baby wearing | PAXbaby http://www.paxbaby.com *happy babywearing* Wed, 03 Nov 2021 04:06:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.26 PAXbaby.com’s HTF Wrap Conversion Ring Sling PARTY! http://www.paxbaby.com/2014/12/08/paxbaby-coms-htf-wrap-conversion-ring-sling-party/ http://www.paxbaby.com/2014/12/08/paxbaby-coms-htf-wrap-conversion-ring-sling-party/#comments Mon, 08 Dec 2014 16:00:48 +0000 http://paxbaby.com/?p=10671 PAXbaby.com’s HTF Wrap Conversion Ring Sling PARTY! Due to confusion with the review section on each product, a comment left here at the PAXblog will also count for your entry!!!!  PAXbaby.com PAXbaby.com PAXfriends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears… today PAXbaby.com will stock at 8 am PST TODAY  an epic assortment of wrap conversion ring […]

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PAXbaby.com’s HTF Wrap Conversion Ring Sling PARTY!

Due to confusion with the review section on each product, a comment left here at the PAXblog will also count for your entry!!!!

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PAXfriends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears… today PAXbaby.com will stock at 8 am PST TODAY  an epic assortment of wrap conversion ring slings! Some of the listings are easy peasy; choose your sling, add to cart, check out! But others will take some luck & skill! Jan at sleeping baby productions has converted a handful of GORGEOUS HTF (hard to find) slings for us that will be sold via random winner here!!!! The fine print is :  you will need to fill out the form on each of the product listings that you would like to purchase AS WELL AS commenting on the product page itself so that we can read how much you really really really need this sling! This sounds like a lot of work, doesn’t it, but believe you me, these steps won’t take you long and the pay off is BIG TIME! Today you will see slings listed that you don’t see sold at retail prices very often, and they will be yours for the winning!

Please note that if you are chosen via random drawing to purchase a sling listing, you will be contacted through the email address you have used on your PAXaccount so be sure to have that updated! Also, your link will be live for 24 hours after the emails are sent out. Failure to check out is your loss, but another mama’s chance at winning!!! PayPal will be active, and any gift certificates you may have can be used as well!

Do NOT forget to enter AND comment on as many slings as you love!!!

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*happy babywearing*

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One more beautiful Extra Special Vice Versa *cream* Slingyroo and RS! http://www.paxbaby.com/2014/11/21/one-more-beautiful-extra-special-vice-versa-cream-slingyroo-and-rs/ http://www.paxbaby.com/2014/11/21/one-more-beautiful-extra-special-vice-versa-cream-slingyroo-and-rs/#respond Fri, 21 Nov 2014 16:07:39 +0000 http://paxbaby.com/?p=10434 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 […]

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

Vice Versa RS and Slingyroo
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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Babywearing at Disneyland http://www.paxbaby.com/2014/10/13/babywearing-at-disneyland/ http://www.paxbaby.com/2014/10/13/babywearing-at-disneyland/#respond Mon, 13 Oct 2014 15:30:45 +0000 http://paxbaby.com/?p=10219 PAXbaby.com PAXbaby.com Planning a trip to Disneyland this fall? Wondering which carriers to bring, or which rides you’ll be able to enjoy with your little one? We can help you plan! It’s no secret that several of the PAXfamilies are big Disney enthusiasts, and we want to share what we’ve learned over the years as […]

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Planning a trip to Disneyland this fall? Wondering which carriers to bring, or which rides you’ll be able to enjoy with your little one? We can help you plan! It’s no secret that several of the PAXfamilies are big Disney enthusiasts, and we want to share what we’ve learned over the years as Passholders!

First thing you need to know, is that you can wear your baby on pretty much any ride that doesn’t have a height restriction (**there are a couple of exceptions, which I’ll cover below**). Which means that there is only a very short list of rides that your baby will have to sit out!

–       Autopia (32” minimum height)

–       Gadget’s Go Coaster (35” minimum height)

–       Big Thunder Mountain (40” minimum height)

–       Space Mountain (40” minimum height)

–       Splash Mountain (40” minimum height)

–       Star Tours (40” minimum height)

–       Matterhorn (42” minimum height)

–       Indiana Jones Adventure (46” minimum height)

California Adventure:

–       Luigi’s Flying Tires (32” minimum height)

–       Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree (32” minimum height)

–       Tuck and Roll’s Drive’Em Buggies (36” minimum height)

–       Jumpin’ Jellyfish (40” minimum height)

–       Radiator Springs Racers (40” minimum height)

–       Silly Symphony Swings (40” minimum height)

–       Soarin’ Over California (40” minimum height)

–       Twilight Zone Tower of Terror (40” minimum height)

–       Grizzly River Run (42” minimum height)

