Introducing the Boba 2G Classic

Come meet the newest carrier brought to you by Nap, Inc., the Boba 2G Classic!


These carriers are identical in style to the sleek look of the Boba 2G Organic. If you are not already familiar with the Boba 2G carrier, these carriers are specifically designed with older babies and toddlers in mind. Made to be used from 1 to 4 years (15-45 lbs / 7-20 kg), the Boba 2G comes with removable foot straps that support babies and toddlers’ knees at a natural 90-degree angle. These backpack style carriers are super easy to use for either a front or back carry. The shoulder straps and waist belt have comfortable foam padding that is not too thick or too stiff. They also have a removable hood that you can use to support your little one's head when they fall asleep.

So what are the differences between the Boba Classic and the Boba Organic? First, the Boba Classic is made out of quality cotton fabric, but not organic cotton like the Boba Organic. Second, like the Ergo, the Boba Classic is made in China, where as the Boba Organic is made right here in the USA in Boulder, Colorado. The last difference is the price. The Boba Classic costs $100 compared to $118 for the Boba Organic.

Whether you decide to go with the Boba Classic and the Organic, you are still getting a great carrier for older babies and toddlers at an extremely great value!

Why People LOVE Action Baby Carriers

Action Baby Carriers are a soft structured carrier (SSC), meaning it uses buckles to fasten instead of needing to be tied. These carriers are really great and a favorite among my babywearing friends.

The reason these are so popular is that they are great carriers at an amazing value. Most SSC cost well over $100. At $89, these are very affordable carriers for people on a budget, but with all the comfort of a more expensive carrier!



These carriers have a very simple, clean look and come in a nice selection of solid and pattern prints. They are light weight compared to some bulkier SSC and the fabrics are breathable making them a good option for hotter summer weather. The waist belt and shoulder straps are padded for comfort. Usable for infants to 40 lbs, many people use these comfortably with their toddlers.

Action Baby Carriers can be used for a front or back carry. The straps can be crossed or worn in a backpack position with the chest belt. They are also made with an attached sleeping hood. The hood is long enough to offer head support to a sleeping baby, but not long enough to completely cover a baby's head if you are looking for sun protection.

Here's what one mom had to say about her experience with the Action Baby Carrier:

I love my Action Baby Carrier. I used a stretch wrap when my daughter was little, but found that I needed something more industrial as she got bigger. I got the Action Baby Carrier to use for hiking and general traveling use, and I LOVE it. I can carry my 2 1/2 year old child for several hours without any back pain! My daughter weighs 28 lbs and is heavy to carry in my arms, but she goes right into her carrier without issue. And, she loves it too! She will ask to go into the carrier when she gets tired of walking. It's easy to strap on, even with a wiggly two year old! I don't know what I did without it!

-Beth

So if you are looking for a comfortable, quality baby carrier that will last you through toddlerhood, consider an Action Baby Carrier. The comfort and construction of this carrier makes it an amazing value for the price. You don't always need to spend a lot of money to get a great product, sometimes you can get more for less!

Please keep in mind though that no matter how great a carrier is, no matter how many people it works well for, there is no such thing as a carrier that works for everyone. Not everyone's body is shaped the same and although the Action Baby Carrier fits well on most people, like all carriers, it just doesn't work for some people. The shoulder straps on an Action Baby Carrier sit further out than some carriers, which works well for some and not for others. I have known really petite women that can wear the Action Baby Carrier just fine, but someone that has narrow or sloped shoulders may find that the straps sit too far out for them. The best way to find out is to try one! But don't be discouraged if it doesn't work for you, just keep looking until you find one that does!

Summery of specs:

• Simple to use sleeping hood


• Folds into a compact size that can easily fit into a diaper bag


• Breathable lightweight yet supportive material


• Versatility with front and back carry position


• Safety chest strap


• Baby carrier for infants to 40 pounds


• Adjustable hip belt from 28" to 51" with no extender belt


• Made in the U.S.A.

Guide to Summer Baby Carriers

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2011 Guide to Summer Baby Carriers

Looking for a cooler baby carrier for those hot summer days? Don't worry, there are lots of great choices!

