both babies are always secure, comfortable and cosy. The Weego TWIN easily adjusts for growing babies and to fit different people carrying them (from 5'2" slim frame to 6'3" broad frame). To see an interactive detailed diagram of the construction go to : http://www.weego.de/english/interaktiv.htm

The Weego Twin Baby Carrier is made of soft and light navy cotton twill with blue and green plaid lining. The Weego is machine washable and can be tumble dried at low temperature.

Twin Babies love to be carried !

During pregnancy, the babies experience closeness to its mother through her heartbeat, motion and voice. After birth, the babies thrive through close physical contact. Giving your children this physical closeness as often as you can will contribute to happy and healthy development.

Scientific research proves that children carried frequently are not only more content and cry less but carrying also:

* Supports the bonding between parent and child(ren).
* Promotes the development of personality and self-confidence.
* Supports the development of linguistic abilities and motor skills.

The Weego Twin make this closeness possible giving the babies the space to discover the world and leaving parents´ hands free to explore with them !

Exclusive Twin Baby Carrier
Orthopaedically correct posture
Suitable from 1.6kg (3.5lbs)- 8kg each
Suitable for age to aprox 6-9 months
Soft, Comfortable & Secure
Fits adults 5'2" to 6'3"
Navy Cotton Twill & Green Check
Machine Washable 30° C
Tumble Dry at low temp
FREE Protective Carrying Bag

Breast Feeding with a Baby Sling. Nursing in a sling

Breast Feeding with a Baby Sling. Nursing in a sling

Nursing in a Baby Carrier

Nursing your baby in a sling is very simple with a little practice. Always make sure that your baby's head is positioned AWAY from the rings. This gives you ample fabric to position your baby correctly and then cover yourself. Always support your baby with your arm as you normally would when you nurse in the cradle position. Even though the sling is supporting them this keeps their head at the correct position on your breast so your nipples don't become sore. As your baby grows it is fine for their feet and legs to hang out the end where the rings are. If your baby falls asleep in this position and stops nursing it's easy to continue carrying them this way or you can lay them down gently and then slip the sling off over your head. Many moms find they like to use the sling to nurse discreetly when they are in public. Not only can it be used to nurse while you are seated but it's also a great way to be able to meet your baby's needs yet be able to continue your shopping!

What's the best way to nurse my baby in a sling?

Some women can nurse in any carrier, we've found that those that offer the most adjustability are best for nursing newborns or any child in the cradle (laying down position).

Our favorite is the wrap for ease of nursing on either side and the total adjustability. A stretchy wrap such as the Moby is great for newborns, but a gauze or woven wrap is easier to use for heavier children. For a tiny baby, you can use the "pea pod" position (fold the straps in half to create a pocket for the baby) by moving the fabric on the inside away from your body to make room for the baby to latch on.

For larger children, you can tie the front wrap cross carry with the pocket on the inside. Place baby inside the pocket and cross one strap under baby's bum for support, the other can be used to support his head.

For those early days when baby just wants to nurse all the time, consider wearing your wrap as a shirt. Just go topless & place baby skin to skin and nurse as needed. Baby is happy - close to mom and well fed. This is especially good for babies who are premature or suffering from failure to thrive. Mamma's warmth and convenient milk supply will do nothing but help.

The Ring Sling is probably the most popular carrier for nursing, as it is very adjustable and the tail can be used for privacy. Most women find it easiest to nurse with the baby's head away from the rings. You can also nurse in the football position this way.

For children who like to nurse in an upright position, the wrap or Mei Tai are great options. You simply lower the straps a bit to get baby to the right level and then lift the breast to the baby (nursing over the top instead of lifting your shirt is often easier).

For older babies and toddlers, many moms prefer to nurse in the hip carry, they simply lift their shirt (or open the nursing slits in a nursing top) and latch baby on. Any carrier that you use for hip carries can be used for this.

Step 1: Place your baby in the sling using the cradle hold or reverse cradle hold.
Step 2:Turn your baby's body slightly in the sling so that the two of you are tummy-to-tummy when your baby needs to nurse.
Step 3: Pull down the sling rail closest to your body, and pull up your shirt or open your nursing shirt; this should give your baby instant access.
Step 4: Tighten the sling so that your baby's head is level with your breast if he or she is in the reverse cradle hold (head away from the rings).
Step 5: Rotate the sling around your body if your baby is in the cradle hold (head toward the rings), until the baby's head is at the level of your breast. This may mean that the shoulder pad slips in front of your shoulder, but you can readjust the sling after you nurse, or wear the pad slightly further back if you know you may have to nurse.
Step 6: To be extra discreet, pull up the outer padded sling rail so that it covers your baby's head, making sure it is still open at the top.

