Líllébaby Organic Baby Carrier Review & Giveaway
I’m no stranger to the awesomeness that is babywearing. I’m serious folks, babywearing is not some hippie fad! It’s a hugely legit thing that makes parenting easier for every mama and daddy I know who practices it.
I’ve shared more than once how much it’s impacted my life, through multiple airports and extensive travel or simply a walk to the park or a quick trip to the grocery store. When I’m trying to cook dinner and my baby is tired, fussy, or just wants to be held, wearing him lets me get things accomplished AND keep my baby happy.
Earlier this year I added a Líllébaby Organic soft-structured carrier to my arsenal of baby carriers (yes, I have… um, a few). Previously, my to-go for a SSC was my Beco Butterfly 2, which I adored, until I met Líllébaby.
First thing, the organic fabric is so incredibly soft, right out of the box. It really surprised me.
The ease of wearing and adjusting everything was so, so nice. While I adored my Beco Butterfly, it was a little complicated to put on. But the Líllébaby was so simple and very easy to adjust. My husband loves how much simpler it is too.
Plus Líllébaby makes their carriers in a variety of colors and patterns that even dads would be proud to wear. My husband prefers the simplicity of SSCs over any of my wraps or ring slings.
I love that the padding on the straps is nice and long, so they don’t rub the back of my arms and I really like the added lumbar support that I can choose to wear. It’s been helpful on days where I’m wearing my son for a long length of time.
My only complaints are that the fabric was too warm for me to wear my baby outside in the summer. I wore him to an air show on a day that was about 96° F and we were both incredibly sweaty. I wish I’d worn him in my cotton gauze wrap instead.
Also, I really wish it had a pocket so I could grocery shop or go on a hike and have a place to stash my wallet, keys and phone so I didn’t have to carry a purse. Even a detachable zipper pouch that attaches to the belt strap would be cool with me, and convenient for hiking.
Pros:
No infant insert needed!
Super soft, organic cotton fabric (like buttah!)
Can be worn six different ways
Adjustable flap to have added head support for infants or higher back support for toddlers
Removable lumbar support for front wearing
Cushion-y padded straps
Machine washable
Cons:
Fabric is warm, maybe a little too warm on hot, summer days.
I wish it had a pocket!!
Overall, highly, highly recommended!
In honor of International Babywearing Week, Líllébaby has graciously given us one of their fantastic baby carriers, Toffee with Waves, to give to one of our readers. And I just learned this specific carrier comes with a detachable pocket on the waistband, woo hoo!
(This is not the first time Líllébaby has shown MSW some love! Check out Michelle’s rave review of her carrier earlier this year!)
Contest begins on Monday, October 6th and ends on Friday, October 10th, 2014 at 11:59 PST. Winner must complete the first three entries to win. Winner must resides in the US only. Winner must be 18 years of age or older. Winner must respond within 48 hours. Please check your inbox or spam folder for an email from maryellen@mamasaywhat.com. Enter below and good luck!
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Tags: baby carrier, babywearing, international babywearing week, lillebaby, product review, soft structured carrier, SSC
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Amanda Clark
Okay, it isn’t really a ‘thing’ but the only thing I’m hoping for is an adoption placement, that would be the best Christmas gift ever!
Sarah P
Lots of things for our first baby coming in April! The biggest thing is a cosleeper.
Jennifer K C
The only thing on my holiday wishlist is a mani/pedi…. momma needs a break!
jen
i love carriers that can be worn in multiple ways. my toddler likes to change things up a lot. it is nice to be able to give him options for other views and positioning.
Jessica Guidobono Good
I tried the Lillebaby at a baby show and really liked it, too. I especially liked the lumbar support. But I agree-I wish it had a pocket, too-makes such a difference to have somewhere to stick your keys, etc.
Kasey
So awesome! Id love to have one!
Bernadette N
I’m hoping for new boots!
Jessica Ickes
I’m hoping for a new camera lens for Christmas!
Elizabeth Godschalx Wisniewski
I would love a new sewing machine, or winter boots
Sarah G
I’ve got a new diaper bag on my holiday wish list.
Jenny Sims
Wish list: Everything I need for our baby due in April! Especially the Halo Bassinest, Uppababy Vista, and 4moms Rockaroo (not to mention the countless carriers I want to hoard)!
Laura Miller
A new camera is on my wish List! Gotta capture those memories!
Holli G.