–       California Screamin’ (48” minimum height)

There are a couple of rides where the Cast Member might insist that baby be taken out of the carrier and sit down on the seat – Astro Orbiter at Disneyland, and Golden Zephyr and Francis’ Ladybug Boogie at California. Also, Toy Story Midway Mania at California Adventure requires that baby face forward, unless you’re using a buckle carrier, then baby can remain facing in. It depends on the Cast Member, but just be prepared on these specific rides…

If you have older ones who would enjoy some of the attractions on the list above, or if the adults in the party want to ride, be sure to take advantage of Disneyland’s Rider Switch service

Depending on how many kids you have and their ages, you may or may not want to bring a stroller. It’s definitely easier to navigate the crowds without one, and riding the shuttle/tram/monorail is way less complicated if you don’t have to drag a big stroller on board. But on the other hand, a trip to Disneyland with children requires LOTS of stuff, and it’s nice to not have to carry it with you or walk all the way to the lockers at the front of the park every time you need something! I have three kids – 5, 3, and 15 months – so for us, it’s worth it to haul the double stroller around with us.

Now, which baby carrier(s) to bring for the trip? If you have a tiny one who will likely sleep for most of the day, then you want something for maximum comfort, like a woven wrap or a wrap conversion meh dai. They’re breathable, super supportive, and quite comfortable to wear for a long stretch of time. If you have an older baby who will be interested in being able to look around on the attractions, then you need something that is comfy for a lot of walking and standing in lines, but that is also quick and easy to pop baby in and out when you get on/off the ride. A wrap conversion ring sling is a perfect option – it’s cooler and thinner to wear in the heat, the tail makes a great cover for shade or for nursing, and it’s easy to fold up and stow away in a diaper bag or stroller when you’re not using it. A comfy buckle carrier is also fantastic, just be careful not to trip on dangling straps when boarding or exiting an attraction! For a toddler, you might not be carrying them too much in between rides, but a lot of times they can get a little excited and wiggly in long lines, so a buckle carrier is great to have on hand in case they need uppies while you wait 🙂 I like to bring a variety, so I have options to choose from!

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*happy babywearing*

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International Babywearing Week 2014! http://www.paxbaby.com/2014/10/07/international-babywearing-week-2014/ http://www.paxbaby.com/2014/10/07/international-babywearing-week-2014/#respond Tue, 07 Oct 2014 16:38:46 +0000 http://paxbaby.com/?p=10377 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 […]

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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!

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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! 😉

Babywearing Groups

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

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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!
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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!
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*happy babywearing*

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EXTRA SPECIAL Vice Versa RS and Slingyroo bag to benefit the BCIA! http://www.paxbaby.com/2014/09/29/extra-special-vice-versa-rs-and-slingyroo-bag-to-benefit-the-bcia/ http://www.paxbaby.com/2014/09/29/extra-special-vice-versa-rs-and-slingyroo-bag-to-benefit-the-bcia/#respond Mon, 29 Sep 2014 22:03:50 +0000 http://paxbaby.com/?p=10303 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, […]

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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?

Vice Versa RS and Slingyroo

 

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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Austin Powers babywears!?! http://www.paxbaby.com/2014/09/19/austin-powers-babywears/ http://www.paxbaby.com/2014/09/19/austin-powers-babywears/#respond Fri, 19 Sep 2014 15:03:44 +0000 http://paxbaby.com/?p=10147 PAXbaby.com Have well meaning relatives or nosy neighbor commented on your new luscious baby carrier or the number of packages arriving on your doorstep?!? Have you felt the need to say in a British accent, “It’s not mine, baby!!!” I think Austin Powers expressed exactly how we feel sometimes when we are asked to justify […]

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Have well meaning relatives or nosy neighbor commented on your new luscious baby carrier or the number of packages arriving on your doorstep?!? Have you felt the need to say in a British accent, “It’s not mine, baby!!!” I think Austin Powers expressed exactly how we feel sometimes when we are asked to justify “needing just one more!”

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Instead of giving into the temptation of giving a  terrible Mike Meyers impression, try one of these phrases instead :

“I’m giving USPS a reason to stay in business” – in regards to the many packages being delivered!

“I am supporting WAHMs” – in regards to why you ordered a new carrier!

“It’s totally different” – in regards to another rainbow carrier!
“I am going to sell the other one” – in regards to a growing stash!

“I like your new hiking/ biking/ sports gear” – in regards why you deserve some new fluff too!

Try a few of these phrases on for size or use your own! If you have gotten creative with your replies, comment here so we can use it next time!

