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 It is hard to believe that #PAXreatreat San Clemente is over already!

We had an absolutely AMAZING time laughing and learning with so many  wonderful mamas and babies, listening to presentations from Laura Brown of Ergo Baby, CharLee from Quasico Creative, Cassiopeia of Tula Baby Carriers, a skype lunch conference with Keren of Je Porte Mon Bebe, and to top it all off – certification by the Canadian Babywearing School!!!

Guests received babywearing portraits by Salt + Light Photography, packed goodie bags, hours of instruction, gourmet meals and snacks prepared right on site and tons of life long memories!!!

What could be better than a gigantic week-long sleepover with some of your favorite babywearing friends and all of the PAXmommies!?!?

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A HUGE, HUGE thank you to ALL of our generous sponsors – we could not have put on this event without all of your help!!

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*happy babywearing*

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We have goodies BIG and small from the following AMAZING and generous sponsors:

JPMBB, Tula, Beco, Ergo Baby, Babyhawk, Angel Pack, Raspberrie Press, Pretty Baby Accessories, SPB Custom Creations, Family Tree Glass

Wrapsody, The Natural Baby Co. , Luna Pads, Sling Rings, Jade Made, Wrap Scrap Stash, Fun Factory

PLUS: 5+ hours of babywearing business building seminars from Laura Brown, CharLee Christian, and PAXmommy Jillian, Babywearing Ballet, portrait sessions with our PAXtographer, lunch and learn with Cassiopeia of Tula and Karen of JPMBB, a babymaking party, and much, MUCH MORE!!!!!

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Sound like fun??  You better believe it is going to be!

We have ONE more FULL retreat ticket left and it could be YOURS!

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This is going to be the most EPIC sleepover of ALL time!!

Come join us!

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*happy babywearing*

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Do you dream of spending a week with the PAXmoms, learning all about babywearing from Canadian Babywearing School, taking home FREE and amazing carriers and goodies from BabyHawk, Je Porte Mon Bébé (jpmbb), TULA Baby Carriers, GroVia, and MORE??

What if there was even a massage, a personal chef, and a professional portrait session?? How about a BRAND NEW PAXbaby exclusive Girasol?!

There are just a few spots left for our spring PAXretreat at the Beach! Reserve yours now and come play with us!!

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PAXfriend Erin, pictured here, had such a great time at our last retreat, she is coming along for the fun again!! Can’t wait to spend the week with you, Erin!!

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*happy babywearing*

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Across
2. Carrier with rings
5. Name of the Beco slip covers
7. Years PAXbaby is old!
8. Children in the PAXbaby herd
9. Position for nursing on the go
11. Organic wrap brand at PAXbaby
12. Create a custom carrier at PAXbaby

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1. New Boba Carrier
2. A brand of linen & silk ring slings
3. PAXbaby #6
4. PAXbaby mom
6. PAXmama’s baby carrier fetish right now
10. Organic baby carrier brand made in SoCal
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*happy babywearing*
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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.

When 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.

A 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!

With 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	Morgan also avail. on RED	Jasper

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Since next week is Baby wearing week, I thought I would share the reason why I have become so big on carrying my kids.
With my little Jordyn, I had severe post partum depression and bonding was hard for me to do.  The only time I even felt close to her was when I had her in the carrier (a Snuglie).  I remember explaining this to Spencer by pointing out the pressure felt somewhat like being pregnant again.  I would carry her every trip to the store, and as I cleaned the house each night, while Spencer was away at work.  Unfortunately, around the time she was six months old and about 13-14 lbs, the weight became too much for me and her, and I stopped using the carrier.  If only I had known then what I know now.

