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One more beautiful Extra Special Vice Versa cream Slingyroo and RS!

PAXmommy Brianna — Fri, 21 Nov 2014 16:07:39 +0000

We have another gorgeous Vice Versa *cream* RS and Slingyroo, with that extra purple stripe, which makes them EXTRA SPECIAL!

PAXbaby loves to help support the charity organizations that are dear to our hearts, and we have chosen to auction this beautiful set to benefit Lift Me Up: Babywearing To Thrive. This amazing organization was created by three woman that dream of bringing the gift of babywearing to families of children with special needs. In order to make this dream a reality, and be able to provide these carriers absolutely free, they need OUR help.

Their mission:

“to serve families who have children with special needs. For these families, we see babywearing as a unique tool that can benefit both the child and the caregiver. Our goal is to be able to provide a babywearing carrier for every desiring family with a child with special needs, across the country!”

You may bid on the auction at Spot’s Corner, here.

If you don’t win the auction, consider a direct donation to Lift Me Up: Babywearing To Thrive and bring the love of babywearing to the family of a child with special needs.

*happy babywearing*

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International Babywearing Week 2014!

PAXmommy Brianna — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 16:38:46 +0000

The PAXmommies have a few things still up their sleeves for IBW, so adding them all to a blog post seemed like the best thing to do!

Lots of you took advantage of our free wrap scrap keychains on Monday! Yay!

Tuesday, we began something extra special for the leaders on our Groups Near You Map! If your group isn’t on the map, you’ll want to add yourselves, so you don’t miss out on future awesomeness!

Wednesday, we opened a drawing for a FREE Girasol tote! Find the details here

Thursday – #TBT = Post your earliest babywearing picture on our Facebook page with a story about how you got hooked on babywearing!

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Friday – Every order receives TWO PAXpunches when you mention your babywearing group, as listed on our Map!

Saturday – Selfie Saturday – post a picture of yourself doing something that wouldn’t be possible without babywearing, and get entered for a the rights to purchase a wrap conversion Tula!

*happy babywearing*

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EXTRA SPECIAL Vice Versa RS and Slingyroo bag to benefit the BCIA!

PAXmommy Brianna — Mon, 29 Sep 2014 22:03:50 +0000

The Baby Carrier Industry Alliance needs our support!

There is a lot happening in the small world of the babywearing industry at the moment. New standards are being enacted which will change the way baby carriers are regulated in the US, and ultimately, around the world. The BCIA works tirelessly to provide a voice for businesses, like PAXbaby, and consumers, like YOU, in the creation of this legislation.

The lobbying, the attorneys, traveling to ASTM meetings around the country, representing babywearers and the babywearing industry as a whole does not come cheaply and the BCIA is desperately in need of additional funds so that they can be sure the new standards protect both babywearing and babies!

To learn more about these regulations, please watch this short video:

Understanding Who’s Who in the World of Babywearing Regulations

We are urging all babywearers to consider a direct donation to the BCIA, in the form of membership. Join the BCIA here.

To show our support, in addition to our membership, PAXbaby is hosting an auction through Spot’s Corner, with all funds raised beyond the opening bid going directly to the BCIA.

What are we auctioning, you ask?

This beautiful Girasol Vice Versa *cream* Ring Sling and Slingyroo Bag! These aren’t just any VV, though! These are EXTRA SPECIAL! See that purple stripe, in between the yellow and orange? That’s a bonus stripe, and we all know that more purple is always better!

Bid on this beautiful pair over at Spot’s Corner, and do your part to support the Baby Carrier Industry Alliance!

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Newborn Positioning

PAXmommy Brianna — Thu, 18 Sep 2014 06:02:18 +0000

I’ve been lucky enough to speak with many babywearers in person about the physiologic newborn position, and how to avoid putting a newborn baby into a spread squat, by keeping their knees, hips, and feet all in a near straight parallel vertical lines, with knees above bum.

Je Porte Mon Bebe has provided us with this fantastic illustration of how the physiologic newborn position looks with baby inside a wrap.