 

*happy babywearing*

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Tula Week at PAXbaby! http://www.paxbaby.com/2013/06/01/tula-week-at-paxbaby/ http://www.paxbaby.com/2013/06/01/tula-week-at-paxbaby/#comments Sat, 01 Jun 2013 07:18:26 +0000 http://paxbaby.com/?p=6701 PAXbaby.com PAXbaby.com The secret about the Tula wrap conversion full buckle baby carrier is out, and now everyone wants one of these amazing carriers!  Available at PAXbaby.com all this week, via raffle as well as random stockings each day, a bevy of gorgeous Tulas in assorted prints, sizes, and styles will be available!  To keep […]

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The secret about the Tula wrap conversion full buckle baby carrier is out, and now everyone wants one of these amazing carriers!  Available at PAXbaby.com all this week, via raffle as well as random stockings each day, a bevy of gorgeous Tulas in assorted prints, sizes, and styles will be available!  To keep it fair, the raffles will be open for 24 hours for babywearers in all time zones, and the stockings will be unannounced so that there is less chance of website crashing drama!  While this takes lots more time & effort on the part of the PAXmommies who are working hard to set up a week full of Tula WC fun, we know that you will appreciate our endeavors to help keep the playing field level.  Please also note that there is a 1 Wrap Conversion Tula per customer rule this week, and also that IF the cart oversells, the secondary purchase will be refunded right away with our regrets.  Good luck, read the fine print, have fun, and *happy babywearing*

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*happy babywearing*

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PAXbaby Double Rainbow Bamberoo GIVEAWAY – December http://www.paxbaby.com/2012/12/12/paxbaby-double-rainbow-bamberoo-giveaway-december/ http://www.paxbaby.com/2012/12/12/paxbaby-double-rainbow-bamberoo-giveaway-december/#comments Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:00:07 +0000 http://paxbaby.com/?p=5258 Happy Wearing Wednesday, PAXfans! PAXbaby.com The details for the soft structured carrier Bamberoo giveaway at PAXbaby.com are these : PAXbaby.com Find the 2 goodies at PAXbaby.com that will earn you entries to the drawing. Purchase 1 or both of them (no limit on how many times you can do this step)!! Wait til Friday when […]

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Happy Wearing Wednesday, PAXfans!
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The details for the soft structured carrier Bamberoo giveaway at PAXbaby.com are these :
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Find the 2 goodies at PAXbaby.com that will earn you entries to the drawing.
Purchase 1 or both of them (no limit on how many times you can do this step)!!
Wait til Friday when the random winner is drawn!
Pick out your favorite babywearing non-profit organization to receive 10% of the total that we receive for this Bamberoo!
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*Fine print = A purchase at PAXbaby.com will need to be made in order to win! Shipping will need to be charged for the Bamberoo. Actual fee will be calculated depending on winner’s location. You may “enter” as many times as you like. Contest will automatically end when we run out of goodies.
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1 entry with the purchase of a Wooden Peace Sign Teether by Little Alouette!http://shop.paxbaby.com/little-alouette-wooden-peace-sign-teether/
2 entries with the purchase of a Wrap Scrap Treasure Necklace by Sweet Pea Baby Boutique!http://shop.paxbaby.com/wrap-scrap-treasure-teething-necklace/

GOOD LUCK & *happy babywearing*

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Wearing Two Together http://www.paxbaby.com/2012/09/01/using-two-carriers-together/ http://www.paxbaby.com/2012/09/01/using-two-carriers-together/#comments Sun, 02 Sep 2012 02:51:58 +0000 http://paxbaby.com/?p=56 Q: Chris from Columbus, Ohio asks… I’m due with my fourth child in January. What two carriers will work together the best so I can carry my toddler and the new baby? A: Congratulations! When you add a new baby to the family it can be a challenging time for everyone. Having the ability to […]

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Q: Chris from Columbus, Ohio asks…

I’m due with my fourth child in January. What two carriers will work together the best so I can carry my toddler and the new baby?

A: Congratulations! When you add a new baby to the family it can be a challenging time for everyone. Having the ability to carry your children and keep your hands free will be vital!

The best way to wear two children at once is to have one on front and one on the back. Your toddler will go on your back, and your newborn in front. We’ll start with the newborn.

You will need something that is easy to ‘pop’ your newborn into for a front carry. Our favorite is the Moby Wrap. This carrier can be wrapped on yourself first using easy-to-follow instructions and once it’s in place you can work on getting the toddler on your back. Another option for the newborn would be a Ring Sling or Pouch.

To get your toddler on your back a meh dai or soft structured carrier would be the easiest. Go ahead and get the toddler on first, securing the waist strap of the carrier under the Moby Wrap, and the shoulder straps over the Moby. Then you can pop your newborn in the Moby and spread out all the layers of fabric. With a carrier like the Beco Butterfly or Ergo, you probably will not be able to fasten the chest clip in front of you. If this doesn’t work well for your body shape, then choose the meh dai, which usually hugs closer to your body and fits better backpack style.

