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First Look: Kokopax Baby Carrier

Nicole Feliciano — Thu, 14 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Not a sling type? Kokopax is a soft new baby hauling solution.

Sarah Spoor a mom of four (go figure) dreamed up the new Kokopax carrier. Sarah must have needed her hands free to take care of the brood. Some how this craft mama found the time to make her notable contribution to baby gear: a comfortable carrier that appeals to style-savvy moms.

Unlike slings, the Kokopax carrier distributes weight evenly. The carrier can be used for babies six months up until two years (maxing out at 35 pounds). Technically sound, what makes us love the Kokopax are the little touches. The padded straps are mighty comfortable and we love the cushion on the lower back portion. Not to mention the five-point harness, lightweight frame (weighs less than three pounds), and handy kickstand.

Our pint-sized tester enjoyed the ride--nice and cozy in the seat. There’s even a toy ring to keep baby entertained—but our tester found the world’s-eye-view stimulating enough.

Finally then there's the fashion aspect. Covered in stylish modern fabrics, Kokopax is decidedly more chic than a traditional baby backpack. Colors and prints range from “Licorice” (basic black) to “Buds” a sophisticated Asian print. $179.99

Use code mmtren2009 to receive a 10% discount on any order from www.kokopax.com.

Win a Serena & Lily Market Sling!

SunnyChanel — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:00:00 GMT

Serena & Lily are in a generous mood. The linen and homewares company has just partnered with Project Night Night, a nonprofit charity dedicated to improving the lives of homeless children. A noble cause indeed.

From now through May, in celebration of Mother’s Day, Project Night Night will be donating individual tote bags filled with a security blanket, an children’s book, and a stuffed animal to children in a variety of homeless shelters. For every Market Sling purchased from the Serena & Lily site, they will donate one of their stuffies and one of their super cozy blankets to Project Night Night.

Actress Rebecca Romijn has signed on to the cause and stated that, "I am honored to partner with Serena & Lily to support Project Night Night and their work with homeless children. As a new mother, I feel it's my responsibility to help other children who may need extra comforts during difficult times. I hope other companies take Serena & Lily's lead to help care for those less fortunate."

And not only is Serena & Lily giving to kids in need, they also have something for one lucky Babble reader. One winner will receive a Grass Market Sling (the gorgeous Market Sling has been seen being used by Nicole Kidman and Ethan Hawke). To win, just send an email with the title Serena & Lily to babblecontest@gmail.com by midnight of May 15th. One entry per person.

Or you can just buy one here for $129 here or you can pick up their new Catalina Market Slings for $109 (and don't forget, the kids of Project Night Night will benefit from your purchase as well!)

Star Baby: How Does Borat Carry His Baby?

SunnyChanel — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:00:00 GMT

Sacha Baron Cohen, Isla Fisher and 17-month-old Olive took a nice old fashioned family stroll through the Hollywood Hills. Although Olive is safely in Mommy’s arms, she has the option of being carried by Dad aka Borat in his Metro Baby Backpack and Carrier by Regal Lager. This ‘simple and affordable’ backpack is a great way to trek with a kid here, there and pert near everywhere. It also has a sun cover and roll out rain flaps so you can trek anytime as well. You can pick one of these comfortable and practical baby backpacks up from Amazon for $149.95 here.

Photo: Via Celebrity Baby Blog

Spit Up: What is This? And It's How Much???

SunnyChanel — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 17:30:00 GMT

At first glance I thought this piece by Bill Amberg was some sort of equestrian gear. But no, this isn’t for Sea Biscuit, this is a baby of the human variety. The Shearling Baby Papoose is a “luxury” baby carrier that’s imported from England and features “sumptuous shearling, bridle leather and buttery suede.” And you’re probably wondering how much a baby sling that has the words sumptuous and buttery in it’s description, well those aren’t cheap words. This handsome piece of baby carrying technology will set you back $550. Interested? Check it out here.

Baby Carrier for Every Wear and Every Way

elizabeth leach — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 19:30:00 GMT

After falling in love with lillebaby's Eurotote, I had to check out their EveryWear Baby Carrier. I put it to the test and found it to be much more comfortable than my previous baby carrier. Lillebaby's Gentle Motion Suspension System absorbs baby's weight and movement. The carrier can be used for newborns to toddlers with four different carrying positions.

Carry your little guy facing you, facing out, on your hip and on your back. It's comfy for baby, too, with an ergonomic contoured seat that promotes healthy spine development. Another fantastic feature is that it folds up nicely to fit in your diaper bag. I also love that there are pockets on the carrier to carry your keys, cell phone, diapers and wipe case.

