Choosing A Great Baby Carrier
February 20, 2010 by Jenny Belle
Filed under pregnancy
Once you have had a baby, you need to consider how you will be getting him or her around. One of the popular trends, especially among environmentally conscious parents, is the option of getting a designer organic baby carrier.
There are several things to consider when you look for a baby carrier.
What exactly is organic? Certified organic means that the carrier has been produced from all natural products without the use of chemicals or pesticides, so that your baby’s delicate skin will not be harmed by the contact.
Some baby carriers come with video instructions, and you can even look on youtube for demonstrations of real people getting their babies into the carriers.
And then there are several major design differences that you need to consider. The major options are slings, wraps, or over the shoulder carriers.
Baby slings have an ancient tradition and is popular for carrying young babies because the shape of the sling cradles the baby to your body. Babies tend to be calm and sleepy when carried inside slings, perhaps the feeling and motion reminds them of being back in the womb. A sling is basically a circle of fabric, with or without an adjustable ring, that goes over one shoulder and across the chest or stomach.
Unlike a sling, a wrap baby carrier involves longer pieces of fabric that you wrap around both the baby and your own body and then secure with by tying the ends of the fabric. This way you get better back support and the baby is carried either in front of you or on your back, with more room to look out and see the world as opposed to the inward position of the sling. This method can accommodate older babies up to toddlers if you can get them wrapped up and carried on your back.
The third type is over the shoulder carriers, which is popular among moms looking for flexible designer baby carriers. They can also be worn with front or back carry as with the wrap, but have more structure built in so that they are easier to put on and adjust. It’s also possible to keep the child inside the carrier while moving it from one person to another.
We recommend the most stylish and yet practical organic baby carriers which combine the best of all three styles.
For more information on the best baby products, make sure you check Jenny Belle’s excellent website on organic baby carriers, and generally information for your healthy pregnancy.
Britax Marathon Convertible Car Seat Cover Designs
May 6, 2009 by Linda Jenkins
Filed under Caffeine and Pregnancy
Parents all over the world know that the Britax Marathon convertible car seat is one of the safest and highest quality car seats on the market. Britax Marathon car seats provide both safety and comfort. Due to their adjustability, they grow right along with your child to give parents the best return on their investment. Made for maximum comfort and safety of children of any age appropriate for car seats, these seats feature padding and the Britax five point tangle free harness system for the last word in comfort. With their design which equally distributes force and the ability to be placed front or rear facing, the Britax Maraton convertible car seat is also the last word in safety for your child from the time they start riding in your car until they are old enough to use grown-up seat belts. The seats are easily adjustable and do not even need to be removed to make adjustments, unlike a lot of other child’s car seats.
As your child grows, you’ll want to change the look of the seat from time to time. Britax Marathon car seat covers can make your car seat look brand new without having to go buy a new seat. You can also change the look of your Britax car seats easily when you buy a new vehicle thanks to the wide variety of colors and patterns Britax offers in car seat covers.
Onyx and Granite: The Britax Marathon car seat cover in onyx offers a simple, clean looking alternative to the often busy look of many items made for babies and small children. In black and gray, this car seat cover makes it easy to conceal smudges, stains and dust, and matches the majority of car interiors. In granite, this Britax car seat cover is a striking shade of dark gray, allowing it to look great, even with all the wear kids can put on a seat.
Tan Swirl and Crocodile: For lighter colored cars, the tan swirl Britax Marathon car seat cover is a great choice. It’s an understated sandstone shade with small swirls printed over it for a little more interest. The crocodile variation is the same subtle coloration, but with a crocodile scale look instead of swirls.
New Denim: If you’d like to feature the color of fresh new denim, then you may want to choose the Britax new denim car seat. It’s a color which won’t show stains and has a modern, appealing look.
Cowmooflage: Parents and children alike will love the adorable black and white Holstein pattern of the Britax Marathon Cowmooflage seat cover. It’s a playful look which no child can resist and brings out the child in parents as well.
Mariposa: Your little girl will absolutely love the Mariposa Marathon car seat cover. This cover is a lovely light yellow printed with yellow and pink butterflies in different sizes. It’s feminine yet still fun for your child.
Mossy Oak: If you’d like a look inspired by nature, why not try the Britax Marathon seat cover in a mossy oak camouflage pattern? This is a cute yet outdoorsy pattern which is subtle enough not to be distracting and it doesn’t show stains easily; perfect for the child who loves to play outside.