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BabyHawk Oh Snap! http://www.paxbaby.com/2012/08/27/babyhawk-oh-snap/ http://www.paxbaby.com/2012/08/27/babyhawk-oh-snap/#comments Mon, 27 Aug 2012 08:57:32 +0000 http://paxbaby.com/?p=76 BabyHawk, maker of totally awesome meh dai baby carriers, announced the addition of a new carrier to their line, the BabyHawk Oh Snap! I was privileged to be able to test an earlier version of the Oh Snap, a prototype from the design process. Let me first say that I love BabyHawks. I’m a meh […]

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BabyHawk Oh Snap CamoBabyHawk, maker of totally awesome meh dai baby carriers, announced the addition of a new carrier to their line, the BabyHawk Oh Snap!

I was privileged to be able to test an earlier version of the Oh Snap, a prototype from the design process. Let me first say that I love BabyHawks. I’m a meh dai girl, I know them in and out, I know a dozen different ways to tie them. Buckle carriers have a lot of similarities to meh dais, but what most don’t have is flexibility, not just the ability to adjust for different users, but real, true flexibility for different carries, different weight distribution, etc. Until now.

The Oh Snap is a meh dai improved. And not just any meh dai, the cream of the crop BabyHawk. The first thing you might notice about the Oh Snap is that it looks like a BabyHawk. The flip-up headrest is still there, the bold fabric combinations, the comfortably padded straps.

The number one complaint about meh dais is all that tying. With the Oh Snap it’s just buckle and go! No straps dragging, no fiddling with knots. The straps connect at the sides with a buckle, and extra webbing length means that you can easily cross the straps behind you for front wearing, or keep them buckled right in to the same side for backpack style shoulders when baby is on your back.

BabyHawk Oh Snap Chest StrapWhen you are doing a back carry and have the straps like a backpack, the chest strap (or sternum strap) can be used to keep the straps well-positioned on your shoulders. You will notice that the chest strap on the Oh Snap is unlike any other on the market. It is dual-adjusting, with two connectors on each shoulder strap. This gives a more customized fit. No twisting buckles, no pulling on the straps so they flip and look bunchy. The Oh Snap chest strap will move up and down on the shoulder straps and adjust so that it lays flat against you and does exactly what it should: keep the shoulder straps on your shoulders.

BabyHawk Oh Snap Back CarryA few notes about the design of the Oh Snap. The size is similar to that of a BabyHawk. Seat darts have been added for a more form-fitting result. The straps will adjust to fit anyone up to a size 22 with no additional pieces necessary. And yes, they will adjust down to fit even a size zero. There’s nothing more annoying than doing a back carry and not being able to tighten in a carrier enough to hold your baby close, and the Oh Snap has taken that into account, making it ideal for small moms who may not have had success with other structured carriers. The Oh Snap is recommended for children 6 months and up. There is no infant insert currently available (although there is one in the works!), but until then, make sure your baby is able to sit on their own and can straddle the seat of the Oh Snap before you use it. Maximum weight is 45 pounds. That’s a lot, folks!

And now I would like to share my favorite part of the Oh Snap. I need to share a little bit of personal information in order to do this. I’m a small mama. Not tiny, tiny, but small. Being small, I’m lacking in one major area, my derriere. I don’t have much of one. Not much hips, either. This makes wearing carriers with waist support belts a little difficult. Most people will wear padded waist straps down around their hips, effectively transferring much their baby’s weight off their back and to their hips. This is a lot more comfortable when baby reaches 25 plus pounds.

Not everyone has the same shape around the hips, though. And those like me, who don’t have much of anything back there to hold a waist belt in place might find that the waist belt doesn’t stay in place, instead it slips down. Others might find that it creates pressure on the sides or becomes problematic with certain clothing. Well the Oh Snap takes this into account! Instead of just having a plain waist belt, or trying to decide between curved or straight, the Oh Snap is the first ever structured carrier with a customizable waist belt!

BabyHawk Oh Snap Waist BeltWith two adjustments on each side of the waist belt, the Oh Snap can be adjusted to perfectly fit hips in all shapes and sizes. The adjustments allow the top of the waist strap to be adjusted separately from the bottom of the waist belt, so you can truly get the belt to sit on your hips, therefore your baby’s weight will be on your hips. Instant comfort!

The BabyHawk Oh Snap carriers are currently available for sale at PAXbaby.  Retail price is $140 and PAXbaby will has a wide selection available for instant shipping.  If you don’t see exactly what you want, let us know or visit the Design Center to pre-order your ideal Oh Snap!

