Virtual Baby Shower Gift Guide -- Sleepy Wrap Review and Giveaway

CLOSED.

And, the winner is:

Congrats to: Becky

How does a baby wrap compare with other baby carriers on the market?

"A baby wrap has no clasps or rings. It is a simple piece of long cloth wrapped around your body and your baby. Wrap baby carriers offer many different positions for holding your baby at various ages."

Benefits of Carrying Your Baby:

• Creates confident parents -there’s no better feeling than when your baby is calm and content because you have met all her needs
• Allows you to safely move about with your baby regardless of terrain- you can stroll down uneven sidewalks, narrow lanes, walk up stairs, or climb mountain
• Is convenient- there is no awkwardness like when carrying a heavy plastic car seat with one arm!
• Enables better communication between you and your baby – (without your baby having to cry!) as you become attuned to her facial expressions and other gestures
• Provides security-access to food, warmth, and love
• Is good for your soul -it encourages you to get out and get some exercise and some fresh air into your lungs
• Makes discreet nursing possible-without having to find a place to sit
• Helps you to interact with your other children and hold your baby close at the same time- very practical if you have other little ones
• Allows you to decide who may touch or interact with your baby
• Aids digestion- the constant motion and the upright position eases acid reflux and colic
• Allows you to go places, together!- you can go anywhere and feel secure.

Source: Sleepy Wrap

How to Wear a Baby Wrap:

For instructional videos on how to wear the Sleepy Wrap, including how to nurse with it, check out these online videos.

My Review:  

I just love the Sleepy Wrap.  I have tried other wraps and carriers, but this by far is the best.  It is made so well, that at times I forgot I was wearing it -- it was so comfortable.  Also, it was easy to put on, and with its stretchy cotton, it fit well over thin and heavy clothing -- which is great for the ever changing New England weather.  And, Savannah loves it as well.  There is no more fussing when we are out in public to try and get the Sleepy Wrap on right.  Now, after watching the instructional videos online, as well as in the print material that comes with the wrap, I am confident in the different ways to wear the wrap.  And, with a little practice, I can quickly put on the Sleepy Wrap, to provide me with hands free movement. So, now when I want to cook, shop, clean the house, take the dogs out or take a stroll outside, I grab my Sleepy Wrap and am ready to go.

If you are a new mom or know someone who is expecting -- this is a baby accessory must have.  Simply wear the wrap and not only will you have your hands free to tackle things, but you will most often find your baby sleeping peacefully against your chest.  As soon as I put Savannah, who is 6 1/2 months old into the wrap in the forward cradle position, she quickly drifts off to sleep, as I am roam around the house.  This has helped immensely with her colic and teething fits.  Instead of loading her into the car to sooth her, I just put on the Sleepy Wrap, and she calms right down.  What's not to love about this convenience.  I can't wait until she turns 9 months, and I can switch to the back carrier position, so she can explore when we go out and about.  And, with a variety of colors to choose from, even dad's can wear this wrap, and still feel masculine.

BUY NOW:

Head on over to Sleepy Wrap's new website today and pick up either the Sleepy Wrap Classic for only $39.95, or the Sleepy Wrap Organic for $59.95.  If you order before 5PM EST, Monday through Friday, they will ship it out the same day (or, its FREE).  Shipping starts at only $3.99 in the USA, and they can ship worldwide.

---GIVEAWAY---

Enter now to win a Classic Sleepy Wrap in your color choice.  To enter, please complete the MANDATORY ENTRY first, making sure to include your email address, so that I can contact you if you win.  Then, you can complete as many EXTRA ENTRIES as you like (again, please add your email address to each comment). .

MANDATORY ENTRY:  Go to the Sleepy Wrap website and let me know which color wrap you would choose if you win.

EXTRA ENTRIES:

1)  Like Sleepy Wrap on Facebook, and let them know Inspired by Savannah sent you -- make sure to include the giveaway URL link in your comment on their page. (2 entries)

2) Follow Sleepy Wrap on Twitter.  (1 entry)

3)  Subscribe to my blog via email (2 entries)

 
4)  Follow me on Facebook (1 entry) 

 
5) Enter any of my other giveaways, leaving a comment with the name of the giveaway (1entry per giveaway entered)

 
6) Blog about this giveaway. It must include a link to this specific post, as well as a link to my blog, http://ctmomreviews.blogspot.com/.   (In your comment, please leave a link directly to your post – 5 Entries)

7) Follow me on Twitter (1entry)

 Enter to #win a Classic Sleepy Wrap @sleepywrap @rmccoy1234 http://ctmomreviews.blogspot.com/ #giveaway Ends 2/18

8)  Like my Facebook Fan Page. Please include your Facebook name with your entry, so I can follow you back. (4 entries)

9) Follow my blog via Networked Blogs (3 entries)

10) Vote for me on picket fence blogs (See button on right side of blog -- One entry per vote, per day)

Open to US residents only.  Giveaway ends on February 18, 2011 at 11:59PM EST.  I will then use Random.org to choose a winner. 

Disclosure:  I was given a sample wrap to try out in order to write up an honest review.  My views and comments above are mine and mine alone.  Sleepy Wrap is also providing a free classic Sleepy Wrap for my giveaway contest.