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*GIVEAWAY* – We got “carried” away at ABC

Posted on October 13, 2009 in Baby Carriers, Baby Industry Updates, GIVEAWAYS, New Products, Trade Show Updates by admin79 Comments »

And yes, the cold still lingers and so does my penchant for puns. We were really “carry-ed” away but some of the carrier improvements that have been introduced or are planning to be introduced that we saw at the 2009 ABC Trade Show.

First off our favorite and giveaway!

We have carried the Peanut Shell pouch sling carrier from almost it’s beginnings. We loved the streamlined look, the complete ease-of-use, and the patterns. I mean what is easier than putting a sling over your head and putting your baby right in – no adjustments needed. With a similar sling-pouch but it’s own gorgeous design is the Serena and Lily Market slings which we have lusted after and adored as well. Of course sizing is always an issue so often couples needed two slings for one baby depending on if Mom or Dad was holding Jr.

This is why we were blown away by the new Hotslings AP line of adjustable pouch slings. Hotslings has always had amazing patterns but a seemingly infinite number of sizes (okay 9, but still!) – the AP line does away with this. With 2 nicely hidden straps, you can now adjust the awesome Hotsling AP carrier from size 2 through size 5, fitting the overwhelming majority of sling wearers, even within the same family!

Besides fitting multiple wearers with the same sling, the Hotslings AP has other nice features. The two adjustment straps are nicely hidden by what they call the “strap garage” so they are covered and don’t detract from the streamlined look – yet are easy to adjust in a moment. There is padding on both interior and exterior rails for parent & baby comfort in all 3 positions (cradle, front carry and hip carry). Lastly there is a wide shoulder design because your sling should fit comfortably on your shoulder and not be bunched up around your neck straining you.

We loved the Hotslings AP so much we asked them if they would giveaway one to our readers as one of our favorite ABC products giveaway and they said “yes!”. Not only that, you get to pick your pattern, thank you to the Hotslings folks for that awesome opportunity. They even pointed us to a video to show you guys if my write-up didn’t convey the awesomeness enough. See video below and details on how to win at the end of this post!

Beco Baby

Beco Baby had an early prototype of a new carrier for 2010 that will be sold side-by-side with their Butterfly Carrier called the Gemini. The Gemini is more similar to an Ergo Baby Carrier in that the baby is right next to your body instead of in a pouch next to your body like the current Butterfly Carrier. The Gemini includes a snap-able leg space that can be narrowed to allow you to carry your baby forward-facing as well as parent-facing.

We’re really thrilled about this newest offering and hope it lives up to it’s potential. We see a lot of parents who want the back support and infant hip support of the Ergo and Beco Baby Carriers but want the forward-facing ability of a Baby Bjorn. Let’s hope this new Gemini Carrier is just that perfect offering!

(Editor’s note: the new Cybex Carrier that is soon-to-be-released also promises to have the proper positioning of the Ergo with the forward facing capability. It seemed a bit more intricate than the new Gemini model but I can say we honestly haven’t played with it enough to offer a full review – it’s one to watch though!)

Ergo Baby

Besides a slew of new carrier patterns (our favorite was the Galaxy Grey), Ergo released a whole new infant insert that is a huge improvement on their current Infant Insert option. Instead of having to wrap your baby up sling-style and place in your Ergo Carrier, this infant insert provides cushioning and support to place your baby directly against your body (head up) in your Ergo.

The addition of this Heart2Heart Infant Insert into the Ergo line, really makes the Ergo into a fabulous newborn option. We will still put in a vote for a pouch sling like the Hotslings AP or Serena and Lily since they just make it so easy to pop your baby in for the overtired parent who doesn’t want to figure out a more complicated carrier. Of course in a perfect world you’d have both since there are definitely times when either solution would be just the perfect one!

Baby K’tan

We love the folks at Baby K’tan. They are just so nice and enthusiastic. At the ABC show, they showed their versatile new burp cloth turns into Nursing cover. It works with all common carriers so no matter what you are carrying – you can grab one of these and you’ll always have the coverage you need, whether over your shoulder or over your boob! How can one less thing to back into your diaper bag not be a great idea?

Now onto our fabulous giveaway (Thank you Hotslings!)

To win the our FABULOUS BABY CARRIER GIVEAWAY in your favorite color/pattern just follow the directions below and in 2 weeks, this beauty could be yours!

