So when I had my third child, I was looking for a carrier or wrap that would solve all of these issues and make me a dedicated wrap wearer. I found it with the Baby K’tan!

Baby K’tan is a soft sling that works like a wrap, but without all of the wrapping. It is made of two loops of cotton which are connected by a third smaller loop called the Back Support Band. These loops are the foundation for many different positions that you can carry your child in. It’s sort of a cross between a soft sling and a traditional baby carrier.

Since my daughter is only 2 months old, I have only tried the Kangaroo position with her in the Baby K’tan. (However, there are six different positions you can use with your Baby K’tan!) When I tried using it for the first time , I followed the easy-to-use instructions in the manual. There are lots of pictures to help support you when learning how to use your Baby K’tan, as well as videos online! I found the Baby K’tan soft and supportive on my back, and my daughter was comfortable and well supported. I also like that it is made of a breathable cotton, which is great for the hot summer weather we are having right now.

As a nice bonus, the Baby K’tan comes in a matching pouch and has a matching newborn cap as well. These are little details that make this carrier even more special!

The Baby K’tan is sized, making the fit more comfortable for your body. It is also machine washable which makes spit up incidents easy to deal with!

If you are looking for a great, versatile carrier that has the functionality of a wrap but the support and ease of a traditional front carrier, check out the Baby K’tan. Please use code MWS10 on the Baby K’tan site for 10% off through August 31st!

Since my little guy was born I had all intentions of being on the baby wearing train. It just made perfect sense. You got to keep your baby close to you, as well as have the opportunity to be somewhat productive. Win win right? There are a bunch of different types of carriers, and one type I like at this point is the wrap style. The Baby K’tan Carrier is that type, and makes baby wearing both easy and comfortable.

The Baby K’tan Carriers give you the wrap style without all the “wrapping”. The original carrier ($62.99) is made out of cotton, and the new Breeze style (which I tried $67.99) is made out of both cotton and mesh. This mesh/cotton construction reduces heat and moisture, making it more breathable and comfortable for the infant and caregiver during outdoor active use, while retaining the same stability and ease-of-use as the original.

One thing about wraps is that they can sometimes be difficult to figure out and put on, but The Baby K’tan Carrier makes it easy by using a 2 loop structure. This structure allows you to use the carrier in as many as 9 different ways to suit your needs, and can hold up to 35 pounds. Another good thing about this particular wrap is that it’s not one size fits all. They have different sizes so that you can choose the size that fits you best.

The original carrier comes in four different colors (soft sand, warm cocoa, basic black, sage green), and 2 organic styles (natural, pure honey). The breeze style only comes in 2 colors, white and black. I thought that was the only downside to the Breeze Carrier. Although it is mesh and able to breath I think black is a tough color for hot days since black is known to attract sun. White of course dirties easily which is a definite downside since babies are known to bring messes.

Anything that is said to be good for my baby’s emotional and physical development is good for me. It took some time for our little guy to be comfortable being worn, but it’s starting to stick. I think that as his head gets stronger it will be even better. In the meantime I will continue to use The Baby K’tan Breeze Carrier, and look forward to it even more once the weather turns and I can “wear” my son outside!

I was provided with a Baby K’tan Breeze carrier for the purposes of this review. As always all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Last night, I had both of my kids soak in the bath and I put in an ample amount of this Aveeno Shower & Bath Oil.  It was soft on their skin and made a noticeable difference in their dry skin.

Love this stuff and will be using it again this winter.  Get a bottle for $6.99 on Drugstore.com or at your local store.  I love their daily lotion too – fill out their form online and receive a $1 off coupon on the Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Lotion.

We sampled the ERGObaby with the Bold Pack ($30). I loved the fun geometric prints – since I wear a lot of black, brown and red, I was able to match what I was wearing. The India Pack (with exotic, floral prints) is also available. We’re fans of this innovative concept!

If you don’t own an ERGObaby yet, I highly recommend it. It can be used from newborns to toddlers (just use the infant insert with babies with poor head control). The weight of your child is distributed on your hips, not your back. You can wear your child facing into you, on your back, or on your hip.

Thank you to ERGObaby for sending a product sample to for review purposes.

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Let’s start with the coffee maker. The permanent, gold tone filter eliminates the need to have paper filters on hand, and Delonghi’s patented brewing system creates a rich, flavorful coffee. The 10-cup capacity ensures you won’t run out of joe to help you make it through the morning or will have enough to go around when company is over. A convenient “AccuFlavor Selector” knob on top lets you select the strength of your brew, and you can also select how long the pot stays warm.  Plus with the 24-hour, programmable timer, you can always wake up to a hot cup of coffee without your pre-coffee-self having to think before your caffeine. Love this. Waking up to the smell of coffee is like aromatherapy for my mornings.

Onto espresso… the De’Longhi BCO264B has a patented filter holder that lets you use either your own ground coffee or pre-package pods like those from Starbucks, Senseo, illy and others. Turn the knob to preheat for a few minutes and then let 15 bars of pump pressure create dark, rich espresso. If you’ve never owned an espresso machine before, it may take a few tries to pull your perfect shot of espresso. Check YouTube for tips on tamping, grinding and timing.

Finally, the frothing. I’ve had fun experimenting with lattes, cappuccinos and more with the frothing wand. I’m not thrilled about the placement of the frother. I’d prefer it on the outer edge of the machine so it’s easier to access, but it works, creating piles of frothy foam. My kids new favorite thing is to ask for a “bubbly hot chocolate.”

At just under 15″ tall, the De’Longhi BCO264B fits easily under most upper cabinets, and the black and silver color palette looks striking on any countertop. Is it a gift for him? For you? No need to decide. Just unwrap together and enjoy your fresh cup of coffee or cappuccino or latte or espresso…..

Purchase at De’Longhi for $199

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Disclaimer: De’Longhi sent a sample of this product for review. The opinions expressed are my own.

Bryn, Dani, Christine R, Shannon P, Summer, Susan S, Linda S, Trisha D, Betsy P, Amy E, Linda L, Alison, Kathy P, Angelene, Darcy B, Elizabeth K, Terry and Lisa G.

Check your inbox for an email on how to claim your prize. And get started on those cards – it’s already December 9th!

But I’m still doing it and will post a recap at the end of the month – it’s definitely been a lot of pink belts and earrings this month, as well as wearing my pink Eagles shirt on game days.  How it’s going for the rest of you?  Is anyone else still with me?