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The Monday blues are strong today; the last day of the International Babywearing Week is here, and the fun is coming to a close. PAXbaby is going out with a BANG though; YOU can score the ultimate handpicked baby carrier package to purchase from PAXbaby.com for just $450. If you’d prefer to use lay away and make payments over the next 90 days, use the option that says I’m paying a deposit only! This is an amazing price for a brand new collection of carriers ; you will receive a meh dai, a woven wrap, a ring sling, & a surprise carrier! Want to add an onbu? Click the box!!! Here at PAXbaby, we are sharing the love and are confident that with your new stash of carriers in your toolkit, you will be able to share the love and the knowledge and the excitement of babywearing too!
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For today and every day, *happy babywearing!!!!*
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Happy FREE FRIDAY with PAXbaby.com and Nikki’s Punkin Patch!
This week’s winner will take home a Tsum Tsum themed set of Suck Pads and Punkin Pack!

Nikki O. is the creative hands behind the creations at Nikki’s Punkin Patch. She is known for her customizable mini attachable diaper bags called Punkin Packs. Being a lover of all things babywearing she found herself needing something to use while out adventuring (shopping, sightseeing, at theme parks, etc) to hold her phone, wallet, keys and diapers. Trying to stay hands-free without having to haul around a diaper bag she came up with this idea! Now you can just snap on and go!

Nikki’s Punkin Patch is great for the mom on the go with basic accessories (suck pads, reach straps, hoodie hoods and Punkin packs). All hand made with care in Phoenix Arizona!! Looking to match something specific?? Have no fear, there are many custom fabric options available and Nikki is always open to new ideas.

Head over to their Etsy shop (or Facebook Page) and get 10% off all weekend (expires Sunday June 26th) using code “PAXBABYLOVE10“!

The winner will be emailed once the drawing comes to an end on Friday, June 24th, 2016!! Shipping address must be confirmed via email within 24 hours, or a new winner will be chosen!! For this reason, make sure to check your email(including your Junk folder!!) Shipping in the States will be free; International winner will pay exact shipping costs!

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*happy babywearing*

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Hi babywearing group leaders, PAXbaby is dismantling our now defunct rental program, and we have carriers to share! These range from well loved & used to new since we had stockpiled to use in the future and now cannot. Our Sling Exchange program was dearly beloved and we will miss being able to offer this service, but unfortunately insurance liability was just too high to continue! Make our loss your gain, and let our entire community continue to reap the benefits of having a wide variety of carriers at their fingertips to try!

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We have an AMAZING batch of Girasol MySols coming!!!!

Time for a meh dai
PAXbaby’s selection of meh dais has never been prettier thanks to FRIDAY’s Girasol stocking! Our collection of My Sol baby carriers is a beautiful assortment of some of our favorite handwoven designs!!! If you are new to the babywearing world of meh dais, FRIDAY is a wonderful day to get started; it couldn’t be easier than with a Girasol My Sol from PAXbaby.com!

Click here to shop our entire selection of available meh dai carriers!

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*happy babywearing*

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The MySol is made from two layers of Girasol wrap fabric that nestles like a second skin around the baby being carried! Worn with either side facing out, the MySol is essentially reversible lengthening its life span and doubling its usability!

The MySol has been designed to grow with the child in order to ensure that babywearers get the most for their money and can use it for as long as possible: the width of the material between the legs may be easily adjusted – ideal for baby’s ergonomic M position with knees higher than bum!  The back of the MySol may be extended so that the carrier will still safely and comfortably fit even after your baby has grown into a toddler! The integrated hood supports your sleeping baby’s head and protects it against the sun; the hood’s width is also adjustable.

Lightly padded shoulder straps and a padded waistband also make the MySol so comfy. Your carrier will include a chest belt as well as a practical hip bag, and a storage bag!!!  Girasol’s My Sol have been lovingly woven and sewn in small workshops in Guatemala, and finished entirely from hand loomed woven wrap fabric!!!

Wear the MySol with love!

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**Girasol has emailed us with some interesting information regarding their design change! On the recommendation of babywearing consultants, the MySol will no longer feature that drawstring but instead offer a different way to cinch the front panel of the carrier. As one of the accessories included with the My Sol, the hip belt has velcro on each end so that it can be used to secure the width of the panel.

