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The SlingLady’s Holiday Gift Guide

For those of you who celebrate the holidays, it’s that time of year again: time to start thinking about presents!   Carry Me Away stocks many wonderful gifts for new and seasoned babywearers
alike. If you’re the kind of person who buys throughout the year and is already one with your shopping, we congratulate you! For the rest of us, the Sling Lady has put together her list of favorites.

For the babywearing newbie with an infant:

So you want to introduce your friend/sister/co-worker to babywearing. She
is pregnant or has a new baby but isn’t yet using a carrier, or perhaps
has the Baby Bjorn. You’d like to give her something snuggly, easy-to-use
and helpful for breastfeeding.

The SlingLady’s Top Pick: Kangaroo
Korner Adjustable Pouch. Easy to use (even for frazzled new moms), super cuddly (especially  in fleece!) and easy to size for someone else due to the adjustability in sizing. Styling also appeals to dads. Can be used well into toddlerhood and beyond.

Runner Up: Moby  Wrap or Bali  Baby Stretch wrap. Also easy to use and hard to misuse. Provides great two-shouldered support for parents who carry their babies for several hours a day.

Best Stocking Stuffer: The Detachable Pocket, which clips onto any pouch or  wrap to create a nifty pocket for stashing keys, cash and maybe a lipstick.

For the babywearing newbie with an older child:

Your friend/sister co-worker already has an older child. S/he used the Bjorn when baby was younger, but they’ve outgrown it.

The Sling Lady’s Top Pick: The ERGO  Baby Carrier. Easy to use and comfy
for almost everyone, the ERGO makes even heavy kids feel wearable! Styling
appeals to both dad’s and moms, and there are lots of great accessories to match. Can be used for front or back carries, and side carries as well.

Runner Up: The Scootababy. The most comfy hip carrier we’ve ever seen!  Comes in cute fabrics, too.

Best Stocking Stuffer: The Rearview Baby Carrier Mirror or the ERGO front pouch (works with Scootababy, too).

For the seasoned babywearer:

So your friend/sister/co-worker already has a couple of baby carriers but is still growing her stash.

The Sling Lady’s Top Pick: A ring sling or Pikkolo in  a fabulous fabric that she’d never splurge on for herself. Or, read about the Perfect Pairs to find a carrier that perfectly complements the one s/he already has.

Best Stocking Stuffers: The Rearivew Babywearing Mirror (perfect for use with any mei  tai or buckle carrier)

For a big brother or big sister: It’s always thoughtful
to buy a gift for big brother/sister, especially when there’s a
new baby in the house.

The SlingLady’s Top Pick: a Child-Sized Kangaroo Korner Adjustable Fleece Pouch. A must in any babywearing household, this is the best doll carrier
we’ve seen, because it’s easy for kids to use by themselves. And oh so sweet
in cuddly fleece.

Can’t decide? A gift certificate always matches!

 

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