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Jordyn in her snuglie July ’10

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Around the time that Declan was born, I was sitting in our Marriage and Family relations class and the Psychologist that was teaching was explaining why hugging was so important in family relations, the answer was simple, Oxytocin!  She stated that the pressure on a person’s chest releases Oxytocin into the brain creating a calm and happy feeling.  I instantly thought of the joy I had carrying Jordyn and decided I needed to do the same with Declan.  So that week I went and bought a cheap carrier from Target.  I started to put it on throughout the day, when I wore it Declan was calmer and so was I.  But then the trouble started.  See Declan was not small like his older sister and the weight was too much to bare at times, walking the floors at night when he was fussy was doing a number on my back, but I didn’t want to give up carrying him.  I went online and started to research, on a message board asking if there was something better I had several posters tell me to check out PAXbaby, so I did.  There I met Jillian, she emailed me back and forth until we found just the right carrier for me, my custom BabyHawk, it took awhile to arrive, but was entirely worth the wait!  The custom fit was amazing, it was versatile and my back never hurt, and it had magical powers that instantly soothed Declan to sleep.  I will always love that carrier!

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Note the giant smile

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Since the purchase of my BabyHawk, I have also purchased a Beco Butterfly II and a SBP ring sling, giving my stash the perfect range of versatility and comfort.  I will always be grateful for all the help that Jillian gave me, and am so happy to have found the perfect bonding tool, cause one thing is for sure…… I LOVE MY BABIES!!

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Our ring sling, great for popability when I need it most

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Our adorable BBII

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Because I can carry them both now, and it makes me HAPPY

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Yeah, babywearing parents can do everything and anything while wearing their babies!  Baby Frankie bonds with mommy Lani at a local get together and cheers her mom on from a high back carry in a Babyhawk Oh Snap Soft Structured Carrier (SSC)!!!

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*happy babywearing*

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Babywearing looks like so much fun ESPECIALLY when it’s a custom Hello Kitty BabyHawk meh dai with Pimp my Carrier Strap Wraps at the beach!!!!  Happy Summer, babywearers, and thank you, Jamila for the fabulous picture of your BabyHawk & your sweet little bug!

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*happy babywearing*

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Get ready to sing!  Erin’s babywearing pictures featuring her ADORABLE Dylan BabyHawk Oh Snap and her equally cute little Declan make me think of the old musical, “For Me and My Gal!”

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By the sea, by the sea, by the beautiful sea.
You and I, you and I, oh, how happy we’ll be.
When each wave comes a-rollin’ in, we duck or swim.
And we’ll float and fool around the water.
Over and under and then up for air.
Pa is rich, Ma is rich, so, now what do we care.

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*happy babywearing*

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“When I think about my sweet daughter and all the time we spend together, I think of about a million different songs.  Songs about always being there for one another, songs about being there when the going gets tough, and songs about carrying each other around in each other’s hearts.

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In our case, I carry my daughter close to my heart. Of course I’m talking about babywearing. I carry my daughter around with me everywhere. We’ve never been without each other and I like it that way. Some have told me, “You need a break away from her or your going to go crazy.” But, the thought of being away from her drives me crazy! So I’ll continue to take my sweet girl everywhere I go.

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Like 2 days ago when we went to the eye doctor, just us. Last night when we went out to a business dinner with my husband. And last week when we joined forces with some babywearing friends and went to the movies. Time will come soon enough when she wants to leave me and go play with her friends, in the meantime, I’m soaking up all the snuggles and love I can get.”

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*happy babywearing* from Kyndal & Lola

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The Sith Lord would approve highly of this baby carrier!  PAXbaby‘s Star Wars themed SuperHawk Oh Snaps by BabyHawk are very popular – especially with the daddies!

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Says Melissa, “I received the Oh Snap yesterday!  It’s even better than the picture!  My husband was so excited about it, he put it on right away even though the baby was already in bed! haha!  Thanks again!”

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Taking orders now for Father’s Day!!!

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*happy babywearing*

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BabyHawk goes to the Grand Prix!!!!!

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Thanks for the awesome pictures, Amanda!!!!

This week’s Wearing Wednesday from PAXbaby features the BabyHawk Oh Snap in the Frida print!

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*happy babywearing*

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Just say NO!

