Bundel With Love Product Review

The name says it all "Bundle with LOVE"!!! Bundle with Love baby carriers are a Fresh Exciting line of carriers for your loved one. Bundle with Love carriers Asian Style Carriers, Ring Slings, Wraps and Pouches. I loved that the fabric was organic. When you are planning on making a purchase of a baby carrier and you have oh so many options you need to look at all the benefits.. The Bundle with Love Products provided, Comfort (For both Aiden and myself), Style and Affordability!

I fell in love with the Mei Tai Carrier from Bundle with Love. It was one of the first times I had a chance to use a Mei Tai.. I took a step out of my comfort zone. Practiced with the Mei Tai and then took a relaxed Aiden and got down to business practicing the holds, until I felt comfortable with it.. Now I feel like a pro wrapping up babies... This is a must try product.

I mentioned the affordability of the Bundle with Love Baby Carriers. Here are a few specials advertised on the Bundle with Love web site. Seriously at these prices you can pick up a few different styles.

Stop on over to Bundle with Love and see the other specials. You will not be disappointed. The Bundle with Love Carriers are High Quality at an Affordable Price.

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Comfy Joey Product Review

I am so excited to share with you guys this review on the Comfy Joey Ring Sling. This sling is not only comfortable for both myself and my son Aiden . It is very stylish with the beautiful colours, fabric and the accent fabric on the tail of the sling. I find myself accessorising not only my hand bags and shoes but as a babywearing mama I now accessorise my baby carriers!!When the Ring sling arrived from Comfy Joey, I was so excited about the beautiful fabric, the blend of linen and cotton is so luxurious, especially after washes, and we have washed this sling many times. The fabric becomes soooo soft.

I find this ring sling is so comfortable not only for Aiden but for myself, This is the sling I use when we are out and about taking Seamus to karate, doing Groceries, taking Jacob for swimming lessons. Aiden and I are both comfortable and he is in the sling for extended periods of time. I like that because of the single layer of fabric there is no bulk. I put the sling on before we leave the house, I hardly notice I am wearing it. Then it is so super easy to cart around three boys.. I can "pop" Aiden into the sling in record time and be around to the other side of the car to let Seamus and Jacob out of their booster seats before they have a chance to squabble..

I 100% stand behind the Comfy Joey Ring Sling. I highly recommend this sling. It would make a great gift to any expectant, or new mom. Stop by the Comfy Joey Website and check out some great buys they have on..
The Hunur Slings are all $60 off now..The Spring collection is $10 off till Feb 5th with code SPRING and has a Buy 2 for $150 deal with code 2FOR150. These are definatley great buys worth checking out!!!

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Momo Design House Ring Sling

We rang in the New Years with Style this year!! My community hosts an annul fireworks and BBQ in the park for the kids. This was Aiden's first year, and he got toted around in style in his Momo Design House Sling. I got many compliments and many wow I wish I had one of those when my kids were babies. I also received a phone call after the event a parent asking me where She could purchase such a carrier. Now mind you Aiden was fully dressed for the weather in a fleece snow suit and yet he was very comfy in the sling. I was able to adjust the sling for his comfort and my own.

What I love the most about Momo Design House Ring Sling is the COMFORT.. Seriously this sling is the Cadillac of designs. The Fabric is beautiful, The embellished material is just enough to add a bit of class to the sling.. Absolutely beautiful..

When asked where to purchase such a sling. I was very obliged to guide the parent to the Momo Design House website. There are many colour options take a stop by and get your own today..

Kim at Momo Design House was kind enough to offer Judson family readers a chance to win one of two organic cotton Monkey Onsies..

Mandatory Entry...

Head on over to Momo Design House.. and tell me what item you would purchase from their site.

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Benefits of Babywearing

Benefits of Babywearing

• Eases transition from womb to world. 9 months in 9 months out...
• Babywearing helps babies feel safe and secure Worn babies cried 40-50% less than babies who are not worn
• Babywearing is convenient for outings. Wearing your baby eliminates the need to lug around a heavy awkward stroller.
• Babywearing encourages language development. Placing baby on the level of adult conversation and eye contact is a perfect spot for learning
• Promotes bonding with your baby. Allows you to satisfy your babies need for human contact.
• Keeps your hands free. Seriously Hands Free you are able to care for older children and do things like grocery shopping.
• Reinforces parenting skills. When you become more in tune with your baby you become confident in your parenting skills.
• Makes breast feeding easier. A nursing mother is able to breast feed discreetly with the use of a baby carrier
• Keeps your baby safe and secure. Keeps your baby close to mom away from the dangers in the world.
• Helps put your baby to sleep.