A keriug 2.0 is on my wishlist. Need to stay awake. I hope that I find that this holiday season.
Maggie amaya
Sewing supplies is on my Christmas list this year along wit babywearing accessories and money to spend on more clot diapers.
Stephanie Lockwood
New leggings and sweaters, boots, etc. For myself… and a WiiU for my family.
Ashley Barrett
Essential oils and a heart rate monitor for exercising are on my list!! This lillebaby carrier looks fantastic! I have heard great things!
Clarissa Lopez Angel
ON my wish list is a nap, just a long good ole nap!!
christine k
my kitchen to be finished is what is on my wish list
Jennifer Nutter
On my holiday wish list is to see family. Everyone lives so very far away and on opposite sides that traveling becomes very difficult with the weather
Sheridan
All I want for Christmas is to see my family! We haven’t been home for Christmas in 5 years!
Regan
I would love some organic natural make up!
Sue B
a new job
Maggie Russell
I’m hoping my boyfriend and I get the house we’ve been looking at!
Dana
Main thing I want for the holidays is for my maternity leave to stretch just enough that i don’t go back until next year! Lots of baby bonding time!
tirzah
The ONLY thing on my holiday list is to have my baby sleeping better! hahaha! i swear he hates sleep!
also, wanted to point out that the All Seasons carrier by lilliebaby does have a pocket! it’s in the zip down panel that also helps with the temperature! 
Two of your cons…:)
Brooke S
I want some new clothes because after 4 kids I need them
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Nikki C.
Essential oils and a diffuser!
natalie
A cord of wood.
stephanie borge
A video recorder to film my little girl!
Jessica
I would love some new living room furniture from my husband.
Lacey J
Id love a Natibaby oddysey wrap!
Courtney Biesik
A kitchen aid mixer
kristy
Love it!
Sarah Hayes
Id like to have new boots
Erin S.
I have a Skip Hop Grand Central diaper bag & a 4Moms mamaroo in multi-color plush…3rd baby is a-comin’ :0)
Emily Sexton
I’d love to find a new house! We’re trying to move closer to where my husband works and want a backyard for our two new little ones to play.
Morgan E.
A little clutch purse to put in the diaper bag, and some new clothes.
Sarah Duhamell
I really want a new light weight stroller.
Mesha C.
I would love a new cell phone.
Beth Patt
A healthy baby, I’m due in December.
Jutta P.
I got a new Ju Ju be bag that I love. I would love some stroller clips to go with it!
Beth R
I would love some new running shoes.
Beth R
I would love some new running shoes
Patricia B
I’m asking for a new sewing machine and/or a stand mixer…
Holly Haas Yeager
Trumpette Howdy Bouncy Rubber Cow
casey r
I would love gift cards to places like target and panera
Kimberly
I would love to get a new winter jacket that will accommodate baby wearing.
heather sprunger
Cast Iron Skillet
Ainee Ramos
I would love a pre-paid massage/spa day, and new pants
Rachel
I’d also like a woven wrap, toaster oven, and a tablet.
cristina petcu
a new house. i hope santa has budget for that!
Kari
My Xmas list is short. I want to be prego.
Nicole S
Safe travel. We’re driving 1400 miles over Christmas. :-/
Lauren Simms
Ulta giftcard, cloth diaper inserts, and a day to myself
Kaitlin Coleman
I would love a carrier for my new one in January, I bought second hand with my first child so have yet to experience a carrier that’s new and comfy.
Laura Munteanu
a new wrap
katie s
I have a nursing bra I really want on my wishlist and, of course, babywearing devices!
katie s
I have a nursing bra on my wishlist and baby carrying devices
Brynn Reimann
A nice DSLR camera
Kristen Varner
I would LOVE a kitchen aid mixer
Kimberly Brown
I cannot wait to meet my little man in December. And I will be baby wearing. I love the way the lillebaby looks!
Aurora P
I wish a new house hehe, but I can feel better with a new Mixer or paypal credit so I can buy the cloth diapers I want.
Betsie
On my wish list is a new carrier! I have an ergo that was given to me but I’d love to try a Lillebaby!
Charlotte R
Actually hope to be certified to foster by then. Looking forward to it.
Melissa Baxter
I love this color.
For Christmas, I want leggings. More leggings
Amanda Stoop
I’ve been wondering about this carrier! Thanks for the review!
Aim E Rica
This would be amazing for the bun in the oven! Love the no infant insert factor!
