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Little man has had a couple of days recently where he has not wanted to be put down. It may have something to do with how tired he is, as the girls wake him up when he naps. As a result I have had a tired little boy. The hot weather has meant that the girls are wanting to play and wanting my attention, so I cannot simply sit and hold a little man, a sling is an absolute must for us at the minute.


The warmer whether has meant that we need something to keep us both cool, and our new Rockin' baby single ply sling has been perfect. The light weight cotton material had kept us cool and it has meant little man can nap in peace and comfort whilst I can still play with the girls or get a few pieces done.

I love the colours and patterns on the Rockin' baby slings, we already use one of their pouches so this is the perfect addition to our growing sling collection. As it is a Rockin' baby pouch we also know that Rockin' baby will donate a sling to a mother in need in one of 30 countries. I love that Rockin' baby have partnered with child fund international to do this, as the benefits of sling or pouch wearing are amazing and to be able to pass this one to others is such a fantastic thing to do.

I simply love our Rockin' baby sling and the freedoms it provides us. I would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking at a sling or a pouch.

All words are my own opinion 
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Little man has silent reflux and needs to be kept upright for as long as possible. This is hard for him and hard on me too, especially with having the girls to look after also. On a plus side this means we get to enjoy lots of baby wearing.

I love baby wearing. I find it great for soothing colic and crying babies. It helps to build a bond and a sense of closeness. Baby wearing can also help the transition from womb to outside world and provide the comfort some babies need. By using a sling/pouch it also keeps your hands free to get on with other things, such as eating, whilst looking after baby.


Rockin baby make some beautiful print ring slings and pouch. They work with non profit organisations and donate a sling to a mother who needs it through these organisations world wide whenever one of theirs is purchased. Using a Rockin baby sling is not only good for you and your baby but you also help out another mum and her baby too.

The pouch was really easy to use. There are zips on the back to adjust the size in order to make it fit.


A removable cover can then be attached to hide the zips if needed. Baby is then positioned correctly in the pouch ensuring they are kissable and visible at all times.

For me the most difficult part was choosing the print. A huge range of prints to suit all tastes it was a tough choice. I eventually went for Frosti and have to say I love it more in the flesh. I was impressed at how easy it was to use and how comfortable it felt on. Little man felt happy too and fell asleep the first time I wore it.


One of my favourite features has to be the padded edge. It provides great comfort against babies legs.


The Rockin baby pouch is a real pleasure to use and little man loves to feel close to me.




All words are my own opinion 
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My love for baby wearing is well documented.  With three children to look after it can often be an essential part of our daily routine.  Baby wearing can mean the difference from me having anything to eat that day and going hungry.  For Little Man Baby wearing also makes a huge difference.  His colic becomes a lot more controlled, his reflux is kept to a minimum and he is generally a much happier baby.


Little Man is going through a growth and development week, which means he is a lot more clingy than usual.  He is wanting the comfort and reassurance to know that I am near him and he does give wonderful cuddles.  I also have 2 other children that need my attention so the AmaWrap has come in very handy this past week.

When I first started using wraps I did worry about the method used to tie them, but now it is second nature.  The AmaWrap has a little stretch in it, not as stretchy as others so I have had to get used to fastening a little looser than I would with a more stretchy wrap.  Whilst there are a variety of colours to choose from, I personally much prefer the more natural colour as it goes with everything, and my husband is then more likely to use the wrap also.


The AmaWrap dries quick if washed, which means you can wash over night ready for use the next day [it is warm at the moment so not sure if this has something to do with the drying time?].  The slight stretch in fabric does mean you can get a very supportive hold, and comfort on your back.  I liked how the material was easy to spread over the shoulders to give extra support, which can sometimes be tricky with other wraps.

If you are new to using wraps the AmaWrap would be a good one to try as the instructions are clear and simple to follow and the wrap itself is easy to work out which way to tie.


The AmaWrap also comes in a handy bag which means it is perfect to pop in a change bag, or simply to have in the car for those 'just in case' situations.  Overall a very supportive baby wrap which is fast becoming my go to.

Thanks to AmaWrap for sending the wrap in exchange for my my honest opinions. 
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I used to carry my eldest daughter everywhere in her sling.  We would go for long walks together and she would spend all day with me.  I loved carrying her and loved my sling.  My youngest daughter was less keen on the sling and I could only use it on rare occasions.  Thing 3 however seems to really enjoy the closeness and wants to be picked up and held close to your chest.  I love to hold him but I also have to be able to look after the girls.

I have been searching for a sling for Thing 3.  The problem I had is with the 3 slings and carriers I currently own, Thing 3 is too small for them.  When I put him in them he becomes covered and it is just not safe, so I needed an alternative.  He is only 49cm in length even though he was born at term and still fits in newborn clothes. [0-3 months swamp him].

