Thursday, October 22, 2009

Hotslings Adjustable Pouch {Babywearing Giveaway!}

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When Tommy was born, I had ring slings and wraps ready to try with him. While both worked out well for us, I have to admit that there was some trial and errors in trying to get him in there correctly, while also juggling a two year old. Some days, it just didn't work.

Shortly after Tommy was born, I bought a Hotslings. And it was LOVE. There was no trial and error, there was no making sure it was threaded correctly or tied just right, all I had to do was toss it over my shoulder, insert baby, and we were off. I wore him in it more than anything else.
The only thing I found problematic about pouches was the sizing. I'm often unsure of what size to buy because while my weight and height fit in one bracket, my cup size falls into another.

So when I heard that Hotslings was coming out with an adjustable pouch, I was beyond thrilled. Yes, adjustable! This new pouch is made to fit sizes 2-5 on the Hotslings size chart, so it really is close to one size fits all. When I received my sling in the mail, the first thing I noticed was how minimalist the packaging is. It's packaged in cardboard and very little cardboard at that, so I was impressed with how eco-friendly they made the packaging.
Some of the other features that really impressed me are that the sling comes in a matching drawstring bag, so it's easily tossed into a diaper bag and kept clean. Both sides of the pouch are padded, which gives it more structure to keep it slightly open when you have a tiny baby tucked in cradle carry. To make it even easier, Hotslings has added a red arrow that points directly to wear your neck should be, so that you always know where to position the sling. Furthermore, it is now made so that it's always folded and ready to go (the older style did need to be folded), which means that once you've adjusted the straps, it is ALWAYS ready to be thrown on in an instant. As I said earlier, having an older child means that I need something easy.

I really cannot rave enough about how much I love the Hotslings AP. Since receiving it, I haven't worn anything else. The buckles were easily adjustable, and the fit is beyond perfect. Because I was able to adjust it exactly how I needed, I feel like it was custom made for me.
We've worn it to play...

And to pick pumpkins!

And pretty much everywhere else we've gone!

Hotslings has generously offered to give a Hotslings AP to one lucky person! To enter, I need you to do two simple things:
Become a fan of Hotslings on Facebook
Follow Hotslings on Twitter and tweet a link to this giveaway (If you want to at me, I'm @erincharp)

Once you've done that, leave me a comment with a link to your tweet, and you'll be entered to win!

Winner will receive a Hotslings AP of his/her choice, shipped by Hotslings. Contest ends Thursday, October 29
I did receive a Hotslings AP of my choice (but because they're so awesome, I would totally have bought one!)

36 comments:

Bobbi Janay @When did I go from a kid to a grown up? said...

I already do both before this giveaway and I really want an adjustable pouch sling as Ian grows because pouch slings are my favorite.

Megan said...

Amazing giveaway. I'm a fan and following Hot Slings. An AP would work perfectly for us, I have the same problem with you with the sizing!

Jen said...

I am a fan of Hotslings on Facebook.

I follow them on twitter (I am @jenchic)

I tweeted the giveaway

http://twitter.com/jenchic/status/5081321054

Jeni said...

Done and done! I am a fan on FB and am following on twitter. Here's my tweet:

http://twitter.com/Jenidvm/status/5083467481

keely said...

DUDE. I just joined Twitter to enter this contest. I think I tweeted it at you, but I'm totally not sure. I'm keelydeux!

rebekah said...

this is great! i wear my hotsling a lot. I am now a fan and am following hotslings. I tweeted the giveaway - you are @'ed.

:)
Rebekah

My name is Sasha said...

Totally can't pass this one up. :)

Am a fan, am following, and tweeted:

http://twitter.com/TheAwesomeMommy/status/5083854244

~love said...

fan, follow, tweet!

mommy boo of two said...

I don't tweet or do facebook, but I love the sling. I'll have to check it out. And the little man's hat is too stinkin' cute!

Jennifer said...

I am a fan on facebook and on twitter. I also tweeted about your giveaway too! http://twitter.com/SAHMomsLife/status/5086455107

Haley said...

http://twitter.com/princesshaley/status/5087561506

There's the link to my tweet! I'm a fan on facebook too!

Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

Beana @ Bean Circus said...

I'm not sure how to link to just that status, but my twitter is http://twitter.com/beana619

I'm a fan and following Hotslings. I had one that was too big...and the other size seemed too small, so this would be perfect!

