When calming a fussy baby, child experts agree on one thing: touch your baby and provide immediate close physical contact. Studies have shown that babies who are held often cry and fuss less.
As parents, how many different techniques do we use to calm our fussy babies? We dance and sing to them, swaddle them in warm blankets, put them on a swing, or even go as far as taking them out for a ride in the car. I know of a good friend who still does this: everytime her baby girl won't stop crying, she just loads her baby in the car seat and take her out for a short fifteen minute ride. Surprisingly, this technique never failed to soothe her crying baby!
But how many of us know that the most effective fuss-preventing tool is a baby carrier? I didn't learn about this until I recently stumbled upon a very interesting site that advocates "babywearing"- a term used to refer to "the practice of wearing or carrying a baby or child in a sling or other form of carrier". (Wikipedia)
Fortunately for me and my husband, we were.. shall I say, 'blessed' to have two little baby boys who rarely fuss. When Gabriel (our first child) was about a few months old, we bought him a baby carrier mainly so I can have free hands to do things while I have him close to my body. It was also convenient to use for quick stops at the store when we didn't want to bring his stroller in, or when we go for our evening walks. Wearing Gabriel on a baby carrier around me while taking walks was definitely a full workout in itself too (which was a real bonus for me!). 
Recently, we were sent the Scootababy baby carrier to test out. It's in black denim with soft, quilted inner lining in cute jellybean prints and came in a black nylon bag. I know not everyone likes black denim but in my opinion, this baby carrier is in style. It's sturdier than most baby carriers I've seen and definitely offers ease of use.
We used the Scootababy baby carrier on our one and a half year old baby Jaden who now weighs 30 lbs. Jaden is a little different than his big brother- he loves being held all the time. So wearing him on our new Scootababy baby carrier suited him perfectly. He sits comfortably in the lightly padded, shaped seat and snuggles contentedly with me or his daddy every time he's on it. I like the fleece shoulder strap as well- it's stretchy and does not prevent me from moving my arm however I like. The waist belt on this baby carrier is also wide and padded so even though I'm short, it sits comfortably around my waist. Unlike the two previous baby carriers we've owned, Scootababy baby carrier has large custom buckles that are easily adjusted even with one hand. So I've been able to "install" it on myself several times without the help of my husband.
We've toted baby Jaden on his Scootababy baby carrier a few times at the grocery store, in the mall, on our little evening walks, and around the house. The verdict: this baby carrier is a perfect 10! (Two thumbs up from me!)
Scootababy baby carrier comes in two styles: Classic and Jellybeans and is appropriate to use for babies aged 5 months and up (to 40 pounds). It's available for purchase, $107 at Scootababy.com.
*Win a Scootababy baby carrier in the Classic style! Leave a comment on this post by Monday, June 30th at 12MN, CST and be entered to win. One winner will be picked using Random.org. Goodluck!
Monday, June 23, 2008
Scootababy Baby Carrier
Posted by Jocelyn at 7:14 AM
Labels: Baby Gear, Contests and Giveaways
131 comments:
That scootababy is awesome. I would oove to own one. I hope I win. Great giveaway.
This sounds like an all-around terrific baby carrier. Sign me up!
I'd love to win the scootababy!
My daughter who is 17 months also love to be carried. What a great alternative to using the stroller!
I would love to win one to carry my son in Thanks katie_mmartin at yahoo dot com.
looks great, I know it would be so much easier to carry my little one around
Both of my children hated being in a carrier. I wish they won't have because my life would have been easier.
I like the Jellybeans fabric
dolls123[at]gmail[dot]com
I would like to be entered too. Thanks.
This is soooo what I need. My 14 month old always wants to be carried! And she is getting heavy!!!!
I have been looking for a baby carrier and this one looks perfect!
This one looks like really high quality. Very cute. Thank you for the chance :)
This would be a great gift for my sister or SIL who are both expecting!
Although if you are comfortable with a 30lb baby in it, maybe I'll keep it. Abby is only 16lbs.
I love that these go all the way up to 40 pounds - it would be so much easier for carrying my 2-year-old around! :)
very nice! Great alternative to pushing around a stroller and gives you more physical contact with your child, which can be very soothing. Thanks for having this giveaway!
It looks like it does the job welL! Thanks for the opportunity to win- I could use it with one on the way!
tigerjennv(at)yahoo(dot)com
Your review is very convincing and the scootababy sounds great!
doot65[at]comcast[dot]net
I love the name as much as the product!
Awesome carrier! Would love to win one for my sister!! Thanks!
bunnybox9 at gmail .com
I loooove babywearing so this would be great!!
I would love to own one of these I am planning my first pregnancy this month!!! YAY!
What a fabulous contest you are sponsoring. They look wonderful and I am sure feel great. Pleas enter me in your drawing. Many thanks, Cindi
jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com
I'm a HUUGE fan of babywearing, which we began mostly b/c we live in a 4th floor walk-up. This would be great to use.
I would love to try this! I've heard great things about this sling.
Thanks!
I would love to win the Scootababy baby carrier
tiramisu392 (at) yahoo.com
Oh, baby looks soooo cozy!
Please enter me! Thanks!
Any help I can get carrying around my 24lber would be great.
Looks comfortable and easy to use.
The closeness with your baby. Sounds like a great way to bond.
Looks like a great baby carrier!
Scootababy looks fabulous! My 8th month old loves to be carried so I know she would love this. Please give my tired arms a rest and let me be the lucky winner:)
Sounds really nice! I'd love to own one. Thanks for a great giveaway!
so cute! I would love to have one!
This looks incredible! My son loves to be close to his mommy and this mommy doesn't mind either!
I love wearing my daughter! Would love to try out this carrier! Thanks!
i would love to carry my son in this. i went to the mall yesterday and forgot the stroller and my arms were killing me with my 17lb 4 month old.