Some Benefits that I have experienced first hand from Babywearing

Keeping baby safe and secure.. I am not particularity fond of having strangers touch Aiden.. In a carrier I am able to keep him away from baby loving strangers.. There are soo many germs that it is calming to know that I am able to keep them away from Aiden

Bonding, I am more in tuned to Aiden than any of my other children and I credit this to babywearing. I know his cues and am able to soothe him in a moment.

What benefits have you seen first hand from wearing your baby?

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Get Carried Away Baby!

When I contact Dorit at Get Carried Away baby, I was intrigued by this Momma!! Dorit is spending time is in Senegal, West Africa working on a line of Wax Print Slings.... Here handcrafted Ring Slings are BEAUTIFUL.. The fabric is top Quality.

I was so excited to receive the sling I Had to put little Aiden in it right away and he loved it.. the fabric gets more comfy as you wash and use it.. The prints are bold and bright and we loved it. We used The Get Carried Away Baby... Ring Sling.. for an outing at the farmers market this past weekend and we got alot of comments.. Positive comments... usually I may get he odd comment here and there and of course I love to tell people all about babywearing.. but this weekend I was delighted to draw so much attention... I love being able to share my passion for babywearing with people.... and of course Aiden was snug and secure without being touched by anyone... and my hands were free to pry my other two wonderful well behaved boys away from the Giant Cookie stand.....

Get Carried Away Baby Ring slings are a top quality Ring Sling.. Attention to detail, fabric, colours... How do you choose ... Dorit has offered Judson Family Readers 20% off her Beautiful Get Carried Away Baby Ring slings... Stop by her Etsy Shop to Browse, Shop, and Save!!!! Just use the code`` carry me away``

Thanks Dorit for giving me the opportunity to review such a beautiful Sling.. Aiden thanks you too!!!

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Babywearing Do's and Don'ts ~Guest Post~

Babywearing mama, Jillian has a lot to say about babywearing and natural parenting! She is a busy mommy to 5 kids under 7, and WAHM(work at home mom) of PAXbaby.com & SproutSoup.com. Usually she lives in Southern California, but right now,she and her tribe are in Australia, soaking up summer sunshine & working long distance.

"I carried my first 3 babies in slings, but it wasn't until I was pregnant with baby#4 that I really started to research the different types of carriers. I discovered that the babywearing world was MUCH bigger than the 2 Maya Wrap Ring Slings that had been handed down to us and the 1 DIY Ring Sling that my mom had made for me. This discovery was life changing since it meant that I could truly be hands free with my new babe while continuing the attachment parenting style that I know is important in raising healthy kids. By the time Baby #4 arrived,my stash had quadrupled in size, I had watched every YouTube video available, and I was ready to WEAR my baby! Babywearing wasn't very prevalent in my town, and I saw the perfect opportunity to share my passion with moms who relied on the Bjorn to make it through their baby's first few months. I celebrated my 4th baby's 1st birthday by opening my store PAXbaby, bringing my favorite ergonomic yet stylish baby carriers to the attachment moms in the Santa Barbara. Little did I know that my online store would be a hit also, resulting in my partnership with Alissa Derouchie in Columbus, Ohio, and a new store SproutSoup was added to my resume in time for my 5th baby's 1st birthday in 2009! You may be wondering, how does she manage all this? 5 kids and 2 businesses? The answer is easy! Babywearing:)

Babywearing Do's and Don'ts

Do wear your baby everyday!

Don't worry that it will spoil your baby!

Do Shop until you drop to find the perfect carrier!

Don't worry about spending too much! It's worth it!

Do choose a pattern that you LOVE and colors that match your wardrobe!

Don't assume that babywearing will come naturally to you or your baby!

Do practice, before baby is born, with baby, in the mirror, watching online tutorials!

Don't worry if you don't get it right away!

Do practice, practice & practice again!

Don't take it personally if you get weird comments or stares!

Do take it the weird comments or stares as compliments!

Don't forget to take your baby carrier everywhere you go!

Do encourage your husband to wear the baby as well!

Don't worry if he doesn't get it right away! He will!

Do talk to other babywearers you see out & about!

Don't be mean to them if they are using a Bjorn!

Do chat about the virtues of your (more comfortable) baby carrier!

Don't stop wearing your baby until they are too heavy to wear on your back!

Do keep your carrier as a keepsake, or hand it down to a new mom!

Don't be sad when your babywearing career is over!

Do encourage other moms you know to give babywearing a try!

Be a voice for good, and spread the babywearing love!