With a baby under around 3-4 months, the position in the photo above is what you want to see in any type of carrier. It is possible to achieve this body posture in a ring sling, wrap, or meh dai, but much more difficult in a buckle carrier, which is just one of the reasons why I generally suggest that buckle carriers are best saved for after baby has more torso control and naturally assumes a squat position on his own, when picked up. This developmental milestone typically occurs around 4 months old.

Some time around 4 months, when you lift him to your body in-arms, baby will span your body, and grab onto your torso with his legs spread. This is a good indication that your baby’s pelvis and spine are developmentally ready to be worn in a spread squat position. The position of your baby in a carrier should always mirror a developmentally appropriate position in which you would carry your baby in-arms.

The photo above is a perfect example of the spread squat position with a baby who is developmentally ready. Baby has strong neck and torso control, sits much more upright in the wrap, with less of a curve in the spine, and the pelvis is naturally more open, with the legs easily spanning the mother’s torso. Many babies will gradually shift toward this position as they approach 4 months, and most by 5 months. This baby is likely beginning to push up on hands and knees, and may be doing some “tripod” sitting.

Physical developmental milestones can always help guide us toward the appropriate carriers and positions for a baby. Wearing a carrier which is comfortable for both you and your baby will mean more babywearing, which in turn fosters a more secure bond. That relationship is carried down the road and will benefit you both for years to come, even when your baby is too big for you to lift.

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Have a VERY merry Christmas with a FREE Ooga verde from PAXbaby!!

PAXmommy Brianna — Fri, 20 Dec 2013 08:55:04 +0000

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Wrap your baby in an exclusive Ooga *verde* BEFORE these monstrous Natibaby woven wraps are released at PAXbaby.com!

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Here’s how!

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Leave us a comment here at the PAXblog with your favorite holiday recipe!
Share this post on your wall or at your babywearing/parenting Facebook group, and tag a friend on the post!
Be sure your friend submits a recipe and shares!
If PAXmommy Brianna chooses your recipe as part of her Christmas dinner and you and your friend have completed the steps, you BOTH win a FREEEEEEEE size 6 Ooga *verde* wrap, valued at $175 each!

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Entries will close promptly at 11:59PM Pacific, tonight, and the winners will be emailed Saturday! These wraps are totally FREE, with shipping included in the US!! International PAXfriends are encouraged to enter, but will be responsible for the shipping charge of $35 per parcel.

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*Just a hint – PAXmommy Brianna’s house is gluten and dairy free!

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Woven Wraps 101: SIZING

PAXmommy Brianna — Fri, 06 Dec 2013 06:59:20 +0000

Front Wrap Cross Carry in a 100% cotton 4.6m Girasol twill weave Double Rainbow *black*

Woven Wraps 101: What do all those sizes mean?!

When you are brand new to babywearing and the world of woven wraps, there is just SOOOO much to learn! Weft… size… blend…wait, what the heck is a weft anyway? What’s the difference between a linen/bamboo blend and a hemp/cotton one? We will get to all of those, I promise, but really, the most important to learn, and yet, most confusing of all, is sizing!! What size do you start with? How do you know which will be best??

The sizing below is based off of a base size of 6!

We will cover base sizes in more detail at the end of this post, so sit tight! For now, know that if you wear larger than a size 12 clothing, or if you are particularly busty, you may need to go up a wrap size for most carries. If you wear a size 4 or smaller in clothing, you’ll likely prefer a size down in your wrap, or you may find yourself with overwhelmingly long tails! (Tails are the left over portion that hangs down when you have finished tying off a carry).

** Here’s our little safety spiel **:

As you experiment please take utmost precaution with your baby! Practice over a bed, have a spotter, and please do not attempt to back carry until you’ve mastered wrapping on your front AND baby can sit unassisted! Practice really does make perfect, and some of these carries do take awhile to master. If you do not feel comfortable attempting a new carry with your baby, we recommend trying with a weighted doll, or a stuffed animal until you get the movements down.

And now, on to the fun part!

Size 1: super shorty or rebozo length – 2.2m – this length is rarely produced, and as the name suggests, is REALLY short! A rebozo carry is really the only thing most people will be able to do with this length wrap. Most manufacturers do not offer a size 1.

Size 2: shorty – 2.6-2.8m – For an average sized wearer, this is where the fun starts! There are lots of carries that can be accomplished with a shorty!

