Benefits of a Sling vs. Soft Structured Carriers + Giveaway

I love babywearing my son. I wasn't aware of all the different types of wraps, carriers and slings out there with my daughter. I wish I had done more research about it. There is so much more info about babywearing out there to day. I love the hands-free ability to carry your child and how much easier it makes nursing on the go.

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Many areas have baby wearing support groups, where you can learn to use different carriers and even borrow carriers to try out. Breastfeeding support groups (La Leche League, Breastfeeding USA, etc.) can also be a good place to try out a carrier & find out how to use one, since many breastfeeding moms use baby carriers. I have loved a few different types of carriers, but here are the Benefits of a Sling vs. Soft Structured Carriers.

Bamboo Moby Baby Wrap Giveaway, Ends 5/15

Bamboo Moby Baby Wrap Giveaway

 
Moby is a leader in the baby wearing community. With their soft and easy to use wraps they are many parents first experience with baby wearing. While the length of the wrap can be intimidating when first looked at, its really not that complicated. Check out the very easy tutorials on YouTube and you will be confident in a flash. To read more about the benefits of baby wearing (according to an occupational therapist) click here.

Nunamoochie Woven Wrap Giveaway, Ends 11/15

Nunamoochie Woven Wrap Giveaway

Giveaway Nunamoochie
 
Nunamoochie is a fun, family business that makes gorgeous luxury wraps that people can actually afford! They choose only the highest quality materials and even hand finish each wrap to ensure perfection every time. They make woven wraps, SSC's and ring slings - everything a baby wearing addict lives for! Their wraps are ready to wear out of the mailbox, smooth, silky and with plenty of sleepy-dust! MamatheFox's 3 year old is obsessed with Nunamoochie's Sea Glass Handwoven Wrap. Its such a treat wearing a Nunamoochie, and now you can enter to win a Sea Glass Wrap for yourself!

LILLEbaby Carrier Giveaway, Ends 11/22


LILLEbaby Carrier Giveaway
Sponsored by: FromtheEarthBaby.com

Open to US only, ends 11/22
I'm excited to share the opportunity for you to win a LILLEbaby Complete Airflow Gray with Silver. Don't forget to use code FOX15 for 15% off!

Nesting Days Babywearing Carrier Giveaway, Ends 11/2

Welcome to the 2nd annual #MommyMeBirthdayBash with your hostesses Mommy by Nurture and Tales From A Southern Mom. With a carefully selected array of fun prizes perfect for Moms and toddlers you are sure to find plenty of giveaways to enter from 10/10-11/2. To find more giveaways to enter during the event please click here.
 
Nesting Days Newborn Skin to Skin Baby Carrier Giveaway (Ends 11/2)  
To find out all about the experience from a real Mom utilizing this baby carrier from newborn to max weight, Read the Review of the Nesting Days Carrier here.

Babywearing with Mamaway Ring Sling

I received a discount to provide this review. All opinions are my own.

I am a HUGE fan of babywearing, which if you follow my blog, then you know that by now. I seriously don't know how I did it with my first and not babywearing. Oh I know, my arms hurt all the time and if there wasn't place to sit down then I wanted to leave. She was a very clingy baby and having a ring sling, like the one I was sent from Mamaway would have been amazing.

This Mamaway ring sling all-round baby carrier allows you to comfortably and safely carry your baby, from newborn till they no longer wish to be carried. The perfect sling for hands free snuggles, getting things done while out and about, settling your baby and breastfeeding easily and discreetly.

Excited for Vacation with the SUKKIRi Baby Ring Sling

I received complimentary products to provide an honest review. All opinions are my own.
 
I love baby wearing. I love having my hands free, but still snuggle my baby close when they need it. But none of my carriers are really able to go in water. And at the beach or by the pool, being having hands free would be awesome. That's why I was so excited when I received the SUKKIRi Baby Ring Sling to review. We enjoyed using it for most of the summer, but I'm really excited to use it when we go to the beach over fall break in less than two weeks!
 
My sister-in-law modeling the SUKKIRi Baby Ring Sling.

Enjoying Summer with LILLEbaby Air Flow

I received complimentary products to provide this review. All opinions are my own.

As I've mentioned, Hubby was on vacation recently, so we did a TON of fun things! Besides heading out for a day at Six Flags White Water, we also went strawberry picking at a local agritourism farm and stayed at the lake for a mini vacation. Of course I brought along my new LILLEbaby COMPLETE 6-in-1 Airflow Baby Carrier.
 

This thing is awesome. Cool and supremely capable, the Airflow is as versatile as it is ventilated and ideal for sporty parents on the go. The fabric is a breathable 3D mesh for maximum air circulation which brings a breath of fresh air for you and baby. And it is capable of 6 Carrying Positions! It also has a hood, two pockets, lumbar support, neck support, and 2-way straps. Plus it's machine washable!
 

#SeptBabywearingChallenge on Instagram Giveaways!

September 1st kick starts the Babywearing Instagram Challenge! Over the course of the month of September we'll be taking part in sharing babywearing photos on Instagram along with featuring lots of great giveaway! Be sure to check out the information post for full event details!
 
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All giveaways will be open the entire month of September. Each prize has its own Giveaway Tool, so you can enter as little or as much as you’d like! Below you’ll find information on each sponsor, giveaway prize and giveaway tool! Check back daily to claim your daily Instagram pictures! Everyday you participate in the Instagram event will earn you more entries into the giveaways!

Babywearing Instagram Challenge {Sneak Peak} #SeptBabywearingChallenge

Being passionate about babywearing, I’m thrilled to be one of a handful of blogs hosting a fun September Babywearing Instagram Challenge! Photo challenges are a great way to connect with others through Instagram, share your passion and engage throughout the challenge. We’re thrilled to share this opportunity!
 
 

Enter to #WIN a NuRoo Pocket Babywearing Shirt! Ends 9/6


NuRoo Pocket
Babywearing Shirt
Hosted by: mama pure
Co-Hosted By: An Ordinary Housewife
Sponsored by: NuRoo

Enter to #WIN a punkin wrap! Ends 8/19

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Sponsored By: Punkin Wrap
 
The Punkin Wrap is a product designed by a mom to meet the various needs we encounter when out and about with our little “Punkins.” It is purposefully planned so that it can serve as a sunshade, blanket, and nursing cover. All of the components of the Punkin Wrap are made in the USA. Additionally, the Punkin Links are BPA, PVC, PET, and Phthalate free.
Hannah at Life of a Southern Mom had the pleasure of working with Punkin Wrap and reviewing one of their products. Visit the website here and read her full review.

How I Grocery Shop with an Infant

I was never huge into baby wearing with SweetPea. Not because I didn't want to, I tried...., I just didn't have a good carrier. Which made grocery shopping before she could sit up on her own by myself almost impossible. My husband works in a grocery store, so the last thing he wants to do is go grocery shopping on his days off. He works long hours, so I try to soak up every minute I can with him. I do sometimes leave the kids with m mother-in-law when she isn't working, but I don't like to burden her too much. So grocery shopping with just me and the kids is our norm.

Tips on Grocery Shopping with an Infant


If you've been following me on Instagram (and you should be), I have been sharing my love of my new Boba 4G Carrier in Dusk (which is their top selling carrier).