EveryWear is available in red, black, cocoa and latte. Made from wind and water repellant microfiber. Find the EveryWear Baby Carrier at lillebabystore for $99.95 with free shipping.

Lillebaby's EuroTote: Carry, Travel, Stroll, Play and Sleep

elizabeth leach — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:30:00 GMT

Question: What starts as a Moses Carrier, becomes a bunting, then, a stroller bag, play blanket and travel bed? Answer: The EuroTote by lillebaby!

Carry your precious cargo to the car in the EuroTote, place your precious cargo in car seat (still snuggly in the EuroTote), then lift precious cargo (now peacefully sleeping) out of car seat (still snuggly sleeping in the EuroTote) and proceed to comfortably carry child into store or place EuroTote in stroller and wheel child into store. This Scandinavian designed baby carrier covers all the bases!

Not only does this carrier make mom and dad's life a lot easier, but it's also beneficial to your baby. Babies love to be in a snuggly, protected, soft space (like mommy's belly) and the Eurotote is calming to baby. Research shows that leaving a baby in a car seat for long stretches can cause colic and delayed motor development (scary), so it's nice to have another option besides the car seat for carrying baby.

Use the EuroTote from infancy to three years old. A summer weight mesh top is included for warm weather. Available in black, red, brown and green. EuroTote is machine washable. Find the EuroTote at lillebabystore for $119.95 and free shipping.

(We reviewed the lillebaby EuroTote here in 2007.)

Star Baby: How Does Brad Pitt Schlep Knox?

SunnyChanel — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:30:00 GMT

That superstar duo Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie sure know how to make cute babies. This ultra glamorous and gorgeous clan showed off the newest fruit of their loins in Toyko. The twins don’t get out much, as you can tell by the stunned look on baby Pitt.

So how does Papa Pitt carry little paparazzi fodder Knox? In something that us mere mortals commonly use, the BabyBjörn Baby Carrier Original. Here Brad Pitt utilizes the chocolate brown version of the ever-popular baby transporter, which you can pick up from Amazon on sale for $56.16 (regularly $79.95).

Wearing the Baby: Eliza Baby Carrier

AmandaHill — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 22:00:00 GMT

One look at the Eliza Baby Carrier can tell you how adorable it is, as far as baby carriers go. It is a designer sling made from 100% high quality cotton and stretchy cotton materials. The baby can be carried in three different positions: face-in, face-out and backpack. Click behind the fold to read more about this stylish carrier.

This carrier can accomadate up to 35 lbs. It has padding on the straps, and newly designed contoured sides for comfortable leg positioning. Also, the Eliza Carrier has an adjustable 2 inch waist strap buckle. Click on over to Cutie and Patootie to further investigate this adorabel carrier. (I will admit that I am on the fence about the bow.)

Baby Wearing Made Beautiful

Cathy Hale — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:00:00 GMT

It may be one of the oldest parenting traditions in the world, aside from breastfeeding and natural childbirth. Parents around the world have been wearing their babies for centuries. Happy. Safe. Secure. Comfortable. There are plenty of reasons why it's such a beneficial form of transportation.

Me personally? I didn't sling my babies with much success. And I can assure you, after trying to put on a sling and place my baby into it without dropping him on the floor, I was a frazzled, sweaty mess. Nothing like the relaxed smiling mommy in this photo. Then again, I never tried Hotslings.

I been around many mommies who do enjoy baby wearing and one of the their favorites is the Hotslings Everyday Baby Sling Carrier. I've seen it in action. First, the slings are beautifully crafted and the prints are amazing. Second, they are 97% cotton and 3% spandex so they have some give and provide a snug fit. Hotslings pouches are a single piece of fabric without buckles, snaps or rings. The sizing is crucial to your comfort, so make sure you follow the sizing chart. Check out the Everyday Collection. If you've never worn a sling and you're curious as to how they work, check out the website for detailed instructions.

Star Baby: How Much Is Keri Russell’s Baby Carrier?

SunnyChanel — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 06:25:00 GMT

Keri Russell, the ex-star of Felicity and currently appearing in Bedtime Stories with Adam Sandler carried her one-year-old son River in a Ergo Baby Carrier in Solid Blue with Green Lining. It retails for a respectable $105.

The 100% cotton Ergo has an ergonomic design that helps support the baby in a correct sitting position. It has the added feature of being able to be worn in the front, back or hip. Plus it has a pocket on the back for a little storage for mom (or dad). You can check it out here.

