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| Catbird Baby Pikkolo Georgia in a front carry, caregiver in US Women's clothes size 12, baby in clothes size 18 months, $129 |
— Catbird Baby Pikkolo, $129
- fits adult waist 16”- 54”, best fits child clothing sizes NB - 3T
— MJ Baby Carriers Baby!, $189
- best fits child clothing sizes NB - 5T
— MJ Baby Carriers Standard, $145
- best fits child clothing sizes 18 mo - 6x
— MJ Baby Carriers Big Kid, $159
- best fits child clothing sizes 3T - 6x
— Babylonia Flexia, $159
- best fits child clothing sizes NB - 4T
A bit about Buckles or Soft Structured Carriers (SSCs):
What: a rectangular panel that supports baby on caregiver’s upper torso through the use of straps that buckle
How it works: positioning baby, buckling and unbuckling, tightening and loosening straps, and using any add ons (having the owner’s manual is really helpful)
Who: best suited to babies ~6 months old to toddlers (unless designed for a newborn or preschooler) and shine for their Daddy friendliness and long term wear of children with head control;
Sharing: usually requires readjustment of waist and shoulder straps, occasionally won’t fit all caregivers;
Care: check buckles and seams for deficiencies, fabric for holes, pulls, or weak spots, check the viability of any infant insert or other add ons
Clean: use a wet wipe to spot clean and launder frugally, hand wash or place carrier in a sweater bag or pillow case to avoid tangling and beating in the washer, drip dry when possible.
Caveats: many brands differ and thus wear differently and some brands won’t fit petite or larger wearers and/or children
Meh Dai / Mei Tai carriers:
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| Babylonia BBTai (2015) Marigold in a back carry with passes spread, caregiver in US women's clothes size 12, baby in clothes size 5T, $119 |
- best fits child clothing sizes NB - 5T
— Babylonia BBTai meh dai, $119
- best fits child clothing sizes NB - 6x
- both 2015 and 2016 models available
A bit about Meh Dais / Mei Tais:
What: a rectangular panel that supports baby on caregiver’s upper torso through the use of straps that tie into a knot
How it works: positioning baby, narrowing seat for infants, and knotting and unknotting straps
Who: best suited for newborns to toddlers (though some are specially designed for preschoolers) and shine for having a premade seat while fitting a large variety of children and caregivers, Daddy friendly
Sharing: easily shared, occasionally one caregiver might require longer shoulder or waist straps
Care: check seams for deficiencies, fabric for holes, pulls, or weak spots
Clean: use a wet wipe to spot clean and launder frugally, hand wash or place carrier in a sweater bag or pillow case to avoid tangling straps and beating in the washer, drip dry when possible.
Caveats: shoulder straps can be unwieldy
Ring Sling carriers:
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| Babylonia BBSling Lotus Blue in a front off center carry, caregiver in US women's clothes size 12, baby in clothes size 18 months, $89 |
— Ziursrm Aquago water ring sling, $70
- gathered and deep gathered shoulders available, best fits child clothing sizes NB - 4T on land & NB - 6x in water
— Wrapsody ring sling, $120
- SBP pleated shoulder, best fits child clothing sizes NB - ?
— Babylonia Unpadded BBsling ring sling, $79
- hotdog shoulder, best fits child clothing size NB - 6x
— Babylonia BBsling ring sling, $79
- padded shoulder, best fits child clothing size NB - 6x
— Babylonia BBsling ring sling, $89
- gathered shoulder, best fits child clothing size NB - 6x
A bit about ring slings:
What: a long rectangle of fabric with a set of two rings at one end that supports baby on caregiver’s upper torso by pulling through and locking the fabric into the two rings
How it works: position baby knees above bum and knee to knee in the fabric, thread the rings, tighten the carry through the rings, keep the fabric spread within the rings, secure the carry by locking the fabric in the rings
Who: best suited for newborns to toddlers and shine for children needing up and down a lot: newborns, toddlers, breastfeeding
Sharing: very shareable: just a readjustment of the rings, occasionally one caregiver might require a longer or shorter length of fabric
Care: check seams that secure the rings for deficiencies, fabric for holes, pulls, or weak spots, rings for bending or other deficiencies
Clean: use a wet wipe to spot clean and launder frugally, hand wash or place carrier in a sweater bag or pillow case to avoid tangling and beating in the washer, drip dry when possible. A sock tied around the rings will lessen rings banging in appliances
Caveats: fabric should always be spread evenly through rings and can be uncomfortable for long term wear after ~20 lbs
Woven Wrap carriers:
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Babylonia BBSlen Crystal Blue, size 6.5,
preparing FWCC - front wrap cross carry
caregiver in US women's clothes size 12,
demonstration doll in clothes size newborn,
$119 |
- available in sizes S/M, M/L, L/XL, which can fit any adult clothing size, best fits child clothing sizes NB - 6x