One option is to use a ring sling. Ring slings are cooler because there is much less fabric around you and baby. Ring slings like Maya Wraps and our Hoppediz ring sling conversions by Kalea Baby are made with a single layer of woven material that is very breathable. Silk is also a very cool fabric to use in summer, which makes our double layer Dupioni silk slings by SweetPea Ring Slings another good option for summer. You can also find ring slings made from linen or solarveil fabric. But realistically, most ring slings are going to be fairly cool simply due to the lack of fabric.


For the wrappers out there, there are also lots of options. Wrapping tends to be much warmer since there is often lots of fabric wrapped around you and your baby. But luckily, some wraps are cooler than others. Hoppediz makes a Hopp Light that is very nice for summer. It is very thin and soft and reminds people of a very expensive cotton sheet. Amazonas Classic wraps are also woven wraps that are very light and breathable. The weave on these still feels like a woven without being thick and hot. Vatanai and Didymos linens are other brands of lighter woven wraps that people recommend for warmer weather.

Gauze wraps, like the Wrapsody Bali Breeze, are very light and airy. You have to be more careful when wrapping a gauze wrap to avoid pressure points, but these wraps are very cool and lighter than a woven.


If you're prefer a stretch wrap, try to find one made from a bamboo blend since bamboo tends to be a cooler fabric. The Anaju stretch wraps by 3TD are made of 70% organically grown viscose of bamboo and 30% organic cotton. These wraps are amazingly soft and light. Lovey Duds also makes a bamboo stretch wrap and you can even make your own by purchasing a bamboo jersey at the fabric store.


When looking for a Mei Tai or Soft Structured Carrier (buckle carrier), try to avoid anything made with heavy materials or lots of layers. Thinner, narrower bodied carriers are going to allow more air around you and baby and help keep you cooler. Action Baby Carriers (especially the solid colors), AngelPacks, and Baby Hawks are all fairly light weight thinner options. You can also look for Mei Tais made from solarveil fabric, which are breathable and can be used as water carriers, but can be harder to find.


A water carrier can be a really useful thing to own, especially in summer. These can be worn in the ocean or pool, as well as the shower. Many also provide some sun protection, but protection can vary. Water carriers can be found in a variety of styles, including stretch wraps, ring slings, and Mei Tais. Wrapsody makes a stretch wrap water carrier with a UPF rating for 45. TaylorMade makes mesh ring slings and is only one brand that makes water ring slings. Solarveil Mei Tais are harder to find, but they are out there, especially if you look for people selling used carriers.


Summer is hot and babywearing in summer is going to be hot no matter what. But there are definitely carriers that are cooler than others and will help keep you and your little one a little more comfortable. Just remember, a little sweat never hurt anyone and it's worth the added convenience and snuggles you get in exchange! Enjoy your summer!

How to fix a pull on a woven wrap

Written and reprinted with permission by Amy. Thanks!

First picture: The pull looks like a small nub. Open up your safety pin (easier for me to hold than a straight pin or needle). Gently tug on your pull so you can see if it comes from a thread that goes down the length of the wrap or the width. Try to untangle the thread if it has twisted back on itself.


Second picture: My loose thread runs from one rail to the other. You need to decide if you want to redistribute the extra length to the left or the right. I'm going to the left. I gently insert my needle into one of the threads to the left of my pull. Carefully, I gently tug to see if it makes my pull move. If not, I try another thread. If it does, I gently tug so the pull becomes a tiny little loop.


Didymos usually has two threads that run in tandem from one rail to the other. In this pull, only one of the threads was pulled out. Keep working your way across the width of the wrap making tiny loops. I wish I had a different lens for my camera so I could get you a better close-up shots. The longer the pull, the more little loops you make. Since my pull was small, four loops ate up all the extra length. You want your loops to be relatively small. The theory is that with a little use, the loose thread will work itself back into the weave.

Third Pic: One last loop is being made.


Last Pic: Gently pull on your fabric diagonally in both directions. All of the slack is worked back into the weave.


Didy stripes are one of the harder wraps to repair because the weave is more closed. Didy Indios and Waves are much easier to repair because each thread is more able to move around and slack is quickly absorbed. Conversely, that is also why Waves and Indios are more likely to get pulls in the first place.

