Babywearing choices & Sleepy Wrap Giveaway

07.09.10

by kristin c.

It seems like since I have had a baby I get more compliments than ever before…no I did not magically become a super model, but rather I became a babywearing mama.

Babywearing is one of the greatest gifts that you can give both yourself and your child.  It is not only the most comfortable snuggle time around, it also provides you with free hands to complete household duties while you are still bonding and cuddling with your child.  It is also more personal and comforting than using a stroller and leaves both of your hands free, plus it can be done inside and outside of the house.

Many of the above compliments came from onlookers stating how pretty the carriers are, or how happy and comfy and content my baby looks.  There are also comments complimenting me on my strength…but this is not needed for babywearing and I will explain in a moment.

From the newborn stage you have the nice stretchy wrap, which is super sleek and adds a pop of color to mama and babies wardrobe.  They are soft enough to be used for kangaroo care and great modest skin to skin time for you and your baby.  It also allows baby to be soothed much easier as it becomes a comfort zone for them.  Sleepywraps provide many hours of enjoyable snuggle time and are the perfect material for wearing around the home and out in public without getting too hot.  These also are just the perfect amount of support for those tiny little bundles of joy.  They also make nursing more discrete as you can nurse while wearing your baby or cover them if you choose with the wrap as it doubles as a blanket on the go.  These can be purchased at a great price point but their downfall is that they may not be supportive enough to wear beyond the first year.

After many months of having a love affair with my Sleepywrap I decided to graduate to the next level of babywearing.  The next carriers can comfortably support children up to 40lbs*.  These include soft structures carriers, mei tais, and my true love of woven wraps.

Soft structured carriers, like the; oh Snap!, Ergo, Boba G2 and Beco Butterfly provide amazing colors and patterns. These all provide simple in and out buckle closures.  These in my opinion, are the easiest & quickest carriers to use, and evenly distribute the weight of your child as they are being carried while also designed to provide proper support for their hip and spine, which is a question many moms have. These are simple for mom and dad alike.  The biggest positives are the ease of use and evenly distributed support.  The downfalls of these are lack of carrying positions, adjusting straps between users, not being able to use for another purpose and that they can be bulky to carry while not in use.

Next in line are the mei tais.  At Franklin Goose we provide the Babyhawk and Kozy. These are best described as the in-between carrier.  They have qualities of both the soft structured carrier as well as the woven wrap.  These take just a bit longer to tie on, but if you are having to adjust straps with a soft structured carrier, many moms find a mei tai just as fast if not faster than a soft structured carrier.  These also seem much easier to nurse in than a soft structured carrier, in my personal experience.  They also seem to provide a wider variety of fun front panels to have a more personalized look.  It does not take long to learn how to use these and they provide a few more options for carrying than a soft structured carrier can provide.  These support very well.  The biggest positives for mei teis are the customized fit every time and the support.  The biggest downfall I find is that the back panels many not be high enough for some older babies who like to arch.

Now we are to my favorite.  The woven wrap.  Do not be discouraged that there is a slight learning curve and that there are so many carries.  You Tube has 100’s of videos you can view to learn all the carries step-by-step, and chances are you will have 2 or 3 favorite carriers that you can tie in a short amount of time.  Woven wraps have been around for ages.  The material is stronger and supportive as well as being high quality and then it is woven into a wrap.  These are specially designed for carrying children and are very strong and Didymos even adds the idea of using your wrap as a hammock after you are finished carrying your child, these wraps can SUPPORT!  They are the most versatile wrap, providing several carries on hip, back and front.  They can be used as a blanket, sunshade, nursing cover, pillow and anything else you may think of.  Depending on the weight of your child you can use a more supportive carry.  They come in all sizes and I suggest going with a longer wrap if in doubt.  They also come in short sizes which I would suggest only for experienced babywearers as they are more difficult to work with.  Do not be overwhelmed, it just takes practice and you will get it!  The biggest positives of these are already listed above.  The biggest downfall would have to be the price point-which is necessary because of the elaborate weaving process to create them with organic marterials and the final downfall would have to be the addiction of them, once I fell in love I wanted a huge pile to snuggle my darling daughter in.

Sleepy Wrap is so excited about all of our babywearing mama’s that they have offered 2 prizes for this contest! One winner will win a Sleepy Wrap in Navy and another will win their Nap Inc. Bear.