New Beco Butterfly Baby Carriers Now Safer

Beco Butterfly Baby Carriers

Beco Baby Carriers combine great ergonomics, excellent weight distribution and stylish design. Every piece is handmade from top quality designer fabric and heavy duty webbing and buckles, and can be used with children from newborns to toddlers in front and back carries.

The internal sling or pouch is the most innovative feature of the Butterfly model. It enables you to securely buckle your baby into the carrier, then handle Baby + Carrier as a single unit. You can pass the baby to another caregiver without removing baby from the carrier. You can also put your 3+ month-old baby on your back very easily, just like putting on a backpack!

The Beco Butterfly contains a built-in infant insert for newborns (shown at left) that allows your baby to ride higher in the carrier in an ergonomically comfortable position. Since the insert base is narrower then the actual carrier base, infants can comfortably spread their legs while retaining the recommended seated position of knees at the same level as the bottom.

When your baby outgrows the need for the newborn insert, you simply place her into the main body compartment, and the infant insert lays flat against the carrier panel. In the first photo at above right, you can see the newborn insert flattened out of the way, between the wearer's hands.

Beco Butterfly Product Details

• Child can be worn on front or back and easily shifted from one to the other.
• Tall, tapered carrier body provides lots of support for your baby or toddler, holds baby close to your body for greater comfort. Prevents the shoulder strain associated with wearing babies who like to lean backwards.
• Adjustable buckles on the top of the body of carrier enable easy nursing access. In a front carry, loosen the buckles to allow your baby to drop down lower in the carrier. Then lift your breast to allow your baby to latch on.
• The Butterfly has a removable head rest/sleeping hood, shaped like a rectangle with rounded edges. The head rest attaches to the body of the carrier with smooth nylon webbing and triglide buckles. The hood can be stored in the "hood keeper", a sleeve-like pocket placed on the waist belt.
• The shoulder straps have been fully redesigned. They are ergonomically shaped to better adapt to the wearer's body, and are padded with 0.75" foam for ultimate comfort.
• The sternum (chest) strap is now connected to the shoulder straps and slides along their length. No more lost chest straps!
• The waistband is now firmer and more supportive (no more folding over, pouching out or deforming), while still maintaining the same slim profile.
• High-quality fabrics are smooth, stylish, and comfortable against the skin.
• Fits waists from 25 up to 50 inches.
• Padded leg holes prevent chafing of little thighs.
• Recommended care: wash on gentle cycle in cold water with a mild detergent. Hang to dry overnight in well ventilated area. Spot clean when needed. Care instructions are sewn to the carrier on the product label, so you always have them handy.
• There was a voluntary recall of the first edition Butterfly back in January 2008, due to some issues with the nylon straps possibly slipping through the buckles. The new design has buckles that are super-secure.

Beco Butterfly - New definition of style, function and safety in soft structured carriers. Comfortably fits users under 5’ and over 6’ and everyone in between.

Ergonomically curved shoulder straps
Built-in infant insert enables baby to sit higher in carrier
New redesigned body style
Three section ergonomic waist belt
Inside panel enables to pass baby front one parent to another
Easy and safe front and back carry
Removable hood and storage sleeve on the waist belt
Newborn to toddler up to 55 lbs
Lightweight and Stylish
Hands free nursing
Beco Butterfly's Built-in Infant Insert Features
Built-in infant insert means you do not need to purchase the insert separately, and your baby can sit higher in the carrier, in a natural healthy position. Later on, when baby outgrows the need for insert, you simply place her into the main body compartment, and the insert lays flat against the body.

Inside panel is one of the most innovative features of Butterfly model. It enables you to pass baby to your spouse or another caregiver without removing baby from the carrier. It also makes back carries as easy as can be, even with a three month old!

Carrier Type: Buckle Carrier
Age: Newborn,Baby,Toddler
Primary Positions: Front Upright Carry,Back Carry