WINNER ANNOUNCED! Win a Hug-a-Bub Organic Wrap & Traditional Ring Sling!!

[Martina]

With thanks to Hug-a-Bub we have an Organic Wrap and Traditional Ring Sling valued at $255 to give away to one lucky member!

Combining ancient wisdom and contemporary choices, Hug-a-bub is committed to helping modern parents provide their baby's innate need for closeness while enjoying the benefits and freedom of genuinely hands free baby wearing.





We all know that babies love to be held, yet many new parents say they struggle to balance the need for closeness with the demands of a busy life. The Hug-a-bub range of babywearing designs offers a practical solution. With Hug-a-Bub, you can include your baby in daily life and also provide an optimal environment for healthy physical, psychological and social development.

Unlike other 'infant transportation devices', Hug-a-Bub babywearing designs holds your baby in a comforting 'womb-like' embrace, which provides both ultimate security and superb ergonomic support for child and parent.

Babies worn in Hug-a-Bub designs are typically less fussy and colicky, settle quicker, and sleep more deeply. The close physical contact of a Hug-a-Bub baby wearing design helps stimulate the release of natural bonding hormones, Oxytocin and Prolactin, reducing the prevalence of postnatal depression. Above all, babies worn using the practical, easy to use Hug-a-bub babycarrier designs demonstrate obvious signs of contentment, peace and security...... making parenting the joyful experience it should be.

The Hug-a-Bub Organic Wrap
The Hug-a-Bub Wrap Carrier's pioneering design ensures peerless support for baby's neck and spine; and perfect load distribution for parents. Recommended by numerous professionals, including midwives, obstetricians, physiotherapists, chiropractors and osteopaths, the simple yet effective wrap style offers a firm and secure hold that allows you to have your hands completely free.

Uniquely suitable for even the tiniest premature babies, Hug-a-Bub Wrap Carriers are used and recommended by special care nurseries for kangaroo care, and similar programs internationally.

The Hug-a-Bub Certified Organic Wrap carrier is made from the world's most highly certified Organic interlock cotton. The feel is heavenly, so soft and in beautiful earthy colour combinations, these exquisite pocketed wraps pamper parent and baby in comfort and style.

The Hug-a-Bub Traditional Ring Sling
The Hug-a-Bub Traditional Ring Sling is a lightly padded, modernised adaptation of the age-old traditional sling carriers of Asia and The Americas.

Fully adjustable through sturdy but lightweight aluminium rings, the Hug-a-Bub Traditional Ring Sling's wide shoulder and back /weight distribution provides parental comfort with a secure 'embracing' experience for newborns through to toddlers, in five versatile positions.

The Hug-a-Bub Traditional Ring Sling is easy to use and quick to put on and take off for both parent and baby. The long tail has many uses, from sun-shade to breastfeeding privacy. It may even be tucked away for a different look altogether.

Gorgeous cool hand woven cottons and exotic bright or earthy tones make for stunning traditional look to go with the practicality and intimacy of the Hug-a-Bub babywearing experience.

The Prize

1 Organic Wrap + 1 Traditional Ring Sling valued at $255

This combination will meet 90% of your babywearing needs. Both carriers can be used from birth until toddlerhood. The organic wrap is a must have for all new babies. It allows you to carry your newborn close for as much of the day has he/she or you desire in total comfort. It is the ‘wombiest’ way to get to know your newborn and ease the transition for bub from womb to the world.Our sling is super practical and versatile and is great for those shorter periods of wear; breastfeeding; back carries and for use with the older baby who is wants to be up, then down through out the day. It also has a more glamorous look, so is just a more attractive option when you feel like dressing up.

For more information check out the Hug-a-Bub website: hug-a-bub baby carrier and baby sling australia

To enter this fantastic competition you need to like the Hug-a-Bub Facebook page here: Hug-a-bub - Baby Goods/Kids Goods - Byron Bay, Australia | Facebook and answer the following question in 50 words or less:

What do you like most about Hugabub carriers?

So get your entries in for a chance to win this fantastic prize!!




Competition terms:
Competition closes Friday 30th December 2011 at 11.59pm
Only one entry per person
As per Birth competition rules you must have at least 20 posts to enter
You must like the Hug-a-Bub facebook page and answer the question to enter
Prize will take 4-6 weeks to arrive

[AllyWA]

Pick me! Pick me! Pick me! I am expecting a newborn in a week or 3 so this would be amazing!

It looks soooo comfy! I love the 'womb-like' embrace as the baby really is just so close to you. Would be great to be able to have bubby happily and comfortably sleeping while still having ' hands free' to be able to look after and play with my 2 older girls. I did use a carrier for my DD2 but found that I couldn't use it for long periods of time because it put so much pressure on my shoulders and on her little legs But looking at the design of the Hug-a-bub (not to mention reading the wonderful reviews!) I can see this wouldn't be the case. Great fabric and styles too!

[susie17]

It looks amazing, increadibly comfortable and practical, lm pregnant with my second bub and have found out the carrier l have is bad and damages my baby which l was horrified to know l was unintentionally doing the wrong thing - l had no idea to some lovely ladies from here told me so l stopped using it and now carry baby one in my arms while constantly dropping things etc trying to juggle!
With two babies that will be 14 months apart l desperatly need a hug a bub so l can manage and leave the house with them and not be house bound = please pick me we really need one and they look amazing and being a SAHM now we could never afford to buy one! please please please!

[Arielle3]

Since my hands are now free,
it allows more time for me,
to do the washing, ironing, dishes....
the Hug-a-bub is top of my Christmas wishes...
skin-to-skin, heart-to-heart, the hug-a-bub provides this, it is very smart.
Bonding between a mother a baby is key,
the hug-a-bub gives this to me!!!!!!

[Shannon09]

I have two daughters aged 2 and 5 mths
One of these would be great as my youngest hates being put in the pram and just wants to be carried.
I've got a baby carrier that is terrible on my back
This would make my outings a lot easier as I don't drive

[Martina]

Don't forget to get your entries in - competition closes at the end of the month!

[RosG]

Having not ever used a Hugabub carrier, (so not knowing how they feel etc) I just LOOOOOVE the way bub is cuddled right up on your chest. DD2 loves to be held & carried this way, head snuggled in to my chest, legs right up, arms cuddled in tight (just they way the wrap looks to hold bubba). I love holding DD2 like this, however as she is getting bigger my arms are getting sorer more quickly!

[xjessicax]

Do you just post here to enter?

I borrowed a Hugabub for ds #2 and practically lived in it. The hugabub made tending a toddler and a baby so much easier, allowed me to have closeness with the new little one, yet still have my arms free to be attentive with ds#1.
Having such closeness was wonderful, feeling the little heart beating and each little breathe was a comfort. Having used other carriers previously, I found the hugabub was the most comfortable to wear as the weight was spread naturally and evenly over my body, most importantly as they became heavier. I look forward to using Hugabub again with #3, whom we expect next year

[BreeH]

I LOVE that it doesn't hurt my back. I LOVE that the fabric is soft and comfortable for me and bub. I LOVE that bub will sleep, feed or play in the wrap while I get on with the business of being busy! Close is Best :-)

[mummyof4]

i've never used a hugabub carrier before, but with bubs #6 coming in June and ds(2) being 2 1/2yrs and ds(3) being 11 mths when bubs is born, it would make life so much easier when out and about and even around the house. i will have one very busy household so would love this to make life alot easier