http://blog.baby-bean.com news, offers, links, & random musings! Mon, 01 Feb 2010 14:32:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I've teamed up with the lovely girls at LittleStuff to run a competition; we're giving away a fabulous Paperpod Rocket to the winner's nominated playgroup/charity/nursery class/hospital ward/other deserving cause!  It's easy-peasy to enter here. http://blog.baby-bean.com/2010/02/01/how-not-to-win-a-paperpod/ The Ergo Baby Carrier is a really popular carrier, which gets great feedback from happy customers.  Here are some tips and tricks to help you get the best from your baby carrier to ensure the most comfortable carry for you and your child.  1. Practice makes Perfect The first time you try ... http://blog.baby-bean.com/2010/01/21/tips-for-using-the-ergo-baby-carrier/ The always-lovely Laura at Littlestuff has had a Paperpod for review and made a lovely little montage of her gorgeous children enjoying it which she's posted on the Littlestuff Blog. http://blog.baby-bean.com/2009/09/08/the-making-of-a-paperpod/ New at Baby Bean, Sock Ons are clever little things that keep babies socks on, and this video is too cute not to share!  http://blog.baby-bean.com/2009/08/14/sock-ons/ Until the 31st of August there's 10% off these fabulous carriers. The Connecta Baby Carrier is a supportive, structured baby carrier with convenient quick-release buckles, well padded straps, and a flexible, unpadded waist to conform to the wearer’s body.  The shaped body panel of the Connecta also has a wide base ... http://blog.baby-bean.com/2009/08/14/10-off-connecta-carriers-ellaroo-mei-tais-ellaroo-wraps/ This time next month I'll be in a crumpled heap recovering from having completed (hopefully) a difficult 23 mile hike through Glencoe to raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care.  I'm taking part in memory of my sister Sarah.  Sarah died in January 2006, just a few days after her 32nd ... http://blog.baby-bean.com/2009/07/02/my-glencoe-challenge-and-why-it-matters-so-much/ http://blog.baby-bean.com/2009/07/02/raising-money-for-marie-curie/ Just trying to find a demonstration video for a customer, and I came across this clip again which I have watched so many times since I've been running Baby Bean. It may not be the perfect 'how to tie a moby wrap' clip but is scrummy nonetheless. http://blog.baby-bean.com/2009/06/21/just-because-it-makes-me-smile/ I confess to having more or less forgotten this blog existed, but now that I've rediscovered it I'm sure I'll find plenty to say! http://blog.baby-bean.com/2009/06/21/ooooh-is-this-still-here/ http://blog.baby-bean.com/2007/09/28/mum-song/