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Thanks to PAXbaby #5 for falling asleep while your daddy did lawn work!  You provided a great learning lesson while being worn in a structured framed backpack – improper spine positioning, dangling legs, unsupported head!  My poor lil fella woke up with his feet asleep and an unhappy face!  Please help your baby to be comfortable in your carrier of choice by providing a comfortable place to sleep (your shoulder or chest!), keeping their legs in the proper M position, and an ergonomic upright position!  For toddler babywearing, the Beco Butterfly II, Manduca, BabyHawk Oh Snap!, or the Boba are PAXbaby’s best baby carrier recommendations for your heavy baby!

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*happy babywearing*

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Sensitive subject, I know, but a lot of my friends & fellow babywearers were taken advantage by a store who need not be named…  I feel so terribly after hearing everyone’s stories of generous patience & waiting for their goodies, only to be taken advantage of…  Please know that if PAXbaby can help, I will do what I can!  Today, I’d like to invite anyone who was planning on using their credits on a BabyHawk baby carrier to contact me ASAP!  Email me at jillian @ PAXbaby.com

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PS!  I have been alerted that Boba Baby Carriers, Sleepy Wraps, and Kozy meh dais are also offered at the site in question!  You are invited to email me if any of these were also on your wishlist!  THANK YOU!

*happy babywearing*

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Thank you to Jenn at MBJ for her Ode to her BabyHawk meh dai!  She summed up our feelings here at PAXbaby in an adorable sonnet that we knew you would enjoy!  Be sure to follow her blog for more fun!

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Ode to my BabyHawkcom

The ring sling and I had a torrid affair.

It held my newborn close, and its price was so fair.

As my son grew, we moved to the Bjorn.

Though now I know better and view it with some scorn.

Next I purchased a new Snugli in blue.

But something was missing, that much I knew.

My carrier seeking days had been filled with much strife.

Until that beautiful day when you came into my life.

I had finally found a carrier that rocked.

Adorned in red skulls, I love you, BabyHawk.

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*happy babywearing*

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Babywearing is great for all of our babies!  Whether you are wearing your newborn 24/7 in a stretchy wrap, or using a sturdy Soft Structured Carrier with your toddler to make a trip to Disneyland easier, babywearing saves our arms, our backs, & our sanity!!!  Thank goodness for the great variety and the wonderful styles available to us now!  When my mom wanted to wear me, her options were a Snugli (very similar design to today’s Beco Butterfly actually!) or a DIY ring sling!

The moms shopping today are overwhelmed by the options and often refer to us babywearing gurus for advice!  Which is best for TALL moms, SHORT moms, sharing with DADDY, BREASTFEEDING, tandem carrying, etc!!!!  Got questions? Bring ’em on!  Jillian & her team of PAXbaby mamas can answer any question you may have!!!

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Allison enjoying a secure back carry with her 3 month old in a BabyHawk meh dai!

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Allison showing off how cute her reversible BabyHawk meh dai is with her now-7 month old in a snuggly front carry!

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Goofing around in their adorable Boba Tweet Soft Structured Carrier!

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Big kids like Allison’s 3 year old love to be carried in the Boba too!

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*happy babywearing*

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PAXbaby’s Sling Exchange is the truly the most effective way to figure out which carrier is the PERFECT one, and our carrier rental program provides the opportunity to compare the carriers on your list head to head, to really discover which one fits more of your criteria! Choosing up to 3 carriers, allows you to make a careful, thoughtful decision, while not worrying about keeping the carriers in perfect condition!  When you jump in and buy a carrier without renting first, there is always the fear that you or your baby won’t LOVE the carrier, making it necessary to send it back to exchange for a different brand or style!  This can get pricey and stressful since the carrier needs to be returned in great condition!  However, when renting, we understand that spit up happens!  We want you to USE the carriers, and expect them to return back to PAXbaby headquarters needing a bath!