Photo: From I'm Not Obsessed

Star Baby: How Does Brooke Burke Carry Her Baby

SunnyChanel — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 23:40:00 GMT

How does Brooke Burke carry her 9-month-old son Shaya? She keep him close and safe on a recent shopping trip in the Peacock Johnny by Rockin’ Baby Sling. This stylish baby carrier is made of a brushed 100% cotton, which makes it nice and soft and it is worn here in the pouch style, you can also get the same fabric in the ring sling version. You can get it here for $82.

Photo: CelebrityBabyScoop

Star Baby: How Does Nicole Kidman Carry Her Kid?

SunnyChanel — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 03:57:00 GMT

While cold chillin’ in Paris (literally), Nicole Kidman used more then just her black leather jacket to keep warm, she also had a sweet sweet baby Sunday to keep her warm…and vice versa. Nicole took her daughter Sunday on a stroll in her Black Belle Baby Carrier. This comfortable ergonomic design distributes the baby’s weight so you can carry them easier. Apparently it works well for Nicole, maybe it will for you too. You can pick up yours here for $89.95. PLUS they’re offering a discount of 20% and free shipping on all orders received now until December 20th! Coupon code: mommies.

Star Baby: How Does Liev Schreiber Carry His Son?

SunnyChanel — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Actor Liev Schreiber carries a load. A big of load of baby boy that is. Liev took 16-month old son Sasha out for a stroll in the chilly New York weather. How does Liev carry his Sasha? In a Kelty Kids TC 2.1 Carrier Baby Backpack in the green apple hue. The sturdy and durable baby carrier will hold a baby up to 40lbs, plus it has zip off diaper bag that makes being on the go, on a hike or just an everyday trek easier to manage. You can order one here for $120.99.

Photo: Celebrity Baby Scoop

Star Baby: What Was Gabrielle Reece Wearing?

SunnyChanel — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:00:00 GMT

Pro volleyball player, model and tall drink of water Gabrielle Reece departed from LAX wearing not just a lovely scarf but her 11-month-old daughter Brody Jo. Gabrielle closely carried her baby daughter in ever-popular BabyBjorn Baby Carrier Original in City Black. You can get yours from BabiesRUs here and it’s on sale! You can pick one up for $79.99 (regularly $89.99) here.

Star Baby: How Does Amanda Peet Carry Her Baby?

SunnyChanel — Sat, 22 Nov 2008 19:27:00 GMT

Actress Amanda Peet was with her daughter at the Los Angeles International Airport yesterday. How does she carry 20 month old daughter Frances Pen? In the Ergo Baby Carrier in Blue with Green. This model has sold out and isn’t be made anymore but you can still get the same carrier in other hues like black with green detail. And really that’ll match all your outfits better than a blue/green mix. Black, that goes with everything. You can get yours here for $105.

Star Baby: How does Blossom Carry Her Baby?

SunnyChanel — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Have you wondered what happened to Mayim Blalik, the former star of the hit TV show Blossom? Yeah, I know you have. Wll, the 32-year old recently had a new baby boy, reportedly named Fred, who joins big brother Milo. Mayim was snapped outside a Los Angeles farmer’s market nursing her newborn while wearing the Ergo Baby- Baby Carrier similar to the one below in black with camel lining. ($105). This ergonomically designed, 100% cotton, sturdy baby carrier seems to be a wise choice for startypants Mayim, who recently got a PhD in neuroscience. Yeah, I wasn’t kidding about the whole smartypants thing.

Roundhouse Design Collaborative: The Quest for Modern Family Style

elizabeth leach — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:00:00 GMT

Before I even mention the safety of the Roundhouse Baby Carrier, I'm going to sing the praises of the design. This is a great looking baby carrier and I'm crazy about all the color and fabric options. The Roundhouse Baby Carrier is strong, easy to clean and very safe. Comfy for mom and baby, the carrier's ergonomic design reduces neck and back strain.

The carrier can be worn in six different positions and it comes with directions and photos so you can decide which position is right for you and your baby. There is even a video demonstration on their website. For newborns to 35 lbs.

Roundhouse Design Collaborative is a collection of professional designers who design products that make life easier for parents. Judging from the way this carrier looks, they succeed in making it a lot more stylish, too. Roundhouse calls it their “quest for modern family style”. I think they have succeeded.

Shop the Roundhouse Design Collaborative.

Star Baby: How Does Jessica Alba Carry Her Honor?

SunnyChanel — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 23:39:00 GMT

On a stroll in NYC on Sunday, actress Jessica Alba and her hubby Cash Warren had their hands full with their coffee, tea and each other. When you’re walking hand and hand while sipping a refreshment, it’s best to have a hands free baby carrier if you’ve got a little one to juggle as well.

