New Kozy Prints Stocked

The Kozy Carrier is arguably the first modern mei tai design and still one of the best. The large body and flexible yet supportive curved top make it perfect for tiny newborn snuggles through tall toddler carries and every stage in between.  If you’re really motivated to have your hands free with your new baby, the Kozy does an excellent high back carry — with practice, of course!

Now Kozy is updating its image with a bunch of fresh and funky new fabric designs — you’ve never seen Kozys look like this before! Check out the Kozy page at QuirkyBaby for Tanglewood, Pulaski, Prince George, Byrdton, and — hot off the presses — Burnt Chimney and Salem, too! (In case you’re wondering — all Kozy designs are named after towns in Virginia where Kozy is based).

New Babywearing Safety Fan Page on Facebook

I blogged in October about Consumer Reports warning of the dangers of bag-type carriers such as the Infantino SlingRider. An article published this week states that the parents of Derrik Fowler, a baby boy who died at 6 days old from suffocation in an Infantino SlingRider are suing Infantino for damages. Although nothing can bring back their precious baby boy, I truly hope that by bringing this lawsuit, Derrik’s parents can help force Infantino to take their inherently dangerous SlingRider and similar designs off the market.

One concern that I share with many other babywearing advocates and enthusiasts, though, is that parents will take the wrong message from this type of publicity: namely, that all soft fabric slings and carriers are unsafe. The good news is that there are many types of slings and carriers that can be used safely and comfortably and don’t suffer from the design flaws of bag slings. There are also many great reasons for carrying babies in slings over and above convenience, in addition to the risks of leaving babies for too much of the day in baby containers such as carseats, swings, and strollers.

Parents need to have good information on choosing appropriate types of slings and carriers and on using them safely, especially for vulnerable newborns and small babies. To help bring awareness to the dangers of bag-type carriers made by Infantino and other companies, as well as to educate parents on how to choose and use baby carriers safely, I’ve started a Facebook fan page on babywearing safety. Please visit the page, fan it, contribute whatever resources you can, and spread the word to your friends!

$100 Gift Certificate Raffle to Aid Haiti Earthquake Victims

QuirkyBaby is raffling off one $100 gift certificate, with 100% of all donations going to Doctors Without Borders for relief efforts in Haiti.

Tickets cost $5 for 1 entry, $10 for 2 entries, and $15 for 3 entries and may be purchased at this link.

Jan. 6th and 7th ONLY — BabyHawk 10% off pre-order and in-stock sale!

Today and tomorrow, Jan. 6th and 7th ONLY, take 10% off your custom-ordered or in-stock BabyHawk mei tai, ToddlerHawk mei tai, or BabyHawk Oh Snap! buckle carrier. Orders MUST be received by 7 pm Eastern time Jan. 7th. Orders will be shipped within 3-4 weeks (possibly sooner!)

For in-stock orders, use discount coupon BABYHAWK10. Coupon cannot be applied to any other products, and cannot be applied to BabyHawks already on sale. No additional coupons or offers may be combined with this offer although orders will receive free shipping.

For custom orders, please order through this link for mei tais and this link for Oh Snaps.  No additional coupons may be combined with this offer although orders will receive free shipping and will qualify for free $25 Restaurant.com gift certificates.

January Sale — Enjoy Fantastic Savings on New or Like-New Carriers and More

It’s a new year, a new decade, and time to m ake room for some new products at QuirkyBaby — so it’s time for a massive clearance sale! Most of the carriers are brand-new, first-quality — all of the returned items have only been tried on and are in like-new condition. Here’s your chance to get an Ergo Baby Carrier, Maya Wrap, BabyHawk, Hotsling, Go GaGa bag, or Tummy2Tummy DVD at bargain prices!

Shop the QuirkyBaby outlet now.

Barefoot Books Winter Sale

Now through January 31, 2010, enjoy savings of up to 80% off Barefoot’s award-winning books and more!

Last December Deal & Last Chance for Holiday Shopping!

All orders placed by 8 am Eastern Monday, December 21, will arrive by December 24th via First Class or Priority Mail. So don’t delay — get your shopping done now!

Last December Deal: all Go GaGa Sling Tote and Messenger Bags are on sale for 20% off. This is a fantastic diaper or gear bag that works well with baby carriers and doesn’t slip off your shoulder. It’s got a lot of great organizing features, and is gender-neutral enough for any dad!

Plus — all AngelPack LX buckle carriers are 10% off! My shipment didn’t arrive in time for a previous December Deal, but now’s your chance to get a beautiful and functional buckle carrier on sale.

And don’t forget all the other holiday freebies: free shipping on orders of $50+, free $25 Restaurant.com gift certificates on orders of $100+, free BabyLegs (up to three pairs!) on orders of $75+, and free gift wrap on any order!

Fantastic Offer on Barefoot Books — 30% off + Free Shipping!

This offer is just too good not to pass along! Barefoot Books publishes some of the best children’s books and CDs on the market, with engaging stories and stunning artwork. My kids absolutely love these books! And — they’re offering everything at 30% off, with free shipping on orders over $35 — with delivery by December 24th for orders placed by December 23rd. You can’t beat that deal!

December Deal #8: Adjust Your Attitude — 10% off Sale on Hotslings AP Adjustable Pouch

On December 16 & 17, save 10% on the hot new Hotslings AP adjustable pouch! This innovative design fits sizes 2 through 5 — no need to haul out the measuring tape!

(Note: free shipping coupons can’t be applied to December Deals of the Day, although orders of $50+ after discounts will receive free shipping).

December Deal #7: Plain & Fancy — Sale on Maya Wrap Ring Slings

The deals continue! On December 14 & 15, take 10% off all regular and 20% off all organic Maya Wrap Lightly Padded ring slings. Maya Wrap’s sling design is one of the most comfortable out there, and a ring sling is a staple of any babywearing wardrobe!

Don’t forget, there are other holiday freebies at QuirkyBaby, too, including free BabyLegs on qualifying orders, free $25 Restaurant.com gift certificates on qualifying orders, and free gift wrap on every order!