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Hi all! We have some great news for you. We are happy to announce our first baby carrier giveaway (and hopefully, we will be hosting more such giveaways from now on).

The sponsor of our first giveaway is ByKay, who generously offered to give away their AQUAcarrier to one of our readers.

Before giving the details about the giveaway, let us talk briefly about ByKay AQUAcarrier.

ByKay AQUAcarrier

ByKay AQUAcarrier is specially designed to be used under the shower or in swimming pool so that your baby can feel the joy of being in the water with you. It is made of fast-drying, soft fabric that allows you to take your baby with you into the water and have fun together.

Taking a shower with your baby is simple and safe with the ByKay AQUAcarrier, and babies love taking a shower with mummy or daddy. Having your hands free, you will be able to wash your baby and yourself easily and the stretch fabric provides sufficient space for this. Also, you will not get tired of holding your baby and no need to be afraid of dropping your baby.

ByKay AQUAcarrier in the Shower – source: bykay.com

ByKay AQUAcarrier is also ideal for use in the swimming pool. It can be worn over your swimsuit and under normal clothing. It allows you to quickly go into water with your baby. It is safe and comfortable and gives the freedom to the baby in the water while being close to you. The fabric that is used in the manufacture of the carrier is especially designed for use in water so that it dries very quickly.

AQUAcarrier does not cool down fast; your child can stay in the carrier when you come out of the water. With your free hands, you can support your other children as well.

ByKay AQUAcarrier in the Swimming Pool – source: bykay.com

By the way ByKay baby carriers are available on CosiCarrier. (You can also check our previous post to learn more about ByKay baby carriers.)

Rules and How to Enter:

To enter this giveaway, please go to ByKay’s website and leave a comment on this post telling which ByKay baby carrier you liked the most (you will get 1 entry for this).

You will earn additional entries for doing each step in the below list. The more entries you earn the higher chance you will have.

Ok, here are the things that you can do to earn more entries.

- Like ByKay on FaceBook. (+1 entry)

- Post a short message on their wall mentioning that you entered this giveaway. (+2 entries)

- Like this post on FaceBook (you can use the like button at the end of this post). (+1 entry)

- Follow @ByKay on Twitter. (+1 entry)

- Follow @BabyCarriersG on Twitter. (+1 entry)

- Tweet about this giveaway using the following: Enter to win a @ByKay AQUAcarrier at @BabyCarriersG: http://bit.ly/bykayaquacarrier (+2 entries)

- Subscribe to ByKay’s YouTube channel. (+1 entry)

- Write a blog post about this giveaway on your blog and give a link to this post and our homepage. (+4 entries) (You can easily create a free blog on WordPress.com or Blogger, if you don’t have one already.)

In your comment (on this post) mention the steps you did and please use your real contact email so that we can reach you in case you win. And please include your FaceBook, Twitter and YouTube profile links, so that we will know that you did the above steps (your email address and profile links will not be made public). Also, if you made a blog post about this giveaway, don’t forget to include the URL of your post.

One comment per person is allowed. Duplicate comments and comments that lack the necessary info (mentioned above) will not be considered.

This giveaway is open worldwide. The entries will be closed on March 4, 2011 at 11:59PM GMT. (Hence, you will have plenty of time to earn more entries and tell your friends about this giveaway.)

The Winner

The winner will be chosen randomly depending on the number of entries of each participant. It will be announced on this post on March 5, 2011 and notified via email. The winner is required to contact us in the following 48 hours in order to get the prize. If we cannot hear from the winner in the next 48 hours, we will randomly choose another winner.

GOOD LUCK ALL!

P.S. Special thanks go to Kay Poelen (Director of ByKay) for sponsoring this giveaway.

Calin Bleu Wraparound Baby Sling

Calin Bleu (Blue Hug in French) is a UK based baby slings provider which has retailers worldwide.

The founder, Anne Dhir, decided to create her own baby sling to make a very lightweight and comfortable wraparound carrier for her daughter. After some research and design work she produced her first unique wraps for herself and for people around her. Once her wraps got attention from others, she started to make and sell more of them and eventually turned this into a business. As of 2010, Calin Bleu is owned and operated by Karen Hunt.

Calin Bleu wraparound baby sling is made of cool cotton or microfleece. It is in the form of a long fabric that is wrapped around your body and your baby that provides a comfortable carrying.

