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ERGO Backpack Giveaway

Hi Amy here with a great giveaway from my #1 favorite place to purchase baby carriers: Carry Me Away! They offer the widest selection of baby carriers I have seen to date! They also offer free shipping on all orders $50 and up! Along with great customer service, they also break down all of the different options available in baby carriers to help you find the one that is right for you! They are a wonderful company, and I am pleased to be hosting an ERGO Backpack giveaway with them!

If you have never tried an ERGO carrier, you are truly missing out! You can put a child on your back without assistance with just two simple buckles! They are also incredibly comfortable, even when carrying a toddler while pregnant! While I was pregnant with baby John, I ended up flying with my very busy two year old, Jessica, and the ERGO carrier was a lifesaver!!! I had a direct flight, which unfortunately was canceled due to a busted windshield. I ended up having to go through Atlanta. I would have never made it with Jessica, her carseat, and our two carry-ons without the ERGO carrier! Being new to the ERGO carrier, I didn’t know they made an ERGO Backpack that attached to it….that would have made it even easier!!!!

Me and Jessica at the airport!

The ERGO Backpack is the perfect solution for a day hiking trip, an on-flight carry-on, and outings around town. It could very easily replace a diaper bag for most outings!

The ERGO Backpack stuffed to the brim!

...with 12 Bumgenius diapers w/inserts, 12 baby washcloths, 1 sippy cup of water, 1 plastic baggie for dirty diapers, 1 large receiving blanket, and 1 huge container of Goldbond powder....everything we HAVE to have for a day out with both kiddos!!!!

I actually prefer a backpack style bag to a diaper bag most of the time because it is not constantly sliding down my arm while I am dealing with my busy toddler (and this one is very comfortable)! The ERGO Backpack can be worn as a backpack, carried by the handle, or attached to the ERGO carrier. It attaches to the ERGO carrier by looping a tab around each of the top two straps. The older version has four looping tabs – two at the top and two at the bottom. I don’t see why they did away with the bottom two looping tabs. Even if you didn’t want to use them to allow for more expansion in the bag, there might be times you would want the bag better secured. Amazingly, once you are used to the ERGO carrier it is still pretty easy to put the carrier on without assistance even when the bag is fully loaded! I was also surprised that I was actually able to get some things out of the bag while wearing Jessica on my back. I do wish it was a little easier to get the bag off while wearing a child in the carrier. I also wish that the bag either had a lock or a drawstring….to keep my mischievous toddler OUT of it!!

Overall, I love the idea of having a bag that can be taken on and off of my carrier, giving me the ultimate arms-free experience when out with my little ones! If the quality of the ERGO Backpack is anything like the ERGO Carrier (and it seems to be), then it should last through all of my children and will be worth the retail value of $29.99-$64 (although I rarely pay that for a backpack…). I would definitely recommend it to others, especially those who find themselves needing the ultimate arms-free experience while out with their little ones!

Now you can enter to win an ERGO backpack of your choice of remaining stock at Carry Me Away!

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173 comments

1 Cynthia { 07.24.10 at 1:19 am }

I learned the ergo performance carrier would be great for me in this AZ heat. It’s made of a breathable mesh lining and has a coolmax panel that’s extra absorbant. so cool!

2 Stephanie { 07.24.10 at 1:20 am }

I follow on Google Friend Connect.

Went to Sling Lady’s Blog, and learned that the ERGO carrier is not designed for forward-facing carries.

3 Stephanie { 07.24.10 at 1:23 am }

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4 Stephanie { 07.24.10 at 1:25 am }

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5 Carlee Henry { 07.24.10 at 6:56 am }

I loved the entry on getting dad to wear a baby carrier. I’ve been trying to get my hubby to wear our daughter for awhile, and I think he wants to…he’s just embarrassed! I’ll have to try some of the tips listed. I follow your blog, also!

6 Carlee Henry { 07.24.10 at 6:57 am }

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7 Carlee Henry { 07.24.10 at 6:59 am }

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8 Tiffany U { 07.24.10 at 7:13 am }

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9 Tiffany U { 07.24.10 at 7:15 am }

I learned that the Wrapsody water wrap only has an SPF of 15+, I would have thought it MUCH higher.

10 Fawn { 07.24.10 at 10:05 am }

I learned that dads wearing babies are sexy. :D

11 Fawn { 07.24.10 at 10:07 am }

I’m also a Twitter follower.