How to enter:  Please visit www.FranklinGoose.com and find your favorite babywearing item! Post a link in the comments section and a random winner will be chosen on Monday after 12:00 noon EST.  This is also a great chance to offer any suggestions for Franklin Goose to sell other babywearing items!

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106 Responses to “Babywearing choices & Sleepy Wrap Giveaway”

  1. Jamie Drummond says on :

    I LOVE this carrier! Use it with my 9 month 19lb son!

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/BOBA-Organic-G2

  2. Lisa says on :

    We need a new carrier. We are Adopting

  3. Teresa W. says on :

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Bali-Breeze-Morgaine

    Wraps are so functional providing a way to carry from a baby to a toddler!

  4. Monika Whitney says on :

    Babyhawk Organic for sure

  5. Monika Whitney says on :

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Babyhawk-Organic

  6. Matthew says on :

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Kozy-Carrier34

    Kozy carriers are easy to tie and much lighter than carrying a carseat around.

  7. Heidi says on :

    I like the Babyhawk Organic!!

  8. Brittany Gleason says on :

    I really like the water wrap—what a great way to bring your older kids in the water and keep them safe without leaving baby out! I also really love ring slings and would love to see some on here!!!

  9. Elizabeth J. says on :

    My favorite is the Alice guaze wrap. It is absolutely stunning!
    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Bali-Breeze-Wrap

  10. Bridget H says on :

    I would love this! Thanks for the giveaway! http://www.franklingoose.com/products/New-Native-Organic-Baby-Carrier

  11. Amy V. says on :

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/BOBA-Organic-G2

    Just got my Boba and everyone is asking what it is and where I got it. I have “worn” my son since he was about 8 weeks old and people always compliment and inquire. I think they all love seeing him in the new carrier, growing so quickly, now 15 months :-) and still riding with Mom.

  12. Jess says on :

    Will Franklin Goose ever carry Beco or Ergo?

  13. Sarah M. says on :

    I like the Kozy Carrier: http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Kozy-Carrier-Banister

  14. Allison G. says on :

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Oh-SNAP

    I have heard great things about this carrier!

  15. Yuri says on :

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Bali-Breeze-Morgaine
    This is so pretty!! I love the bright color. I’m so excited to wear my first baby due in just 2 weeks!!

  16. Mary M. says on :

    I so need a wrap and have been eyeing this sleepy wrap! awesome to see FG carries it! :D So I’d have to say that the Sleepy Wrap is my favorite babywearing item on Franklin Goose. :)

    I’m also eyeing My Baby Nest and Baby K’Tan — they both seem like easy babywearing options.

  17. Alicia Love says on :

    I’m in love with this one but can’t afford it right now! We do so much swimming that it would be a blessing but I’ll have to make do with what I have. :)
    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Water-Wrap

  18. Kylee Lowdon says on :

    I love the versatility of the wrap and how cool it is (necessary when one lives in the desert!): http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Bali-Breeze-Morgaine

  19. Holli S. says on :

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/BOBA-Organic-G2
    I have loved our Sleepy Wrap, our ring sling, and now our Toddler Patapum. But… I’ve REALLY been wanting to try out the BOBA! It’s on my list. :D

  20. Ashley E. says on :

    I am in love with Didymos Eva! I love the girly colors and have been wanting to try a Didymos forever.

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Eva

  21. Amee says on :

    I love the water wrap!! I can play in the pool or ocean with both my kiddos!http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Water-Wrap

  22. Aurora G says on :

    I would love having this wrap:
    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Bali-Breeze-Morgaine
    looks so soft for small babies…

    And I suggest you the manduca baby carrier, I’ve got it and we use it so much!

  23. Elizabeth Haskins says on :

    I am new to babywearing,I am excited to try wraps and think this is gorgeous!!

  24. Codi C says on :

    I have the Boba G2 Carrier in Pine, and I love it! For one, it’s gorgeous, and 2, it fits any kiddo I’ve worn so perfectly! From 5 months old, to 4 years old! Every kiddo finds it so comfy, and so do I! I love the foot rests for my older kiddos, and that the hood can roll up or detach instead of just hang there.

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/BOBA-Organic-G2

  25. Shannon Cox says on :

    Our first baby girl is due in October! Our favorite product, by far, is the Sleepy Wrap! All of my mommy friends agree that the Sleepy Wrap is their favorite carrier, so that’s what I’m going with! I’m in love with the green and orange colors! :)

  26. Amanda Hall says on :

    The sleepy wrap definitely. I still have a 6 month old that likes to be wrapped and worn for napping. So comfy!

