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Belle Baby Carriers – Finalist 2012 Natural Child World Excellence Awards

juli — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:34:00 +0000

We are honored to have been chosen as a finalist for 2012 Natural Child World Excellence Awards.

We would love to have your vote. Vote for Belle Baby Carriers and be entered to win a fun, family friendly eco-vacation. Only one day left.

Celebrities and Baby Carriers

juli — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 15:56:58 +0000

Celebrities are stepping out in various baby carriers these days. We are thrilled that it has become so chic to wear your baby. There are so many benefits to babywearing. Selma Blair is the most recent celebrity to use a Belle Baby Carrier with her little one, Arthur! Selma has many photos on her blog, http://selmablairstyle.com, and here is one of my personal favorites:

Traveling With Baby

juli — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:47:21 +0000

During my first solo trip to visit family with my three month old baby in tow, I spent days planning for our time in the airport and on the plane. Stroller? Check. Extra clothes? Check. A week’s worth of diapers in case of extensive delays? Double check. We went off to the airport fully prepared — until we hit security. According to TSA guidelines “all child-related equipment that will fit through the X-ray machine must go through the X-ray machine.” I knew that heading to the airport, but didn’t think twice about it because I thought my stroller was easy to open and close. That was until I tried to balance my baby in one arm and close the stroller and lift it onto the conveyor belt with one hand. I learned that passengers in line are quick to complain, but not quick to help. Our first stop past the ticket counter and I was already wishing we hadn’t booked this trip.

A Belle Baby Carrier would have solved my problems. Not only could I have skipped the stroller altogether and sailed through security without the dirty looks, but I could have navigated the complex airport hallways with ease, winding in and out of passengers and taking the escalator and stairs instead of seeking out elevators. I wouldn’t have had to set my screaming infant on the narrow seat of the plane while trying to shove my carry-on into the overhead bin or drop ice all over my lap as I tried to enjoy my complimentary beverage and those delicious cinnamon cookies while balancing a wiggling infant.

A Belle Baby Carrier would have kept my infant calm and close to me during random turbulence instead of incurring the icy stares and groans of passengers around me as the sudden movements and altitude changes scared him out of his sleep. Feeding could have been done more modestly and safely, instead of unintentionally flashing and jabbing my seatmates as I got the baby into position.

Traveling with an infant is a stressful experience. Decrease the stress by giving yourself hands to carry luggage and enjoy other activities while your baby stays calm and comfortable in a Belle Baby Carrier. While they will not solve all of the problems or stress, baby carriers have the potential to make traveling with an infant feel like a breeze.

Thank you to Stacy Z – our contributing author this week.

Cuddly Hormones

juli — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 19:14:28 +0000

Here at Belle we know there are a zillion great reasons for wearing your baby. The most obvious advantages to baby-wearing is the ability to multitask. Wear your baby while you make some lunch or write that overdue blog post while your little one sleeps and nuzzles against your chest. You can easily kiss your infant’s head while doing some much needed holiday shopping.

However, did you know that consistently carrying your baby can stimulate the hormone Oxytocin? Oxytocin is a hormone developed in the brain, which in addition to stimulating birth and labor as well as milk letdown in breast feeding mothers, creates a sense of well-being and a strong reduction in anxiety. Studies even show that the production of Oxytocin plays a role in establishing maternal behavior, aids in attachment and bonding, and can even stimulate wound healing. Oxytocin sounds like a mommy miracle hormone.

In essence wearing your baby does more than free up your hands to write that Thank You note for your new Belle Baby Carrier you got for Christmas. Baby-wearing brings you closer to your little love by building a stronger maternal bond while stimulating an enhanced sense of calm and security.

Belle Baby Carriers Offers A Little Holiday Cheer

juli — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 17:37:38 +0000

As a mom of three, I know this time of year can get pretty crazy. So those of us here at Belle would like to offer a little help with your holiday shopping. Looking for the perfect gift for the new mom or dad, grandparent or expecting mom? Look no further – Belle Baby Carriers offers easy to use and stylish baby carriers. We would like to offer you 25% off all of our baby carriers through Monday, December 19th @ 12pm MTN. We will even guarantee delivery by Friday, December 23rd, if your order is placed by then. Use code “holidaycheer” at checkout.