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Happy FREE FRIDAY with PAXbaby.com and Judy & Park! This week’s winner will take home a child sized meh dai doll carrier, made from 100% cotton in our favorite color… RAINBOW and 2 coordinating baby wearing themed hair bows!!!
Hannah Hynson is the mother of one adorable 13 month old boy, #babyhynson and the brains and creativity behind Judy & Park. She’s a WAHM well known for her mouse ear headbands, hair bows and baby blankets. With a background in Child Development she knows how important role playing and modeling is for young children. She created these doll meh dais with that in mind, to foster gentle parenting through play.
Judy & Park doll meh dais are handmade from quality cotton prints and cotton twill in small batches and are completely customizable.

Judy and Park will be stocking their website TONIGHT at 6 PM PST. Use the code PAXBABYLOVE for 10 percent off any orders placed this weekend!!!!

The winner will be emailed once the drawing comes to an end on Friday, February 12th, 2016!! Shipping address must be confirmed via email within 24 hours, or a new winner will be chosen!! For this reason, make sure to check your email (including your Junk folder!!) Shipping in the States will be free; International winner will pay exact shipping costs!

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#babycate has a baby carrier stash to be envious of! Her collection of mini carriers is extensive and well used! This little girl LOVES to wear her babies – JUST like her mama! She is grateful for all her carriers that have been specially made and sent to her, and would like to especially point out her mini Ocah and tiny Madame Googoo!

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Super sale on PAXbaby’s KoKaDi today only!

USE CODE (in your order notes): KKD40FRI

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When Fall comes and you are reaching for your wraps more, you will want something new, something vibrant, something DUDE to brighten your stash! Add a KoKaDi Love in Your Heart *dude* to your collection, or another fabulous KKD woven wrap,  at 40% today only!

Or shop our extensive category of meh dais and buckle carriers as well; all manufactured by KoKaDi, an illustrious woven wrap company from Germany!

Sale ends SUNDAY, September 27th at midnight PDT, so get shopping!!!!!

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*happy babywearing*

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BACK by popular demand – Girasol MySols!!

Which is YOUR fave??

These wrap conversion meh dais made by Girasol, are not only extra-cute but, comfortable AND versatile!! If you are looking for bang for your buck – this is it!!!
The MySol has been designed to grow with the child in order to ensure that babywearers get the most for their money and can use it for as long as possible: the width of the material between the legs may be easily adjusted – ideal for baby’s ergonomic M position with knees higher than bum!  The back of the MySol may be extended so that the carrier will still safely and comfortably fit even after your baby has grown into a toddler! The integrated hood supports your sleeping baby’s head and protects it against the sun; the hood’s width is also adjustable.

Have you found the MySol love yet???

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*happy babywearing*

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BRONTE has arrived!!!!

KoKaDi FLIPS and TAITAIS are here and looking OHSOAMAZING!!!

If you have been waiting for Bronte, NOW is your chance!!!

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PAXbaby.com’s elegant Bronte exclusive KoKaDi has returned and is even more sophisticated than ever! Enjoy Bronte’s gorgeous designs, dreamed by PAXmommy Jillian & brought to life by CharLee at QuasiCo, including a steampunk style “corset”, antique keys, & machinery gears! Stripes, black lace and hand drawn sparrows inspired by PAXmommy Mel’s tattoo also grace our beautiful wrap.

What better way to show off your favorite KoKaDi woven wrap than with a buckle carrier from PAXbaby! These wrap conversions come in two sizes, both with attached hoods and comfortably padded waistbands. Available for the perfect fit for your child, the Flip “baby” size is best worn with a wee one, 8-18 pounds approximately, The “toddler” size carrier is recommended to use with a baby older than around 10 months and then on up to a 24 months or older if your toddler is petite! One of the most interesting parts of the KoKaDi flip is the scrunchable body at the base of the carrier, thanks to the handy velcro at the waistband; this can be extremely helpful if your baby is tall but thin to keep them well seated in the carrier with their legs in the appropriate M position!

