Mama Bite : KidStyle :

Wanna free up your hands from baby-carrying commitment?

01.06.2009

Submitted by aguru on Tue, 01/06/2009 - 4:13pm.
The Bite:
 Keep it casual, and go with a sling-type carrier - just make it an eco-friendly version. Slings are great for babies and easy to use, and our organic picks are all pesticide-free. No catch.
The Benefits: 
  • Hooking up with better materials. Organic cotton is produced without pesticides, while conventional cotton uses more pesticides per unit area than any other crop.
  • Less separation anxiety. Studies show that babies carried on the parent’s body cry less than babies who aren't.
  • Getting through a rough patch. Move through crowded places or over uneven terrain without the bulky stroller.
  • They go both ways. Slings are adjustable so Dad can wear ’em too.
Personally Speaking: 
 Bozeman, MT, mom Gloria Overcash carries her three-month-old son Jasper in a ring sling she made of linen.
Wanna Try: 
  • The Belle Baby Carrier - sporty, organic cotton sling for your torso (baby can face backward or forward); five color options ($100).
  • Maya Wrap - U.S.-made slings in certified organic, fair-trade cotton; in three colorful prints ($95).
  • Organic Moby Wrap - certified organic cotton version of this popular wrap; three color options ($70).
  • DIY - improvise or sew one with hand-me-down or leftover fabric.
Cash Saver: 
 Get 5% off plus free shipping on Maya Wraps until Jan. 15 when you enter the code ideal at checkout.

Timeout

Gloria and Jasper hanging out.

Bang For The Bite

 If 10,000 Mama Biters buy an organic cotton carrier instead of a regular one, we'll keep the weight of 1,429 newborns in pesticides off our fields.

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Marry  on November 12, 2009 at 05:10 AM 1
Hooking up with better materials. Organic cotton is produced without pesticides, while conventional cotton uses more pesticides per unit area than any other crop. free games

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