I am one of those crazy babywearing mamas who gets all emotional when I see babies in slings. Learning to carry a newborn in a sling is one of the most freeing, empowering and connected experiences out there. I tentatively grew to love it the first time around but the second time was no slow burn love. I was utterly, heart-soaringly hooked.
A stretchy wrap is a wonderful way to get started. It doesn’t matter what body shape you are or how “technical” you are, with a bit of practice just about anyone can get on with this type of sling. So, I am thrilled to be giving away a soft, lightweight, organic cotton KangaWrap on the blog.
KangaWrap is a product of not-for-profit organisation Trade4Life. Profits from baby wrap sales fund maternity healthcare workers in Delhi’s slums through Asha India and a specific Christian Aid project “Nurturing Change in Kenya” to improve Maternal and Child Healthcare services in Kenya’s Narok County. Do read more about their charity work here.
I wanted to take a look at it for myself before giving one away but since Ophelia is way too big to be carried in a stretchy wrap, my beautiful friend Tash allowed me to take pictures of her with her newborn and toddler. Gosh, you know how to rock a wrap, Tash.
Something Tash noted was that the Kanga Wrap felt a bit firmer and less stretchy than some other stretchy wraps which she felt was a good thing as it was potentially more supportive. The material seemed lovely and soft to me. Certainly her baby had no complaints as she fell asleep while being wrapped!
To enter to win a KangaWrap, please tell me one thing you love about babywearing or look forward to with babywearing and enter the Rafflecopter below.
This giveaway closes at midnight on Wednesday 22nd April 2015.
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Hands free cuddles are fab. I love cuddles!
Babywear is great because it means you have your hands free for carrying bags, holding onto other children, pushing a sibling in a buggy etc!
I love the connecting experience and cuddles whilst I compete tasks around our home and village.
I regret not baby wearing with my son. My daughter is 3 weeks old and I love popping her in a sling as does my hubby. It easy and comfortable to do plus it still frees up my hands to be able to give my 3 year old son attention and love while holding his sister.
this looks fab i love the fact that baby is close to you all the time really lovely !
I absolutely love having baby (or preschooler most recently) close enough to kiss. You feel a real connection when you’re carrying them in a sling or carrier. I’m expecting twins so babywearing will definitely come in handy keeping my hands free when necessary too!
Babywearing was the only way to calm my first baby and it was lovely to have her close to me all the time. I am looking forward to the babywearing cuddles with my second coming soon! Can’t wait to see him and kiss him!
I loved holding my son close and handsfree when he was little, but now that he no longer wants to be carried so often, I love enabling other parents to carry their little ones through the Bristol Sling Library. My own experience has inspired me to train as a babywearing consultant.
Being close to my baby while still able to do things
Keep my baby close to my heart x
Feeling close and warm next to baby
Wish baby wearing had been around 33 years ago, but my daughter and partner baby wear our first grand child now no 2 is due july and slings are at the ready
My sister has just had a baby and this would be amazing for her x
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I really like the way it helps the bonding process and also you have your hands free!
Being extra close to my little one
Not having to hulk a massive great buggy around, especially on and off the passenger ferry!
The closeness and bonding element.
I didn’t babywear when my son was little and I really regret it. I really want to start using them now he is a toddler and when the next baby arrives too. I feel like I’ve missed out but better late than never!
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Having my little one as close as possible to my heart!
Having the little one close and safe feels great! 🙂
the close bonding contact with our baby
I’m currently pregnant and think wearing my newborn whilst taking care of my toddler would be ideal.
Feeling my baby close from head to toe, and that lovely contented ‘sigh’ she makes when she’s wrapped. It not only helped us bond but saved my back too!
HAVING SPARE HANDS MAKES EVERYTHING LIGHT WORK!
It makes other tasks so easy when you don’t have to worry about holding the baby in your arms
Its so convienient. My little girl has cerebral palsy so its fab to be able to push her and pop my son in his sling
I just love the opportunities for bonding – you can’t get enough contact time when they’re so little I think 🙂
I would love to try baby wearing there is alot more mums doing it now and alot more help.
cuddles! And free hands 🙂
Being so close all the time would be lovely x
I did it with my daughter and it was lovely, I’d love to win this for my pregnant friend x
it means spare hands and lots of cuddle love
I didn’t do it with my first, so i’m looking forward to trying it this time round.
expecting in the Summer and hope to get a sling so I can make a drink with free hands
Having my hands free and being able to go about doing things while still having baby snuggle.
Closeness, and ease of interaction with baby. Whilst hands are free to do tasks within the home etc if required.
Means I can get things done and get up and move around more.
I love how warm & snuggly my daughter looks…and she keeps me warm too!
I’ve never tried it – but would love to with my next baby: I love the idea of the closeness.
Having your hands & arms free & being able to go into those little shops that makes it impossible with a pram.
I loved the short time I baby wore with DS1 so quite looking forward to with next baby who is due soon.
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The closeness and warmth.
I don’t have any children but would love to win this prize to donate to charity, to go to Romania.