  27. Aviva R says on :

    I love the Bali Breeze wraps – but you need to start carrying Catbird Baby Pikkolos, that’s the best SSC in my opinion.

  28. Anna Edgerton says on :

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/BOBA-Organic-G2

    This looks very cozy for our first little one on the way :)

  29. Kellie K says on :

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Kozy-Carrier-Spotsylvania

    I love the Kozy!

  30. Madeline says on :

    Since I am dying for a Sleepy Wrap, that one is my favorite carried by Franklin Goose!

  31. Kristin says on :

    Glad everyone loves babywearing! :D

  32. Melissa Viers says on :

    I love the stretchy wrap for itty bittys (I want one for my next baby!) but right now my favorite carrier is the mei tai!

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Babyhawk-Organic

  33. Natalie Thompson says on :

    I LOVE my sleepywrap. I have an 18 month old and a newborn and it works great when we need to go out shopping. I would love to try a different kind of wrap…my favorite is this Kozy:

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Kozy-Keeling-with-Natural

  34. Kathy P says on :

    I love this one!! Thanks so much for the giveaway!

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Oh-SNAP

  35. Lindsay says on :

    I would definately love this one!! With a husband that is always gone, I need more free hands!
    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/BOBA-Organic-G2

  36. K. Nix says on :

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Sleepy-Wrap-Organic-Baby-Carrier I’m a big fan of this type of carrier, though I’ve never used this brand, I’ve made my own. Could you possibly offer fabric? I’d like to see Ergo products on your site.

  37. narah says on :

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Sleepy-Wrap-Baby-Carrier

    My son & I just received our 1st carrier, a sleepywrap, a few days ago. We tried it out as soon as I got it out of the package. He fell asleep within the 1st 5 minutes of being in it. I almost couldn’t get it washed fast enough. He seems so content while he’s in it.

  38. Tiffany says on :

    I love my sleepy wrap but I use it so often that I’d like another one to give one a rest haha I want to try the organic but cant afford it right now

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Sleepy-Wrap-Organic-Baby-Carrier

  39. Michelle Mousa says on :

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Kozy-Carrier-Banister
    This is my favorite! Beautiful pattern!

  40. Sarah McDuffie says on :

    Love the boba its easy to understand and holds a big baby. I also really love the sleepy wrap bear this was an AWESOME idea sooo cute.

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/BOBA-Organic-G2

  41. Mindy B says on :

    I LOVE my Boba! We use it to go Geocaching and it makes it so much easier when we’re hiking around!

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/BOBA-Organic-G2

  42. Andrea says on :

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/BOBA-Organic-G2

    This one look really comfortable and I like the colors.

  43. gojigirl says on :

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Eva
    I love woven wraps & have aquired *ahem* a few over the last year. Eva was one of my firsts and will always be a favorite. She gets so soft with use – perfect for snuggling a newborn yet so supportive for a 4 year old. :) I would love it if you carried short woven wraps (2.5-3.2m) as they are perfect for out & about. BBSlens are a great option that are less expensive, as are Dolcinos.

  44. Jennifer says on :

    I love my boba! It is great for an older child :) My dd is 15 months and it works great! I take it camping and any where a stroller is not suited for!

  45. Jennifer says on :

    http://www.queencreek.org/Index.aspx?page=460 Forgot the link :)

  46. NicoleW says on :

    I have so been wanting this wrap: http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Eva

  47. Kimberly says on :

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Sleepy-Wrap-Baby-Carrier

    The sleep wrap in green is wonderful!

  48. SarahG says on :

    I have LOVED the New Native carriers. My daughter is so comfortable in the carrier, and I’ve gotten many compliments on it when wearing it outside the house!

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/New-Native-Organic-Baby-Carrier

  49. Katie says on :

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Oh-SNAP

    Soft structured carriers are my favorite! So easy to snap on and off, I take it everywhere (grocery store, mall, walking) and use it daily at home for walks, vacuuming, and even mowing the lawn! The Oh-Snap is like the king of SSCs!

  50. Kalohabreeze- elizabeth says on :

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Babyhawk-Organic

    My big old chubs lived on my back in one of these ! I had the denim version w/ minkee I wish you would carry!

  51. Kristina says on :

    I love my Boba!
    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/BOBA-Organic-G2

  52. Laura says on :

    I love the Simon Didymos. I have been eying Simon since my first son was born in 2007, and I think for this little guy coming in the fall, I may just have to splurge and get one. Didy stripes are so pretty, and supportive, and thin!
    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Simon

  53. Darci says on :

    Love this for use with toddlers!
    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/BOBA-Organic-G2

  54. Melissa says on :

    I love the Kozy Carrier!

