Noonoo Pie Tie...

BENEFITS of Babywearing: 

• Babies that are worn are documented to cry 50% less than those that aren't
• They are calmer and spend more time in a state of "quiet alertness". So this allows them to focus on their surroundings and learn as they watch. If it becomes to much they can cuddle up to mom's chest and rest.
• Babies that are worn are close to mom's heart, they hear this for 9 months so it becomes their comfort, when they arrive in this world there is a lot to get used too. Lights, noise, lots of voices and this gives them security and comfort.
• They are also much closer to your voice so are able to hear the tones better and clearer making it easier for them to learn. They are also able to watch mom's face and expressions.
• It allows you to carry on with household chores, take care of other siblings, take the dog for a walk, go grocery shopping or just a hike!

WHY we love the Noonoo Pie Tie?

• It's mostly cotton so still breathable and comfortable in the summer and warm in the winter.
• It has just the right amount of stretch so easy to get baby in and out!
• The stretch also allows for easy breastfeeding as you can adjust baby to a lower position to feed and then just bounce them back up slightly and tighten it again should you need to.
• I love the tapered edges as you don't have this huge amount of fabric hanging over you legs as you walk.
• The wrap allows for even distribution over your shoulders and fans over your back which really prevents back ache, neck pains and shoulder strain, really it's much more comfortable than just carrying your babies in your arms!

• There are no belts or buckles that can rub against you skin or baby and cause pain or irritation. (Note: there are many carriers that do have buckles but the good ones don't have it in a position to inflict pain).
• It allows correct posture for baby and you. The fabric is wide enough to spread between the babies legs up till behind the knees giving baby good support
• This wrap is extremely useful with preemies needing skin on skin (or all newborns) as you can wear this without a shirt or top and it can cover all your new baby wobbly bits and essentials for around the house and hospital.
• it's great for moms with multiples and can be used with 2 babies at a time.

• It's  wonderful to use while preggy to ease discomfort of a growing belly and can help sooth contractions too.

It looks difficult or confusing to put on but once you have done it a few times it becomes something you master really quickly!

There are a few different holds that you can check out HERE.

We LOOOOOVE our Noonoo Pie Tie! Having 4 children and buying heaps of stuff to try with them I have really come to the simple things that really matter and that you both enjoy to use. My recommendations when Mamma's ask "what would you say I need?".  It's easy, a stretchy wrap, cloth diapers, organic baby bodycare products and a lovely large muslin cloth, TADA that's all!

Rolls up easily and fit's beautifully in a nappy bag...

Noonoo Pie Tie

Toddle Pod carrier

My love for baby wearing sometimes goes beyond words. It's hard to explain unless you've worn your baby and had them close, they can feel your heartbeat and you can feel theirs, it's an awesome feeling and there are so many benefits to wearing your baby that I won't get into now but you can check it out here and here.

We received the Pod Baby Carrier 5 months ago to review. In those 5 months a lot happened, I got very ill and had to stop breastfeeding ( even better reason to carry Sweetpea), all 4 my munchies got measles (good reason to carry Sweetpea), we started packing for our big move to the farm ( another reason to carry Sweetpea), we arrived, unpacked and got back into schooling and started our work on the farm (yet again another good reason to carry our Sweetpea). So not only was my baby close to me which helped me get things done, she also took well to all these changes for that exact reason, SHE WAS CLOSE TO ME...

WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT THE TODDLE POD CARRIER:

Happy mommy, happy baby!

It has a wide, padded belt that goes around the waist and back really comfortably.

This carrier has super wide straps that don't cut into your shoulders or back at all, the one I received had 2 toned straps so its easy to see when you put it on if it's twisting, small detail that makes a huge difference!

2 toned fabric strap

They've added a large pocket in the front, great for a quick walk or run to the shops so you can put money, keys, teether and paci in and your hands are free. It's a generous size but yet it doesn't make the carrier bulky at all. (PLEASE mommies and daddies, don't use this to store your phone, not a good idea to have radiation so close to their kidney's).

You can see the safety strap going over the clip.

One of my favourite features is the safety stud added over the clip because as luck would have it our clip snapped and this stud kept all 10kgs of baby in and safe! This is a must for me now!

Here you can actually see the broken clip and how the strap contained her, pretty awesome if you ask me!
(P.S. they do supply spare buckles if  you need them)

Neat little bundle

Another pretty cool  feature are these elastic bands that contain the extra length of strap and keep them contained so they wont get stuck in the buckles as you put it on.  It  makes it that more user friendly and neat.

It's easy and quick to fold up and isn't bulky, which for this mamma is a big plus as our nappy bag already has cloth diapers in so a huge bulky carrier wouldn't do but this one passed the test!

Easy fit!

This is the Deluxe Toddle Pod so it has a zippered extension so you could happily carry your 4 year old in this carrier!

We've used this carrier on both back and front but it can be used as a hip carrier too.