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Now, for instance, at first glance, the Boba and the Oh Snap! seem very similar, but on further investigation, you will find that the BabyHawk Oh Snap! is recommended for babies OVER 1 year old and features a head rest, more useful while wearing a toddler!  The Boba, on the other hand, is also a “toddler carrier,” but caters to babies as little as 15 pounds!  The Boba comes with a detachable sleeping hood and removable stirrups!  If you are shopping for your toddler, how will you know which carrier would suit you both the best?  By renting both first to compare!!!!

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The styles of Beco carriers are very confusing to new babywearers!  Which one to get?  Which one will be the MOST comfortable?  No one wants to choose the WRONG carrier, so renting both is an excellent idea!  The Beco Butterfly features the internal Y panel as well as the removable infant insert and sleeping hood, while the Gemini has fewer bells & whistles, but a more streamlined attitude with a head rest, and the ability to carry facing in or out, on the hip, or on your back!  How will you know which you will prefer?  By renting both to compare!

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Another carrier that is getting a lot of attention right now is the Olives & Applesauce, a gorgeous SSC with an optional internal insert, attached hood, and crossable shoulder straps!  Perhaps the best of both Beco worlds, a lot of renters are trying the O&A in addition to the Becos to see how they compare as well as the Pikkolo which is the only other SSC PAXbaby approves that has the forward facing capability!

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When I consult with babywearing moms via email, I have a list of questions that I ask that help me pick and choose which carriers would be good options!  These questions are things like your height & weight, baby’s height & weight, previous back injuries, breastfeeding in the carrier, sharing with another babywearer, and so on!  The answers help me to lead you to the PERFECT baby carrier and babywearing nirvana!  Interested in renting?  It’s super easy!  Just jump onto  PAXbaby’s Sling Exchange page, choose your carriers, and check out through the cart!  We will contact you with more information on when to expect your carriers in the mail, and what to do with them after your 2 week trial period!  Wanting to make things as easy as possible, there are no hidden costs or fees, no deposits taken, and as much help & support as you need!  PAXbaby is here to help you wear your baby successfully!

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*happy babywearing*

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“My husband, J., loves this carrier so much! All he could say when he first tried it on was how comfortable it is. I have gone back to work part-time, and I work nights most of the time that I work, so it is just Baby Boy and J. Baby Boy does not like to be put down, and J. had been complaining that his back hurts from holding him all the time. The second he tried on the Oh Snap! he loved it! He said he is never wearing any other carrier ever again–he can wear it for hours without any problem and he can get Baby Boy to fall asleep in it.  Whenever we go out,  he is sad that he forgot his carrier, all he can say is “I wish we had brought my carrier,” over and over. I think it is going to live in the car so we don’t forget it anymore.

He can’t wait to show it off to everyone and have our family and friends try it out! I am so glad that he likes it so much–I was a bit worried because he was kind of indifferent to the idea of getting his own carrier–he had a nasty crotch dangler that we got for a shower gift that he used once or twice and said it would work just fine. Well, he can’t get rid of it fast enough after using the Oh Snap!  He is so cute. Thank you sooooo much for all of your help, and for shipping it so fast! It is the best gift I could have gotten for my husband and son!!!!!”

*happy babywearing*

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Babywearing has never been so fun!!!  BabyHawk’s limited editions for PAXbaby keep you & baby rockin’ all day long!  Say goodbye to babyish themes like Winnie the Pooh & Noah’s Ark, these baby carriers have attitude!  SuperHawk editions feature almost OOAK front panels starring your favorite characters like Darth Vader, Hello Kitty, and the Twilight Trio!  Is the BabyHawk meh dai or Oh Snap! your style?

Get ready to rock ‘n roll in your exclusive BabyHawk!  PAXbaby is preparing the moshpit for the RockHawk!  These baby carriers have pushed plain jane fabrics like Sweet Tweet and Carnival outa the way, and elbowed their way to the front of the crowd!  Coming soon,  Limited Editions available only at PAXbaby!

*happy babywearing*

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And you could win a Mai Poketto before they are available online just by voting on the BabyHawk Double Dare contestants.  The more votes we get, the more accessory pouches we are sending out, so bring on your babywearing friends!

*happy babywearing*

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