At this time, Calin Bleu offers two types of wraps; woven wraps and stretchy wraps. Below we will talk about each of them in detail.

Calin Bleu Woven Wraps

Calin Bleu woven wrap is made of 100% natural (cool) cotton gauze and allows you to stay cool with your baby whether you are at home or outdoors. It can be used in all seasons, and they are extra comfortable in the summer. Woven wraps are lightweight yet strong carriers, hence they are ideal for use at home, on public transport or while shopping easily and safely.

Calin Bleu Woven Wrap – source: calinbleu.com

A nice feature of Calin Bleu Cool baby wrap is that it is easy to store in a bag and carry along. It comes in various colors like white, amethyst, chocolate and olive, and it is available in two different sizes depending on your body size.

Calin Bleu Stretchy Wrap

Stretchy wraps are especially ideal for newborns and smaller babies. They are easily wrapped around your body and comfortable as the microfleece fabric that is used in the wrap is lightweight and breathable. Suitable to be used for babies up to 12kg. Available colors are blue, silver, plum and pumpkin. Calin Bleu also offers custom made wraps so that you can personalize your baby carrier.

Calin Bleu Strecthy Wrap – source: calinbleu.com

You can carry your baby in 3 positions with a Calin Blue wrap: on the front, on the hip and on the back. Calin Bleu baby wraps are machine washable and dry quickly.

To get more information about Calin Belu baby slings and buy, visit their website here.

Jolly Jumper Baby Carrier

Jolly Jumper is a Canadian baby products manufacturer that was established in 1910. Although the company is well known for their Jolly Jumper Exerciser, they offer nursery, safety, caregiving and travel products as well. And baby carriers are among their product line.

Jolly Jumper provides four models of baby carriers at the moment. We will talk about each of them in detail below.

Jolly Jumper Cuddle Carrier

This one looks very different from other similar soft baby carriers. Jolly Jumper Cuddle is suitable for babies between 7 lbs and 33 lbs. Its adjustability ensures a comfortable carrying for the baby. Babies that can support their head can be carried in face forward position; smaller babies should be carried via face in position. Shoulder straps are padded and made wide enough to evenly distribute the weight of the baby.

A unique feature of Jolly Jumper Cuddle is the padded neck roll, which supports the head and neck of the baby in either carrying positions. Besides, nursing can be easily done while the baby is within the carrier. Cuddle comes in three color options: black, brown and navy.

Jolly Jumper Cuddle – source: jollyjumper.com

Jolly Jumper Snuggler Soft Carrier

Snuggler Soft carrier, a simple and comfortable soft carrier, can be used from infant to 15 months. Baby is held gently and its comfort is ensured by the padded supports. Shoulder straps are adjustable and the buckles are released easily and quickly.

Jolly Jumper Snuggler Soft – source: jollyjumper.com

Jolly Jumper Super Snuggler Soft Carrier

This is an improved version of Snuggler Soft and it is even softer. Just like the other models, it has padded, adjustable shoulder straps. A removable bib is added to the carrier to protect baby’s face and clothing of the parent.

Jolly Jumper Sling – Soft Carrier

Sling – Soft allows the parent carry the baby in a natural position. Can be used from infant to 2 years comfortably. Allows nursing.

You may also visit the website of Jolly Jumper following this link to learn more about their baby carriers.

Jeep Baby Carrier

Jeep Baby is another U.S. based baby goods company that is located in NY. Their product range varies from baby apparel to play yards and from strollers to baby carriers.

Jeep Baby carrier is a soft structured carrier that is easy to use and comfortable. Currently, there are two styles available, Jeep 2-in-1 Baby Carrier and Jeep 2-in-1 Sport Baby Carrier. 2-in-1 comes in a fierce pattern and 2-in-1 Sport comes in an impulse pattern. Below we will talk about the features of the two models.

Jeep Baby Carrier Features

• Comfortable traveling of the baby is obtained by soft brushed cotton interior and leg bolster.
• Easy to wear the carrier and put the baby in with the help of buckles and self adjustable straps.
• You can carry your baby either via face out or face in positions.
• There is a Secure-Fit indicator which turns red when the latch is locked so that you will know.
• Air circulation is ensured by the unique design.
• It has a mesh pocket where you can carry small essentials along.
• Carrier seat and leg openings are adjustable to be used as the baby grows.
• The handy travel bag is used to store the carrier easily.
• Suitable for use with babies between 8-26 lbs.
• Certified by JPMA (Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association)

Jeep 2-in-1 Baby Carrier – source: jeepbaby.com

Instructions for Jeep Baby Carrier

Before you step out, you should make sure that all the parts are perfectly adjusted. Check leg openings to ensure full adjustment. Do not use the carrier for children under 8 lbs (3.5 kg) and above 26 lb (11.5 kg). Make a habit of checking all the buckles, straps and adjustments on every use. The nose and mouth of the baby shouldn’t be shielded by the carrier in order to breathe correctly. Face in position should be preferred until the baby can hold its head without any support.