For a limited time we are taking Oh Snap Preorders. Fill out the form below with your choice of strap color and fabric panel and we’ll email you with full details and an estimate of when it will ship.

Custom Orders Closing 1/4/2009

Please see BabyHawk.com for strap color and fabric panel choices.
Additional Fabric Panel Options ($149 each):

Dylan Oh Snap Morgan Oh Snap Jasper Oh Snap
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also avail. on RED
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Give away by Whisper Blossom http://www.paxbaby.com/2012/08/22/give-away-by-whisper-blossom/ http://www.paxbaby.com/2012/08/22/give-away-by-whisper-blossom/#comments Wed, 22 Aug 2012 20:27:25 +0000 http://paxbaby.com/?p=4221 Something adorable waits for you at Whisper Blossom!  This mom artist, Sarah,  is a wrap scrap designer who makes a multitude of adorable items including wrap flowers!  This give away commemorates the re opening of PAXbaby.com and celebrates babywearing everywhere! Comment here a this contest blog post for a chance to win this FFS (Free […]

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Something adorable waits for you at Whisper Blossom!  This mom artist, Sarah,  is a wrap scrap designer who makes a multitude of adorable items including wrap flowers!  This give away commemorates the re opening of PAXbaby.com and celebrates babywearing everywhere!

Comment here a this contest blog post for a chance to win this FFS (Free For Shipping) goodie from Whisper Blossom for PAXbaby!  The winner will be drawn after we have our last day at Disneyland!  Good luck, babywearers!

*Girasol Amitola Blue Weft medium blossom*


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Breastfeeding in your Beco! http://www.paxbaby.com/2012/08/18/breastfeeding-in-your-beco/ http://www.paxbaby.com/2012/08/18/breastfeeding-in-your-beco/#respond Sun, 19 Aug 2012 06:27:49 +0000 http://paxbaby.com/?p=329 This is one of our most popular questions about one of most popular baby carriers! How to nurse baby in your Beco! After 14 months of BFing almost daily in my Butterfly, I wrote down the steps for you! Hope these instructions help you to have a successful babywearing experience and to  your Beco!

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This is one of our most popular questions about one of most popular baby carriers! How to nurse baby in your Beco! After 14 months of BFing almost daily in my Butterfly, I wrote down the steps for you! Hope these instructions help you to have a successful babywearing experience and to  your Beco!

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Is there a link between extended Breastfeeding & BWing? http://www.paxbaby.com/2012/08/14/is-there-a-link-between-extended-breastfeeding-bwing/ http://www.paxbaby.com/2012/08/14/is-there-a-link-between-extended-breastfeeding-bwing/#comments Tue, 14 Aug 2012 17:47:34 +0000 http://paxbaby.com/?p=116 According to La Leche League, extended Breastfeeding is any baby 1 years or older who is still nursing habitually.  LLLI categorizes toddlers’ reasons for breastfeeding as nutrition, comfort, security, as a way to calm down, and for reassurance.  Other than nutrition, these generalizations describe the babyworn toddler to a T!  And as for the extended […]

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According to La Leche League, extended Breastfeeding is any baby 1 years or older who is still nursing habitually.  LLLI categorizes toddlers’ reasons for breastfeeding as nutrition, comfort, security, as a way to calm down, and for reassurance.  Other than nutrition, these generalizations describe the babyworn toddler to a T!  And as for the extended BFing  mothers, La Leche says that we use it as a way to enjoy the closeness & to offer comfort to children who are otherwise occupied with becoming a “big kid” and don’t need their mommies quite as much as before their 1st year birthday!  As the mother of a 14 month old who has learned to walk, then run & dance within a week, I know that I am searching for any way to get my little guy to give me a cuddle. If that means offering milk even when it is inconvenient (at the beach when he was covered with sand!) or wearing him even when my body could use the rest, I will grab the chance and do whatever I can for a quick snuggle!  And if I can combine both comforts and nurse my walking, talking toddler in my baby carrier and maybe even get him to fall asleep while I’m wearing him, hooray for me and everyone else had better tiptoe and be quiet as to not wake “the baby!”  Don’t pack away your slings just because your child has started walking!  Keep them accessible and handy.  1 mom I know uses her retired Maya Wrap Ring Sling as decoration in her 6 year old daughter’s room to remind both of them of the good ol’ days.  If possible, don’t bring a stroller so that when your new walker’s legs get tired, you have nowhere to put them except in your carrier!  And if your toddler requests to be held, rejoice and, as the women say at LLLI, “Never refuse!”