12 Fawn { 07.24.10 at 10:09 am }

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13 Fawn { 07.24.10 at 10:09 am }
14 SweetPanda { 07.24.10 at 10:11 am }

I learned thatthe ERGO Performance Baby Carrier is designed for active parents, and is made to allow to wear baby in a range of outdoor activities, even in warmer weather.

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15 SweetPanda { 07.24.10 at 10:11 am }

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16 SweetPanda { 07.24.10 at 10:13 am }

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17 Lindsey { 07.24.10 at 10:13 am }

I follow your blog through GFC.
I liked the blog entry about how to get Dads to wear their babies. It had great tips, such as showing pictures and engaging conversations about what carrier HE would most prefer instead of just trying to get him to use my fave carrier.
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18 SweetPanda { 07.24.10 at 10:13 am }

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19 Lindsey { 07.24.10 at 10:13 am }

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20 Lindsey { 07.24.10 at 10:14 am }

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21 Lindsey { 07.24.10 at 10:15 am }

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22 Lindsey { 07.24.10 at 10:15 am }

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23 SweetPanda { 07.24.10 at 10:15 am }

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24 keisha negron { 07.24.10 at 10:59 am }

I Loved the tips they gave on how to get Dads to wear their babies.. I am hoping these tips help when our baby is born Daddy needs to carry as well.lol

25 keisha negron { 07.24.10 at 10:59 am }

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26 keisha negron { 07.24.10 at 11:00 am }

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27 keisha negron { 07.24.10 at 11:02 am }

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29 Cynthia { 07.24.10 at 3:24 pm }

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30 Cynthia { 07.24.10 at 3:25 pm }

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31 Cynthia { 07.24.10 at 3:27 pm }

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32 Cynthia { 07.24.10 at 3:28 pm }

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33 Cynthia { 07.24.10 at 3:30 pm }
34 Cynthia { 07.24.10 at 3:32 pm }

following with gfc.

35 Emily C { 07.24.10 at 9:15 pm }

The Ergo Performance has contoured shoulder padding and a breathable mesh lining :) awesome

36 Emily C { 07.24.10 at 9:16 pm }

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37 Emily C { 07.24.10 at 9:17 pm }
38 Emily C { 07.24.10 at 9:18 pm }

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39 Emily C { 07.24.10 at 9:19 pm }

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40 Emily C { 07.24.10 at 9:23 pm }

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41 Leslie { 07.24.10 at 10:07 pm }

I learned all about Ergo’s Heart2Heart insert. Sounds awesome!

42 Leslie { 07.24.10 at 10:08 pm }

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43 Leslie { 07.24.10 at 10:09 pm }

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44 Leslie { 07.24.10 at 10:10 pm }

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45 Leslie { 07.24.10 at 10:10 pm }

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46 Leslie { 07.24.10 at 10:11 pm }

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47 Katie Stewart { 07.24.10 at 10:20 pm }

I visited the sling lady and learned what a Mei Tai carrier is! I never knew what that term meant. I also learned that with a Mei Tai carrier, you can carry an infant on your back.

48 Tabathia B { 07.24.10 at 11:45 pm }

I learned that for older baby/toddler she doesn’t recommend stretchy wraps & a woven wrap is best for all ages & already google follower
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49 Tabathia B { 07.24.10 at 11:51 pm }

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50 Tabathia B { 07.24.10 at 11:51 pm }

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51 Tabathia B { 07.24.10 at 11:52 pm }

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52 SweetPanda { 07.25.10 at 8:21 am }
53 Tabathia B { 07.25.10 at 12:05 pm }

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54 imavera { 07.25.10 at 12:28 pm }

The new Ergo performance has a breathable mesh lining a CoolMax panel for extra moisture absorption and protection

55 imavera { 07.25.10 at 12:33 pm }

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56 Emily C { 07.25.10 at 7:49 pm }
57 SweetPanda { 07.26.10 at 9:27 am }
58 Emily C { 07.26.10 at 5:52 pm }
59 Mary M. { 07.27.10 at 12:25 am }

I learned the two rules for sling safety- visible and kissable! :)
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60 Mary M. { 07.27.10 at 12:34 am }

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61 Mary M. { 07.27.10 at 12:40 am }
62 Mary M. { 07.27.10 at 12:55 am }

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63 Mary M. { 07.27.10 at 12:56 am }

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64 Mary M. { 07.27.10 at 12:56 am }
65 Mary M. { 07.27.10 at 12:57 am }

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66 Mary M. { 07.27.10 at 12:57 am }

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67 SweetPanda { 07.27.10 at 9:06 am }

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68 Cynthia { 07.27.10 at 7:49 pm }
69 Emily C { 07.27.10 at 8:09 pm }
70 SweetPanda { 07.28.10 at 9:35 am }
71 sara { 07.28.10 at 11:22 am }

I learned the ergo performance carrier is made of breathable mesh lining and is 1/3 lighter than other ergos!