Jeep Baby 2-in-1 Sport – source: jeepbaby.com

You can also visit the official site of Jeep Baby here to learn more about their baby carrier and buy it.

HugaMonkey Baby Sling

HugaMonkey is a family based baby products company, located in Utah, U.S., that offers lots of baby related things such as baby apparel, baby gear and baby slings. The reason why the founders of HugaMonkey preferred creating baby slings is that the slings not only can be very simple and affordable but they can also be stylish and high quality.

HugaMonkey implements a unique process in the making of their slings. A lightweight and non-itchy fabric with a single cut is used. The edges are stitched in a special way to prevent fraying. The final beautiful appearance is obtained by roll-hemming the carrier. Since the shoulder part is fold and sewn you will not need to make adjustments as the sling will not slip. HugaMonkey sling is made intentionally very durable so that you will be able to use it with all your kids.

HugaMonkey Baby Sling Features

There are four styles of baby slings that HugaMonkey offers, which are black, aqua, stone, organic and brown. Made of super soft fabrics, HugaMonkey baby sling provides good support and flexibility to ensure comfort of the baby and the parent. It employs a very simple design without any padding, rings, tails and clutches in order to make it easy to use. Also carrying and storing the sling is very easy because it is light and it does not take up much space.

HugaMonkey Black Baby Sling – source: hugamonkey.com

• Easy to use, simple yet safe design.
• Made of 100% cotton and organic, breathable fabric.
• Various carry positions are available; front carry, on the hip and on the back.
• Allows easy nursing.
• Can be used for babies from newborn to 3 years (about 30 pounds)
• Washed in cold water and tumble dried.

HugaMonkey baby sling comes in 5 sizes as extra small, small, medium, large and extra large.

The below video demonstrates how to wear a HugaMonkey baby sling and how to put the baby in.

Here is the link to the official site of HugaMonkey, where you can learn more about their baby carrier.

Hug-a-bub Baby Carrier

Hug-a-bub is a soft baby carrier that is originated from Australia. The creators of Hug-a-bub, Tania and Suzanne, focus on attachment parenting which comes from the natural instincts of the parents. Offering the freedom to do their daily work to parents, Hug-a-bub also enables being as close as possible to the baby.

Hug-a-bub specializes on two types of baby carriers, baby wraps and ring slings.

Hug-a-bub Wrap

Providing optimal support to the neck and spine of the baby, Hug-a-bub wrap also distributes the load evenly for the wearer. Your hands will be completely free with this carrier, while your baby is secure and safe. It can be used even for premature babies. Three different styles are available: Hug-a-bub Original Wrap, Hug-a-bub Pocketless Wrap and Hug-a-bub Certified Organic Wrap. You can find a number of color options like black, barley-nougat, navy-berry and Byron blue.

Features of Hug-a-bub Wrap

Hug-a-bub Wrap Carry Positions

You can carry your baby in four different positions with the Hug-a-bub wrap. Peapod position is suitable for sleepy newborns and breastfeeding. Heart-to-heart position is suitable for settling babies and is mostly preferred. On the go is a face forward position perfect for the babies (4+ months) who want to see the world. Koala cuddle position can be used for older babies.

You can find tying instructions on the official site of Hug-a-bub.

Hug-a-bub Ring Sling

This is a traditional ring sling that is lightly padded and completely adjustable with the use of aluminum rings that are sturdy but lightweight. Comfortable carrying for the parent is obtained by the even weight distribution. Hug-a-bub sling is an easy to use and wear sling with a multipurpose tail that can be used as a sun-shade or nursing privacy.