Araceli A
For Christmas this year I want my whole extended family to get together in one place. That would be so amazing.
Imomama
I wish my baby would sleep better, without waking me up in every hour during the night!
Sarah K.
The first three The Mortal Instruments books are on my list and clothes for M of course!
Jessica O
I would love an Aden + Anais Daydream blanket!
Kayla Bergstrom
A camera lens
Kari Barone
A baby carrier and a tablet, laptop, or something the like.
Chantal J
The only this on my wish list is to be into the new house we are trying to get!
Kellie Abrahamson
I’d love a wrap bag by Smiling Octopus for Christmas!
Becky Campbell Collins
Hubby would love this. He tried my tula but we decided that since he’s so much bigger than me, he needs his own so we don’t have to adjust so much when we switch. Plus, he sweats. A lot. LOL I don’t wish to share that sweat!
Cynthia Cartisano
We have a huge babywearing group that I lead (First Coast Babywearing) and I would love to be able to share this with our group!
Amanda Felton
I would love a tripod for my camera!
Jessica Hughes
New TOMS for myself!
Melissa M
I want a new phone.
Regina Wright
2 Nook HD 9′ tablets
PS4
Lalaloopsy dolls
Pepper Pig DVDs
Monster high dolls
I can keep going? Lol
Carrie
I need a new pair of UGGS desperately!
Sam Camerer
I would absolutely love a new phone lol.. I just shattered mine last week!
Sabreena E
A light box for the little!
Joey Wright
An upgrade wedding ring for my wife.
Mirela Zetu
books!!!! and some time!
manda
dishes
Liberty T.
I would love to have a new dining room set because ours is very outdated!
Gabriela Leon
I saw the lillebaby at a show and I fell in love with it.
Melissa
Great review. Thanks for the info and the opportunity to win what sounds to be an excellent carrier.
Anelise
I’ll have to try this! I’ve been looking for a carrier that is soft that can be worn more ways than traditional sscs.
Anelise
I want a bedroom set for the hubby and me since our furniture since none of it matches and the most we paid for any of it minus our mattress and box spring is $5.
Tara E
new clothes or purse!
Brittney B
New convertible carseat
Diana
I would love some new clothing. Too bad I do not even know what I like and want. I guess a fashion consultant that would go shopping with be would be the greatest!
Michelle T
The one you tried may have been hot, but I’ll bet the wrap conversions they are making with Danu Slings would have been lighter and breezier! I REALLY want one of the WCs!
Michelle T
The Lillebaby you tried probably would have been better in another season, but I bet their new wrap conversions would have been perfect! I love the Danu Slings they are using! I REALLY want one!
H. Horne
Being with family. That’s all I care about.
Brenda Anderson
We don’t do presents for the adults, only the kids. My wish list has nothing on it, but I probably could score some chocolate!
Christine Adams
I just want my babies to have a great Christmas! My family is all I need.
Marlijn
Wauw, that Toffee colour is amazing! I am looking for a carrier, and I think even my husband would be persuaded to carry with this beauty!!!
jennifer carr
I want a summer infant pop n play and another baby carrier. I’m addicted!
Emma S
I want to see my family. We live two days travel from them.
monica Barrera
the biggest thing on my wish list this year would have to be an updated family portrait!
Trisha Carroll
A new car before mine breaks down! But realistically, ummm… I really truly don’t want anything except my family with me for the holidays.
larissa parker
The items on my holiday wish list are Sleep and a massage!
Anne Perry
New cowboy boots.
Ashlyn B.
I put a specific beater for my new mixer on my wish list as well as some new bowls.
Sabrina Koch
Number one on my Christmas Wish List is some boots!!! My hubs bought be a laptop for my birthday and a super nice camera for Christmas last year… got my dream Lilyjade diaper bag when our daughter was born… The ONLY thing I really want is an SSC!
Cassandra Eastman
I don’t really have anything on my wish list this year, a KitchenAid mixer would be nice though!
anne stewart
A baby brother or sister for my toddler
Brittany Crews
Oh gosh… A massage.. and a new (to us) house. Haha
Kim C
I would love a new camera & a new sewing machine.
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katie
Just happening across this and wanted to let you know that the new line of Lillebaby now has pockets!! Also the air-flow (all mesh) option is amazing for warmer weather. I have the all seasons which is a happy medium between the 2
happy babywearing <3
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