Welcome to the Santa's Little Helper Giveaway Hop, hosted by Viva Veltoro and So Easy Being Green!
We all know that everyone could use a little help around the Holidays, so for this Event I've teamed up with over 50 other bloggers to be your Santa's Little Helper... giving away prizes that anyone would want to see under the tree! You might find the perfect gift for a little one on your list - or even for yourself, so hop around to all the blogs, including the GRAND PRIZE, on the linky at the bottom of this post!
Happy Holidays!
In this Hop I have one of my items from the Travelin' Toddler Gift Guide. What better gift for your tot on-the-go than a super compact carrier. Boba brings your the Boba Air which is probably the smallest, lightest carrier I have seen to date. Shauna is a stay at home mom to one beautiful little girl. She tells us about how the Boba Air fits into here babywearing repertoire.
I love to baby wear. And thankfully, my baby loves it too! We get snuggle time, while I am also getting things done. It is definitely a win win. I have used many carriers, including a ring sling, mei tai, and a wrap but the Boba 3G is definitely my favorite. So I was really excited to try the Boba Air!
Baby wearing while running errands is a must! However, there have been a few times that I used a carrier in the house and forgot to put it back in the car. Every new mother knows that getting yourself and baby out the door and to your destination, is not the easiest thing. Arriving there and realizing you forgot your baby carrier is the worst!
That’s what makes the Boba Air great! It folds into itself and becomes a small zippered pouch that can easily be stored in your diaper bag to always have on hand. It is made of 100% nylon so it is super lightweight - 0.7 pounds to be exact. No need to worry about it weighing down your diaper bag!
The Boba Air goes on just like the Boba 3G and can be worn on your front or back. I have only worn it on my front so far, as my daughter is still too small to be worn on my back.
When I first saw the Boba Air, one thing that concerned me was its lack of cushioning. I was afraid it wouldn not be very comfortable. This turned out to be a non-issue. Once I got it on and adjusted, both my little one and I were very comfortable. It does take a little adjusting of the straps, tightening or loosening them, to get the proper fit. I have used the Boba Air for 2+ hour trips to the mall with no complaints.
My baby is currently 15 lbs. As she grows, I may not be wearing the Boba Air for extended periods of time (but who knows?!). I do think it will still be a great carrier to have on hand for quick trips to the grocery store or Target. I also think it will be great in the summer because it is thin and lightweight and will help keep us both cool. Since it is nylon, it can get wet and will dry quickly making it the perfect carrier to bring to the beach or the pool.
Because of its convenience, compact size, and ease of use, I now use the Boba Air more than any other carrier. I’m so glad I have this versatile carrier in my collection! Want to buy a Boba Air? Head over to Boba's website or pick one up on Amazon. You are also able to enter to win one below!
The Hosts of this Hop have put together a Grand Prize Package for a lucky little one! This Santa's Little Helper is going to deliver to one lucky reader... a $100 Gift Card to jrfashionista.com and a $100 Gift Card to Pediped.com to get that little one styling, a $75 Gift Card to Hearthsong.com and a $50 GC to Build-a-Bear to satisfy their Toy List, and a Crane USA Adorable Cool Mist Humidifier and Nightlight so they can sleep soundly waiting on St. Nick!
Enter the Grand Prize Here.
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Babywearing allows me to get things done around my house, shop with relative ease, and chase after my 3-year-old!
ReplyDeletewearing my toddler lets me get so much done. including cleaning the horse stalls and making sure that all the pets are fed
ReplyDeleteLove it! Nice post Shauna and Samantha! I want a Boba to add to my babywearing collection!
ReplyDeleteIt gives my baby the attention she needs and allows me to give my house the attention it DEF needs! haha
ReplyDeleteIt gives me TWO hands to use :)
ReplyDeleteHaving two hands is so much better than none!
ReplyDeleteIt makes it easier because you can use both hands and not just the free one. Which means you don't have to keep switching sides with baby due to arms getting tired.
ReplyDeleteWhen my daughter was a newborn baby wearing was the only way I could get anything done! Now it's the best way to travel, strollers are too hard to carry around!
ReplyDeleteThe closeness helps to keep the baby relaxed and feeling connected,
ReplyDeleteI wear my son everyday!! I put my carrier on in the morning and take it off when I put him to bed... I couldn't imagine not wearing him. How do people go grocery shopping or do laundry??
ReplyDeleteI can actually get stuff done, as most things take 2 hands to do!
ReplyDeletejbang0331 at yahoo dot com
Baby wearing makes my life easier because it leaves my hands free and I know exactly where my baby is, so I have peace of mind.
ReplyDeletebabywearing helps me stay close to my youngest (5mo) while being able to keep up with my oldest (2 1/2)
ReplyDeleteIt allows me to get stuff done around the house!
ReplyDeleteIt allows me to get stuff done and makes my little man happy to be close to me.
ReplyDeleteIt makes it easier to chase my 2 year old around
ReplyDeleteI love babywearing because my daughter would fall asleep SO MUCH easier.
ReplyDeleteBaby wearing makes it easier to do everything! Chase my son, cook, clean, shop, it;s just a life saver!
ReplyDeleteBabywearing allows me to actually get up and do stuff. Otherwise my son just wants me to sit with him and play or hold him.
ReplyDeleteallie- I don't have a baby yet- but I can only imagine the ways this will make it easier when one day I am fortunate enough to have one!
ReplyDeleteBaby wearing allows me to finish cleaning the house faster. Then I am able to attempt to do my homework. Otherwise I will have to be carrying him
ReplyDeleteNot sure yet since I haven't gotten a chance to try it! ;)
ReplyDeletelooking forward to babywearing when baby #2 arrives. I didn't babywear as much as I would of liked to with my first. I'm sure it will make my life so much easier!