Hug-a-bub Ring Sling – source: hugabub.com

Features of Hug-a-bub Ring Sling

• Easily and quickly can be put on and taken off, and simply adjustable.
• Comes in a variety of attractive colors like candy pink, opal black and sand.
• Five carry positions are available: back carry, cradle carry, front carry, hip carry and kangaroo carry.
• Can be used from newborn to toddler.
• Allows easy breastfeeding.
• Suitable for use during pregnancy.
• Machine washable and tumble dry-able

You can find more information about Hug-a-bub baby carrier and buy it on their website.

Hoppediz Baby Carrier

Hoppediz is another Germany based baby products manufacturer that offers a wide range of infant products including baby sleeping bags, leg warmers, swaddling blankets, toys, shoes and baby carriers since 1999.

Annette Schröder, the woman behind Hoppediz, decided to carry her baby son with a baby sling when she saw a mother carrying her baby while shopping. Since she was working in the textile industry she decided to create her own unique sling so that she wouldn’t have to pay a lot for the ones in the market. After some research and hard work, going through some trial and errors, she finally came up with a perfect design. In time, she established her own baby sling company and now, the company is operated by the Schröder family.

General Features of Hoppediz Baby Slings

• Hoppediz baby slings are cross twill woven, and that gives stretchability to the fabric and once you wear it, it adjusts to the body easily.
• Made of high quality threaded yarn which is crated from %100 long-piled cotton.
• Non-toxic and free of heavy metal dyes are used in the production.
• Hoppediz baby sling maintains a stable position under longer carry periods and heavier babies.

At the moment, there are three available baby carrier models of Hoppediz, which are Hoppediz slings, Bondolino and Hop-Tye.

Hoppediz Slings

This category consists of woven slings, elastic slings and ring slings. Allowing physical contact between the baby and the wearer, Hoppediz slings favors the feeling of closeness and security. They are made in different lengths so that a wide range of people can use them.

Hoppediz Bondolino

Hoppediz Bondolino is a soft baby carrier that adjusts perfectly to the baby and the parent thanks to the diagonally elastic woven fabric used in the carrier. It comes in a variety of color options like black-light blue, sand, coffee-orange and plum-lilac. Its outer fabric is made of 100% COC (Controlled Organic Crop) cotton.

Hoppediz Bondolino – source: hoppediz.de

Bondolino allows the parent to get very close to the baby. By the correct positioning of spread-squat, the carrier ensures healthy development of the hips.

Fabric softeners and tumble drying shouldn’t be used with this baby carrier; it can be machine-washed at 40 °C.

Hoppediz Hop-Tye

The Hop-Tye design is inspired from a mei tai, which is widely used in Asia and becoming increasingly popular in the Europe and America. Hop-Tye carriers can be used for babies from 0 to 2.5 years. Made of 100% cotton and comes with a rollable hood as a headrest. Its flexible base makes it possible to carry the newborns as well.

Hoppediz Hop-Tye – source: hoppediz.de

Here is the link to the official website of Hoppediz, visit them to learn more about their baby carriers.

Hippychick Baby Carrier

Hippychick is a baby products supplier, founded in 1999, that operates in the UK. It is a small, family-originated company that exports to a number of countries. Their product range consists of various items like shoes, socks, seats, toys, playmats, protectors and baby carriers.

Hippychick distributes two baby carriers: Hippychick Hippyseat, which is their in house baby carrier and Wilkinet baby carrier which is produced by Wilkinet.co.uk.

Hippychick Hipseat

Hippychick Hipseat is one of the most unique baby carriers around as it does not look like any other baby carrier in the market. Although it requires you to hold/support the baby with one or two of your hands continually, the main design idea behind this baby carrier was to carry the baby on the hip without any strain or pressure on parent’s body.

Hippychick Hipseat – source: Hippychick.com

As you can see from the above picture, Hippychick Hipseat is a simple and stylish baby carrier that is easy to wear. It is suitable for babies and toddlers, 6 months and older. Hipseat is actually designed as a back supporting belt which enables a carrying experience free of back strain for adults. The baby sits on the padded shelf and is supported by one or two hands of the parent.

One of the most prominent features of Hippychick Hipseat is that it allows baby interact with the world around with the parent together. At the moment, Hipseats come in four colors: black, burgundy, olive green and navy blue.

Features

• suitable for babies from 6 months to 3 years,
• one size fits all, available extensions,
• removable lightweight seat,
• inner pockets,
• machine washable.

We should also note that Hippychick Hipseat won a lot of awards, two of which are Practical Pre-School Gold Award 2009 and Practical Parenting Silver Award 2009.

You can learn more about Hippychick by visiting their website here.