72 sara { 07.28.10 at 11:23 am }

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73 Mary M. { 07.28.10 at 7:17 pm }
74 One Southern Girl { 07.28.10 at 10:14 pm }

I learned about the Ball Baby Mei Tais! I have a Mei Tai, but I’d love to get one of these too!
Follower! :)
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75 One Southern Girl { 07.28.10 at 10:15 pm }

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76 One Southern Girl { 07.28.10 at 10:15 pm }

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77 One Southern Girl { 07.28.10 at 10:16 pm }

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78 One Southern Girl { 07.28.10 at 10:17 pm }

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79 One Southern Girl { 07.28.10 at 10:18 pm }

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80 One Southern Girl { 07.28.10 at 10:19 pm }

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81 SweetPanda { 07.29.10 at 10:07 am }
82 Mary M. { 07.29.10 at 4:07 pm }
83 Cynthia { 07.29.10 at 11:13 pm }
84 SweetPanda { 07.30.10 at 7:33 am }
85 Mary M. { 07.30.10 at 4:58 pm }
86 Cynthia { 07.30.10 at 9:43 pm }
87 Isha Tan { 07.30.10 at 10:13 pm }

GFC follower; I learned that carried babies learn more because they spend more time in the quiet alert state.

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88 Isha Tan { 07.30.10 at 10:13 pm }

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89 Isha Tan { 07.30.10 at 10:14 pm }

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90 Isha Tan { 07.30.10 at 10:15 pm }

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91 Isha Tan { 07.30.10 at 10:16 pm }

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92 SweetPanda { 07.31.10 at 8:16 am }
93 Mary M. { 07.31.10 at 4:30 pm }
94 Andrea { 07.31.10 at 5:02 pm }

I learned that the Ergo Performance Carrier is 1/3 lighter than the original which would be AWESOME in this summer heat with my 3 month old or toddler. I love my Ergo but it can be dang hot sometimes.

95 Andrea { 07.31.10 at 5:03 pm }

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96 Andrea { 07.31.10 at 5:05 pm }

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97 Andrea { 07.31.10 at 5:07 pm }

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98 Cynthia { 07.31.10 at 5:23 pm }
99 Amy { 07.31.10 at 5:38 pm }

I learned that I may be able to convince my husband to baby wear by buying a neutral carrier and having it available for him to use at the most convenient time. :)
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100 Amy { 07.31.10 at 5:40 pm }

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101 Amy { 07.31.10 at 5:41 pm }

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102 Amy { 07.31.10 at 5:43 pm }

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103 Amy { 07.31.10 at 5:47 pm }
104 Amy { 07.31.10 at 5:47 pm }
105 Amy { 07.31.10 at 5:49 pm }

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106 hannah @ Mommy's Firsts { 07.31.10 at 8:06 pm }

I learned from the Sling Lady’s photos that daddies can do chores like vacuuming and mowing while wearing baby! (I immediately mentioned this to my husband.)

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107 hannah @ Mommy's Firsts { 07.31.10 at 8:07 pm }
108 hannah @ Mommy's Firsts { 07.31.10 at 8:08 pm }

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109 SweetPanda { 08.01.10 at 8:30 am }
110 SweetPanda { 08.02.10 at 8:44 am }
111 hannah @ Mommy's Firsts { 08.02.10 at 10:23 pm }
112 SweetPanda { 08.03.10 at 11:22 am }
113 Lindsey { 08.03.10 at 3:00 pm }

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114 hannah @ Mommy's Firsts { 08.04.10 at 12:26 am }
115 SweetPanda { 08.04.10 at 10:17 am }
116 Tabathia B { 08.04.10 at 9:21 pm }

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117 hannah @ Mommy's Firsts { 08.05.10 at 12:48 am }
118 SweetPanda { 08.05.10 at 10:19 am }
119 Michele { 08.05.10 at 6:39 pm }

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120 Michele { 08.05.10 at 6:46 pm }

I follow you through GFC. They have so much information. I learned that a Mei Tai is a great carrier if you want a versatile carrier to last for several years that can be used for long periods of time and especially if you want to carry an infant on your back.

