GIVEAWAY CLOSED – CONGRATULATIONS TO KIRSTEN!!
If I could give one piece of parenting advice to all new parents it would be: get a babycarrier. (My second piece of advice would be to invest in a wine delivery service…do those exist? They should!)
Having the ability to soothe your baby, have them sleep while you’re on the go, eat your food while it’s still hot and get stuff done without them crying or getting into something is pretty much priceless.
I knew enough about baby carrying before having my first child that I made sure to include a stretchy wrap on my registry. A stretchy wrap is a long piece of material, usually made from cotton, that you use to create a place for baby to rest comfortably and safely while being close to your body. They are perfect for the newborn period for a baby starting at 7lbs.
What I loved most about using them was that I could put it on in the morning and put my baby in and out of it multiple times without having to take it off or adjust. When I had my second child I would tie the wrap on and use it to carry him while I dropped off my older son at preschool, head out to do groceries, and run errands and I didn’t have to carry the infant car seat around. Instead, he slept comfortably against me while I got everything done.
I was ready to move on to a different kind of carrier around 4 months, when my son started getting a bit too heavy for the stretchy material. So, about 5 years ago at this exact time of year I googled, found a place that had a great selection of carriers and made my way to NDG- the shop was called Melons et Clementines. I met one of the lovely owners, Renee, and she helped me choose a new carrier. The rest is history, as they say, as I’ve now spent about 5 billion hours inside that boutique and cafe as a customer, an employee, and now hosting my workshops and prenatal classes.
Melons et Clementines and I are more than happy to spread the babywearing love with an amazing giveaway for International Babywearing Week. One lucky winner will choose a Boba wrap for themselves from the selection in store and win a spot in one of my upcoming babywearing workshops!
TO WIN-
1)Like Megan the Doula’s Facebook Page
2) Like Melons et Clementines Facebook Page
3)Comment on this blog and tell us the colour you hope to win
BONUS- Get an extra entry by sharing the Facebook post!
Fine Print: Winner must come to M&C to choose their Boba wrap, or pay for shipping costs if they aren’t local. Colour can only be chosen from what is currently available in store. Winner must reserve their spot in advance for the babywearing workshop. Prizes can not be redeemed for cash (obviously!)
Good Luck! (Winner will be chosen on October 10th, the last day of IBW)
I’d love the black or yellow boba… Or either print! They’re all so lovely.
I’d wear any colour if it meant I could get a free hand again! My little one is glued to me and doesn’t like the rigidity of other ergo carriers. I was too nervous to buy a fabric one as I don’t know how to use it. I hope I win, so do my aching arms, back, shoulders… 😉
I hope winning the red one. Thanks for this giveaway. Camille
A nice cranberry or wine coloured Bopa would be lovely to win…to match that wine delivery service 😉
Grey please!
I really want to learn about baby wearing, I feel like if I dont wrap the baby properly she’ll just fall out as I walk down the street. The more you know, the confident and comfortable you can be. That’s why I’d like the wrap (in any color) and the workshop.
Congratulations Kirsten! You won the giveaway! I’ll send you an e-mail with more information!
Looking forward to many more baby wearing days come January when new our little bean arrives, would love a new wrap in gray.
Waiting (im)patiently at home at 39 weeks and came across this great giveaway 🙂
Would love anything in a green palette! Hope to meet our baby girl soon – Megan, I will keep you posted (haha)
I love the pink & the royal blue!
I am 27 weeks and expecting my first baby girl!! 🙂 This would be my first wrap if I win and I would love the floral pattern one, I saw it last weekend when I was at melons!:)
If I won I would love the navy or stardust. I love the idea of a wrap but am nervous about how to use it so the spot in the babywearing workshop would be amazing!
This is perfect timing as my baby will be 4 months and is 15lbs and getting heavy for my stretchy wrap. I would love any color good for a boy!!! Blue green gray any color!!!
Black or grey, or even the printed grey would be perfect since we still have 5 more weeks until we find out baby’s gender!! What a great contest! Thank you!
I would love a grey or sangria Boba! The spot in the workshop would be great! My little guy is getting so heavy and he loves to be held!
These look awesome. Deep red or royal blue would be great. … Very curious about baby wearing.
I would love to win a green one! 😀
Red or purple 🙂
I would love any neutral colour as the babies gender will not be know until I deliver. 😉
I need some pink in my baby carriers.
Grey or black, it goes with everything….and so will baby.
watatawow! the girls and i would love either, red, yellow or gray! thank you for the perfect giveaway! love and many many kisses!
Too bad I already did your workshop (well it was awesome)… am I still eligible for the wrap? lol!! I’m not picky. 😛
I love all the colours! Great giveaway, thanks Megan. 🙂
I would like red or navy 🙂
Any prints, they are all nice!
Hi, I would love the yellow or red wrap. Thanks you 🙂
Wildflower! Or orange, or yellow! I’d be happy with any colour! I’ve been wanting to try out a wrap carrier that is my own!
N’importe quelle couleur qui fait bébé garçon ou unisexe ! 😀
I’d love a blue one 😊 and I agree with the love for M&C 😉
I’d love a blue one for my little guy, but I’m not picky so anything neutral would be fabulous. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway!!
I gave birth mid September and have been using my sister’s Moby wrap, (which my son and I love!), but it would be nice to have a stretchy wrap of my own. I would be happy with any colour except pink.
Thanks for the nice giveaway! I love the Stardust, but the grey one is also pretty and perfect for my baby boy 🙂
I love black or blue…. 🙂 thanks a lot 🙂
I would love to learn more about the wrap baby carriers. They seem very handy and comfortable. I do not have a preference of color but the one in the picture is nice 🙂
I would like to learn more about the wrap baby carriers. They seem very handy and comfortable. I do not have a preference for color but the one in the picture is nice 🙂
Wildflower or purple 😉
Hi!!! So excited!!! I’m your neighbour as well!! And I would love to have one grey or blue for my little boy who is gonna be born in November!!!
I would like one turquoise or red if possible. I think a baby carrier is a must!
Gray print 😀
I’d love the orange one!
I’d love a blue or green one! Baby is expected in late November so this is perfect timing!