No matter what winter holiday a family celebrates there’s always one thing in common: parents want it to be a special and magical time for their family, especially for their children. With all the focus on receiving gifts and rushing about, making time for family and remembering what really matters is good for children…read more >
Blog
BobaFamily.com isn't just a resource providing high quality of baby wrap and baby carrier products but rather a true family in and of itself. Our staff is comprised of nurturing and enthusiastic parents like you that are dedicated to offering our customers everyday solutions to their child-raising concerns. Instead of simply providing baby wearing solutions, Boba Family also wants to improve every facet of life for you and your kids with helpful advice. On this page you will find blog posts about child-raising techniques, ways to use our products and other topics concerning tips for new parents.
Check Out This Babywearing Children’s Book
I ran across this book while poking around some attachment and natural parenting resources online and just wanted to give a little shout out about it! It’s a children’s book about babywearing called A Ride on Mother’s Back: A Day of Baby Carrying Around the World. Though we know that carrying our babies is as…read more >
Thank you for following us on Facebook!
We hit 30,000 fans on Facebook today! As a thank you to all of our fans, we’re giving away a complete Boba package! One winner will receive a Boba Carrier, Boba Wrap AND Boba Pack! To enter, make sure you *like* us on Facebook and leave us a comment about your biggest wish for 2012!…read more >
Five Homemade Holiday Gift Ideas Children Love To Help With
Two weeks ago I posted about a book by Shannon Hayes called “Radical Homemakers”. In her book, Shannon advocates for simpler lifestyles with transitioning families to units of production rather just consumption being key. The idea is simple: before you buy something, ask yourself if you REALLY need it. With the holidays coming up, the…read more >
Simplicity and Connection Through Family Gift Making
Holidays with children are so magical but can also be hard if we don’t remember to stay calm and present. With family, traveling, cooking, decorating, spending money and pressure to create good memories for your kids, it’s no wonder parents everywhere stress at the thought of the winter season approaching. One way to slow down…read more >
Happy Holidays! Win a Boba!
Happy Holidays from Boba! We’re celebrating the season with a special Boba Giveaway. One lucky winner will be given their choice of any one of our Boba babywearing products. If you win, you can choose a Boba baby wrap, the new 3G Boba baby carrier or Boba Pack in any color/print. This giveaway is focused…read more >
Breastfeeding Brings Out the “Mama Bear” In Moms
The Daily Mail reported recently that scientists have discovered that breastfeeding mothers protect their young in a way that mirrors how grizzly bear mothers protect their cubs. Apparently, moms who nurse their babies are more fearless and maternally aggressive when it comes to looking after their young. “In what is thought to be the first…read more >
Finding the Perfect Babywearing Coat or Baby Carrier Cover
It has gotten downright chilly in some of our wintery northern hemisphere and if you’re a new babywearing mama, choosing this season’s outerwear may be presenting some special challenges. Of course, if you are a seasoned winter-wonderland babywearer, you’ve probably got a few tips and tricks for staying cozy and bundled together, but maybe some…read more >
Must-Read: Radical Homemakers
Before the industrial revolution, families were units of production rather than consumption. They lived, worked and played together. Children were “educated” by working alongside their parents or in their communities, learning specific trades that would help them integrate into their local communities while supporting their future families. A few months ago I stumbled on a…read more >
Find Babywearing Groups, Find Local Momradery
New to babywearing and want a little in-person one-on-one help getting started? Have a hankering to connect with a community of like-minded babywearing moms? Not sure where to look? You’ve come to the right place! There is a wealth of resources out there for you from babywearing classes and groups, to babywearing rental and demo…read more >
