Reviews by floopy04

floopy04 says "My Babyhawk keeps my hands free and my head sane!" about Babyhawk Mei Tai

floopy04 — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 18:01:16 GMT

I purchased my babyhawk through www.alongfortheride.com and received excellent customer service with getting a customized babyhawk (also available from www.babyhawk.com) Babyhawk is an awesome carrier called a mei tai, which is a traditional chinese baby carrier that uses a waist strap and shoulder straps along with a panel of fabric to hold your baby. They are much more comfortable and longer-useage than a carrier like a snugli or bjorn because of where the straps distribute your child's weight and how they are made. I wear my 7 month old son, who is over 20 pounds daily around my home while doing chores and while out shopping and he feels almost weightless (not so true when I'm trying to juggle him in my arms!). This works great for the times of day when he's fussy and wants held but I'm trying to finish up a task around the house or do something with my older children (ages 4 and 2). He often falls asleep in it! I have also carried my 2 year old in my mei tai while out when she......

floopy04 says "Breastmilk is the only fully formulated food for human infants" about Breastfeeding Opinion

floopy04 — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 17:33:27 GMT

Breastfeeding has not always been easy, but it has been the best I can give my three children. My first daughter nursed for 7 months before I fell for the formula trap cycle of supplimenting and unintentionally weaned her. My second daughter is still nursing at age 2 1/2 and my infant son is also nursing (currently 7 months old.) That's right-- I'm nursing TWO children! I have dealt with cracked and sore nipples, biting, double mastitis, mastitis in one breast, plugged ducts, my second daughter having a high palate and unable to latch for a week after birth, and feeling like I am surgically attached to my child postpartum. But all those things are short-lived and the cuddles and knowing I am giving my children the best makes up for it all! Contrary to many opinions out there, just because something is hard or not always pleasant doesn't mean it should be abandoned. I nurse anywhere I am with the knowledge I am rightfully nourishing my child.

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floopy04 says "Awesome Mall Stroller for two escape artists" about Peg Perego Aria Twin Double Stroller

floopy04 — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 17:24:04 GMT

I purchased my Aria double stroller on ebay new from another parent who hadn't used it. I love how flat it folds and that it stands easily in my van. When I still had a car though, it wouldn't fit easily in my trunk without taking up the entire space. Definately not great if you are short on space, but otherwise very nice! I love that the seats individually recline, the shade is individual so one child can have theirs up while the other down, and that it has 5 point harness straps to prevent my houdini child from escaping out the top of the stroller while shopping. The bottom basket is extremely roomy but you can't put anything especially heavy in it or the fabric will rub up against the wheels. The wheels are best suited to store shopping and smooth ground, definately not an all terrain vehicle! The cupholder is worthless-- it doesn't stay propped up and doesn't hold the majority of cups. Overall the stroller is awesome, though, and much better than many I looked at this......