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WILD babywearing http://www.paxbaby.com/2012/08/06/wild-babywearing/ http://www.paxbaby.com/2012/08/06/wild-babywearing/#comments Tue, 07 Aug 2012 00:12:41 +0000 http://paxbaby.com/?p=2431 PAXbaby.com It is so interesting to me to watch the evolution of today’s babywearing culture!  A few years ago, there were a handful of known baby carrier brands, and now look at all the choices!!!  Celebrities wear their babies, government officials wear their babies, and regular everyday parents wear their babies!  Babywearing is no longer […]

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It is so interesting to me to watch the evolution of today’s babywearing culture!  A few years ago, there were a handful of known baby carrier brands, and now look at all the choices!!!  Celebrities wear their babies, government officials wear their babies, and regular everyday parents wear their babies!  Babywearing is no longer limited to granola eating, Birkenstock wearing moms, although I give credit to my mom for starting the baby carrier come back in the 80s while wearing long skirts and peasant blouses!  I know that here in Southern California, wearing your baby in a carrier is not only acceptable in mainstream society but also commended by doctors, midwives, and chiropractors!  However, for those of you who are the ONLY babywearers you  have ever seen or met, more BWing power to you! It must be hard to be the ONLY one!

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Just like in our world, there are only a few species of animals in the wild who carry their babies! No wonder  the Kangaroo and the Koala are considered to be babywearing mascots!!!!  The thought that those animals have built in slings is just too adorable!!  This onesie from Old Navy seemed especially pertinent for our babyworn little ones!  “I {heart} hanging out with mom”  Oh too cute!!!

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And a shout out to the amazing wildlife we saw while traveling, living, and babywearing in Australia, here is a photograph of a  happy baby carrying koala mama and her little one that my husband spotted as we sped down the freeway (on the left side of course!)  We pulled over to take her picture, and then her baby crawled around from the side to surprise us!

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*happy babywearing*

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Beco Gemini Newbie Babywearing http://www.paxbaby.com/2012/08/01/beco-gemini-newbie-babywearing/ http://www.paxbaby.com/2012/08/01/beco-gemini-newbie-babywearing/#comments Thu, 02 Aug 2012 04:53:37 +0000 http://paxbaby.com/?p=2370 PAXbaby.com One of my favorite baby carriers is the Beco Gemini!  Super soft organic twill, versatile positioning, & crossable shoulder straps make it one of my personal “go to” carriers!  For parents over 5’2″ish, this Soft Structured Carrier should definitely be on your baby registry because it is an EXCELLENT newborn carrier and has the […]

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One of my favorite baby carriers is the Beco Gemini!  Super soft organic twill, versatile positioning, & crossable shoulder straps make it one of my personal “go to” carriers!  For parents over 5’2″ish, this Soft Structured Carrier should definitely be on your baby registry because it is an EXCELLENT newborn carrier and has the capability to carry much older babies as well!  A lot of moms want to know WHY this would fulfill their babywearing needs as a buckle carrier for their infant, and here’s what I think:

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Soft twill to cradle baby comfortably

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No buckles at baby’s face level

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Foldable headrest to support wee ones’ necks

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Crossable shoulder straps for parents’ comfort

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Wide enough front panel to froggy baby’s legs

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Option to make front panel narrow for baby’s legs coming out

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Easy to breastfeed in

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I loved what  Mama R. had to say about her experience while wearing her Beco Gemini with an infant, “I bought my Gemini when my son was 6 weeks old, and it’s my favorite carrier hands down. I have an Ergo but really hate it…  I was even able to convince my husband to switch to the Gemini from the Baby Bjorn. It has so many fabulous holds and no pieces to lose. If I had a complaint about this carrier it would be that in the back carry, I need the head rest already hooked in if I expect that my LO will fall asleep. Everything else is easy and intuitive. I even nurse in it while out and about. The hip carry is fabulous for nursing and carrying while eating dinner at a restaurant.

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I didn’t do legs tucked in since my son is really long and he quickly showed his distaste for anything that trapped his legs. Even though the legs are out, it has a small base that supports the hips and bum properly unlike the crotch carrying Bjorn. It might look similar but it fits even tiny babies much differently in the leg out carry.”

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And a BIG thank you to Kristy and her lovely daughter, Audrey, for the adorable action pix demonstrating the Beco Gemini front carry with a 3 week old!

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*happy babywearing*

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Baby carriers for extreme situations http://www.paxbaby.com/2012/07/27/baby-carriers-for-extreme-situations/ http://www.paxbaby.com/2012/07/27/baby-carriers-for-extreme-situations/#comments Sat, 28 Jul 2012 01:23:41 +0000 http://paxbaby.com/?p=2315 PAXbaby.com Have you ever been in the position of having to justify to someone (say, a spouse…) why you have multiple carriers?  OR, have you ever wished that you had a spare as a backup for when you get to the park with the toddler and infant and realize that your trusty Beco Butterfly is […]

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Have you ever been in the position of having to justify to someone (say, a spouse…) why you have multiple carriers?  OR, have you ever wished that you had a spare as a backup for when you get to the park with the toddler and infant and realize that your trusty Beco Butterfly is on the couch where you left it after doing laundry?

