Item Of The Week

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March 25th-March 31st Weekly Giveaway

In honor of safe babywearing, we're giving away a Hotsling! When following proper babywearing guidelines outlined in the blog post from earlier this week, babywearing is safe and very beneficial! If you ever have any questions about babywearing or specific carriers, feel free to stop in our retail store or contact us via the Nicki's Diapers contact page. We're always happy to help!

The Hotslings AP is totally adjustable so don't worry about sizing! Two well-placed buckles allow the Hotslings AP to adjust and fit comfortably on you. The buckles are covered with hoods to keep them out of sight of curious little fingers.

The wide shoulder design is sleek without excess fabric. It can be worn on either shoulder just like the Hotslings Classic Sling. Leg padding is included on both sides of the pouch so it is more comfortable and gives more support for baby in all three carrying positions. The Hotslings AP fits caregivers up to 220 pounds and is safe for babies from 8 to 35 pounds.

The Hotslings AP is sewn together at one seam creating a safe continuous loop - it cannot detach or break apart. The one-size fits most design makes the Hotslings AP a great gift for any new parent.

The Hotslings AP lets you just adjust and go! An instructional booklet is included and there are videos available online Hotslings. It comes packaged in a matching drawstring bag that offers storage for the sling or can be used as a coordinating, compact diaper bag and more.

The Hotslings AP is machine washable; tumble dry low. 97% cotton sateen, 3% spandex

Hotslings was generous enough to sponsor this week's giveaway! To enter to win your free Hotslings AP in your choice of pattern, you will receive ONE entry for EACH option below (you MUST leave a comment for each option saying what you did and where). This means you can get multiple entries increasing your chance to WIN! (each "Weekly Giveaway" may be different):

1. Become a subscriber of Nicki's Diapers Blog or if you already are post it

2. Become a Fan of Nicki's Diapers Facebook page

3. Post a comment on Facebook about Nicki's Diapers including a link to any page on Nicki's Diapers

4. Follow nickisdiapers on Twitter

5. Post a fan picture on the Nicki's Diapers facebook page

6. Blog about Nicki's Diapers including a link to any page on Nicki's Diapers

7. Talk about Nicki's Diapers on a Forum including a link to any page on Nicki's Diapers

8. Grab one of our buttons and put it on your blog.

March 18th-March 24th Weekly Giveaway WINNER

Congratulations to Hannah! You are this week's giveaway winner! You've won a pair of Pork Chop Kids in choice of color and size. Please email annie@nickisdiapers.com within one week to claim your prize!

Item of the Week

OsoCozy All-In-One Cloth Diaper All "Items of the Week" run from Wednesday to Wednesday.

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Babywearing Safety

With all the recent press about babywearing safety (due to the CPSC warning) we thought it would be a good idea to highlight correct positioning and use of baby carriers. When used correctly and to manufacturers' guidelines, babywearing is completely safe and very beneficial. From Babywearing International:

DO ensure the baby's back and torso are well supported. Make sure the baby is not curled up such that his chin is pressed to his chest or his airway is otherwise compressed. Ensuring that you can put two fingers vertically between the baby's chin and chest is a good guide. DO carry babies how they would be held in-arms. Well-designed front baby carriers hold babies snugly against the chest and near caregiver's face ("Close Enough to Kiss"). DO monitor the baby at all times. Make sure nothing obstructs the face or impedes breathing. DO be aware of movements and surroundings. In general, don't do something while wearing a child that shouldn't be done while simply holding them. Avoid heat sources, bumping and jarring motions, and other hazardous situations.

There are slings that are considered dangerous. These "bag slings" do not allow for safe positioning as outlined above. The baby hangs too low, and does not have proper back or head support. Example of a "bag sling": Here are some examples of how an "in-arms" position translates to a carrier. These positions apply to pouches, ring slings, and wraps. My son is 5 months old and weighs approximately 17lbs. (Please excuse the self-timer pics, bad hair, and no makeup -- at least you know they're real!) From this: To this: If you are at all concerned about wearing your baby correctly or choosing a carrier, please come to the free Babywearing 101 class at Nicki's Diapers or stop by the store any time for assistance from Nicki's staff.

March 18th-March 24th Weekly Giveaway

Pork Chops are adorable, stylish, functional and will keep your baby warm. Pork Chops are thigh high socks that your little one won't be able to take off - no more missing socks! They will provide padding for crawling and make diaper changes easy - no tights to pull off and put back on. All Pork Chops have non-skid bottoms.

Pork Chop Kids was generous enough to sponsor this week's giveaway! To enter to win your free pair of Pork Chops in your choice of color and size, you will receive ONE entry for EACH option below (you MUST leave a comment for each option saying what you did and where). This means you can get multiple entries increasing your chance to WIN! (each "Weekly Giveaway" may be different): 1. Become a subscriber of Nicki's Diapers Blog or if you already are post it 2. Become a Fan of Nicki's Diapers Facebook page 3. Post a comment on Facebook about Nicki's Diapers including a link to any page on Nicki's Diapers 4. Follow nickisdiapers on Twitter 5. Post a fan picture on the Nicki's Diapers facebook page 6. Blog about Nicki's Diapers including a link to any page on Nicki's Diapers 7. Talk about Nicki's Diapers on a Forum including a link to any page on Nicki's Diapers 8. Grab one of our buttons and put it on your blog.

Don't forget about the Buy One, Donate One Promotion to benefit Hannah's Socks!

For every pair of Pork Chops purchased between March 15th and April 15th, Pork Chop Kids will make a donation to Hannah's Socks for the same number of socks sold! (up to 250 pairs)

Pork Chop Kids and Nicki's Diapers are teaming up with Hannah's Socks and other selected retailers across the country. Hannah's Socks was inspired by Hannah Turnuer of Ohio in 2004, when at age 4 she offered her own socks to a homless man who had none. Hannah's Socks has since donated over 22,000 pairs of socks to those in need.

March 11th-March 17th Weekly Giveaway WINNER

Congratulations to this week's giveaway winner! Sarah (Minnesota Mama's Must Haves) has one a Nizo Nursing Bra is choice of style and size! Please email annie@nickisdiapers.com within 1 week to claim your prize!