The Opinionated Parent | Keeping the Baby Close

Keeping the Baby Close

premaxx I love wearing my babies. My firstborn was so tiny and cute and cuddly, I never wanted to put her down. Carrying her everywhere was getting tougher with every pound she gained. I was introduced to the art of babywearing when she was about three months old.

I wore that girl until she was just over two, when I got pregnant with her brother. I have had the opportunity to try a few different carriers, and definitely have my preferences depending on the age of the baby. When I got the opportunity to try out the Premaxx carrier from JJ Cole USA for T.O.P., I was totally excited!

Along came baby number two. Not too tiny, just right. Already an avid babywearer, our little boy was in a carrier by the second day! I have to admit that I have never been any good at the cradle carry. Our first was already beyond that stage and well once you have things figured out one way it is hard to change.

premaxx This is where I ran into difficulties with the Premaxx. The design is truly amazing. They took in every consideration when making this carrier. However, it takes some time to get used to it, especially if you have used other baby carriers. I was unable to wear our son in it cradle carry, but note I am unable to do so in any carrier (I have four different styles!) Once his head control was good the Premaxx has been wonderful for outings!

I wear our four month old in the front and off to the side a tad. I can store all my essentials in the pockets, so that my husband can take off with the diaper bag (that normally acts as my purse as well). The carrier itself is comfortable to wear, styling and our son does not fuss in it.

I am more of a traditional baby carrier mom. I adore my ring sling for quick outings, my mei tai for hikes and my Ergo for older toddlers. Yet there is definitely a spot for the Premaxx in my addiction to baby carriers. Once my husband perfects it, he too will wear my son more often (he is not one to wear a sling unless absolutely necessary!) and I really like the sporty look to the Premaxx. I would totally recommend the Premaxx to a parent that is not totally convinced that baby wearing is for them, or the parent that fears the soft carriers like the sling are not sturdy enough.

The Premaxx is a styling, comfortable and sturdy way of keeping your baby close, a parenting style I truly advocate.

The Premaxx Baby Carrier (as seen on Grey’s Anatomy!) is intended for use from birth to 18 months. Use it as a sling from 0-5 months and as a hip carrier from 5-18 months. There are several convenient pockets for a diaper, your wallet and other necessities. The wide strap adjusts to fit both mom and dad and the sides are easily adjustable with simple drawstrings. It’s machine washable (very important!) and comes in sporty black/grey and burgundy/orange colour combinations.

Check the JJ Cole USA store locator to find retailers in Canada, the US and online in both countries.

Win it! We’ve got the black and grey Premaxx up for grabs. Email theopinionatedparent@gmail.com with Premaxx in the subject line and tell us one of the “essentials” products available from JJ Cole. Contest closes 8/30/07 at midnight MST. Congratulations Lisa!