Here at Boba we often get questions about where our beautiful designs come from, and with the new Boba 3G print collection there is one name that seems to be coming up every few minutes. Holli Zollinger is not only the amazing designer of both the Lila and Soho prints as part of the new…read more >
Archive | 2011
Boba Behind the Scenes…Riding Go Carts!
Every now and then its so important to take a break from the chaos of the day and ENJOY spending time with those around you. Here at Boba we do just that – we devote our days to running an amazing company and occasionally have some fun together, unwind and enjoy… GO CARTS! Nothing de-stresses…read more >
Slow Bone Loss During Breastfeeding: Strap on a Baby Carrier!
Calcium is typically transferred from your bones to your breast milk when you nurse. The good news is that most women do return to normal calcium levels after weaning their babes. Want to make it more likely that you’ll be one of those women? Research shows that “strength training” and weight bearing exercise may give…read more >
Lipdub de Portabebes Kangura
Last month, Kangura, the Boba distributor in Spain, brought their community together to celebrate babywearing in a very exciting and special way. A “lipdub” is a type of video that combines lip synching and audio dubbing to make a music video and is typically made by filming individuals (or a group of people) lip synching…read more >
Breastmilk: No Assembly Required
Nursing can take a little while to get the hang of as a new mom but I can not stress enough how much it pays off. Nursing my first child was hard at first because of how he was latching. It was painful for the first week but we figured it out and…read more >
Boston Moms Rock Babywearing Week With Huge Flash Mob
This afternoon, about 50 moms converged on downtown Boston in the biggest babywearing flash mob we’ve ever seen! In celebration of International Babywearing Week, organized by Boston Babywearers, and sponsored by Boba, these moms wore their children in baby wraps and soft structured baby carriers while dancing to their uniquely penned version of The Wheels…read more >
Where You Gonna Get That Baby Bird Costume Anyway?
I love handmade. I love local. Who doesn’t love a beautiful hand-knit sweater, a table carved from a tree in the woods behind your house by a neighbor down the street, a home cooked jar of blackberry preserves tied up with ribbon by your old Aunt Sue? No one, that’s who! But in this day…read more >
Babywearing: A Better Way to Move Through Life
Bringing your little one along for the ride is better for the both of you. Have you heard? Carried babies… Cry less. 43% less overall and 54% less during evening hours. 1 Are Healthier. They gain weight faster, have better motor skills, coordination, increased muscle tone, and sense of balance. 2, 5, 7 Get a…read more >
International Babywearing Week Is Here
Well, here we are smack-dab in the middle of International Babywearing Week! Now, we all know that there are an amazing 52 weeks of babywearing fabulousness every year, but when is #babywearing a trending topic on Twitter (well, okay, it’s not yet, but this is the week to change that!). Get in on the group…read more >
ABC Kids Expo – the Louisville Experience
The ABC Kids Expo is arguably one of the largest trade shows for baby and children’s products here in the US. Previously held in Las Vegas, NV each year, the show migrated clear over to Louisville, KY this year. Scheduled for September 2011, the timing was ideal to unveil all of the amazing changes we’d…read more >