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Here’s the nitty gritty on sizing! For the “baby” size Flip :
The width of the front panel is approximately 17.5″ at waist/16″ at shoulder
The height of the front panel is approximately 15″ plus 4″ width of waist belt
The minimum length of the shoulder straps can be approximately 19″
The maximum length of the shoulder straps can be approximately 27″
The width of the shoulder straps is approximately 2.75″
The minimum length of the waistband can be approximately 24″
The maximum length of the waistband can be approximately 46″
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Here’s the nitty gritty on sizing! For the “toddler” size Flip :
The width of the front panel is approximately 19″ at waist
The height of the front panel is approximately 15.5″ plus 4″ width of waist belt
The minimum length of the shoulder straps can be approximately 19″
The maximum length of the shoulder straps can be approximately 33″
The width of the shoulder straps is approximately 2.75″
The minimum length of the waistband can be approximately 25″
The maximum length of the waistband can be approximately 46″

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Baby Sized Tai Tai
The baby size may be used from birth to about 18 months.
Width of panel: kokadi Taitai Babysize 42 cm
Size of the back part: kokadi Taitai Babysize 34 cm

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Toddler sized Tai Tai
The toddler size fits from about 10 months to about 24 months
Width of panel: Kokadi TaiTai Toddlersize 47cm
Size of the back part: Kokadi TaiTai Toddlersize 38 cm

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Please keep in mind that these carriers are handmade from woven wraps in Germany. The design may differ than the photo shown as the placement of the wrap differs with each carrier cut and sewn. These are 100% cotton wraps used for the wrap conversions, and your carrier has been chosen to sell at PAXbaby with love!

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*happy babywearing*

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Have you been Mai Poketto curious?

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Voila! It’s just that easy! No more juggling a purse, no bulky bag hanging off of your shoulder, just slide on, snap and go.

The Mai Poketto brings a whole new meaning to HANDS FREE BABYWEARING!!

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Psssst… MySols are coming… Surprise Rainbow style!!
If you have been waiting for these beauties, the wait is soon over!

The MySol is a wrap conversion meh dai with a fabulous fit for most babywearers! Carry your baby safely, comfortably and ergonomically from birth to toddler in front or on your back. The carrier design is based on traditional Asian baby carriers but has been adapted to modern needs with its adjustable front panel and extra carrying bags.

The MySol is made from two layers of Girasol wrap fabric that nestles like a second skin around the baby being carried! Worn with either side facing out, the MySol is essentially reversible lengthening its life span and doubling its usability!

The MySol has been designed to grow with the child in order to ensure that babywearers get the most for their money and can use it for as long as possible: the width of the material between the legs may be easily adjusted – ideal for baby’s ergonomic M position with knees higher than bum!  The back of the MySol may be extended so that the carrier will still safely and comfortably fit even after your baby has grown into a toddler! The integrated hood supports your sleeping baby’s head and protects it against the sun; the hood’s width is also adjustable.

Lightly padded shoulder straps and a padded waistband also make the MySol so comfy. Your carrier will include a chest belt as well as a practical hip bag, and a storage bag!!!  Girasol’s My Sol have been lovingly woven and sewn in small workshops in Guatemala, and finished entirely from hand loomed woven wrap fabric!!!

Wear the MySol with love!
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*happy babywearing*
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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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Je Porte Mon Bebe has provided us with this fantastic illustration of how the physiologic newborn position looks with baby inside a wrap.

With a baby under around 3-4 months, the position in the photo above is what you want to see in any type of carrier. It is possible to achieve this body posture in a ring sling, wrap, or meh dai, but much more difficult in a buckle carrier, which is just one of the reasons why I generally suggest that buckle carriers are best saved for after baby has more torso control and naturally assumes a squat position on his own, when picked up. This developmental milestone typically occurs around 4 months old.

Some time around 4 months, when you lift him to your body in-arms, baby will span your body, and grab onto your torso with his legs spread. This is a good indication that your baby’s pelvis and spine are developmentally ready to be worn in a spread squat position. The position of your baby in a carrier should always mirror a developmentally appropriate position in which you would carry your baby in-arms. 

The photo above is a perfect example of the spread squat position with a baby who is developmentally ready. Baby has strong neck and torso control, sits much more upright in the wrap, with less of a curve in the spine, and the pelvis is naturally more open, with the legs easily spanning the mother’s torso. Many babies will gradually shift toward this position as they approach 4 months, and most by 5 months. This baby is likely beginning to push up on hands and knees, and may be doing some “tripod” sitting.

Physical developmental milestones can always help guide us toward the appropriate carriers and positions for a baby. Wearing a carrier which is comfortable for both you and your baby will mean more babywearing, which in turn fosters a more secure bond. That relationship is carried down the road and will benefit you both for years to come, even when your baby is too big for you to lift.