This looks like such a fantastic carrier!
katiekarr at gmail dot com
Wow a carrier that will actually carry my 28lb daughter....GREAT!
Awesome carrier. I'm in the market for a new one, since the one I have is just too darn complicated to use.
This carrier looks perfect - I'm totally in the market for one too! Thanks for the contest! afdr3d@umkc.edu
That carrier is so cool, and so nice that you don't need assistance to use it! I'd love to have one! jeepcutie82 at msn dot com
I love to try new carriers. I'm loving my Mei Tai but my husband not so much. This might be amazing for him. Please enter me to win. Thanks.
We are adopting a child from Russia and think the Scootababy would be great for helping the baby to attach/bond with us :)
heatherlbrandt (at) verizon (dot) net
our adoption story: www.russianblessings.wordpress.com
I LOVE wearing my baby! I'd love to try this carrier!
I love babywearing! I've heard great things about Scootababy- I'd love to own one!
My brother and his wife are expecting their first born this summer. I'd love to win this for them. The carrier design is awesome.
gkstratos@ yahoo.com
That looks nice because it distributes widely across the shoulder! I love babywearing and I'd love one of these :-) Thanks for the contest!
the_other_alice_ (at) yahoo.com
A carrier for bigger babies is awesome!
uaxostacy at hotmail dot com
My son loves to be carried, especially when he's tired. I would love to own one of these!!!
hannademaster@yahoo.com
I would really love to try this!
ce613 at hotmail dot com
whoa! it goes up to 40 lbs! I should think about carrying my 1.5 yr old. i think hed love it.
Sounds like a great baby carrier for my 10 month old!
count me in, i have been oogling this carrier for months now! THANKS!
jen
mommyinstincts AT gmail DOT com
I'd love to try this. My Mai Ties and Sling carriers hurt my back once they got a little bigger. I think this looks like it might be a little more comfortable!
That looks very comfy. It'll be perfect to tote my 1.5 yo son around.
Great Giveaway, thanks Jocelyn!
This looks really nice. I have a couple baby showers coming up and this would make an awesome gift!
I want this... We are working on our second child and this has to be one of the cutest baby carriers that I have ever seen. I love the jelly bean/dots print with the black on the outside!!!! WOULD LOVE TO HAVE IT
I think it's a great design. WOuld love to win one- it's big enough for my 2 year old (as well as the younger brother)!
I'd love to have this carrier! My Pea loves to be worn, and this would be right up her alley! Thanks for the great giveaway!
seeryusfam@msn.com
I would love to win a Scootababy! Pick me! Pick me!
Pick me! Pick me! My little one needs a new way to be carried...my wrists are about to fall off!
We could desperately use one of these for our walks around the neighborhood. We would love to win!
This sounds like a great carrier - I would love to win it!
byubabe14 at yahoo dot com
I must admit that I own a Moby-D wrap, but this looks a ton easier to assemble when out and about. The last thing you want is to have to be coordinated enough to wrap yourself in 6 yards of fabric in the middle of a hot parking lot on a summer day. I'd love to win!
We'd love this for our magic city slingers lending library! lots of moms would get use from it!
What a cool carrier! I would love one for our new addition! thank you!!
kenzkween at hotmail dot com
this looks great! i love wearing my little one everywhere.
I would love to win this baby carrier! I think I might even be able to convince my fiancee to use this!
This looks awesome! I have 2 under 2 and I always need an extra set of hands, this way I could weat either of them!
I would love to win. I think the benefits of babywearing are endless. Thanks! m_huston(at)hotmail(dot)com
What a great looking carrier!
If you give it a perfect 10 then I'm willing to try it. Thanks!
I enjoyed your review, I'd love to give this little scootababy a try!
belinda_streak(at)hotmail(dot)com
I'm a babywearing mama, and I need a new carrier!
I would love to try this one out.
With a 17 month old and a 5 month old, this carrier would get a ton of mileage!
This is a great baby gift!
Oh boy! Enter me please!
I want a Scootababy carrier so badly! Both of my boys are "hip riders" and the carrier I have is just not cut out for that.
awesome. My daughter loves to be carried!
This looks great. My son almost always falls asleep when worn facing me, so this would be good for getting him to nap!
momabr@yahoo.com
I would love to carry my daughter around in one of these!
I have never heard of the Scootababy until your review, sounds awesome and would be great for baby Helana due in September!
phillipsonlygirl (at) gmail (dot) com
I hope Canadians can enter! My new baby is due any day, and I love to wear little ones :).
Oh please pick me!!!
tarasviewoftheworld.blogspot.com
taradawnrobertson at hotmail dot com
I just found out I'm expecting my third, and I really want to "babywear" this time! This carrier would be perfect!
Would love to win this to use as a gift for a family member. I am sure they would love it.
I could use this now with my almost 2 yr old and then again after baby #4 is born this Oct.
jandh at myfamilylovesit.com
I have tried so many carriers, still looking for the perfect one. Scootababy sounds great, if I don't win I'm buying one!
SIGN ME UP. AS MUCH AS WE LOVE THEM, BABIES DO GET HEAVY FAST. THIS SCOOTABABY LOOKS LIKE JUST THE THING TO HELP THE BACK.
i would love to win this to wear baby#2 that we are currently TTC.
mom2sagecambria at gmail dot com
This would give me back my two arms to load the dishwasher and washing machine. Thanks :)
I would love to try this with my daughter. Right now I use an Ergo Baby Carrier.
I have two friends currently pregnant with their first babies. Would love to give this as a gift to one of them!
I have about two thousand children (slight exaggeration) so I could totally use something like this.
I would love to try this!
I would love to win this. We have one on the way. It would be great!
Jennifercousins@windstream.net