— Babylonia BBSlen woven wraps:
-- size 2 (260 cm), $59
- available in twill and jacquard weaves, best fits child clothing sized NB - 6x
-- size 5 (420 cm), $99
- available in twill, twill + diamond, herringbone (lisca), and jacquard weaves, best fits child clothing sized NB - 6x
-- size 6 (460 cm), $109
- available in twill, twill + diamond, herringbone (lisca), and jacquard weaves, best fits child clothing sized NB - 6x
-- size 6.5 (490 cm), $109
- available in twill, twill + diamond, herringbone (lisca), and jacquard weaves, best fits child clothing sized NB - 6x
-- size 8 (560 cm), $119
- available in twill, twill + diamond, herringbone (lisca), and jacquard weaves, best fits child clothing sized NB - 6x
A bit about woven wraps:
What: a rectangle of woven fabric that supports baby on caregiver’s upper torso by being wrapped around baby and caregiver, being spread across baby, and being secured with a double knot
How it works: wrap tight around body; understand the passes: torso, cross, ruck, sling; understand the knots: half, square, slip; tighten in sections; position baby knees above bum and knee to knee in the fabric; practice
Who: best suited for all ages and shine for their versatility and adjustability; they can handle anything
Sharing: extremely shareable, occasionally the length may preclude sharing
Care: check fabric for holes, pulls, or weak spots
Clean: use a wet wipe to spot clean and launder frugally, hand wash or place carrier in a sweater bag or pillow case to avoid tangling and beating in the washer, drip dry when possible.
Caveats: practice is key
Hybrid Stretch Wrap carriers:
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Wrapsody Hybrid Stretch Sol
PWCC - pocket wrap cross carry,
caregiver in US women's clothes size 12,
baby in clothes size newborn
baby is 1 day old, $98
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— Wrapsody Hybrid Stretch wrap, $98
- one size fits all, which can fit any adult clothing size, best fits child clothing sizes NB - 6x
— Babylonia Tricot Slen Cool hybrid stretch wrap, $79
- one size fits all, which can fit any adult clothing size, best fits child clothing sizes NB - 6x; this carrier is also recommended for water use
A bit about hybrid stretch wraps:
What: a rectangle of knit fabric that supports baby on caregiver’s upper torso by being wrapped around baby and caregiver, being spread across baby, and being secured with a double knot
How it works: wrap tight around body; understand the passes: torso, cross, ruck, sling; understand the knots: half, square, slip; tighten in sections; position baby knees above bum and knee to knee in the fabric; practice
Who: best suited for all ages and shine for their versatility and adjustability; they can handle anything
Sharing: the ultimate most shareable carrier
Care: check fabric for holes, pulls, runs, or weak spots
Clean: use a wet wipe to spot clean and launder frugally, hand wash or place carrier in a sweater bag or pillow case to avoid tangling and beating in the washer, drip dry when possible.
Caveats: HSWs have the support of a WW, the forgiveness of a SW, the need for practice
Stretchy Wrap carriers:
— Wrapsody Wrap Duo water wrap, $72
- available in sizes regular and long, which can fit any adult clothing size, best fits child clothing sizes NB - 2T on land and NB - 4T in water
— Babylonia Tricot Slen Organic stretch wrap, $69
- one size fits all, which can fit any adult clothing size, best fits child clothing sizes NB - 4T
A bit about stretchy wraps:
How it works: wrap tight around body, position baby into and spread wrap X passes with knees above bum & knee to knee in the fabric, spread pocket over baby
Who: best suited for preemies to ~ 20 lbs and shine for wearing little babies
Sharing: the most shareable carrier
Care: check fabric for holes, pulls, runs or weak spots
Clean: use a wet wipe to spot clean and launder frugally, hand wash or place carrier in a sweater bag or pillow case to avoid tangling and beating in the washer, drip dry when possible.
Caveats: practice is key, NO BACK CARRIES, can be saggy and are often uncomfortable after baby reaches ~20 lbs
Kangaroo Care garments*:
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| Vija Design Skin to Skin Cami/Nursing Top + Bandeau, $70 |
- fits adult clothing sizes XS-2X, best fits child clothing sizes NB - 12 mo
— The Vija Design Bandeau, $24
See the S2S Cami set in action here: http://www.wearecentralpa.com/central-pa-live/2016-international-babywearing-week
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| Vija Design S2S Kangaroo T-shirt & Nursing top in one shirt!!! $75 |
—Vija Design Skin to Skin Kangaroo T-shirt & Nursing Top, $75
- fits adult clothing sizes XS- 2X, best fits child clothing sizes NB - 12 mo.
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Vija Design Men's Skin to Skin
Kangaroo T-shirt (and Nursing Top too!), $84
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— Vija Design Men's Skin to Skin Kangaroo T-shirt, $84
- fits adult clothing sizes XS- 2X, best fits child clothing sizes NB - 12 mo.