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PAXbaby.com‘s Babywearing Retreat with Center for Babywearing Studies started this week in beautiful Temecula! The PAXmoms AND PAXfriends are learning a lot & having a great time!

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Hopefully we can make this a yearly event!!
Would YOU be interested in attending!??

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TODAY is the DAY!

Are you ready???

Metamorphosis is in the house!

Are you familiar with this awesome Canadian wrap conversion company??

We have THREE wrap conversion meh dais up for grabs.

In order to give everyone a fair chance, we have decided to enlist the help of Rafflecopter!

Please read the directions carefully, and enter at the link below each description.

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Up first is the picturesque Erna in Wunderland by Kokadi:

17″ in-between sized ring waist meh dai with 85″ butterfly padded straps.

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Enter here:

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Next is the lovely  Natural Mamas in *azul pacifico*  by Girasol:

16″ baby size half buckle with double chevron hood. 85″ wrap straps Soft padded buckle waist with sunshine quilting.

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Last but not least, the striking, bold AND completely reversible Classic Zebra with hemp by Natibaby:

18″ toddler meh dai with 85″ butterfly shoulder straps and quilted tie waist.

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Enter here:

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Good luck!!

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Do you know what all of these lovely babywearers have in common???

If you guessed that they are all proud owners of  Metamorphosis wrap conversion baby carriers – then you are RIGHT!

Tomorrow is the day at PAXbaby.com!!
Preview has been posted!
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Will you be one of the lucky ones???

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Where will YOU be babywearing  this weekend??

Our family tries to go on at least one big adventure every weekend as a family.

We love going to local farmer’s markets, our favorite parks, beaches or lakes, having bbqs with family and friends, hiking, exploring and tons more!

Where do you like to go when you go adventuring??

Do you research something in advance?

Do you cater your carrier to the type of adventure you are planning or do you just keep a stash in your car so you can be ready at all times for anything?

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PAXmommy Jillian brought a whole slew of carriers when she went on her big PAXbaby.com playdate tour last Summer, including this beautiful Aqua & Lime Pune Hop Tye.

Looking for a HSA WCMT that won’t wilt your PP tree? (That’s a highly sought after wrap conversion meh dai that won’t break the bank – if you’re new to the babywearing lingo)

Look no further, because PAXbaby.com has just received a shipment of  Hoppediz Hop-Tyes in a variety of awesome colorways!

They come in their very own carrying bag so it is super simple to just toss one into your vehicle and go.

Where will your Hop Tye take you?

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Have you ever seen babywearing on TV?

Did it make you squeal out loud?

Or was it someone else, knowing that you love babywearing, that pointed it out to you?

Check out Homer Simpson, of The Simpsons, wearing his youngest Maggie, in a meh dai.

FACING IN, too.

Can you think of any other babywearing-loving tv characters?

Post a photo on our PAXbaby.com  facebook page!
We’d LOVE to geek out with you!

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Bet you didn’t know that one of the most well known European wrap companies also makes a Wrap Conversion meh dai!

Babylonia, parent company of the BB Slen and the Tricotti, has designed a simple, yet highly functional meh dai manufactured in Europe with woven wrap components keeping the style sleek, compact, and multi purpose!

Front carry, hip carry, back carry, infant carry, toddler carry, high carry, low carry : you name it, the BB Tai can do it!

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BB Tai – Lotus Blue

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The BB Tai packs a lot of bang for your buck, and weighs in at under $100 making them one of the best priced carriers on the market.

Seriously.

meh dais are a great, lightweight option for babywearing on the run. Roll it up and store it anywhere you are: the back seat, diaper bag or purse, backpack, suitcase, parent’s house, trunk of the car. They are stylish, easy to use and comfortable not only for YOU but for your little traveler.

A meh dai is everything you need and want out of a wrap, but in a more compact and “user-friendly” package.

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The body of the meh dai is a generous 18 inches wide and 15 inches tall, and the slide up headrest adds another 5 inches of height & support to last you and your little one well into the toddler years. Each waist strap in 30 inches long, allowing for accommodation of a wide variety of body sizes and shapes.

I love stashing my meh dai in our car, for quick uppies while out and about, in fact, ours will be used today for a chilly walk at the beach. Brrrrr.

Where do you wear YOUR meh dai?

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