To enter you must:

1) Sign up for the Let’s Go Strolling newsletter at www.letsgostrolling.com then leave a comment below letting us know you did and what color you would like!

For extra entries you can:

2) Let us know what your favorite Baby Carriers are or favorite new updates are.

3) Sign up to receive our blog daily via email or RSS reader and leave a comment letting us know you did.

4) Tweet about this giveaway and make sure to @reply @strollingalong. Then leave us a comment letting us know you did.

5) Become a fan of letsgostrolling on Facebook (Click here to find our fan page) and leave us a comment letting us know you did.

That’s it! Enjoy! We’ll choose the winner on Halloween (Oct 31st) so stay tuned!

79 Responses to “GIVEAWAY – We got “carried” away at ABC”

on 14 Oct 2009 at 12:46 am1susan

I signed up for the Let’s Go Strolling newsletter and I’d love one in black!
on 14 Oct 2009 at 12:48 am2susan

The Ergo is my favorite baby carrier!
on 14 Oct 2009 at 12:53 am3susan

Tweeted ~ http://twitter.com/susanlanai/status/4855908675
on 14 Oct 2009 at 12:54 am4susan

I receive your daily emails.
on 14 Oct 2009 at 12:55 am5susan

I’m a fan of letsgostrolling on Facebook.
on 14 Oct 2009 at 8:38 am6Emily

I think black would be best. I like the Ergo & am excited about the new infant insert. I already get your emails & am a fan on facebook!
on 14 Oct 2009 at 9:09 am7allie

i get your newsletter and I like the Full Bloom the best but would probably go with black since it would fit with more outfits :0
on 14 Oct 2009 at 9:09 am8allie

currently, my favorite baby carrier is the Moby Wrap!
on 14 Oct 2009 at 9:10 am9allie

I sign up to get your blog updates via Google Reader
on 14 Oct 2009 at 9:11 am10allie

and I am your Facebook fan!
on 14 Oct 2009 at 9:12 am11allie

oh and i tweeted!

http://twitter.com/monkeygiveaways/status/4862560031
on 14 Oct 2009 at 10:56 am12Sarah G.

I’m subscribed to your newsletter…and I would choose black.
on 14 Oct 2009 at 10:57 am13Sarah G.

I’m subscribed to your blog’s RSS feed via Bloglines.
on 14 Oct 2009 at 12:02 pm14Tristen

I signed up for your email newsletter! And I love the black one– matches my stroller and my Beco!
on 14 Oct 2009 at 12:02 pm15Tristen

Also I have been subscribed to your RSS feeds via Google Reader (and love to get your updates!!!)
on 14 Oct 2009 at 12:05 pm16Tristen

I absolutely LOVE to death my Beco baby carrier and am so excited about their forward-facing upgrades. So far the Beco has saved my life with my newborn, although I’ve been really wanting to try out the sling pouch also. I’m turning into a baby gear head…
on 14 Oct 2009 at 12:28 pm17Amy

Just signed up to receive emails! I’d love a black Hotsling AP
on 14 Oct 2009 at 12:30 pm18Amy

The Hotsling is my favorite carrier. So much so that I have 2! I really wish they would bring back another water-friendly SPF type pouch. My absolute favorite Hotsling is my Solarveil one, too bad they don’t make that fabric anymore.
on 14 Oct 2009 at 2:13 pm19Kena

I have been wavering on which baby carrier to get, and this just made that decision more informative, but harder! I LOVE the new infant insert on the Ergo and the Beco Butterfly is just too cute! Decisions, decisions…thanks, LGS!
on 14 Oct 2009 at 2:20 pm20Brad

I just signed up for your RSS feed on Bloglines and I just signed up for your newsletter!
on 14 Oct 2009 at 5:10 pm21Beth G

Hotslings AP in blk would be awesome. Thanks
on 14 Oct 2009 at 5:10 pm22Beth G

FB fan
babysmamatimes4
on 14 Oct 2009 at 5:11 pm23Beth G

Email subscriber
on 14 Oct 2009 at 5:12 pm24Beth G

Beco looks like a cool baby carrier. I’ve never been a ‘baby wearing’ mommy but would love to see what all the hype is about.
on 15 Oct 2009 at 1:53 pm25Kimberley L

I signed up for daily blog updates. Would love one of the light blue with brown and ivory flowers on it. I have a regular Hotsling I’ve just started using again with my newborn — used it at the grocery store this morning!
on 15 Oct 2009 at 4:53 pm26nds

i have an account with lets go strolling…i have been reading the newsletter for about 2 years. i love the full bloom pattern of the hotsling sling.
on 15 Oct 2009 at 7:23 pm27adw

i’ve been a fan for awhile now. i follow you on twitter, facebook and receive your news letter.
I’ve been wanting a beco for some time now but keep putting it off (I’m the worst person in the world when it comes to making up my mind)! I love the idea of the gemini facing forward. and my favorite beco print is river!
on 15 Oct 2009 at 8:17 pm28darci

HI!
I just signed up via RSS to my google reader
I already receive your emails!
I love my stroller I bought from you… the valco triple and have had it for 2+years… I get comments and questions everywhere I go.