Rebozo
RUB (Rucksack Carry Tied Under Bum)
Ruck TAS (Tied At Shoulder)
RRRR (Reinforced Rear Rebozo Ruck)
Double Rebozo
Half JBC (Jordan’s Back Carry)
SBCC (Short Back Cross Carry)
SHC (Simple Hip Carry)
TC (Torso Carry)

Rebozo carry in a 3.2m Natibaby Classic Zebra in 30% hemp and 70% cotton

Size 3: long shorty – 3.1-3.2m – There’s a lot of versatility with a size 3, and this is the shortest length where most wearers can begin to pull off a two shoulder front carry. In addition to the size 2 carries, you will also be able to do:

Kangaroo
Semi FWCC (Front Wrap Cross Carry)
DHR (Double Hammock Rebozo)
HCC (Hip Cross Carry)
Poppin’s Hip Carry
SCC (Short Cross Carry)
Hip Kangaroo Carry

Size 4: mid length 3.6-3.7m – mid length wraps are great for back and hip carries! In addition to these, you’ll be able to do the carries listed under size 3 and some of the size 2 carries.

JBC (Jordan’s Back Carry)
DH TAS (Double Hammock Tied At Shoulder)
DH TUB (Double Hammock Tied Under Bum)
Ruck TIF (Rucksack Carry tied in front)
Reinforced Ruck
Robin’s Hip Carry
CHCC (Coolest Hip Cross Carry)
Half FWCC
BCC (Back Cross Carry)

5, 6, 7, and 8 are full length wraps, and many people will only use one of these sizes, called their “base size”. Which base size you use depends mostly on your clothing size. Most women who wear smaller than a size 6 clothing will use a size 5 (4.1-4.2m) as their base. The majority of wearers between a size 6 and size 12 clothing will use a size 6 (4.6-4.9m) wrap as their base, and most women who wear a size 14 or larger, and the majority of men, will use a size 7 (5.1-5.3m) as their base size. Large or very tall men, and women who wear a size 26 or larger clothing may find they prefer a size 8 (5.6-5.7m) wrap.

If you are especially busty, you may find that you need to go up a size, but as you become a more proficient wrapper, tighter passes and less slack will mean that you won’t need quite as much length.

Here’s where it gets a little tricky! Some wearers may find they like to size up or down for a particular carry, depending on their body type or the length of tail they prefer, but most wearers will be able to do these carries with their base size, and some of the size 4 carries, as well! (What size you prefer for these will come with practice, I promise!!)

Reinforced Ruck TT (Reinforced Rucksack Tied Tibetan)
SHBC (Secure High Back Carry)
BWCC (Back Wrap Cross Carry)
FCC (Front Cross Carry)
FWCC (Front Wrap Cross Carry)
PWCC (Pocket Wrap Cross Carry)
Christina’s Ruckless Back Carry
DH (Double Hammock)
Wiggleproof
DRS2S (Double Rebozo Shoulder To Shoulder)
Taiwanese
Taiwanese Variation in a 4.2m Natibaby Zebra *grape* in 30% linen and 70% cotton

There is just SO much versatility with babywearing in a woven wrap, it can seem overwhelming at first… almost like learning a new language. So many terms, so many abbreviations, so many videos and tutorials. Not every carry will be your favorite, but there are sure to be at least a few that you fall in LOVE with. The carries we’ve listed are really just scratching the surface, there are many, many more!! By changing the way you tie off a carry, you can use a longer or shorter wrap, make a carry more supportive or even stop your toddler from popping their seat! Perhaps, now you can see why some people may have a veritable collection of woven wraps! There are SO many different patterns, blends, styles, and SIZES, who could choose just one?!

The key to becoming an awesome wrapper is to learn the basics, and get them down pat before moving on to anything more advanced. Ask your babywearing group leaders for assistance, participate in babywearing challenges, watch videos from reputable sources, and always, always, always put safety first. Remember that if you are stuck or confused, you can always email us photos at help@PAXbaby.com – we are happy to help you troubleshoot!!

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Double Hammock in a 100% cotton 4.6m Girasol Corrina’s Rainbow *black*

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*happy babywearing*

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