  55. Madigan says on :

    I loved the Bali Wrap I used when my daughter was younger, unfortunately it was a loaner and I gave it back – so I’m :unwrapped” when our new baby comes along.

  56. Katherine says on :

    I haven’t tried one yet, but I really want one of these: http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Oh-SNAP
    I also love my Moby Wrap.

  57. Liz Grant says on :

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Oh-SNAP

  58. Bryanna S. says on :

    I have 2 each for their own reason! Sleepy Wrap hands down for itty bitty new babies, but I dont know what Id do w/o my Boba now that hes 12mos old!
    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Sleepy-Wrap-Baby-Carrier
    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/BOBA-Organic-G2

  59. Tina Schultz says on :

    I love the Babyhawk organic!!

  60. Kelli Solomon says on :

    I absolutely love my babyhawk mei tai! http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Babyhawk-Organic

  61. Bon says on :

    I haven’t tried any of the carriers, but aside from wanting to try the Sleepy Wrap and Boba, I keep hearing great things about the Oh Snap!

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Oh-SNAP

  62. Rachel says on :

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Babyhawk-Organic
    A friend of mine loaned me her Babyhawk when we went on vacation and it was perfect for my little one. I could even carry my toddler in it too! I’d love to try a wrap for baby number three (who is still baking!).

  63. Krystal Ewers says on :

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Oh-SNAP

    but I own a lot of homemade wraps.. a strechy, a woven, a mei tais and a sling!

  64. carla Garcia says on :

    I bought this from you guys
    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/BOBA-Organic-G2
    I love it!

  65. Erica S. says on :

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Sleepy-Wrap-Baby-Carrier

    I ordered this wrap in the baby blue recently. Hoping God will bless us with a little one soon so I can use it. It is so comfy to wear. I know a little one would fit perfectly in it. I have been practicing many of the different wrap styles.

  66. Meri says on :

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Sleepy-Wrap-Baby-Carrier

    I used this when my son was a newborn, it totally saved my sanity! As he got older, it was great to use for going out and about without lugging the bulky car seat!

  67. jennifer says on :

    I love them all- especially this one-
    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/BOBA-Organic-G2

  68. Jessica S. says on :

    My favorite is the Boba
    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/BOBA-Organic-G2
    I’ve had my eye on one of these for a while!

  69. Tamara Clark says on :

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/BOBA-Organic-G2

    Love it!

  70. Kristina says on :

    I love my purple indio so much I would love another. I love the color contrasts on this one.
    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Black-and-White-Indio

  71. Jessica M. says on :

    I love the Sleepy Wrap!!!
    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Sleepy-Wrap-Baby-Carrier

  72. Catherine Prewett says on :

    I love this carrier: http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Sleepy-Wrap-Baby-Carrier

  73. Holly says on :

    Babyhawk!
    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Babyhawk-Organic

  74. April says on :

    My favorite babywearing item at FG is the Boba G2.

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/BOBA-Organic-G2

  75. Aja Reeser says on :

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Natural-Wool-Indio
    this wool wrap looks amazing! i have a babyhawk mei tai and love it, but really want to try a woven wrap! love the stretchy wraps too- used one for dd’s first 9 months.

  76. Kate M says on :

    I am a huge fan of woven wraps and am excited that FG carries them.

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Black-and-White-Indio

  77. Becky says on :

    Sleepy wrap is my favorite, hands down!

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Sleepy-Wrap-Baby-Carrier

  78. Shannon says on :

    I am between the New Native Baby Carried (http://www.franklingoose.com/products/New-Native-Organic-Baby-Carrier) and sleepy wrap carrier http://www.franklingoose.com/products/New-Native-Organic-Baby-Carrier)

  79. Shanna says on :

    I love this kind of carrier

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Babyhawk-Organic

    I’ve never tried the sleep wrap but would LOVE too

  80. Carissa S. says on :

    I love this one! And I know it will be really nice now that I will have a newborn and a 2 year old. It is easier to pack around as well!

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Sleepy-Wrap-Baby-Carrier

  81. Brittany Wiggins says on :

    While I love my homemade moby wrap I’m thinking something new is a must!

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Kozy-Carrier

  82. Ana DeForge says on :

    I love my Sleepy Wrap. People are always asking me about it when I wear my baby in it. I Also love the Babyhawk!