Happy Shopping, and Happy Holidays!

All the Best to you and your family this holiday season and in 2012!

The Belle Team

Belle Baby Carriers – Top Finisher in Red-Tricyle’s Totally Awesome Awards

juli — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 18:36:22 +0000

Thank you to all of you that supported Belle Baby Carriers in the Red-Tricyle awards, and voted Belle as one of the top baby carriers in the Kid Carriers and Slings category. The results in order of placement:

Piggy Baby Rider
Baby K’Tan
Ergo Baby Carrier
Belle Baby Carriers
Catbird Baby
Moby Wrap
Beco Baby Carrier
Boba Baby Carrier
Kokopax
Baby Bjorn

Thanks Again! Look for our upcoming Black Friday/Cyber Monday baby carrier special.

10 Reasons To Choose A Belle Baby Carrier

juli — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:32:28 +0000

1. Easy to use

2. Comfortable for mom/dad and baby

3. Simple design – no extra bulk

4. Fits in a diaper bag

5. Ergonomic – distributes the weight of the baby

6. Stylish

7. Direct contact for increased bonding

8. Organic choices

9. Made in the USA

10. Can be used as an infant carrier without insert, and as a baby carrier

What other baby carrier can do ALL that?

Shop our pre-holiday sale going on now through November 18th @ www.bellebabycarriers.com.

International Babywearing Week – Benefits of using a Baby Carrier

juli — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:58:38 +0000

Benefits of Babywearing

Heartbeat – Babies who are carried close to the parent’s chest can hear the parent’s heartbeat, an experience that duplicates the experience in the womb and calms the infant.
Motion – Being carried gives the baby motion stimulus, like being carried inside the womb, creating a pacifying effect.
Bonding – Babywearing promotes parent-child bonding. The constant interaction and facial recognition teaches the parent the child’s cues and the parent becomes more responsive to the child’s needs.
Crying – Scientific studies have shown that carried babies cry less than babies who are placed in a crib, stroller, or car seat.
Learning – Scientific studies have shown that babies who are carried learn more quickly because they spend more time in the state of “quiet alertness,” which enables learning and development.

This week, Belle Baby Carriers is celebrating International Babywearing Week and encourages parents to give babywearing a try. In our local area, we have two local stores that you can go into to try on a Belle Baby Carrier and be entered to win one!

BOULDER: Becoming Mothers ~ 2525 Arapahoe Ave ~ Boulder, CO 80302
DENVER: eco-POLITAN ~ 437B South Wadsworth Boulevard ~ Lakewood, CO 80226

Give Babywearing a try – it is great for baby and mom and dad too.

Belle Baby Carriers Celebrates International Babywearing Week

juli — Sat, 08 Oct 2011 22:25:06 +0000

In celebration of International Babywearing Week – October 10th-16th, Belle Baby Carriers is hosting a light hike in Boulder. Come out and join like-minded parents, all ages and abilities are welcome. For those that wish to try a Belle Baby Carrier, the company will have an assortment of carriers to use during the hike.

This is a great opportunity for you to experience the Belle with your baby and meet other parents and caregivers.

What: Family Babywearing Hike

When: October13th,2011

Where: Bobolink Trail (just west of the intersection of Baseline and Cherryvale Roads) in Boulder

Time: 10:30am – 11:30am

Other: To learn more or to RSVP, find the Event on Facebook.com/BelleBabyCarrier

Stay Tuned for other fun activities that we will post throughout the week.

Belle Baby Carriers – Finalist in Red Tricycle’s Totally Awesome Awards

juli — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:21:19 +0000

We are so excited to announce that Belle Baby Carriers is a finalist in the Red Tricycle Totally Awesome Awards! Thank you for your votes before, and now we’d love to have you vote again. Please vote for Belle Baby Carriers as your Totally Awesome Kid Carrier. Just click and vote: http://www.redtri.com/awards/stuff/kid-carriers

Thank you SO much for your support!