ReplyDeleteIl'l be a first time mom in january but i'm assumning it will make life really convenient :)
ReplyDeleteBabywearing makes it easier to take care of my 3 year old while still bonding and caring for my baby!
ReplyDeleteIt makes it much easier to carry a squirming baby that would rather be crawling when I'm out in public.
ReplyDeleteIt helps me get house work done bc my hands are free
ReplyDeleteBabywearing makes my day easier because I can use my hands while carrying the baby.
ReplyDeleteRafflecopter Name: Jay Dee
I love how baby wearing, it allows you to have both hands free!! And Im loving how light this says it is, makes it very portable.
ReplyDeleteBaby wearing is often the only way I can get my kid to nap, which definitely makes my day easier.
ReplyDeleteWearing my little guy helps us get some quality snuggly time even when I'm busy.
ReplyDeleteCindy B (on rc/fb) ~ Babywearing makes my day easier by keeping baby safe and close while I have my hands free to do many tasks that need to be done.
ReplyDeleteIt allows me to be hands free to do other things while keeping baby close.
ReplyDeletei am pregnant with baby #4... if not for babywearing id get nothing done ever
ReplyDeleteMy first is due in a few weeks, so I haven't started babywearing yet, but I'm looking forward to it and this would really help!
ReplyDeleteI don't have a baby yet but I plan to wear them in a carrier or wrap because I know I hate lugging those big heavy infant car seats around on my arm!
ReplyDeleteI can play with my toddler while keeping the baby close!
ReplyDeleteI'm currently expecting our first baby and can't wait to baby-carry! I think this would be especially useful when baby wants to stay close while I'm doing things around the house, when eating at a restaurant, needing to breastfeed when out and about, or when a stroller isn't practical.
ReplyDeleteAngela Rhodes Ingles
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i am able to see baby at all times clean house wash dishes go shopping i dont like double strollers so i got a ring sling and i love that i can go places with just one size stroller but the ring sling kind hurts my shoulder so this would be so awesome to win cuz i coulnt not afford one on my buget
ReplyDeleteAt the supermarket it's a lot easier to keep him from grabbing things.
ReplyDeleteCouldn't make dinner without it! haha.
ReplyDeleteI can get work done!
ReplyDeleteBaby wearing gives me the ability to get some housework done and not worry what my little one is getting into. :)
ReplyDeleteBabywearing helps me get my little one warm when we go out for walks in the snow.
ReplyDeleteJust want to be close, close, and closer to my lil babe!
ReplyDeleteBabywearing allows me to do all the things I normally couldn't do... even laundry is so much easier now that my little guy doesn't have to be put down!
ReplyDeleteBabywearing helps me keep my baby happy while I grocery shop.
ReplyDeleteI'd never be able to clean my house if it weren't for babywearing!
ReplyDeleteBabywearing helps me to overcome baby's vacuum terror!
ReplyDeleteKeeps baby happy and allows me to get things done. Plus I love having my baby close to me.
ReplyDeleteBaby is always near and I can get housework done at the same time.
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness it doesn't make my day easier it makes my life live able!! my son will only nap with me in bed or while being worn. I'd be in bed all day without baby wearing!
ReplyDeleteI actually haven't done babywearing. I really want to since I think it would help me keep my little one happy and allow me to get a lot of things done at the same time.
ReplyDeleteI can get everything done at home.
ReplyDeleteI can't get anything done at home once I'm home from work unless I'm wearing my son.
ReplyDeleteBaby is due in February but I hope it allows me to have my hands free and get things done!
ReplyDeleteOnce the baby is here in April it will make chasing after a toddler and holding onto an infant much less stressful.
ReplyDeleteI could not survive a day without wearing my baby! He is 3 months old and very fussy at times, he is usually only comforted by walking him around. Wearing him allows me to comfort him and be able to play with and take care of my 2 year old, and to get things done around the house :)
ReplyDeleteWith twin infants, the only way to answer the door, wash dishes, change laundry or even eat lunch is to babywearing!
ReplyDeleteMy daughter naps on my back while I work at home!
ReplyDeleteIt will make my day easier by allowing me to use 2 hands!
ReplyDeleteHands-free makes everything so much easier to do!
ReplyDeleteIt allows me to be able to pick up around the house while comforting my daughter.
ReplyDeleteMy daughter in law loves baby wearing...she can get so much done
ReplyDeleteIt's easy to just throw them on your back and get on with it
ReplyDeleteI have yet to find out!
ReplyDeleteBabywearing is a lifesaver! It put my little guy to sleep when nothing else would. I can get work done that would otherwise be impossible.
ReplyDeleteim actually able to get things done with my toddler in tow! especially when he's in velcro mode. its hard to be pregnant and carry him on my hip. pop him on my back and we're good to go!
ReplyDeleteIt makes shopping and house work easier.
ReplyDeletegrocery shopping or family walks are so much easier when you can keep a baby close!
ReplyDeleteIt makes my day easier because I can actually get things done! Great to keep a fussy baby close and calm while doing things around the house.
ReplyDeleteIt's great to have two hands free at all times.
ReplyDeleteTwo free hands to get work done all while getting time with baby! Happy mom an baby
ReplyDeleteI have access to my arms again!
ReplyDeleteHands free but still close by
ReplyDeleteHave my hands free to do pretty much everything I can't do otherwise
ReplyDeleteBabywearing makes my day easier because after working a full-day, I can snuggle up with my LO and get things done :)
ReplyDeleteIt helps me keep my 2 month old close to me and keeps her happy.
ReplyDeleteI had boys who insisted on being held, so it made everyday tasks much easier. Hoping this baby is easy too!
ReplyDeleteIt helps keep the baby happy and calm.
ReplyDeletehelps when my arms get tired
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