This little guy is 9 months and as you can see it works really great 

All in all this carrier is a really awesome buy, worth every cent you pay as it is so flexible and easy to use. Its important to note that they come in 2 sizes so make sure to order the right fit, ours was slightly to large but was still one of my favourite carriers.

if you didn't see our review on their wrap you can find it here

Check them out

WEBSITE

POD baby carrier!

It's International Baby Wearing Week 8-12 October 2012 so I'm going to share with you my favourite sling or should I say wrap that I've ever used!

Introducing:

POD BABY CARRIER

I looooooove wearing my babies and have done it with all of them! We've used a few slings, carriers and wraps in the last 6 years but this is by far my favourite! Why Sweetpea and I love this wrap the most:

• Because it crosses over your back and the front it really gives you great support
• The fabric is super soft and comfortable and doesn't get sweaty but is still snuggly in the cooler months
• I love that they have tappered out the ends so that you don't have this huge amount of fabric hanging in your front where you tie the not
• They really have gorgeous colours available 
• Ours has been through the wash countless times and the edging is still in tack and the logo hasn't started to come off either.
• It may look intimidating to put on but it's really simple once you try it.
• Their website has detailed diagrams to show you step by step
• It's only stretchy in one direction giving it the exact amount of "give" in all the right places.
• There are different positions

Great for breast feeding.

If you live in Cape Town go check them out at:

You can also find them on facebook or online:

http://www.babycarrier.co.za/index.html

Baby wearing benefits for parents!

The Benefits of Babywearing - for Parents and Caregivers

• Babywearing is Healthy for You! -A good carrier offers parents hands-free freedom, allowing them to enjoy an active lifestyle indoors or outdoors. Parents' muscular strength also develops in relation to the baby's growing weight.
• Babywearing Reduces Risk of Post-Natal Depression -Babywearing helps parents balance their needs with those of their baby. Baby carriers help prevent life becoming completely dictated by baby. This sense of personal freedom and flexibility may well reduce the potential risk of post-natal depression which is often associated with being housebound and missing out on much-needed social interactions.

With Sweetpea when she was over a year old with a Rhubarb and Custard sling.
Will be reviewing it during the month.

Safety when baby wearing!

Ok so anyone who knows me knows that one of my favourite things in this world is to wear my babies! The advantages to baby wearing are endless:

The Benefits of Babywearing - for Babies

• Emotional Benefits
• Less Crying means a Healthier Baby - Babywearing tells children that they are loved, safe, secured and cared for. Studies have shown that the more babies are held, the less they cry.¹ One study found that allowing babies to cry unnecessarily alters the nervous system by flooding the developing brain with stress hormones and adrenalin.²
• Happy, Calm and Content - After birth, a baby held in a sling will feel reassured by the presence of their mother's body rhythms. The familiarity of her heartbeat, body temperature, body smell and breathing patterns will create a smooth transition from womb to world. A randomised controlled test reported in Pediatrics showed that carrying babies reduces crying and fussiness 43% during the day and 51% at night.
• Cognitive Benefits
• Babies in a Sling Learn Better - A happy baby is quiet and alert. In this state of mind, he is ready to interact with people and his environment. Babywearing offers babies the optimum position to experience the richness of the new world around them within the safety of a parent's arms.
• Baby is on Your Level - A carried baby shares equality with its caregiver as it is physically on the same level. A baby in a pram has less equality and experiences the parent looking down on it.
• Physiological Benefits
• Babywearing Stimulates a Baby's Physical Development - The act of touching a baby actually stimulates growth hormones.³ Babywearing also stimulates a baby's vestibular system, the parts of the inner ear that work like levels or sensors to control the body's sense of balance. The stimulation regulates a baby's physiology, increasing their cardiac output and circulation and promotes respiration.⁴
• Sling Babies are Stronger Babies - Developmental neurologists have discovered that the child of a mother who moves every day while pregnant shows clear developmental advantages. This is the same with a carried child who also develops greater physical and nerve strength.⁵
• Sling Babies Sleep Better - Holding a baby in a sling for the majority of the day encourages the development of a baby's sleep/wake cycles. Babies begin to distinguish external cues which help to develop a baby's circadian rhythms. Babywearing promotes deeper, longer and more peaceful sleep cycles, vital for brain maturation.
• Babywearing Makes Breastfeeding Easier - Babywearing offers constant and easy access to the infant's food source, the mother's breast. Such ease of access allows a mother to feed her baby on demand, thereby reducing the potential of breast infection.⁶ The increased skin to skin contact enjoyed by babywearers also stimulates breast milk supply.
• Babywearing Helps Digestion and Eases Colic - Baby slings offer a more upright position which promotes digestion. A baby's tummy is massaged through the act of babywearing which also promotes bowel elimination. The acupressure points against problems of digestion or sleep, which are located on the belly and on the lower insides of the thighs, are automatically massaged through babywearing.⁷