I love the feeling of being close to your baby x
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I’m planning to use a wrap or sling when my little one arrives; I love the thought of being close to my baby while being able to get on with everyday life!
I haven’t had my baby yet but feel babywearing will be better for bonding and save me having to take a pram everywhere.
makes it a lot easier when you are out and about
Having her close 🙂
can go for a proper walk
To still feel close to my baby and have two free hands to look after the siblings.
closer to the baby xx
having your hands free
im unsure if my youngest will be walking when new baby arrives and dont really want a double so baby wearing all the way for me =) xx
keeps me warm while suggling
it keeps baby calm and happy and I have free hands!
I feel I would love the closeness you’d feel with your baby.
I love the closeness and how relaxed my little man is
I loved it and this would be for my step daughter x
I love baby wearing. It’s hard to pick just one thing but it makes it much easier to look after my baby and toddler at the same time when I’m on my own with them.
Free hands when out and about with my toddler too x
leaves my hands free whilst staying close to baby
I loved the ease of getting about and cannot wait to do the same with my new son 🙂
I’m looking forward to being hands free and having my baby close to me.
I love being extra close to my son! It also means I can get bits and bobs done when baby wants to be close to me!
Being able to still get on and do things but yet having my baby close to me at the same time.
The fact that they are so practical, easily portable and washable too 🙂
It’s a bonding exercise and makes you feel happy x
The feeling of closeness and they settle so easily
being close to the baby
I’m entering to wing this for my mum who is about to be looking after my two young nieces on her own, long-term. She spends a lot of time in her garden – both just enjoying it, and growing and harvesting organic fruit and vegetables. The wrap will be an excellent way for her to bond physically with the youngest child, while the elder girl will be learning the names of the wonderful fruits and veg she’ll be eating each day.
i love the fact that baby is close to you all the time x
Love the fact I feel closer to my baby
due my 3rd in october so will be fab be hands free to hold my son’s hands as well as keeping baby close and safe next to me
The feeling of being closer to baby.
I love baby wearing – my little man loves it too, it’s so easy simple and the settles him straight away and helps bonding, it’s special thing
Laura x
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being close to bubs but free to see to the bigger bubbs! 🙂
I’m looking forward to being hands free but snuggled with my newborn which will allow me to push their big sister in the stroller and look after their big brother too.
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I love holding baby close but being able to get a few things done too
loved it with my son and hoping to do it again with 2nd due in october as son in wheelchair so will make things easier xx
I hadn’t really thought about it until I became pregnant but since learning more I am determined to ‘babywear’. It seems like the best thing for both mother and baby and helps that bonding process as well as being very practical!
It means you can still have cuddles whilst getting jobs done, I love it
The bonding
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Feeling close to my baby, still holding that strong bond, and the excuse for more cuddles 🙂
Being able to keep a very close eye on her.
There is nothing more precious than feeling your child snuggle into you whilst you have your hands free to carry on with whats needed
sorry about the name but noone knows yet. I have 2 toddlers so babywearing with number 3 is going to be a must! i had the ridgid baby carrier with 1& 2 but would love a proper supportive wrap this time! I hate trying to get around shops with pushchairs, let alone a pushchair and 2 toddlers!
The closeness
I love the closeness
I have a 7 week old & a 2 year old so baby wearing has been so useful for settling the baby while dealing with a tantruming toddler!!
The closeness. Thank you!
Means can do other stuff with hands
I love baby wearing it allows you to get on with stuff and keeps you both warm when it’s chilly outside
Feeling the closeness between us hopefully helping us build an amazing bond
The clonesness of baby wearing is incredible <3
I loved been able to do small jobs around the house with 2 hands free 🙂
we love clonesness and comfort
I would have love one of these when my kids were young. My son was 3 when my daughter was born and he still needed a pushchair for longer walks. I ended up buying a double pushchair for just a few months. This would have solved the problem and a lot cheaper as well.
I love the kisses
I love babywearing for a variety of reasons. I have Fibromyalgia and M.E and I have to hold onto things to get around my house. So having a sling makes it so much easier for me. Plus I find it very bonding for both me and my baby to have her close to my chest.
It looks so practical and I’m looking forward to the closeness
I don’t know if my comment made it onto here so just in case… I am looking forward to having my baby so close to me as I walk about. I am also hopeful that it really is as comfortable as it looks!
Very practical as it keeps your hands free whilst still having closeness with baby
I am looking forward to babywearing my bump so we can always be close and so that I have my hands free to do things with my 9 year old 🙂
i would love one of these so stylish and versitile x
Would like to try it as would be easier to get around
Don’t have a baby but would give it to my sister in law for my little niece Jennifer.
Apart from the obvious closeness, it would be ideal when my baby arrives in August and I have a toddler and a newborn to get around with!
Looking forward to trying baby wearing as wasn’t really done when my other two sons were born!
THE LOVELY CLOSENESS OF MY BABY N & THE WONDERFUL BABY SMELL!!
This would come in so handy! Love being so close to my baby xx
The closeness