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  • Slings shot?
    March 10, 2010

    Slings shot?

    The CPSC is apparently preparing to issue a warning to parents regarding the use of slings with infants, according to numerous media sources. Inez Tenenbaum, head of the CPSC, addressed the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association yesterday and broke the news,...

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  • January 21, 2010

    Hotslings AP = Always Perfect?

    If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you already know that I use my vacations to test-drive new products. This most recent trip, I got up close and personal with the new Hotslings AP. I’ve always loved Hotslings...

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  • Lillebaby Everywear Carrier: Help is here
    March 1, 2009

    Lillebaby Everywear Carrier: Help is here

    Based on feedback about the instructions included with the Lillebaby Everywear Carrier, we created a video that should help clarify. This video addresses the most confusing part of the carrier – adjusting the “saddle” between the wide and narrow settings....

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  • New Lillebaby EveryWear Carrier review
    February 9, 2009

    New Lillebaby EveryWear Carrier review

    If you’re shopping for a new baby carrier, you’ll find a lot of different options. You can wear your baby on your front, on your back, or on your hip. You can wear him upright or cradled. He can face...

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  • October 15, 2007

    M1 Carrier is A1

    If you’ve read my previous post, you already know how the M1 Carrier came into existence. If not, all you need to know is this: it was designed from the ground up to be better than the Baby Björn. At...

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  • October 15, 2007

    Carry on and on and on

    This post started out as a review of the new M1 baby carrier from Lascal, the company that brought us the Buggy Board and Kiddy Board, in partnership with Regal Lager, the venerable US distributor of, among others, Lascal and...

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  • September 12, 2007

    Baby Bjorn lightens up

    Baby Bjorn introduced two new products at the ABC show, a new carrier and a travel crib. The carrier is called Synergy, aptly named since it’s basically a cross between the popular Active carrier and the lightweight Air carrier. This...

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  • August 30, 2007

    Peek a who?

    Babywearing offers many, many benefits for both the baby and the caregiver, but climate control isn’t one of them. When it’s very warm, wearing a baby can be a hot, sweaty affair for everyone involved. When it’s cold, it’s a...

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  • Sheri and Isaac go to Red Castle
    September 17, 2006

    Sheri and Isaac go to Red Castle

    Although we have not yet decided to carry the Red Castle strollers that will be available in the US, we were curious to check out their booth. Inside, we found some gorgeous stroller and car seat covers that will be...

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