hug-a-bub

[mcmrymoon]

Product name: Hug-a-bub

Brief description of product: stretchy wrap

Store/Site of purchase: www.cottoncradles.com

Price: $85 (although they are on sale now!)

How long have you used this product? for about a month

Fit/Sizing: it is one size

Performance: its a wonderful wrap! its easy to learn to use, easy to put on yourself (even without a mirror :LOL) and i love that you can put it on at home, get in the car, and its ready to use immediately once you get where you are going!!

Workmomship: lisa doesn't make them - just sells them

Customer Service/Communication: lisa was WONDERFUL to work with! she was waiting (as was i) for her next shipment to come in and she very patiently answered my numerous emails asking "are they in yet!!!:LOL and she lived through my color changes too! (with the wait i had too much time to change my mind!! )

Would you purchase this product again? YES!!!

Have you made a complaint to the WAHM about the product? If yes, please provide details of any resolution or lack thereof NO

Additional Comments: i love the carrier and was very please with www.cottoncradles.com

I give it (How many thumbs up out of five?):

**edited to pertain just to product **

[tinyshoes]

Product name: hug-a-bub

Brief description of product: a hands-free, baby-rides-in-front, wrap-around and tie on carrier

Store/Site of purchase: www.totsandbottoms.com

Price: $85

How long have you used this product? three weeks

Fit/Sizing: excellent fit; hug-a-bub is one size because it's a piece of fabric

Performance: excellent!
I have used the facing out and facing in holds with this baby carrier. It is truly a hands-free babycarrier with superior weight distribution over my back and shoulders. Because the fabric is a 100% cotton jersey, the fit is sleek, stylish, and provides a unified look when I wear the carrier with t-shirt and jeans. There is no bulk with this carrier, and it is convenient to put a light jacket or shirt on over the carrier. It takes longer to put on this sling when compared to an adjustable ring-sling or pouch; however, the payback is a hands-free carrier and unfatigued back muscles.

I have worn this carrier with my approx. 18 lb 8 1/2 month old for hours at a time, on walks, vacuuming, at a museum, etc., and am impressed with how comfortable the carrier is.

I am a big fan of simple pouch slings/adjustable ring slings, but their drawback is the weight is on one shoulder. This is not a problem when baby is small, or in and out of the sling a lot (for breastfeeding, diaper changes, etc.) For the long haul, however, with an older infant who wants to be held and see the world from a parent's eye view, this hug-a-bub is great. When compared to a pouch sling, it takes a longer to put on the hug-a-bub, but the time investment is similar to comparing the speed of slip-on shoes versus sneakers that need to be tied. (This is also a good analogy to describe how it's challenging to put on the hug-a-bub the first time, but it gets easier, just like when we learned to tie our shoes at 5 years old!)

Workmomship: I like the style of these carriers so much! The fabric is a heavy-duty cotton jersey, and the colors are stylish and hip. The hug-a-bub logo is on the front of the carrier, which is good--because everyone asks me "where'd you get that carrier?!?"

Customer Service/Communication: I am happy with the customer service at TotsandBottoms.com

Would you purchase this product again? yes

Additional Comments:
I am a big fan of simple pouch slings/adjustable ring slings, but their drawback is the weight is on one shoulder. This is not a problem when baby is small, or in and out of the sling a lot (for breastfeeding, diaper changes, etc.) For the long haul, however, with an older, heavier infant who wants to be held and see the world from a parent's eye view, this hug-a-bub is great. When compared to a pouch sling, it takes a longer to put on the hug-a-bub, but the time investment is similar to comparing the speed of slip-on shoes versus sneakers that need to be tied. (This is also a good analogy to describe how it's challenging to put on the hug-a-bub the first time, but it gets easier, just like when we learned to tie our shoes at 5 years old!)

edited to note: dh loves this sling!

I give it (How many thumbs up out of five?) 5 thumbs

[newmom_27]

Product name: Hug-a-Bub

Brief description of product: Stretchy wrap carrier

Store/Site of purchase: www.cottoncradles.com

Price: $75.00 on sale

How long have you used this product? 4 months

Fit/Sizing: One-size, fits great

Performance: Great! Comfortable to use, DD loves being close to me and I love how easy it is. Can get warm in the summer though!

Workmomship: Great

Customer Service/Communication: Very satisfied with cotton cradles!

Would you purchase this product again? Yes

Have you made a complaint to the WAHM about the product? If yes, please provide details of any resolution or lack thereof N/A

Additional Comments: Great carrier, truly hands free.

I give it (How many thumbs up out of five?):