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As always, PAXbaby is here to help with our “Top 10 Reasons to Have Different Types of Carriers” list!
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10.  Your toddler has decided to rate sitting in a shopping cart right up there with fingernail trims as things that aren’t going to happen NO WAY NO HOW, but you HAVE to grocery shop, and there’s no way you can manage with a small person running amok in the store!  To the rescue?  A small and lightweight pouch sling kept underneath the driver’s seat of the car for such an occasion–they shine in hip carries and you can keep that picky little one right at your side the whole time!

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9. You’re enjoying a rare Saturday afternoon at the mall with a friend and her newborn.  But the poor babe wants lots of snuggles instead of stroller time, and mom’s arms are getting tired.  Rather than cutting the outing short, grab the your trusty Maya Wrap ring sling doing double duty as the  toddler’s blankey in your car and show the tired new mama how to keep her baby close and happy while enjoying some hands-free time!

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8. Baby is sick.  Husband is sick.  You’re not feeling so hot yourself.  Your poor little one has already thrown up on your trusty ring sling AND the well-loved SSC in your stash.  Grab that kiddo and wrap her up in a snuggly yet supportive Gypsymama Bali Stretch wrap!  Wearing a sick kiddo skin-to-skin in a carrier can actually help lower fever (your larger body will serve as a heat sink to draw her excess heat off) and relax you both.

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7. You load up several packages in the basket of your double stroller and take a leisurely walk to the post office.  Upon arriving, you realize that your stroller DOESN’T FIT THROUGH THE DOOR.  (Yes, this has ACTUALLY happened to me!)  You grab your Boba out of the stroller and put your toddler on your back and have your preschooler carry one box “to help mom out,” leaving your stroller outside.  Yeah, you have to worry about someone swiping it… but you can rest assured knowing that your most precious of possessions are right in there with you.

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6. You’re busy “reasoning” with the toddler while trying to get him out of the car.  Without realizing it, you close the door and the waistbelt of your trusty Babyhawk OhSnap! gets caught in the door and shatters.  You email Babyhawk and they’re immediately helpful, but while you’re waiting for their excellent customer support to repair your error, what do you do for a carrier?  It’s always nice to have a trusty and reasonably-priced Boba Classic in your stash for such occasions!

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5. You’re helping out on your preschooler’s class trip to the pumpkin patch.  There’s no way a stroller could navigate the muddy rutted paths, so you plan on wearing your little one snuggled up close to you in your comfy warm Moby Wrap, leaving your hands free to help your older child and her classmates as they find the PERFECT pumpkins to take home with them.  20 minutes into the trip, you hear a series of familiar sounds emanating from your little one and warning bells start to go off in your head.  A quick trip inside reveals the ugly truth…  the diaper’s toast, the outfit is toast, and the Moby is toast too.  You can clean up the initial mess… but what do to about the rest of the field trip?  Happily, you dig the Freehand meh dai out from under the front seat where it’s been living, waiting for its moment in the sun, and your day–and that of your preschooler–is SAVED!

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4. You’ve decided to put together that disaster preparedness kit that you’ve been meaning to work on for several years, but you realize that now you have kids, its contents will need to be much more creative!  Toss in an inexpensive but comfortable ring sling or pouch sling that can be used with various sizes of kiddos in various positions in a pinch… but it won’t hurt too much to have it languishing in a box for months on end either.  If you hit the point where you don’t have any kiddos small enough to wear, keep it in there anyway–you never know what use you might find for it in an emergency!

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3. You’re at a playdate with a friend and her little ones.  She mentions how heavy her six-month-old is getting to carry around in the infant car seat, but the Bjorn she got for a shower gift causes her so much back pain, and she guesses the “babywearing thing” just isn’t for her.  There’s no way you can get through a day with your own infant without a carrier, but since you have extras, you lend her your FABULOUS and well-loved Beco Butterfly 2 so that she can feel comfortable AND stylish while carrying her babe around!  No more back and shoulder pain for her, and she later tells you that her chiropractor thanks you as well!

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2. It’s late afternoon and your kiddo who has recently dropped his nap is having a minor meltdown that’s quickly escalating to the major stage.  A nap might be called for… but then bedtime will much later than YOU want to stay up!  Quiet him down by telling him that you’re going to pull out something special–the super special Superman Babyhawk!  “It’s only for SPECIAL times, sweetie–do you think this is a special time and we should use it?”  Pop him on your back and go for a short walk to recharge everyone’s batteries with some fresh air!