I just had baby #6 in June – first girl after 5 boys.. so I’d love some girlie baby carrier! he he

anything fun really…
The Beco baby is so adorable in the Grace… or any of the Hotsling AP fabrics, such as rose

I love the new hotsling AP changes… seems like it would be nice to adjust with the different positions and as the baby grows and the mommy shrinks after birth! Great!

I also love the ergo… the ergo SPORT would be my fav. Lighter would be better.

thanks!
darci
on 15 Oct 2009 at 8:33 pm29Emma Wood

I get your newsletter, and love it. And i’d like full bloom, it’s sooo pretty and fresh looking!
on 16 Oct 2009 at 7:46 am30Amelia

I signed up for the Let’s Go Strolling newsletter and I’d love one in La Vie En Rose!
on 16 Oct 2009 at 9:18 am31Farrah

I am a subscriber to the newsletter!
on 16 Oct 2009 at 9:20 am32Farrah

My favorite carriers are my ring slings but I also LOVE,LOVE, LOVE my Beco Butterfly!! I just got a Boba from SleeptWrap so I am excited to learn about this one too.
on 16 Oct 2009 at 9:33 am33Farrah

I tweeted this! @babyloveslings
BTW- my favorite pouch is the Full Bloom
on 16 Oct 2009 at 9:34 am34Farrah

I am your FB fan too!
on 16 Oct 2009 at 2:24 pm35Kindra

I signed up for the newsletter & I like the Beco Butterfly 2 Baby Carrier in organic black Metro the best. It holds up to 45lbs. & my tall husband could use it too.
on 16 Oct 2009 at 2:25 pm36Kindra

My favorite infant baby carrier is the Serena & Lilly market sling. Very beautiful & soft.
on 16 Oct 2009 at 2:26 pm37Kindra

I subscribe to your blog via email.
on 16 Oct 2009 at 2:28 pm38Kindra

I’m a fan of yours on Facebook.
on 16 Oct 2009 at 2:39 pm39Stacey

I like the Beco Butterfly II in river but the new gemini looks really interesting. I am also intrigued with the Hotslings AP. Just too many good ones coming out now.
on 16 Oct 2009 at 2:41 pm40Stacey

I get your blog via RSS feed
on 16 Oct 2009 at 2:42 pm41Stacey

I signed up for the newsletter
on 16 Oct 2009 at 2:53 pm42Sarah Campbell

I signed up for the newsletter, and I’d choose black.
on 16 Oct 2009 at 2:54 pm43Sarah Campbell

I’m in the market for a new carrier and am interested in the Hotslings AP, the Beco Butterfly, and the Ergo.
on 16 Oct 2009 at 2:55 pm44Sarah Campbell

I became a fan on FB!
on 16 Oct 2009 at 2:59 pm45Sarah Campbell

I tweeted about this giveaway!
on 16 Oct 2009 at 3:01 pm46Sarah Campbell

I signed up with the blog via email!
on 16 Oct 2009 at 3:23 pm47Christa

Just signed up for your news letter!
on 16 Oct 2009 at 3:23 pm48Christa

Became a Fan on Facebook
on 16 Oct 2009 at 3:29 pm49Christa

My favorite baby carriers… so many to choose from! I love my Peanut Shell, Ergo… would LOVE LOVE LOVE to try the Beco! I dream of that thing daily! lol
on 16 Oct 2009 at 3:32 pm50Christa

My tweet! —-> *GIVEAWAY* new Hotslings AP @strollingalong I just entered!! WOOT!
on 16 Oct 2009 at 3:33 pm51Christa

