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The “one”

PAXmommy Mel — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 07:26:24 +0000

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So… let’s get personal… how did you know when you had found “the one”. Now, now now, I don’t mean your significant other, I mean the carrier that made babywearing “click” for you. Was it a hand-me-down narrow based carrier? A handmade ring sling? A simple piece of cloth, that got you hooked on wrapping?? We all begin somewhere, where did your journey begin??

Were you lucky enough to fall in love with the first carrier you tried? What did you love about it? Was it the simplicity, the feeling of having baby close or was it having your hands free?

You may have even heard the saying, “finding a carrier is like trying on a pair of jeans, each one fits a little bit differently”, and that is just SO true. While a Tula may fit you like a glove, your bff may find Becos fit HER better. It does not mean that one of you is wrong, or doesn’t know what they are talking about. We are all different, and it makes sense that not every carrier is going to fit everyone in the same way. The best way to find your perfect carrier is to TRY ALL THE THINGS… seriously! Go to meetups, share your stash with your friends, try different brands, try new products, try old products!!! Don’t be afraid to like something that no one else in your group likes! Your entire group may be made up of soft structured carrier users, where your heart lies in wrapping! Be different! Be brave! Continuously develop your stash! And do not be afraid to come back and try something AGAIN!!

Sometimes you may even find that you will like different carriers for different stages. You may start with buckles, progress to ring slings, move on to wraps, and then go back to buckles again! Wrapping a newborn, for example, is like trying to wrap a bowling ball, you may feel like selling EVERYTHING. Try to resist. Put your favorite wraps to the side, and pick up a WCRS or stretch wrap (borrow one if you have to), and then as your babe grows, uncurls his legs and gets stronger, re-visit them again! Wrapping, ring slinging, or even wearing your newborn in a SSC, is going to change and evolve as your baby grows, as you shrink (or grow), and as they develop. You may go back and forth. You may like everything. Or nothing. Do the words “wrap strike” mean anything to you? Haha! A shorty may not cut it anymore, when it once was the perfect go-to for a guaranteed afternoon nap. Your perfect carrier may ebb and flow as you and your wearee change and grow. Roll with it. It is normal. It is ok.

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Like carriers, every babywearer differs, too. While some get caught up in the thrill of the chase, the latest release, the latest HTF pattern, others are more than happy to wear the same carrier for their entire babywearing journey. Stockings, stalkings, IDSO what??? What does babywearing look like to you? Are you in it for the community? To collect? Or do you look at it as a way to simply survive this crazy ride called parenthood.

Not sure where to begin?? Please email the PAXmommies at help@PAXbaby.com and we can hook you up with your very own Babywearing Prescription and hopefully help you find the best fit for you!!

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*happy babywearing*

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Sling Ring a ding ding!

PAXmommy Jillian — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 09:00:27 +0000

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Do you need / want / have to have a wrap conversion ring sling this very moment – actually 2 days ago? You have come to the right place because PAXbaby.com specializes in ring slings!!! Rainbow or patterned, stripes or solids, our gorgeous array of slings has something for everyone! Don’t feel limited to just one sling; pick up an additional to give to a friend, to keep in the car, in case of emergency, or simply because you love it! Cotton, hemp, or linen the choice is yours!!! Dive on in and just choose!!!!

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If you ever need help deciding on what you should purchase, the PAXmoms are HERE to help! Pop us an email so we can best choose the carrier for your babywearing needs! help@PAXbaby.com is the easiest way to make contact with us!

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Start shopping for Sleeping Baby Productions Wrap Conversion Ring Slings here!!

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*happy babywearing*

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Baby#6 modeling a new goodie coming soon!

PAXmommy Mel — Wed, 23 Jul 2014 14:36:38 +0000

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PAXmommy Jillian put Dex to work modeling a new rainbow goodie coming to PAXbaby!
He was happy to help!

What would YOU like to see next at PAXbaby.com???

Is there anything we have featured in the past that you would like to see us bring back??

Let us know at help@PAXbaby.com, or on our Facebook Wall!

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*happy babywearing*

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New to Babywearing? Try our Sling Exchange!

PAXmommy Mel — Mon, 10 Mar 2014 14:42:32 +0000

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Are YOU new to babywearing and overwhelmed with alllll of the options available???

We are here to HELP!

Contact our babywearing experts at help@PAXbaby.com for a custom Babywearing Prescription TODAY!