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121 Michele { 08.05.10 at 6:46 pm }

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122 Michele { 08.05.10 at 6:46 pm }

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123 Michele { 08.05.10 at 6:49 pm }

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124 Tabathia B { 08.06.10 at 7:41 am }

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125 SweetPanda { 08.06.10 at 8:18 am }
126 SweetPanda { 08.07.10 at 10:26 am }
127 Tabathia B { 08.07.10 at 10:23 pm }

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128 SweetPanda { 08.08.10 at 7:36 am }
129 Julianne Creeden { 08.08.10 at 2:18 pm }

I learned that the Ergo Performance is 1/3 lighter than the other Ergos! And the mesh lining, that would be so nice in this heat! :)

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130 Julianne Creeden { 08.08.10 at 2:19 pm }

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131 Julianne Creeden { 08.08.10 at 2:19 pm }

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132 Tabathia B { 08.09.10 at 7:29 am }

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133 Tina { 08.09.10 at 7:48 am }

I learned that she lives in Japan :)

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134 Tina { 08.09.10 at 7:49 am }

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135 SweetPanda { 08.09.10 at 9:39 am }
136 Tabathia B { 08.10.10 at 7:39 am }

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137 Emily C { 08.10.10 at 7:44 am }
138 SweetPanda { 08.10.10 at 8:32 am }
139 Becky F { 08.10.10 at 10:50 am }

I learned that i can use the carries as 4 different ways (front, back, hip, forward-facing), which is super helpful!
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140 Becky F { 08.10.10 at 10:51 am }

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141 Emily C { 08.11.10 at 6:58 am }
142 Tabathia B { 08.11.10 at 8:14 am }

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143 SweetPanda { 08.11.10 at 10:03 am }
144 Emily C { 08.12.10 at 8:24 am }
145 Tabathia B { 08.12.10 at 12:20 pm }

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146 SweetPanda { 08.12.10 at 1:43 pm }
147 SweetPanda { 08.13.10 at 8:50 am }
148 Tabathia B { 08.13.10 at 10:30 am }

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149 Amanda Cruz { 08.13.10 at 1:41 pm }

I learned there is a funny comic strip about baby wearing dads… Called “Baby Blues” made me laugh! ;-) I follow you on GFC.

150 Amanda Cruz { 08.13.10 at 1:41 pm }

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151 Kyla { 08.13.10 at 4:51 pm }

I learned that it’s completely possible to carry two children in two different carriers at once!! WOW! who knew!?!?!?!
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152 Kyla { 08.13.10 at 4:52 pm }

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153 Kyla { 08.13.10 at 4:52 pm }

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154 Kyla { 08.13.10 at 4:54 pm }

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155 SweetPanda { 08.14.10 at 8:19 am }
156 Emily C { 08.14.10 at 8:28 am }
157 Tabathia B { 08.14.10 at 10:42 am }

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158 SweetPanda { 08.15.10 at 10:27 am }
159 Tabathia B { 08.15.10 at 6:32 pm }

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160 Julia { 08.15.10 at 10:39 pm }

I learned some tips on breastfeeding in a sling. I”ve yet to master that!
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161 Julia { 08.15.10 at 10:39 pm }

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162 Julia { 08.15.10 at 10:40 pm }

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163 April P { 08.16.10 at 4:34 am }

I loved the tips to get dads to wear their babies!

164 SweetPanda { 08.16.10 at 7:49 am }
165 Julianne Creeden { 08.16.10 at 8:49 am }

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166 Emily C { 08.16.10 at 9:00 am }
167 Diaper Dad { 08.16.10 at 1:18 pm }

I learned that it’s ok to dance while baby wearing!
Awesome video!

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168 Diaper Dad { 08.16.10 at 1:20 pm }

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169 Diaper Dad { 08.16.10 at 1:21 pm }

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170 Diaper Dad { 08.16.10 at 1:22 pm }

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171 Diaper Dad { 08.16.10 at 1:24 pm }

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172 Katie Stewart { 08.16.10 at 3:11 pm }
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