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The Readers Have Spoken: Your Favorite Products, Names, and More of 2011

Rebecca M Gruber — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 08:47:19 PST

If there's one things moms like to do, it's share information. We have our favorite car seat, stroller, toys, and more, and we're not afraid to tell everyone about them. Over the past month, we asked you to vote on your favorite things from 2011 - everything from the top push chair and celebrity baby name to the celeb mom you most like to follow on Twitter - and you weren't afraid to speak your minds. We now present you with the winners - LilSugar readers' choices for the best of 2011! Check them out!

Best of 2011: What Was Your Favorite Baby Carrier?

Kate Stahl — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:55:09 PST

Ask any new mom: a baby carrier can be a lifesaver, freeing up your arms for those otherwise impossible tasks (like eating!), while keeping your lil one safe, cozy, and content. Regardless of whether your style is luxe, laid-back, or sporty, there's a baby carrier for you. Fashionistas love the Sakura Bloom silk baby sling, starting at $180 and going up to $540 if you choose the naturally dyed hand-loomed silk, while countless mamas go with the ever-popular BabyBjörn. The brand's new Air Carrier features a highly breathable 3D mesh, which they say offers 138 percent more heat reduction and 30 percent more moisture reduction than any other carrier, a perfect choice for warmer climates. So are you a Moby Wrap or an ERGObaby mom? Do you prefer a sling or a wrap? A hip, back, or front carrier? Let us know below!

OnSugar Blog: Baby Slings a Suffocation Danger?

OnSugar Blog — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:13:45 PDT

Lots of moms like to think out loud and veelicious is one of them. Here is one of the latest posts to her Minding Mimmy blog.

A recent story in the Sydney Morning Herald says pathologists are warning that baby slings could be a suffocation danger. Looking closer at the story though, is not the issue that the sling was under the mother's clothing?

Personally, I opted for the Combi Magical Compact Baby Carrier instead of a sling, which allows me to carry Mimmy in the cradle position until her neck is strong enough to sit in the face-in position. She isn't as close to my body as she would be if we had a sling, but it is great for taking her out in areas where there isn't easy stroller access, and with four positions, Combi claims the Magical Compact can be used until she's two years old.

Want to see more? Start following Minding Mimmy, or start your own OnSugar blog. It's easy, it's free and we just may feature your content on our site!

How Do Celeb Moms and Dads Tote Their Tots?

Rebecca M Gruber — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 10:31:16 PDT

Expectant parents spend a lot of time thinking how they will cart their children once they are born. While a stroller travel system works in some circumstances, a baby carrier allows mom and dad to have their hands free to do other things. As tots grow, families' needs change so we thought we'd see how Hollywood parents take their tots of various ages out and about. Test your knowledge!

Question 1 of 12

Which dad placed his lil one in an iBert Safe-T-Seat for a bike ride around town?

5 Lightweight and Comfortable Baby Carriers

Heather Dale — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 05:31:34 PDT

The muggy, warm weather has arrived. And for moms, this can mean trying to calm a baby in a hot stroller while out running errands. Baby carriers - unlike slings, which are worn diagonally and have been recalled - are a great way to carry your baby since they keep your hands free and provide the comfort of being held for your baby. To help keep you and your baby cool this Summer, I've found these stylish, lightweight, and very comfortable baby carriers, which are sure to do just that.

Baby Carriers to Suit Every Need

LilSugar — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:05:52 PDT

Finding a comfortable, efficient way to tote your baby on a stroll to the park is incredibly personal. While some mamas prefer to push their tots in a stroller, others opt for a closer experience by carrying their lil one on their body. From carriers in the front to those on the hip to baby slings, there are plenty of options for all parents. Take a look at some of my favorite styles in this slideshow.