Jillian

Sleepy Wrap

I was so thrilled to hear that Sleepy Wrap was going to be a part of our Babywearing Event. I was even more excited to learn that I would be receiving an Organic Sleepy Wrap to review. I received the wrap just before we left for the Christmas Holidays.. There was so much to do and so little time to get it all done. With the aid of the Sleepy Wrap we got in and out of the malls Aiden in tow with out a hitch...

I am very comfortable wrapping Aiden up in a wrap... I was always under the impression that once you've seen a wrap you've seen em all...Wrong.. you can tell the difference between the wraps. The feel and weight of the fabric.. The Sleepy Wrap definitely stands out. I love that you can choose the organic fabric and the neutral tones that you can choose from.. You can tell the difference when wearing material that is organic. You can feel the difference. It is comforting to know that your precious little one is so snug and secure.

I really enjoyed using the Sleepy Wrap the quality is top notch. Customer service is top notch and the prices on these wraps are affordable.. Top Quality at an affordable price. What more can a Babywearing mama ask for? One in blue... or green....Check out the Sleepy Wrap Site and order your very own Sleepy Wrap for you...and your baby of course.. Sleepy Wrap has offered Judson Family Readers 10 % off simply use the Coupon Code "Family" this code is valid instill February 6th, 2010..

Not all the benefits from Babywearing benefit baby..there are great benefits for moms too... Babywearing creates confident parents there is no better feeling than when your baby is calm and content because you have met all their needs.

This carrier held it`s own through the duration of the review.. Being at my parents with my sisters brothers and their partners I was able to get a few of the aunts and uncles in on the Babywearing extravaganza.. The Sleepy Wrap was a great success and definitely gets my recommendation. It would make a great gift for the soon to be mom, a wonderful surprise for the mom that needs to be hands free, for dads who want to be involved and connect with their little one..

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Say Wrap Winner

What a great turn out for our Babyweaing Event here at Judson Family. I would like to announce the winner of The wrap from Say Wrap.. With comment # 29 Wendi and Matt are the first winner!! Thank you to everyone who entered to win.. Stay tuned later today a product review on Sleepy Wrap.

And that's a WRAP.. Wear Your Babies!!

Types of Carriers

Ring Sling ~ A carrier that is a piece of fabric with 2 rings attached at one end. The fabric is threaded through the rings to make a pouch part for the baby and a tail which can be adjusted. More versatile than a pouch as it can be adjusted and worn by different size wearers.



Wrap ~ Is the simplest baby carrier it consists of a long piece of fabric. The most versatile of all baby carriers on the market. A wrap can be used to carry your baby in almost any position imaginable, front, back, either facing you or facing away from you, or on your hip. Wraps are completely adjustable and can be worn by different size wearers based on your wrapping style.



Asian Style Carriers (Mei Tai) ~ The Mei Tai carrier consist of a square piece of fabric with long straps on all four corners. These carriers hold your baby to the front or back of your body, using the four long straps to secure your baby. Mei Tai's work well for infants and toddlers and can be worn by different size wearers.

Pouch ~ A pouch is a tube of fabric with a curved seam sewn in the middle providing a pouch for baby to sit in.. Most pouches are custom fit for the wearer.. although adjustable pouches are now available. A pouch is convenient as it had the least amount of fabric as the ring slings or the wraps making it easy to fold up and have in a diaper bag.

You can also find soft structured carriers on the market as well Ergo has become a very popular brand of these carriers.

SayWrap Product Review and Give Away

When comfort is Needed....SayWrap! Sarah is the crafty Momma behind the Scenes at SayWrap a unique Etsy Shop that I am super pleased to have come across while getting geared up for the Babywearing Event.

I had a chance to review a SayWrap and what I like about this carrier.. Is first off how the product arrived.. It was Secured with hemp twine and beads..attention to details..it was a great first impression of SayWrap. Second is how light the wrap is. it was so comfy.. I carry Aiden quite a bit throughout the day while we are home and doing well...everyday things..getting Seamus on and off the bus... getting Jake ready for the day..cleaning, and blogging... this wrap was great, I did not find it at all too warm for use inside the house..the material was breathable... The material used is 100% ORGANIC lightweight Jersey Cotton, the edges are unfinished as Jersey Cotton does not fray, I was a little hesitant popping this wrap in the wash..but low and behold it was fine, and does quite well in the wash. My guy seams to suck on the fabric while he is being chauffeured around. So I need a wrap that can hold up to the washing machine.

A wrap can be overwhelming for a first time user. Practice... get your wee one settled and practice with her or him... Support your baby until you feel confident with the wrap or hold that you have chosen.