Review of Dupioni silk sling by SweetPea Ring Sling

Great review of our double layer dipioni silk slings by SPRS. Here's what she had to say:

It is gorgeous super comfortable and the fact that you can machine wash it makes it an everyday sling for us. I love the fact that these slings can definitely be used for going out as well they would be perfect for going to a wedding etc. but they are perfect for going to play dates and errands as well.

I have wanted a dupioni silk sling for awhile but they are generally pretty expensive. A simple single layer dupioni silk sling can cost $180+. So the fact that Zerberts carries gorgeous dupioni double layered silk slings by SweetPea Ring Slings that are extremely well made and beautiful for $99 makes them an extraordinary deal!

You can read the full review at Familylicious Reviews & Giveaways

Oh Snap! Review

After trying it out for some time now, I am finally ready to weigh in on the Oh Snap!

I should start off by saying that I have mostly been using it with my 22 month old toddler. She's about 28 pounds and she definitely likes it. After using it a few times, it quickly became the carrier she brought to me when she wanted to be carried.

So there are things I love about the Oh Snap, and some things I don't love. Overall, I think it is a really great carrier. It's comfortable, very adjustable, and it's high and wide body makes it great for toddlers.

I love it for back carries. I find it super easy to put on and comfortable to wear. I am able to adjust it for a great fit so I don't get any sagging in the back. The chest strap is neat too, although I don't find I need. It hasn't felt like it would slip and the chest strap isn't even tight on me, so it's more of a safety feature for me than something I need to hold the carrier on my shoulders.

The Oh Snap is really great on larger people. A friend of mine is around a size 18-20 and she loves how the Oh Snap fits her. She has had problems with other soft structured carriers not having a wide enough waist belt to fit comfortably. With other carriers, she would have to let the the belt out as far as it would go and it would still be a tight fit. So she loves the fit of the Oh Snap and doesn't even have to loosen it fully when she uses it.

That being said, I have a very hard time believing it would fit on someone who is a size 0 like it says. I am between a size 8-10 and 5' 6.5" and I feel like the carrier is a bit overwhelming on me. The straps are super long and seem messy to me. I think anyone smaller than me would find the Oh Snap to be too bulky.

Also, it says it's designed to be used from 6 months to 45 lbs, but I wore it once with an average 8 month old baby and he could barely see over the body. I did get him seated in it higher with some adjusting which helped a little, but it seems like it would be a bit tall for many 6 month old babies.

So in summery, I think the Oh Snap is perfect for larger wearers with older babies. I don't think this is a great carrier for petite people or petite babies.

I hope this gives you some idea if it would be a great carrier for you or not. Please feel free to contact me with any questions!

I just wanted to add that since writing this review, I have spoken with several tiny mamas that love how the Oh Snap fits, including someone who is a size 0! (Yes, I hate her too!) I still think that the Oh Snap is going to be overwhelming to the average petite wearers, similarly to how petite people sometimes find the Ergo to be a bit bulky for them. But that being said, it seems like the adjust ability has helped some people who are very petite finally get a good fit on a SSC. So, if you're petite, it might be worth trying, but I think I'd recommend trying an AngelPack LX first!

In love with dupioni silk slings!

Our exclusive dupioni double layered silk slings by SweetPea Ring Slings are finished and they are B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L! I'm not really bragging because I didn't make them! But the quality and craftsmanship of SweetPea Ring Slings combined with the comfort and natural beauty of the silk has resulted in these stunning ring slings.

Dupioni silk is known for it's strength and comfort making it a favorite silk for ring sling. Woven from a doubled silk cocoon, dupioni silk has lumps, or slubs, that add texture and visual interest to the fabric.

These dupioni silk slings not just for special occasions. The comfort and support of a dupioni silk sling makes them a favorite for everyday use. Plus, they are machine washable.

At $99 each, these double layered silk ring slings are an incredible value compared to $198+ for similar slings. Especially since the design of SweetPea Ring Slings are fully reversible for 2 looks in one! Now anyone can enjoy the comfort and support of a dupioni silk sling without the guilt!

Get all the datails about these SweetPea Ring Sling Silk Slings.