Lil Community: 5 Reasons New Moms Have to Have a Moby

Lil Community — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:05:49 PST

Motherhood can be mind-boggling! Beaner submitted this question in our The Mommy Club group.
Like most newborns, my little one loved being held all the time. But I quickly realized that I wouldn't be able to get anything done if my arms were continuously full of baby. I tried a bunch of carriers – the Baby Bjorn, Ergo, a ring sling, and a Mei Tai. None of them could compare with the ease, safety, and comfort of the Moby Wrap. I loved mine so much, I had to buy a second one. It's the gift I always show up with for baby showers because I feel it's a must have for new moms, one I honestly could not have lived without it. Here are five reasons why:

It's inexpensive and washable. At $40 a pop, you can afford to have two, so when one gets spit up on, you can use the clean one while the other is in the wash.
It feels the best on your back. Seriously, I have gone on a four-hour hike with the Moby and not a stitch of back pain. It's lightweight and doesn't feel at all bulky like some of the other carriers. The best part is that it allows the weight or your baby to be distributed evenly over both shoulders and your hips so you don't feel strained. And because the material is stretchy, it hugs your baby close to you so they feel amazingly secure. I could easily bend over to pick up a dropped toy without having to put my hands on her.
You can position your baby a number of ways. Face your baby toward you, face them out, or you can even wear your babe on your back.
Once you get the hang of it, you can nurse your newborn in it. I'm not kidding. One time I fed her while walking through a craft fair. No one had a clue.
It's a great way to help your baby take long naps. My little one didn't sleep well in her bassinet. After 20 minutes, she'd wake up and cry to be held. Once I started carrying her in the Moby, her naps increased to a few hours. She loved being so cozy and close to me, and it allowed me to have the freedom to leave the house without feeling like I had to get home to nap her. It also allowed me and my hubby to go out to dinner. I just popped her in the Moby and she would sleep through dessert.

As you can see, I am a huge fan. I loved the Moby when my daughter was first born, and at five and a half months, I still love it. There is nothing like the feeling of having your baby close to you. It is perfect for long walks and grocery shopping, and when you're in the house, if your babe is needing you just slide them in the Moby and you can still get to the dishes or make dinner. If you're debating about which carrier to buy, I would 100 percent recommend a Moby. It may look confusing, but once you learn how to tie it, the Moby will quickly become the item you never leave the house without.

Do you have a treasure trove of sweet baby suggestions? Start sharing your advice and tips in our The Mommy Club! Here's a detailed guide to posting questions or posts to groups if you are new to the PopSugar Community.

Best of 2010: The Biggest Baby and Parenting Headlines

LilSugar — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 01:05:00 PST

Parenting and baby news made national headlines this year. While celebrity pregnancies and births kept us gossiping, there were a lot of medical and social issues that became major stories in 2010. Here's our look back!

Best of 2010: Cybex 2.Go Wins Baby Carrier of the Year!

LilSugar — Wed, 29 Dec 2010 01:30:41 PST

It was quite a year for baby wearing mamas! Despite a Consumer Product Safety Commission warning about the use of certain slings, moms turned to the fabric carriers to keep their lil ones close and their hands free throughout the day. European-import, Cybex added some style and color to the baby carrier market when they introduced the 2.GO ($98) last year, and now LilSugar readers voted it the best baby carrier of year. Though the Moby Wrap and K'tan carriers waged a strong write-in campaign, the Cybex 2.Go walked away with 54 percent of the vote. The carrier distinguishes itself with a zippered seat that converts into the "spread-squat position" doctors recommend for infants. It also distributes 70 percent of a lil one's weight on its mom's hips, keeping her back and shoulders stress-free, which is something that all mums could use!

Don't forget to vote in all of my Best of 2010 polls!

Best of 2010: What Was Your Favorite Baby Carrier?

LilSugar — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 07:00:00 PST

Every mama could use an extra hand or two, and baby carriers make that possible. Though Baby Bjorn had the market cornered for some time, many new brands have made a name for themselves over the past few years. Despite a Consumer Product Safety Commission warning about the use of certain slings earlier this year, moms love the hands-free devices. We looked at a lot of carriers – which is your favorite?

Belle Baby Carriers

9%(53)

Petunia Picklebottom Sojourn Sling

1%(5)

Ergo Baby Carrier

17%(106)

Baby Bjorn Comfort Carrier

6%(38)

Infantino Wrap&Tie Infant Carrier

2%(13)

Baby K'tan

11%(68)

Hippychick Hipseat

0%(0)

Cybex 2.Go

54%(328)

Total votes: 611