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Tips & support from babywearing educators (& moms!)
Journal
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All about: Wearing your big kid
As our children get older, we never know when the "lasts" will be. We often miss them in the moment. That's just part of parenting =). Customer photo - Preschool...
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Winter Babywearing Fun!
Let's have some fun this winter and babywear! Tap the image below for a printable version =). Activity Descriptions: Babywearing while... -On a hike: Bundle up and explore!...
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Fall preorders are live! Closes 9/20
From now until end of day tomorrow, Tuesday, 9/20, find your choice of high quality, comfortable babywearing apparel and accessories for the season at mama-roo.com/collections/preorder. Watch below to chat new...
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Let's Talk Fiber! Quality, weaves, and more
Love looking at wraps, but have no idea why some colors are more expensive than other? What difference does a weave make? Is one fabric better than another for xyz...
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How to Keep Warm While Babywearing
Winter weather will be here before you know it. But the mercury dropping doesn't mean we can't babywear! Here are our best tips and tricks for staying comfortable and...
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You're the hero in your family's story
To quote a book I've been reading my son on repeat, "I don't think hero is too strong a word, do you?" - Chez Bob by Bob Shea* Sometimes,...
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How to Stay Cool While Babywearing
The “dog days of summer” are fast approaching! One of the top questions we hear this time of year is, “What’s the best carrier for babywearing in the heat?” ...
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New Beginnings: A Giving Story
Some experiences change you in ways you can’t take back. Baby wrapped in Jurassic Park New Era long woven wrap I remember sitting in my son’s nursery (which...
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3 Ways to Get Baby on Your Back in a Long Woven Wrap
One of the most common questions we get asked is, "How do I carry my baby on my back?" Mama & Roo's Founder Alexandra demonstrates a crossed arm method to...
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How to: Hip Carry in a Half Buckle Meh Dai
Hip carries are perfect for little ones who want to see the world but also crave a little extra coziness. It's a great way to mix up your carrying styles...
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Flash BOGO Moving Sale Ends Tonight!
Flash BOGO Moving Sale Ends Today - Bittersweet as we say goodbye to this space, but excited for the future! Let's make it easy on John and put less stuff...
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Shortie Wrap Carries: No Sew Ring Sling / Convert your Wrap to a Ring Sling
Learn how to turn your long woven wrap into a no-sew ring sling! All you need is a short wrap and a pair of sling rings for a No-Sew...
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How to Front Wrap Cross Carry (FWCC) in a long woven wrap: The first carry you should learn
Front Wrap Cross Carry in Ombre Teal herringbone wrap. Text reads, "Front Wrap Cross Carry: Your First Base Carry" Join Mama & Roo's founder & babywearing educator in learning...
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Summer Babywearing How to: Torso Back Carry
Let's talk torso back carries! Today I’m going to show you how to do a super-fast, simple torso carry on your back with a base -2 wrap. Screenshot of...
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Summer Babywearing How To: Front Torso Carry with Base -2 Long Woven Wrap
Summer is on its way, and with it lots of creative ways to stay cool! Watch below to learn the Front Torso Carry with variations, including Pond Finish, so you...
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Mother's Day Free Gifts End Tomorrow!
Happy Mother's Day to all you wonderful caregivers! We made a spur-of-the-moment decision to put together a special gift offer just for you! For the first 50 orders Friday through...
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How to Modify a Meh Dai for a Newborn
Wrap strap meh dais are amazingly flexible carriers, but sometimes they are just a little too big for our baby. For those comfortable with simple modifications, you may be able...
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3 Ways to Tie a Waist-less Tied Tibetan Finish in a Meh Dai - Fancy Finish Back Carry
One of our "founder favorites," a wrap strap meh dai offers the unique ability to do fully waist-less carries. Today, we're going to talk about how to do 3 variations...
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How to Wear Your Newborn in a Ring Sling
Wear your newborn in a ring sling like a pro! Mama & Roo's founder and babywearing educator Alexandra gives you her best tips and tricks for wearing your tiny baby...
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How to: Thread and Tighten a Ring Sling
Thread your ring sling perfectly every time with these tips!
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The Test! Preschool Onbuhimo
Learn all about our newest highly sought after carrier, the Preschool Onbuhimo
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Our core values
Hear Mama & Roo's Founder talk about our core value of veganism and what that means for our store. Transcript below. Transcript: Hi it’s Alexandra, owner and founder of Mama...
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Summer memories & water slings
I remember the moment that inspired me to have these water slings created for you. It was the first time we went to the beach with our son. He was almost 1 and...
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My Thank You...
Hey there, Wow, time is flying already and the year feels like it just started! Of course, I wanted to send you a HAPPY NEW YEAR email, but it's a...
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All about Wraps & Slings
When you think of a cozy baby in a carrier, many of us picture a super soft wrap or sling. Let's learn a little about the different types of wraps...
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All the ways we babywear: Indoor fun!
Picture this: It's 2am. Your 2 week old baby has woken up again. You feed and change your cutie, but they just aren't ready to close those eyes. How do...
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Breaking in Your New Carrier - Part 2
We learned about what "breaking in" is and looks like in part 1. Let's learn how to break in your carrier now! My favorite method for breaking in a wrap...
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Start here
Babywearing is a wonderful parenting tool to help you enjoy every moment with your baby--even if it's just a trip to the store! Not sure where to start? First,...
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Breaking in Your New Carrier - Part 1
Hear what's going on with our store! Plus Unboxing: 100% linen ring sling -How are woven wraps and carriers made -What is breaking in -What does linen...
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Mama & Roo's Caregivers Part 4: The Parent with Physical Limitations
Welcome to the final part in a 4-part series about the most common caregiver types we see at Mama & Roo's! This series is designed to help you figure out...
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Not sure what to choose? Here are our Founder's picks!
I remember shopping when I was first looking for a baby carrier and thinking, this is a lot to choose from! How do I know I'll like it? Sometimes, it's...
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Thank you - Thanksgiving Letter
Hello! Happy Thanksgiving. Today, I'm thankful for you! And for this wonderful community we have. I'm grateful that you're on my team, and that we're all on the team of...
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Mama & Roo's Caregivers Part 3: The Experienced Parent (Currently Pregnant)
Welcome to the third in a 4-part series about the most common caregiver types we see at Mama & Roo's! This series is designed to help you figure out where...
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Mama & Roo's Caregivers Part 2: The Experienced Parent (not pregnant)
Welcome to the second in a 4-part series about the most common caregiver types we see at Mama & Roo's! This series is designed to help you figure out where...
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Mama & Roo's Caregivers Part 1: The First Time Parent
Welcome to the first in a 4-part series about the most common caregiver types we see at Mama & Roo's! This series is designed to help you figure out where...
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Mystery Boxes are Back!
Our Mystery Box is back, for a *SUPER LIMITED TIME* ! Tap here to shop! Each box contains at least 1 baby carrier plus extra goodies at random. High quality...