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Vija Design TWIN Skin to Skin Cami
+ Bandeau for MOBILE
skin to skin care, caregiver in
US women's clothes size 12,
demonstration dolls in
clothes size newborn, $98
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— Vija Design TWIN skin to skin cami + bandeau, $98
- fits adult clothing sizes S - XL, best fits child clothing sizes NB - 6 mo
--- This is a shirt and bandeau that act like a baby carrier and is specially designed for MOBILE Skin to Skin care!!!
---Review
Vija Design S2S Special Value BUNDLES*:
-Cami Simple Bundle: 3 camis + 1 bandeau (buy 3 camis, get the bandeau free): $135
-Cami (supplemental)** simple bundle: 2 camis: $80
-Cami Week Bundle: 7 camis + 2 bandeaus (a cami/nursing top for every day of the week): $270
-Cami (supplemental)** week bundle: 6 camis + 1 bandeau: $240
-Short sleeve Shirt Week Bundle: 7 carrier/nursing shirts: $465
-Long sleeve Shirt Week bundle: 7 carrier/nursing shirts: $500
-TWIN Cami Simple Bundle: 3 camis + 1 bandeau (buy 3 camis, get the bandeau free): $222
-TWIN Cami (supplemental)** simple bundle: 2 camis: $135
-TWIN Cami Week Bundle: 7 camis + 2 bandeaus (a cami/nursing top for every day of the week): $495
-TWIN Cami (supplemental)** week bundle: 6 camis + 1 bandeau: $400
*Bundles make take an extra 1-2 weeks to ship
**Supplemental bundles are for those who have bought a trial cami set and want to expand to the bundle.
A bit about kangaroo care garments:
What: a knit garment that supports baby ON FRONT skin to skin on caregiver’s upper torso, fabric is spread across baby three times
How it works: put shirt on, position baby into and spread X passes with knees above bum & knee to knee in the fabric, spread pocket over baby
Who: best suited for preemies to ~ 15 lbs and shine for discrete KC
Sharing: size specific to the caregiver
Care: check fabric for holes, pulls, runs or weak spots
Clean: use a wet wipe to spot clean and launder frugally, wash with laundry, drip dry when possible.
Caveats: designed for preemie and infant KC, will stress seams when baby approaches 20 lbs
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— Sling Rings, $5/pair
-available in nylon and aluminum in small, medium, and large; and in aluminum only in MINI and EXTRA LARGE
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| Babylonia Doll Sling, $29 |
-Babylonia meh dai, $25
-Babylonia ring sling, $25
— Babylonia Wrap Scrap Tote Bags, $20
Weighted Demonstration Dolls, not for sale, but available for use, in preemie, newborn, and 6 mo. sizes.
I can take payment as cash, check, or paypal.
Return Policy:
I want you to be happy with your purchase! If you are not happy with your purchase, please let me know! I would love to know if you are happy too! Contact rachelgaston@hotmail.com
If your carrier is "brand new in package":
-in its original packaging
-with all tags attached
-still appears and smells brand new in package
-has been purchased in the last 30 days
I can offer you a full 100% “brand new in package" refund via your original payment method.
If your carrier is "like new in package":
-meets all but one of the criteria for “brand new in package” refunds
I can offer you a 100% store credit “like new in package” refund towards the next carrier of your choice.
If your carrier is “used":
-does not meet criteria for ‘like new in package” refunds
I can offer you (depending on the carrier's condition) a percentage of store credit towards the next carrier of your choice
Conditions that will qualify your carrier as “used” are:
-drool*, spit up, or other stains, pet hair, strong odors, or lint on carrier
-particularly wrinkled carriers
-missing carrier instructions, registrations cards, packaging
*Drool pads coming soon!
Instructional Videos showing the versatility of the carriers:
Catbird Baby Mei Tai
Tandem two mei tais front off center
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jh0ExMKP3qQ
Wrapsody Hybrid Stretch WrapOne baby in Pocket Wrap Cross Carry (PWCC)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dn_L6KGIGXE
Supporting baby's head on front
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWM6PFsj5AM
The Sick Babies Carry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGuCI2nELUQ
DHTAS+FCC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqQ1HGoE8XI
Tandem front/back two wraps
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBc-8hrWqpI
Tandem front/back reinforced mei tai + supported prewrap hybrid stretch wrap
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vW3BXhneLgM
Wrapsody Bali Breeze Wrap
RRRR+FCC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBL6h09pMgc
Tandem front/back mei tai + FWCC with twist strap carry + Putting on coat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJXQR1WqRg8
Babylonia BBTai Mei Tai
Longer strap (2015) BBTai
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ij4O2MhFMXA
Tandem front/back reinforced mei tai + supported prewrap hybrid stretch wrap
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vW3BXhneLgM
Tandem front/back mei tai + FWCC with twist strap carry + Putting on coat
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJXQR1WqRg8
Tandem front/back two Asian inspired carriers
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCKdxbRm3fA
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