We want to help you find the perfect carrier for you and your specific needs! Are you fluffy? Petite? Very tall? Have a HUGE baby? Have a teeny baby? Have twins???
We will work with you to help you find the best fit.

Did you know that PAXbaby.com also offers a Sling Exchange program??

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Try before you buy, and rent a fabulous carrier directly from us!
You can read more about this amazing program here: http://shop.paxbaby.com/sling-exchange/

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Introducing: PAXmommy Alena

PAXmommy Mel — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 15:00:19 +0000

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1. First thing is first. Tell us your name, and how long you have been a PAXmommy for?

Hi, I’m Alena and Ive been a PAXmommy for just over 2 years

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2. How many babies do you have?
I have 6 babies, ranging in age from 13 years old to 11 months

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3. Have you worn them all?
Yes, I have actually. I wore my first 2 in a horribly uncomfortable snugli. I didn’t even remember until I saw a pic of myself. I really got into babywearing when #3 came along and we were officially outnumbered. I had to figure out a way to juggle all 3.
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4. Who introduced you to babywearing?
I was bump buddies with a mom on babycenter. She sold me my first sling and added me to the babywearing community.
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5. You have had two preemies, right? Can you explain to us how wearing a preemie can be different than wearing a full term baby?
Many people assume that preemies are just smaller newborns. There is a lot more to a preemie than that. They are amazing little babies that still have developing to do outside the womb. In the first weeks of life, up to their due dates they need an environment as close to the womb as possible. In the NICU, their incubator provides this environment, but once you are home, imho, a wrap or ring sling is the next closest thing. They are secure against their mother’s skin, listening to her heart beat, wrapped up tightly. I will always treasure those early wearing days. Even though I mourn losing the end of my pregnancy, I am so happy we had another way to create that bond.
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6. Do you have any babywearing tips for preemie moms?
In my experience they have been extremely floppy and take longer than a full term baby to develop their core strength. This makes wearing in the first few months different than what I would recommend for full term babies. I personally do not recommend stretchy carriers. My son was 5lbs 2oz when I started wearing him and the stretchy wrap just did not support his back and spine in an optimal position. A regular stretchy wrap would more suit a baby 8lbs or more, as the manufacturers recommend, but I did not test it out myself when he finally reached that weight 8 weeks later.
My absolute favorite carrier for a preemie is a wrap conversion ring sling. Easy to adjust and get baby in a good position without being overwhelming. 2nd favorite is a very thin woven wrap. Its best to save the meh dai’s and ssc for an older preemie once they can support their neck and core well. If you have any questions or need help wearing your preemie, please email in at help@PAXbaby.com and we would love to help.
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7. One last question, what has surprised you most about babywearing this past year?
Everyone who knows me knows that I am a huge fan of woven wraps, they really are my go-to carrier for every situation. So when I got my first Tula, I expected it to become my husband’s carrier. Well to my surprise, I reach for the Tula every single day! It’s nothing like the other ssc (soft structured carriers) I’ve tried and I absolutely love it. If you would have told me 6 months ago that I’d reach for my Tula more than my Uppy, I would have laughed. Now I have to admit that I do! This wrapper has finally found the ssc love. <3

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Thanks SO much, PAXmommy Alena for sharing a little about your babywearing journey!

Who would *you* like to see up next on the interview list???

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*happy babywearing*

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Woven Wraps 101: SIZING

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

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

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

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

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

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

** Here’s our little safety spiel **:

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

And now, on to the fun part!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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*happy babywearing*

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Sling Exchange & Babywearing Prescriptions

PAXmommy Mel — Tue, 08 Oct 2013 02:18:52 +0000

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Are you on the road to babywearing happiness, but hit a bump?

Can’t seem to find your PERFECT carrier?

Email the PAXmommies for a custom Babywearing Prescription – help@paxbaby.com

or give a Sing Exchange rental a try!

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Let us help YOU!

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*happy babywearing*

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Need a Prescription for Babywearing?

PAXmommy Mel — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 15:42:50 +0000

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Have you ever been overwhelmed with all of the amazing choices PAXbaby.com has to offer??

What size? What kind? What color?

And what does weft even MEAN?

The PAXmommies are on the scene and always ready to lend a helping hand.

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Between them they have YEARS of babywearing experience under their wraps (err belts), so chances are they have seen it, done it or heard about it before.

No question is too silly.

Get Certified Babywearing “expert” advice at the click of a button.

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Fill out a “Prescription for Babywearing” today at:

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And we can help find the perfect carrier for YOU!

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