Mom of Three said...

Did the fan and follow, and here's my tweet!

I was just looking for advice today on a good adjustable sling I could get for my BFF in Florida. She's trying to deal with newborn AND potty training. I'm tired FOR her. :-)

It would be perfect if I could win this for her...

Oh and, Tommy is adorable in that pumpkin hat! And I spy one of Love's necklaces...

Adventures In Babywearing said...

I love seeing you wear Tommy in yours. He hangs out in there so cute. I've never tried a Hot Sling AP but I think ALL pouches should be adjustable! Good for them!

Steph

Ashley said...

I actually have a hotsling, but the first time I ordered it it was too small, the next one was too big. Argh... So needless to say I'd love to try one that would actually adjust to my disproportionate body!

Following them and I tweeted http://twitter.com/beingmommy/status/5095093586

Thanks!

~Mendie~ said...

I love that one when I saw it in another pic!

I added them on Twitter and tweeted about your contest!

http://twitter.com/ladybugs714

designHER Momma said...

just tweeted to win! I would love to try an adjustable pouch!

Elaine A. said...

I just became a fan on FB and tweeted!

http://twitter.com/elainea/statuses/5095904696

Yay! I wanna win! :D

Alicia said...

I freaking love Hotslings. And adjustable? Yes please! Here's my tweet:
http://twitter.com/TattoosandDrool/status/5098680584

(also a fan and following)

crazykittymomma said...

I would LOVE LOVE LOVE a Hotsling AP!
I'm already a fan on FB and follow them on twitter.
Here's a link to my tweet:
http://twitter.com/crazykittymomma/status/5105194901

:)

Tiffany said...

I already do both!

Mrs. Money said...

I am a fan and tweeted at you! :)

Natalie A. said...

I did all the requirements! Thanks!
http://twitter.com/natdey/status/5116938564

coolnatty12 at yahoo dot com

gypsy_jewels said...

I love hotslings and babywearing in general! I tweeted this giveaway and became a fan on facebook.

willow_moonspirit@yahoo.com
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twitter.com/gypsyjewels

haydensmommy05 said...

I am a FB fan and follow on twitter and tweeted!!
http://twitter.com/Haydensmommy05/statuses/5132550608

Haydensmommy05@hotmail.com

Stefany said...

Facebook fan.

Tweet to you both.

http://twitter.com/ToBeThode/statuses/5139411089

Jo said...

I have a Moby and a Kozy Carrier Mei Tai, but am finding both a challenge with a babe so teeny. Now I'm wishing I would've bought a sling/pouch for these early days. I'm going on 5 days inside right now and the cabin fever is hitting hard...

http://twitter.com/waitingforpoppy/status/5148372728

Twenty Four At Heart said...

My babies are all teens so don't enter me in the contest. I just wanted to swing by and say hello! : )

Megan (mommyesquire) said...

I am a fan of Hotslings on Facebook. If you say that this sling makes babywearing an infant easier when you have a two year old - sign me up! Aubryn will be two when our new baby comes and I have a feeling that it will be a challenge!

I tweeted the contest too. I'm @mommyesquire and I @'ed you :)

Jen K. said...

I left a comment on Twitter-and I'm leaving you one here too. These are adorable! Jen (@jenkanable0204)

Anonymous said...

I'm a fan on facebook (I'm amymbrown) and I'm following on twitter with @avayasmom

I tweeted:

http://twitter.com/avayasmom/status/5201267090

thanks!!

Amy
amym_brown@hotmail.com

livinginagirlsworld said...

I definitely don't need a Hotslings now, but I love the AP! I still have mine from when my almost 4yo was a baby, and I loved it then. Glad to see they have come out with an awesome adjustable one.

Sheila said...

Definitely count me in! I am a fan on facebook and I tweeted plus followed @hotslings! I hope I win!

Sheila said...

OH, I am @momfessions on twitter, by the way!

The Flip Flop Mamma! said...

I made it in to enter!! :) Here's my link, I just retweeted you:
http://twitter.com/flipflopmamma/status/5243179261

aaaaand, I'm a fan and following and all that jazz.

I love pouches for carrying bigger kids, so easy to throw them in :)

Ryley said...

Even though my baby is getting bigger, I'd still love to side wear him (hip carry him?? What the correct term??)

I am a fan on facebook and also tweeted (I @'d you!)

The next baby I am TOTALLY wearing...