By Daisy | Leave A Comment
I have 3 kids, the newest of which is 3 months old. Like all moms I often find myself with arms full of baby and needing to have the use of my hands.
With each of my kids I’ve tried different front carriers, wraps and slings but I was never able to find one that the baby is happy in, is easy to use, and is comfortable for me.
When I received the Sleepy Wrap, I was a bit skeptical. The wrap is a strip of fabric about 10 yards long. The ends taper down to points. I looked at all the fabric and was sure that it would be much too hot and bulky to be comfortable for any extended amount of time. And I wasn’t sure how wrapping all that fabric around my body was going to support a baby!
I gave it a try and was very pleasantly surprised at the result!
The included instruction sheet is visual and easy to follow. That’s a HUGE plus.
All of the included instructions are for holds with the baby facing in toward you but I found that, if I follow the directions the same way only with the baby facing out I can hold the baby in my lap at the computer and have my arms free to type. A big bonus for this geeky mommy.
Here are some things I like about the Sleepy Wrap:
- The fabric is of high quality, consisting of 95% cotton, and 5% spandex. The spandex is woven into the back side of the fabric and does two things. It gives the fabric bounce and memory to spring back to it’s original shape and gives it an almost terrycloth feel. Really soft and comfy.
- Lots of colors available in the non-organic version of the wrap and two neutral color options in Organic.
- I can take the baby out of the wrap without untying it. Great for diaper changes!
- It’s surprisingly cool and comfortable.
- The wrap distributes the weight of the baby evenly across your back. I’ve found that my baby feels much lighter in this wrap than when I have him in my other front carrier or even in my arms.
- The wrap is machine washable and dryer safe. I can’t say the same for my other front carrier.
Visit sleepywrap.com for lots more information including how to easily and discreetly nurse your baby with the Sleepy Wrap!
Now for the fun part…
You could win your very own Sleepy Wrap!
Ways to earn an entry:
- Leave a comment telling us why you would love to have a Sleepy Wrap.
- Tweet about this giveaway, then leave a separate comment with your twitter URL.
- Follow @SleepyWrap on Twitter, then leave a separate comment letting me know you did.
- Post about this giveaway on your blog and leave a separate comment with your blog URL.
- Subscribe to Family Bliss’ feed and leave a comment letting me know you did so or already do.
A winner will be chosen by random.org on June 8th. GOOD LUCK!
ABOUT Daisy
[10:49:17 PM] Daisy Olsen: Daisy is a transplanted New Yorker, by way of Colorado, bride of 15 years{read more}
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Ooh, I would LOVE a Sleepy Wrap – I’m expecting my 2nd child in December, and I know I would use it a LOT!!!
I also tweeted the giveaway : http://www.twitter.com/mrshart03
I just followed @sleepywrap – again, I’m @mrshart03.
Thanks for doing this giveaway – it would be so fun to win! 
I’d love a Sleepy Wrap! I have a baby on the way in October & my son will be 2 then… I’m definitely going to need to carry the baby & have free hands!
I’d LOVE a Sleepy wrap. I’m due in 3 weeks with baby #3…..and with a 3 and 5 year old, my hands need to be free as often as possible! *fingers crossed!*
…..I also subscribe via bloglines.
I’m due with my second child in mid July and would love a sleepy wrap to help me keep up with my rambunctious 3 year old while keeping baby safe – not to mention being able to blog with baby.
I’m following Sleepy Wrap on Twitter!
I was actually looking at the Sleepy Wrap site the other day! I have a 5 month old and I am looking for a wrap so that I can have something in the diaper bag at all times when we go out.
I subscribe in Google Reader.
We are expecting our second bundle of joy this year and the Sleepy Wrap would be perfect for staying active with my daughter while caring for the new baby. I also work from home, so this would help in that regard, too.
I subscribe to the feed.
I’m now following on Twitter.
I have two sister in-laws expecting their second children this summer and this sure would make an excellent gift.
I tweeted the Sleepy Wrap http://twitter.com/TangerineSus
I’m following on Twitter
I tweeted about Sleepy Wrap on Twitter http://twitter.com/TangerineSus
I am subscribed to Family Bliss
I have a two year old and a new one on the way. I could totally use this soon!
I am subscribed to Family Bliss.
I’d love to win a the sleepy wrap for my sister. She just had her third child so she needs all the “extra” hands she can get!
I’m also subscribed via Google Reader.
