Edie and I have been very lucky
We have been given a Close Caboo +Cotton Blend
In a very pretty printed design
One of four special anniversary additions
Of this soft baby carrier
The Close Caboo has always frightened me
It is quite sling like
There are rings
It is very wrap like
There seems to be lots of material
But I am so very glad that I have faced my fears
As this particular carrier is beautiful
The Emily pattern we have is very pretty
Though the carrier has elements of wrap and sling
It really is very simple to use
Easy to get on
And I can breastfeed in it!
This is one of those baby products
That I am going to wish I had used with all our babies
And not just our last
The Caboo is neither wrap nor sling
It is a soft baby carrier
And one thing that I have noticed is that it really is soft
When carrying Edie I feel like I am wearing a cotton top
Nothing digs into me
Nothing rubs
The fabric feels soft and gentle against my skin
And so must feel good against Edie’s skin too
We went for a walk on a hot day
And I did not feel overly hot and sweaty
This is a really comfortable carrier to wear
I love babywearing so much
The big drawback for me
Is that I panic if the carrier is not quick and easy to put on
That is why wraps are a no no for me
I am not good with fiddling and adjusting
I like to click and go
With the Caboo there is no clicking
You put on the soft straps much like putting on a tshirt
It is easy to get baby in to the right position
Then easy to wrap and tie the support band over the top of baby and me
I did think about making a video but there are so many on You Tube already
It is easier to direct you to one of them
I was really impressed with how easy it was to get Edie into the Caboo
I am looking forward to wearing her in this carrier again and again
Because it is pretty, easy to get on and off, easy to feed in and so comfortable to wear
Also, Edie is really happy in it, seems very comfortable
And on our walk enjoyed being snuggled awake as well as asleep
One thing I noticed when wearing Edie
Was how having the hammock straps pulled down over my shoulders
Helped to evenly distribute Edie’s weight
I suffer with back pain
And was worried that now I am post 40
I would be unable to wear Edie
But I think with the Caboo I am going to be able to wear her
Hopefully for some time yet
The large padded back square offers more support
It sound strange but I did not feel like I was wearing a carrier
The Close Caboo feels more like wearing clothes
I love the position that Edie is held in
Her legs made a lovely frog shape
Or M shape
With her knees tucked up higher than her bottom
I am all about healthy hips with Edie
As at her 6 week check she was found to have an immature hip
Which though now corrected has still raised my awareness
Of the importance of hip healthy products
Though the fabric of the Caboo is soft and stretchy
Edie still felt very secure in the carrier
I wore her in the up right
Chest to chest position
Close enough to kiss
Babywearing has many perks
As a mum of many children
Wearing Edie day to day
Around the house means that I can get jobs done
Or means that I can push Bea on her swing
Or play and craft with the others
Out and about it means that I can take a buggy out for Bea
Or at least have my hands free to help her if she is walking
Babywearing gives parents options
I have sometimes been reluctant to wear
With a very new baby
Because of access for nursing
But actually with the Close Caboo
I can feed Edie at 3 months without removing her from the carrier
This is life changing for me
And will have a huge impact I think
On our family
Certainly on me taking the children out for the day on my own
The Caboo offers extra support for baby
With the wrap around pouch
This is also a handy place to store a hat
Or a spare nappy and a couple of wipes
The Close Caboo is made from poly cotton
Soft and stretchy
Also breathable and sweat resistant
So perfect for summer months
Taking on holidays
Wearing indoors
Especially places like soft play
School plays and assemblies
Such events are always SO hot!
This is a class carrier
Easy to get on and off
Pretty to look at
Super soft and stretchy
Yet strong, supportive and secure
Suitable from birth (5lbs)
Offers a range of carry positions
Can feed baby without removing from hammock
So many super features
Here is a list from the brand themselves
Soft wide straps distribute weight comfortably over both shoulders
Larger re-enforced back panel for added support
Handy front zip pocket
Easy adjustment pull fabric through rings for the perfect fit, no tying
Multiple hands-free front positions, including discreet seated breast feeding support
Secure straps support your baby from the top of their head to the base of their spine with excellent head and neck support New easy to use hip position for older babies
Padded cuff provides a little more support for baby in those formative first months
Recommended ‘frog legged’ carry position for developing hips and spine
Easy to care for poly cotton blend
Use from birth, 5lbs and upwards
Four limited edition printed designs for our anniversary year – Sofia, Olivia, Orla and Emily
I am so pleased with this carrier
So impressed
I would not hesitate to recommend it to new mummies
And mummies to be
I am looking forward to lots of babywearing adventures
Keeping Edie Mae
Close enough to kiss
With our Close Caboo +Cotton Blend
If you fancy one of these beautiful carriers for your little one
They are available to buy here at the Close Parent website
And for the next 5 days you can get 10% off using the code EDSPIRE10
The carrier costs £69.99
Which is considerably cheaper than lots of carriers on the market
So really great value for money
Get shopping!
Not sleeping, Edie Mae!
We were sent the Close Caboo carrier for the purpose of this review
