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Meet PAXmommy Christina

PAXmommy Mel — Tue, 16 Dec 2014 06:01:01 +0000

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We thought that it would be nice for our PAXfriends to get to know our amazing PAXmommies that work so hard behind the scenes.

Introducing: PAXmommy Christina

Q: How long have you been a PAXmommy??

A: A little over 2 years now! Baby #3 was just a little peanut in my tummy when I joined the team.

Q: What is your job, here at PAXbaby.com??
A: I have the honor of helping mamas find the babywearing love by giving “prescription” advice. Customers ask for help in picking out a carrier, they answer a list of questions, and based on their answers, I suggest what I think will work best for them and their needs. I also take care of some of the general customer service inquiries, and answer voicemail messages.

Q: What was your first PAXbaby purchase???
A: It wasn’t even a baby carrier, actually! I purchased some amber necklaces for myself and my little one. Shortly after, I bought a Beco Butterfly II.

Q: What was your “gateway carrier”??
A: A Sleepy Wrap – I bought it when my first was teeny, but hardly used it with her. Then when #2 was born, he lived in that thing! But it was the middle of summer, so I’m very thankful that a leader from the local babywearing group spotted me at a mommy meetup, about to put it on, and she rushed over with a Didymos linen blend wrap and showed me how to use it… I fell down the rabbit hole *very* soon after that!

Q: How many babies do you have?? Can you tell us a little about them?
A: Three! My oldest is 5 and a very spunky, free-spirited little lady who speaks like she’s going on 30, my second is 3 and is my sweet snuggly little guy, and my youngest is 21 months and quite the sassy little diva toddler!

Q: Does your husband baby wear??

A: He does occasionally! Usually when we’re at Disneyland and I want take one of my older kiddos on a ride, or whenever he’s parenting solo.

Q: What advice would you a brand new babywearer??
A: Find a local babywearing group! Not only will you get some guidance to help you choose a carrier from the hundreds of options that are out there, but you might also find an incredible community of like-minded mamas and source of support to help you along your parenting journey. It takes a village, and I’m so thankful for the mama tribe that I’ve found through babywearing!

Q: Tell us a little known fact about you!
A: I have this insane ability to memorize lines from movies and tv shows – I probably know every line from every episode of Friends that ever aired! But I’m awful with names. When I meet new people, their names slip from my memory almost instantly, it’s SO embarrassing!

Q: Do you have any hobbies?
A: You mean besides babies and babywearing? I love to surf! Before we had kids, that’s how my husband and I spent most of our spare time. I’m a bit out of practice now, so it’s one of the things I’m looking forward to getting back to as my kids get older (*if* we don’t have any more babies, that is!).

Q: If you had to choose between wraps, buckles, or a wcrs what would you choose??
AL Definitely wraps! I love that I could use one wrap to comfortably wear any of my kids, and that I can choose from a variety of carries to do with it. I absolutely love geeking out over all the different designs, fiber blends, textures, etc.

Q: How do you manage your time as a WAHM?
A: I try not to do work when my kids are awake, other than a quick check in here and there – not that they would let me concentrate much anyway! I do what I can during nap time, and I’m a night owl, so I don’t mind staying up late to work. The hot spot feature on my phone and indoor play spaces are so wonderful when I do need to get stuff done during the day. The hardest thing is making sure I have a quiet moment for returning phone calls, because I can’t really do that at 11pm, like I can with email!

Q: As a self-proclaimed wrap lover, do your kids each have a legacy wrap??? If so, which is it?
A: I’m a terrible churner, because I just have to #tryallthethings! But I do have a few wraps now that I don’t think I could ever sell, no matter how badly I need to de-stash, so I will probably let them each choose one to keep from those that are left when my wearing days are over.

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Thanks for letting us get to know you, PAXmommy Christina!!

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*happy babywearing*

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PAXmommy Jillian has an interview…

PAXmommy Mel — Thu, 06 Nov 2014 15:38:44 +0000

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PAXmommy Jillian has an interview & photo shoot with Babywearing: the magazine TODAY!

We cannot wait to hear how it went!!
If you were to interview PAXmommy Jillian, what would you ask her? What would you want to know??

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*happy babywearing*
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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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