Signed up for the blog via email
on 16 Oct 2009 at 6:52 pm52Anne

I subscribe to the newsletter and get the blog through email too. Black would be best, as I hope my husband will be able to use it too for baby #2! I got tons of use out of a non-adjustable Hotsling for our first child, until he was about 21 pounds and my back cried out for the weight distribution of the Ergo–another great carrier. My baby was happy in both.
on 16 Oct 2009 at 9:15 pm53Corrie Kolbe

I am pretty sure I signed up for the newsletter!! Address corrie_mantell @ hotmail.com

I’d love a black sling!!
on 16 Oct 2009 at 9:16 pm54Corrie Kolbe

I don’t have a favorite baby carrier… yet! I haven’t had the chance to try out that many. =(
on 16 Oct 2009 at 9:18 pm55Corrie Kolbe

Okay, ha ha, now I KNOW I’m signed up for the newsletter, and I’m also a subscriber under corrie_mantell @ hotmail.com
on 17 Oct 2009 at 10:26 pm56Angela

I just signed up for the newsletter. I’d love a Beco baby carrier.
on 17 Oct 2009 at 10:27 pm57Angela

I became a fan on facebook
on 17 Oct 2009 at 10:29 pm58Angela

My current favorite baby carrier is an Ellaroo mei tei. I love that it has a fun print. Unfortunately, the straps aren’t something my husband can easily use, so I think a Beco should be my new favorite carrier – I love the fun prints they have (especially the Carnival print)…now I just need to win one.
on 18 Oct 2009 at 5:59 pm59lace

I get the newsletter.

I like the Full Bloom fabric. Black would be good as well.
on 18 Oct 2009 at 5:59 pm60lace

My current favorite is a mei tai from bloo kangaroo
on 21 Oct 2009 at 7:15 pm61Jennifer

Hi. YOu just helped me pick out my first sling.I ordered the black. If Ia m lucky enough to win, I would love the Full Bloom for the spring I have been receiving your emails and newsletters.I recommend your website all the time.The Serena and Lily sling is beautiful to look at!!!!! Love my City Mini stroller. Thanks for all your help and recommendations.
on 22 Oct 2009 at 12:23 pm62melissa b

love the new styles of the beco!
on 22 Oct 2009 at 12:24 pm63melissa b

i am a facebook fan
on 22 Oct 2009 at 12:24 pm64melissa b

my favorite carrier right now is the sasha wrap- sashainspirations. SAHM that makes awesome wraps!
on 22 Oct 2009 at 8:37 pm65amy p

I subscribe and I would love black
on 22 Oct 2009 at 8:39 pm66amy p

I could use a new one I like the Beco Butterfly 2 Baby Carrier.
on 22 Oct 2009 at 9:48 pm67Jennifer Hamitlon

I signed up for the newsletter and my favorite print iss Full Bloom.
on 22 Oct 2009 at 9:49 pm68Jennifer Hamitlon

I like the new sizing feature of the Hotslings AP. Not only could my husband use it, but I could pass it on to my sister when my little one out grows it!
on 22 Oct 2009 at 9:50 pm69Jennifer Hamitlon

I subscribe via email!
on 22 Oct 2009 at 9:50 pm70Jennifer Hamitlon

A fan on FB too
on 27 Oct 2009 at 9:07 am71Aubrey Moore

I am now a fan on facebook…love the Skip Hop Studio in circles or slate…and the Hotslings AP in black…great giveaways!
on 29 Oct 2009 at 9:29 pm72Lisa

I signed up for your newsletter. I’d like the pretty Full Bloom sling!
on 29 Oct 2009 at 9:29 pm73Lisa

I subscribe to your blog via email
on 29 Oct 2009 at 9:30 pm74Lisa

I like the Ergo Baby carriers, the Heart2Heart infant insert looks comfy!
on 30 Oct 2009 at 8:37 am75Latoya

I signed up for the newsletter!
on 30 Oct 2009 at 8:38 am76Latoya

I receive the blog daily by email.
on 30 Oct 2009 at 8:40 am77Latoya

Although, I haven’t tried any of the carriers, all the carriers featured in this post look like good quality carriers and I have heard great things about each of them.

But, my favorite that I’m currently eyeing based on this post is the Beco Baby Gemini.. Really cute!! I like!
on 30 Oct 2009 at 3:51 pm78Kaa Youa Xiong

I was searching through your baby carrier offerings and love the black Hotslings AP!
on 30 Oct 2009 at 3:53 pm79Kaa Youa Xiong

I love the new sizing adjustment feature on the new Hotslings AP and I can’t wait to see more about the new Beco Gemini model.

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