Boba Baby Carrier

A big thanks to A Mother’s Boutique for being a big sponsor of the Baby Mama Shower!

Boba is a Soft Structured baby carrier (SSC) that is intended for toddlers 1-4 years old (15 pounds and up). Boba has a few extra inches of height to keep your center of gravity closer to your body and support your little one’s back. The innovative thing about Boba carrier is that there are foot straps attached to the waist belt for the child’s feet to sit in enabling a healthy sitting position for the child. The footstraps not only give little tired legs a rest, but support the legs in a flexed abducted (froglike) position which naturally tilts the pelvis, fills out the hip sockets, and aligns the spine.

•accommodates child 1-4 years (15-45 lbs / 7-20 kg)
•one size fits most adults
•front and back carry
•made with GOTS and OE100 certified 100% organic cotton
•100% organic Texas cotton lining
•machine washable
•Instructions included
•safety buckle to prevent unintended release
•high density waist and shoulder strap foam
•foot straps for extra leg/hip support
•high back for better overall support
•made in Boulder, CO USA

Features removable, patent-pending foot straps

Includes matching, removable sleeping hood

My daughter hasn’t fallen fully asleep while in the Boba yet, so I can’t tell you how efficient the hood is, but I can vouch that it’s easy to put up and rolls down very small so you wouldn’t even realize it’s there. Everything is very easily adjustable even while you’re wearing it (I’m 5’1″ and my husband is 5’11” and it easily fits both of us) and there are no buttons or snaps to deal with. The fact that it’s organic leads to very soft fabric, as you can imagine, but it also gives me a peace of mind in wearing it since it’s to be spot-cleaned only (who wants chemicals rubbing up against their skin, especially when you can’t try to wash them out?!).

I’ve worn it for over an hour at a time and found that if I had everything adjusted correctly, it was as comfortable as a good quality backpacker’s backpack (meaning, it may get weary after a while, but in all, you’re pretty comfortable). Obviously, I haven’t worn it over my front because of the baby bump, but I’ve checked it out for nursing purposes and think that it won’t be a problem as long as you have the baby low enough on you and a cover for yourself. When putting the carrier on one’s back, I would suggest having a buddy nearby to help you get it on and the baby into it. The majority of the time, I put it on all by myself, but it’s easier and safer if you have someone nearby to lend a hand…especially when you’re pregnant and are missing important muscles!

So obviously, if you’ve read this much of my review, you know that I won’t be getting rid of my Boba. I expect it to last for a very long time and be loved very much. 🙂 Once I con one of my sisters to take some photos of LoveBug and I in the Boba, I’ll post the photos here (hoping for tonight!), so keep watch!
Buy It! Check out the great selection of colors (my favorite is the “Pine”) and their new print at http://www.bobababycarrier.com/. Use the coupon code is ‘simply’ and get 10% off any Boba order, valid from April 20th-May 20th.

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