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Babyhawk-Organic

  83. Maya W says on :

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Kozy-Carrier-Spotsylvania

    Just bought this for my baby on the way (due in august) and have been toying around with my 2 year/30lb toddler and he is loving it!

  84. tasha davey says on :

    my daughter is outgrowing our moby wrap. i would love a mei tai style carrier like the babyhawk oh snap!
    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Oh-SNAP

  85. Trisha Kalous says on :

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Sleepy-Wrap-Organic-Baby-Carrier

    I’ve been wanting one of these for a long time :)

  86. Jennifer says on :

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Kozy-Keeling-with-Natural
    I’ve always wanted to try a Kozy Carrier

  87. erin says on :

    We LOVE our Boba Organic G2!

  88. erin says on :

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/BOBA-Organic-G2

    oops forgot the link…

  89. Jenna says on :

    I love the Boba carriers! I can easily carry my two year old when we are shoppj g an she doesn’t want to be in a shopping cart. I can’t wait until my son fits in it. A sleep wrap would be great to use wiht him in the meantime.

  90. Carol H says on :

    I would love to try this:
    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Kozy-Carrier-Spotsylvania

  91. amanda brooks says on :

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Babyhawk-Organic

    i would love to have one of these for baby #3 that is on the way!

  92. Tina Schultz says on :

    I love the Sleepy wrap!! I really want to try it!!

  93. Andrea says on :

    I’d love to try a sleepy wrap! I think the Cozy Carriers look really cute. Mei Tais are awesome! Thanks!

  94. Jess Willis says on :

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Oh-SNAP

    I love SSCarriers, and I want to try an Oh Snap soon. They are just so convenient, and easy!

  95. Ramona says on :

    i love this carrier. http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Babyhawk-Organic

    i usually use a wrap – have a hoppediz and borrowed a moby for the newborn period. but this organic babyhawk looks awesome!!

  96. Leah says on :

    I would love a water wrap! That looks awesome!

  97. Sabrina says on :

    I got the Oh Snap for my husband. It was his Father’s day present so he could have one of his ‘own’ since I already have several. Thus far I have tried: Petite Calyx, Ergo, Action Baby Carrier, Connecta, Pikkolo, Yamo, Manduca, Cinchworm, Infant Patapum, and a couple of other ssc’s. I also have and love my three wraps: I have a Didymos Color Grown Leaves, Girasol Jungle, and Vatani Koira.

  98. Isha Tan says on :

    You don’t carry this but we have an Ergo Sport that baby and I have been enjoying for the past few months. Would love to try the BabyTrekker or BabyHawk mei tai.

  99. Sabrina says on :

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Oh-SNAP
    Here’s the link that I tried to post bu it didn’t work the first time.

  100. Erin says on :

    I love the sleepywrap…http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Sleepy-Wrap-Baby-Carrier

    But I also really like the water wrap…http://www.franklingoose.com/categories/Baby-gear&category=woven%20wraps/slings

  101. Chrissy says on :

    I have an indio and used it with my daughter when she was maybe 2 (was introduced to woven wraps later), so that’s one of my favorites: http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Black-and-White-Indio

    However, I just received my first Babyhawk from Franklin Goose and I’m excited to use it! I have a baby due in 2 weeks. http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Babyhawk-Organic

    so it might be a toss up :) I’d love to try a sleepy wrap with the babe

  102. Jaime says on :

    I have heard great things about the Oh Snap by Baby Hawk. My girlfriend has it and raves over it! I wish she lived closer…I could borrow/try it out. :( I am really wanting this one… http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Oh-SNAP

  103. Jamie says on :

    I love my Sleepy Wrap and just got a BabyHawk, have yet to try it.

  104. Leah says on :

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Kokopax-Eco-Classic-Carrier-Pax-0009

    This back pack is SO adorable. I had never looked at that website before, they have an AMAZING amount of stuff!! It was hard to pick what I liked the best!

  105. Whitney Jordan says on :

    I would love to try this baby carrier, along with the Sleepy Wrap.

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Snuggy-Baby-Linen-Banded-Ring-Sling

  106. Amy says on :

    http://www.franklingoose.com/products/Babyhawk-Organic

    I *love* my Babyhawk Mei Tai. Riding in it is about the only way that my 3 month old will fall asleep. She snuggles down and has some quiet time before falling asleep. Still need to figure out how to nurse her in it!

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