Of all the baby carriers out there, which one does Jessica opt for in carrying her daughter Honor? With the Belle Baby Carrier in Organic Sand ($99.99 here). The Belle Baby people kept four important things in mind when designing the carrier: “baby safety, product quality, comfort and style.” Four things that are important indeed.

Photo from Celebrity Baby Scoop

Star Baby: Get Carried Away with Angelina Jolie

SunnyChanel — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:15:00 GMT

How does Angelina Jolie, quite glamorously I may add, carry one of her young twins? In a Belle Baby Black Carrier. As shown in one of the now infamous cover feature Brad Pitt shot for W Magazine, Angelina looks amazing, of course, carefully carrying one of her babies in this study front facing carriers. You can get carried away with Angie’s style here with the Black Organic version of the carrier ($99.99 here).

ABC Kids Expo 2008: Lascal M1 Carrier

Chris Ford — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 18:29:00 GMT

The Lascal M1 Carrier is a baby carrier that differentiates itself from the many, many other baby carriers out there by focusing on flexibility. It has all of the back support and other features that all well made baby carriers have, but you can also remove and replace the top for easy washing or to change your look for the day.

It's a cool idea to me, because the part that gets dirty on baby carriers is the top part that babies drool on. The tops are made of soft eco-friendly bamboo cloth and can be bought individually.

Lascal M1 Carrier, $130 for the carrier and one top, and $25 for the tops. Check them out at RegalLager.com

ABC Kids Expo 2008: Spirit Collection From Baby Bjorn

Chris Ford — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 17:31:00 GMT

The new thing Baby Bjorn was showing off at ABC this year was their "Spirit Collection" of baby carriers. Now the Baby Bjorn Baby Carrier Original, the baby carrier that spawned an industry of baby carriers, is available in a rainbow of colors, Now they have a color to match your every outfit because, after all, it's you that's wearing the thing not your baby.

Oh. And there was one other interesting thing I learned about Baby Bjorn at the ABC Expo. The company originally got their start making baby seats (their "Baby Sitter"), not the famous baby carriers. Who knew?

Check out the Spirit Collection and their latest Baby Sitter the Babysitter Balance at BabyBjorn.com

Star Baby: Get Carried Away With Julia Roberts

SunnyChanel — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:34:00 GMT

How does America’s sweetheart and Hollywood superstar Julia Roberts carry her son Henry? She goes green with this ERGObaby-organics carrier ($120). This baby carrier is made from soft and sturdy 100% organic materials. The one that Julia uses here is the Forest green with Moss green lining. It can carry kids from four months to four years but has been known to be able to hold up to 90 pounds (but who know if you could carry that much baby). Get yours here.

Star Baby: What Hot Hollywood Dad Bjorns His Baby?

SunnyChanel — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:39:00 GMT

What hot Hollywood Dad was seen baby Bjornin’ his beatuful baby around LA?

Why the one and only Mr. Big of Sex in the City and Law and Order fame. Chris Noth took his seven-month old son Orion for a stroll with his chocolate brown BabyBjorn Carrier – Original ($79.99).

Big Deal: Final Days of the 15% Off Sale at Black Wagon

Chris Ford — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 03:22:00 GMT

Hey Droolers, don't forget that the special 15% off everything at Black Wagon.com sale for Droolicious readers ends this month, which is this Thursday. You can use it to buy just about everything except furniture and bedding.

For instance, you could use it to bring the price down on one of these sweet ERGObaby Carriers from $105 to $89.25 which, is a pretty good deal by anyone's standards. The code is after the jump.

To get the 15% off, go to BlackWagon.com and enter the coupon code BABBLE15 at checkout. It's good through July 31st (this Thursday!).

BabyHawk Baby Carrier

Chris Ford — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 18:46:00 GMT

I was checking out the Babble Boards last night and I saw this thread, "What is the best baby carrier?". We've always been a traditional Baby Bjorn family ourselves, but Babble reader HipMom76 had this suggestion - the BabyHawk. I'd never seen one before, but it's nice to see products that are this functional and very customizable.

The BabyHawk is a baby sling that can be used with the baby positioned in front of you (like a Baby Bjorn) or on your back like a backpack (or Asian-style "Mei-tai" sling - a term I just learned thanks to HipMom76 again). The cool thing about them is you can choose from many different fabric types and customize what your BabyHawk will look like. If you're a mom into pink stripes or paisley then they can help you out, or if you're a dad into camo they've got you covered too. The prices seem competitive with Baby Bjorn, and I really like how it converts to a back pack style carrier when your kid grows up.

See all the cool things you can learn when you check out the Babble Boards?

BabyHawk Baby Carrier, starting at $80 from BabyHawk.com