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In light of the recent warning issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (US) regarding the safety of baby slings, I feel this is a good time to remind customers that we do offer complimentary how to lessons. It is important to us that you as the consumer is well-educated on how to use our product.

If you have any questions or concerns about our baby sling or how to wear your baby properly, please sign up for one of our free lessons. We are more than happy to answer any questions and provide troubleshooting tips. If you live outside of the Metro Vancouver area, we are just a phone call away. Arrangements can be made for a Skype to Skype video consultation if necessary.

Please note that our January Giveaway Contest is now CLOSED. Thank you for entering and best of luck to everyone! The winner will be announced shortly.

Tot-to-go Monthly Giveaway Contest

Every month starting January 2010 we will be giving away a variety of prizes including our reversible stretch cotton baby slings, gift certificates, accessories and more! To start the year off with a bang we’re giving away a $50 gift certificate to one lucky grand prize winner and 5 secondary prizes of $15 gift certificates.

To enter, simply become a member of our blog/website community via Google Friend Connect (see sidebar).

*Increase your chance of winning!*

To receive additional entries:

• Subscribe to our monthly newsletter
• Leave a comment below telling us how you heard about our company
• Blog about our giveaway and post the link with your comment
• Become a Facebook Fan (please let us know you became a Fan by leaving a brief comment below)

Giveaway contest starts December 28, 2009 and ends on January 31, 2010 at 8:59 p.m. PST. Contest is open to residents in Canada and the United States.

Good luck everyone!!!

*See my comment below for an example of a  VALID multiple contest entry. Each item counts as a entry into the giveaway contest. (The more things you do, the more chances you have of winning)

The ancient art of babywearing has been practiced by generations of parents from different cultures around the world. In recent years, babywearing has been popularized by pediatrician, Dr. William Sears and followers of attachment parenting principles, your average parents, as well as high-profile celebrities who have also turned to the comfort and practicality of babywearing. Popular choices in baby carriers and baby slings include pouch style slings, ring slings, mei tais, wraps, soft packs and of course the structured front carrier. We of course will be referring to the benefits of wearing your infant or toddler in the pouch style tot-to-go baby sling.

The Benefits of Babywearing

Wearing your infant or toddler in a sling, whether it is the tot-to-go baby sling or another brand or type of carrier has many benefits for both the child and the caregiver. As with most things, mastering the art of babywearing takes practice. If you feel frustrated, we encourage you to take a break and start fresh when you and your baby are both well-rested. The benefits of babywearing are well worth the initial learning curve. Here are a few well-known benefits of babywearing to keep you motivated!

• Research has shown that infants worn in a baby sling cry 43% less
• Because babies who are worn in a sling cry less, they spend more time in a quiet alert state that is optimal for learning
• Using a baby sling allows you to be attentive to your baby’s needs while freeing up your hands for daily activities or the care of your older children
• Babywearing helps mimic the warm and secure womb-like feeling that newborns love

If you’re looking for a baby carrier that will help you reap all the benefits of babywearing, be sure to take a look at tot-to-go Design Inc.’s selection of pouch style baby slings.

The tot-to-go baby sling is a hip and modern baby carrier that is loved by babies, parents and celebrities alike. The safe and secure pouch style baby carrier allows you to wear your baby in several versatile positions from newborn up to 34lbs. Available in a gorgeous selection of prints and colours, the tot-to-go baby sling ideally combines fashion and function in a simple, one piece design.

If you would like more information about the benefits of babywearing or our baby slings, please don’t hesitate to email us! We would be happy to provide you with more resources.

Article written by Shani for tot-to-go Design Inc.