September Babywearing Photo Contest

Danielle from New Mommy Rant clued me into a contest going on over at Baby Sling Blog right now. It is a babywearing photo contests and the winner will receive a pair of Baby Legs! I'm psyched about this because they are probably one of the few clothing items that Stella does not currently own. LOL! For those of you that have a babywearing picture that you would like to enter make sure to do so before September 26th. Here is the link Baby Sling Blog Contest. Good luck to all who enter and thanks to Pete aka Mr. New Mommy Rant who took this awesome picture of Stella sound asleep in her Sleepy Wrap from Heavenly Hold!

Making Babywearing Look Good

For those of you that have read my blog before you probably already know that I'm new to the world of babywearing. It was nowhere near as popular 3 short years ago when I had Madison compared to what it has become now. Like many others before me I can not get enough! Besides wanting to get my hands on every type of babywearing device on the market I've also started to become obsessed with all the different colors and prints available. After all I want to look good while wearing my baby 'cause just being practical is never enough! That is why I flipped when I discovered Rockin' Baby Sling. They were so gracious to send me a Rockin' Baby Pouch in "West End Girls". Besides looking good and being reversible for more fashion versatility it is super comfy and adjustable too! It has a series of zippers in the back that allow the pouch to vary depending on a person's size plus a cover for over top of the zippers to keep them hidden away! How cool is that? Rockin' Baby Slings also offers a ring sling in a ton of great color/pattern choices. Everyone is bound to find at least one that they love.

For novices like me there are directions for all of the different carrying positions right on the website! This was a huge benefit since my 3 year old decided to make confetti out of the instruction booklet! In the pictures below I am holding baby Stella in the cradle hold which is meant for newborns-6 months old and Madison in the hip carry meant for 6 months-35 pounds. For me personally I enjoy wearing Stella in a wrap because she is still so tiny but can definitely see using the pouch more as she grows. I loved the hip carry with Madison and can definitely see carrying Stella frequently like this in the months to come. Although Madison fits within the weight limit her long, lanky legs made me decide she may be past the wearing stage. She still had fun hamming it up for the pics! There are still three more carrying positions for me to test out and I can't wait to try them! Thanks so much Rockin' Baby Sling!

Stella in the Cradle Hold

Madison in the Hip Carry

It's a Baby Not a Third Head!

Well I did it. Yesterday I ventured out on my own with the two kiddies! It wasn't a big, fun filled outing just needed a few things from my least favorite store in the world (rhymes with Small-Part) and the food store. I would have much rather gone to target for my few odds and ends but the trek is twice the distance and to be honest I wasn't that adventurous. Sure I could have waited until Justin got home and flown solo but I'm super mom and can do anything. Right????
Anyway I planned it all out. Stella would go in my Sleepy Wrap so germy busy bodies couldn't get close and Madison would go in the shopping cart so I wasn't chasing after her. Three hours after starting to get dressed (no make up included) we were ready!
The girls were awesome but I might as well have been a green and purple spotted dinosaur walking through the store for as many looks and comments that I got for having a baby strapped to my chest! I expected some double takes after all I live on the east coast where babywearing is just starting to become ummm accepted??? So here are just a few of the comments I got. . .

• "You know Koreans wear babies like that"
• "OMG you have a baby in there!?"
• "What is that thing?"

and my personal favorite from a 90 year old busy body....

"You are lucky DYFS isn't around! You are suffocating that baby. It is child abuse!"

I also learned that the wraps does not keep intruders out but rather attracts them! There were a few people (no doubt pregnant belly rubbers) who even thought I would be okay with them touching my sleeping angel through the wrap. One even tried to pull the cover off her head to sneak a peak! Oh well I guess that is what you get for shopping at let's say "Small Part" in a less than affluent area filled to the brim with grannies! I fully intend on continuing to wear my baby in public, I'll just be a little more particular about where I go!

Can't Wait to Wear My Baby!

Nope no baby yet. I've just been super busy trying to help Justin finish the bathroom in any way I can and get ready for or annual Mexican Fiesta tomorrow. Not sure what I was thinking when I gave the green light on that one so close to my due date and all. Anyway I haven't had much time to do a real post or any updates but I did find another great giveaway. Save Your Money Mama is giving away a gorgeous sling from Serena and Lily in the color and size of your choice. These slings look nice and light for the hot summer weather and I can't say enough about how beautiful they are. Check out the post for a chance to win! Good luck!

I Need To Win But I'll Share Anyway!

I was so excited when I read Danielle's blog this morning at New Mommy Rant! She announced a giveaway that she learned about at Along for the Ride. This giveaway is for

An Essential Baby Wearing Stash (1 Becco Butterfly, 1 Hotsling Pouch, 1 Baby Hawk Mei Tei, 1 Zolowear Ring Sling and 1 Gypsy Mama Wrap).

How exciting is that! To be honest I really, really, really want to win because Stella will be the first baby I'm into wearing and right now I only have a Peanut Shell in my collection. Good luck to everyone that enters though!