I would love to have a Sleepy Wrap! I’ve been doing some reading on wraps and I’ve been wanting to get one. I have a 3mth old little guy that I’m breastfeeding and I’ve been wanting a wrap that would allow me to do that. I have a different sling that I like but I can’t nurse him in it. (Oh and did I mention that he’s my 4th! Spare hands are always welcome!)
I subscribed to the Family Bliss feed
I follow @SleepyWrap on Twitter
I have 5 friends expecting babies right now, and would love to gift this to them (and then hopefully borrow it back in a year or two!)
I’m an RSS subscriber!
I’m having my first baby in September. I need this baby wrap!
I love the sleepy wrap. My youngest son is very clingy and i have found that using a sling is the only way I can get anything done but most don’t distribute his weight well and I get a very sore back.
Thanks for the chance!
When you mentioned that you can type with both hands AND have a happy baby in your lap, I was hooked. I’m a geeky momma, too, and I have a “momma’s girl” who loves for me to hold her… all. the. time. This would be fab!
Here is my tweet (@AmyLNorton)
Totally rawkin’ Sleepy Wrap giveaway from @BlissfulBuzz and @SleepyWrap http://bit.ly/KVQBH
Yeah, I’m kind of an idiot
I didn’t mean to do @BlissfulBuzz. Gaw… I fixed it.
I am now following @SleepyWrap (@AmyLNorton)
I subscribe via RSS
Here is my blog post:
http://www.amylovesit.com/2009/06/01/monday-minute-1june/
I’m expecting #2 and would like to try something new — especially ‘cuz it looks so darn comfy for the little guy! I’m all about comfy for BOTH of us. What a neat idea.
I’m expecting my second baby, my son will be 2 when the new arrival comes. I loved wearing my firstborn, but was never entirely happy with the carriers I tried. I was always intimidated by the wraps/ slings- they seemed so fiddly and complicated! You make this one sound pretty user friendly!
I would love to win this for a friend that is expecting. Thank you!
I am following Sleepy Wrap on Twitter (simplyandreah)
Would love to try this because I am pregnant and have never used a sling or wrap with my other 2 kids. This seems really easy and not intimidating!
I just had baby #3 a week ago, and I don’t really have a carrier suitable for a newborn. My other carriers are really for babies with more head control…I’m so anxious to start wearing her already, so I’d love a wrap that can accomodate her teensy tiny self
Following them on twitter!
@give_me_a_latte
I am having my 3rd baby in 7 days, 6 1/2 days to be exact, but who’s counting? Anyway, this baby carrier looks super snuggly and comfy and I would love to give it a try. Thanks!
I have a 3 a 2. An a newbore this would really come in handy. I tweeteed this giveaway @KarenMarie88
we’re planning to adopt a baby domestically this year, and a sleepy wrap would be perfect for bonding with baby!
i am now following @sleepywrap on twitter.
@jlmorningstar
I would love to win a Sleepy Wrap – we are expecting our 2nd baby in September and I know that I would get a lot of use out of it…great site! Thanks!
I also follow along on the Family Bliss Feed. Thanks!
I would love a Sleepy Wrap because I’m expecting my second child at the end of August. There will be 6 and a half years between my kids which means that I have completely started over and don’t have a carrier or wrap. I know that it would come in handy while walking my older daughter to school and while doing stuff around the house.
I’m a subscriber.
We are due with our first in July. This looks so cozy for baby! I would to be able to put him in this wrap and still be able to get some things done around the house!
It seems so easy to use. My DH wouldn;t go in the one I bought. Love to try one w/o having to shell out another $50
I’d love to have a sleepy wrap to keep the little ones close by my heart. I find that little ones are soothed by being held often. Sleepy Wraps look so comfy and they have wonderful colors. I’ve loved to win/try a wrap. I’ve never used one before (that’s another reason why I’d love to win one)
I follow sleepywrap on twitter.
I’ve subscribed to your feed.
I tweeted: http://twitter.com/fingerscrossed/status/2025525456
I just subscribed to the feed.
My daughter used something similar to the sleepy wrap with my grandson. It worked out perfectly. Now I would like to get one for my niece who is due to have a baby girl on September 25th.
I am also a subscriber.
I’ve been looking for the perfect wrap to try with our next baby (due in September). With an active toddler at home I know I’ll need all the help I can get, and both hands free! I’d love to try this carrier!
My first baby is due in 5-6 weeks, so I’d love to give the sleepy wrap a try then. I don’t have any idea where to begin with babywearing, and this looks like a good one to start with, especially given that your review didn’t really have any negative drawbacks!
Curios about who won?