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1. You’re having one of THOSE days.  You’ve been in the same pair of jeans for three days straight, you can’t remember the last time you got your hair cut, and the last you saw of your makeup was when the kiddo was gleefully painting with your lipstick.  YOU need something fresh, something different, and something fun!  Treat yourself to a custom carrier from PAXbaby’s Pimp My Carrier program so that you can find something that makes YOU smile!!

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*happy babywearing*

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PAXbaby’s been BLOGGED! http://www.paxbaby.com/2012/07/23/paxbabys-been-blogged/ http://www.paxbaby.com/2012/07/23/paxbabys-been-blogged/#respond Tue, 24 Jul 2012 05:41:19 +0000 http://paxbaby.com/?p=2482 PAXbaby.com Holey guacamoley, PAXbaby has been blogged at one of my favorite mommy shopping blogs!!!!  Look out, those give aways can get addicting, heeheeeee!  Read all about Kelly’s experience with the Beco Gemini at Simple! PAXbaby.com THANKS, Kelly, for the shout out to PAXbaby‘s unique carrier customization program, Pimp my Carrier! PAXbaby.com PAXbaby.com *happy babywearing* […]

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Holey guacamoley, PAXbaby has been blogged at one of my favorite mommy shopping blogs!!!!  Look out, those give aways can get addicting, heeheeeee!  Read all about Kelly’s experience with the Beco Gemini at Simple!

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THANKS, Kelly, for the shout out to PAXbaby‘s unique carrier customization program, Pimp my Carrier!

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*happy babywearing*

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Wearing Wednesday http://www.paxbaby.com/2012/07/19/wearing-wednesday-6/ http://www.paxbaby.com/2012/07/19/wearing-wednesday-6/#comments Thu, 19 Jul 2012 23:00:17 +0000 http://paxbaby.com/?p=2479 PAXbaby.com Is it just me, or do memories fade really quickly?  Thank goodness for pictures, or I would have forgotten a lot of the sweet moments of my children’s busy busy life! These photos are from a great day that my husband and I took our (then only) 3 children to the Butterfly Preserve to […]

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Is it just me, or do memories fade really quickly?  Thank goodness for pictures, or I would have forgotten a lot of the sweet moments of my children’s busy busy life!

These photos are from a great day that my husband and I took our (then only) 3 children to the Butterfly Preserve to see the monarchs!  We had a fabulous time even though we only saw a few butterflies – turns out it was the wrong season, oops!  I can recall now (thanks to the pix) the earthy smell of the eucalyptus trees, the peaceful picnic we had while sitting on stumps, wearing Baby #3 in a Ring Sling, Baby #2’s butterfly shoes, and the great nap all 3 kids had after our “hike!”

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Beco Baby Carrier AlisaMarie Hanks http://www.paxbaby.com/2012/07/16/beco-baby-carrier-alisamarie-hanks/ http://www.paxbaby.com/2012/07/16/beco-baby-carrier-alisamarie-hanks/#comments Mon, 16 Jul 2012 13:48:43 +0000 http://paxbaby.com/?p=1056 AlisaMarie, you had me at “hello!” What an incredibly adorable homage to Beco Baby Carriers! You are fantastic, and I love how Levi just hung out on your back in every “scene!” My favorite part? The dish towel tucked into your waistband while you were cooking! Steve was so cute when you put the Scooters […]

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AlisaMarie, you had me at “hello!” What an incredibly adorable homage to Beco Baby Carriers! You are fantastic, and I love how Levi just hung out on your back in every “scene!” My favorite part? The dish towel tucked into your waistband while you were cooking! Steve was so cute when you put the Scooters Butterfly II on him!

*happy babywearing*

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FREE shipping on all orders all the time!!! http://www.paxbaby.com/2012/07/12/free-shipping-on-all-orders-all-the-time/ http://www.paxbaby.com/2012/07/12/free-shipping-on-all-orders-all-the-time/#respond Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:50:32 +0000 http://paxbaby.com/?p=924 I just realized the other day that until you went to check out with your baby carrier clutched in your shopping cart and your feverish fingers typing away at the keyboard, you probably didn’t realize that PAXbaby ships all orders FREE!  Does that include your order?  Of course!  As long as you are in the […]

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I just realized the other day that until you went to check out with your baby carrier clutched in your shopping cart and your feverish fingers typing away at the keyboard, you probably didn’t realize that PAXbaby ships all orders FREE!  Does that include your order?  Of course!  As long as you are in the USA or at an APO address (we love ya, military moms!) we will ship your baby carrier to you FREE!  So you get shopping, and we’ll get shipping, and we’ll all be happy as, well, happy as a babyworn baby!

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