At a recent event I met ByKay who provided me with a sling for Thing 3.  I had never tried a stretchy wrap before and will admit to feeling a little apprehensive when I saw the length of material in front of me.  I watched YouTube videos and learnt how to tie the wrap.  To be honest it is really easy to do but I wanted to make sure I had got it right so even went to a local sling group to check the fitting.

The ByKay wrap is very stretchy and both my husband and I can wear it.  The material is soft and easy to wear.  Baby seems to be very comfortable in it.


I have full use of both arms which means I can play with the girls and Thing 3 is fully supported.  I can wear the wrap without baby in it as it is really comfortable and then when I need to I simply put Thing 3 in.  There is no waiting around as everything is ready.  


I am really pleased to have found a solution so that Baby is supported and held close and that also means I can play with the girls.  I love having him close to me


Thank you to ByKay for providing a solution and allowing me to carry Thing 3.  Words in this post are my own personal opinion. 
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With school officially started I wanted to take a moment to look at the journey to and from school.  I am lucky enough to be able to walk my daughter to school, it is less than a 10 minute walk.  Whilst it is close there is still a main road to cross and with two daughters to watch safety is very important.

The footpaths near us are very narrow, meaning at some points they are only just wide enough for the pushchair.  I would then have to get my eldest daughter to let go of my hand, in order to continue walking.  This is not something I like to do and as she cannot hold the pushchair, as there is simply not enough space on the pavement, I can be left worrying about her safety even for the split second.


using the Lifft Sling

An alternative to this is a sling or a baby carrier.  The advantage of this is that I have two hands free so one can always hold my eldest and my youngest is kept safe as she is in the sling.  With my youngest 2 years old and very active and curious, she doesn't really like to be strapped in the pushchair let alone a carrier.  Most carriers force the child to face inwards, so they cannot really see much.  Often it is also difficult to adjust the carrier for a child of 2 years who weighs 13Kg and is on the top end of the growth percentiles.

Over 4 years ago I purchased a Lifft sling and have used it for both my daughters.  I was able to breastfeed both my daughters in the Lifft sling too, which was a great bonus.  I find the lifft sling really easy to adjust because it is one piece of material.  There are no straps to tighten or adjust and nothing to tie.  There are also many different positions the Lifft sling can take in order to cater for different age groups.




Lifft slings are now available in a variety of colours.  I feel very lucky to be able to have a Lifft sling to giveaway.  As these are available in different sizes the winner will need to pick the colour they would like from the sizes available, as not all colours maybe available in stock in the given size.

Entry is via Rafflecopter below and closes at Midnight GMT on 26 September 2014 .  Entry is open to UK residents aged 18 or over, for full terms and conditions see the link on the Rafflecopter widget.


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The MaByLand Comfort carrier comes in a choice of 3 colours, chocolate brown Midnight black and shimmering gold.  We were provided with chocolate brown to test as part of the focus group for MaByLand new range.

The comfort carrier carries babies in an ergonomic seated position.  It also provides the baby with back support and a head rest.    The child/baby is always carried facing the parent.  The carrier is suitable from 3months - 3 years [5Kg - 15Kg].  I found that my eldest daughter who is almost 3 did not want to sit in the carrier as she wanted to face the other way.  My youngest daughter was very happy to sit in the carrier up until around the time she could walk, when she just wants to walk everywhere.  Neither of which is down to the carrier more the Independence of my children.  I could still get both children into the carrier as there is adjustable leg room and easy front and side adjustments.

The comfort carrier has an adjustable padded waist belt and I also found the padded shoulder straps to be wider than previously used carriers which gave extra support and comfort.   When I first used the carrier I did find it uncomfortable to wear, but the more I wore it the more it moulded to my shape.  This meant I soon had an incredibly comfortable carrier that provided the perfect fit.  The carrier is very easy to adjust when it is on.

[Apologies for the snow pictures I have been meaning to write the review for some time]

excellent back supportadjustable side straps


padded strapseasy to reach buckles


comfort carrier support

I love the amount of padding on the carrier.  The head support for the child is also great as this is sometimes lacking in other carriers.  The storage pocket on the front is very useful and is lovely and deep.  It does fit a packet wipes and a nappy. One of the other great features of the carrier is that it comes with a blanket which easily clips onto the carrier and goes all the way round the child giving extra warmth and protection in the cold.

MaByLand comfort carrier

The MaByLand Comfort Carrier is priced at £84.99 which given the amount of padding and extra features make it a good purchase.  It did take the carrier a little time to mould to my shape in order to give the comfortable perfect fit, but it did get there and it was really comfortable to wear.  If you are looking for a good quality, well supported and comfortable carrier than I would recommend the MaByLand Comfort Carrier.  
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