Sarah has taken a lot of the guess work out of the equation with these great videos to show you how to tie your SayWrap www.youtube.com/user/saywraps

I had a few questions for Sarah about her product and her view on the benefits of Babywearing

1. What inspired you to start your own business?
First, my baby, Evan. He was born March 13 of this year and I have been doing anything to avoid going back to work full time. Second, the wrap. After making my own wrap when he was about 2 months old, I was amazed at how helpful and comforting it was for both me and Evan. So, I put the two reasons together and would love to be able to help as many parents and babies as possible while making a little money at the same time.

2.What sets the SayWrap apart?
Most wraps are either very stretchy or not at all. The jersey cotton I use is in the middle. It's stretchy to be very comfortable for the newborn, but has a strength to support the older infant as well. My material is lightweight which keeps both carrier and baby cooler. They are also individually made with love from a SAHM:)

3.As a parent what benefits have you experienced from wearing your baby?
Oh, my. Where do I start? I love knowing that my baby is comfortable. Truly comfortable. Being worn must be the closest to being back in the womb there is. Wearing Evan helps calm him down if he's agitated, helps him handle new situations better, helps put and keep him asleep, and he just likes it! When he sees me putting my wrap on, he gets all smiley and happy!
It has also benefited me personally in many ways. It allows me to get things done around the house without hassle. It makes going out or shopping so much easier. (No worries about gross shopping cart seats!) And I don't have to worry about lugging around a big awkward stroller. (Which I did a couple times when he was a newborn, and I felt so silly and cumbersome) Also, I am an "attached" parent and I honestly just love having him right next to me; content. And now that he weighs a bit more, wearing him is a definite back saver. All in all, it makes me happy that I can do anything with him by my side; and he's happy to be there.

You want one....

You can purchase your very own SayWrap just pop on over to the SayWrap Etsy Shop.. SayWrap is having a grand Opening sale, you can choose a free onesie with a purchase of a wrap.

WIN IT!!!

SayWrap has offered one Babywearing Event Reader a beautiful SayWrap in an amazing Green Colour.. Great for boy or girl..

Mandatory Entry: Head on over to SayWraps Etsy Shop and tell me what you would choose from the shop. Leave a comment below..

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Winner will be chosen on January 4th, 2010, For those of you who have qualified for extra entries please make sure you enter your own entries as I will not be doing them for you.

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I will be adding a photo of the SayWrap in use on Tuesday...we are spending the holidays at my parents and I have forgotten the cord for my Camera. My sister is bringing it to me on Tomorrow. You will get to see the the Colour of the Wrap that is up for the give away.. Trust me it is beautiful..

What is Babywearing?

Babywearing simply means carrying your baby or toddler in a sling wrap or other type of carrier.



My son Aiden is almost 7 months old and I have enjoyed the convenience of Babywearing with him. I am an everyday mom trying to maintain a household filled with two very active rough and tumble boys ages 4 and 7 and a 6 soon to be 7 month old. The reality was that I did not have enough hands.. That is where babywearing has save me . I was never one to tug around a car seat or push my kids away from me in a stroller. I always preferred to hold the boys close to me.. I am surprised that I was not aware of the benefits of babywearing or the options and variety of carriers with Seamus and Jacob.



I started out looking for a Moby wrap I had heard so many great things about them, I went to the only store on our island that Sells the Moby and was very surprised at how much time they gave to me in helping me select the Moby, they wrapped themselves, and then wrapped me. I was encouraged to PRACTICE!! and I did. I have to admit I was intimidated at first with the massive amount of fabric. Once you are comfortable with the types of holds and how to wrap it is not an issue.



Take the time and get comfy with your carrier of choice, Get in front of a mirror and get wrapping or slinging.





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Babywearing Event

Babywearing event begins tomorrow right here on Judson Family.. If you have not already entered for extra entries..what are you waiting for... go here for details. looking forward to spreading the word on the the benefits of wearing your baby..also some great Give Aways..

Wear Your Babies Judson Family Baby Wearing Event

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At Judson Family we are gearing up for a Babywearing Event. It will start on December 27th2009 and run through until January 30th 2010.

I am having so much fun getting ready for this event, talking with other Babywearing Mommies, Carrier Supplies, Setting up Product Reviews and Give Aways, and compiling a wealth of information on everything Babywearing. Grab our "Wear Your Babies" Button and display it on your blog for a chance to earn extra entries for all give aways on the Judson Family blog during this Event.

You have until January 1st to earn the extra entries.

5 extra entries grab our Wear Your Babies Button. Leave a comment on this post letting me know that you have along with a link to your site.

5 extra entries blog about the Judson Family Babywearing Event, with a direct link to Judson Family . Leave a comment on this post along with a link to let me know!


Happy Babywearing!!!