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Boba Baby Carrier Review PLUS Coupon/Discount Code!

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NAP, inc. makes both the Sleepy Wrap and the Boba Baby Carrier.  The Sleepy Wrap was a lifesaver for us.  I love it so much that if I could marry it, I totally would.  So logically, when I was looking for a soft structured carrier, I looked at Boba.  The Boba is designed for babies 15-45 pounds; if you have a smaller baby, you will love the Sleepy Wrap!

My post in October on  The Village of Moms is on Babywearing, so look for that to read more about the Sleepy Wrap and why I love it, along with photos and video of it!

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I received the Organic Carrier in Aspen (retail $118), which is a nice, neutral color.  The box it came in is really nice, I felt like I was opening a present!!  It also came with a helpful instructional booklet, though you can also get information on their website.  Boba recently released the Classic Carrier Collection.  It is the same great carrier in fabulous colors, but comes with a lower price tag of $100 to go along with the non-organic cotton.

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The Boba has a wide, padded waist band, and thick, cushy shoulder straps.

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The sleeping hood attaches to the shoulder straps to support a snoozing baby’s head.  It’s completely removable and tucks away neatly when not in use.

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Unique to the Boba are the fully adjustable (and removable) foot straps, that provide proper leg support for older children (usually age 2 or so) and hold their knees up at hip level.  They also slide along the waist band so you can get them perfectly adjusted for your little one.

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Measurements above show: (clockwise, left to right) carrier height, carrier width, waist band height, strap width.

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The Boba is highly adjustable, and will fit a wide range of sizes.  The adjustments are sturdy straps that come with the excess neatly folded up.  Aside from the foot strap and hood adjustments, you can adjust the waist, chest/back clip, move the chest/back clip up and down, and there are two adjustments for the shoulder straps themselves (seen above).

Below is a quick video demonstrating all of the adjustments on the Boba.  I did this video when I first received the carrier.  It becomes easier over time to adjust the straps, and I’d recommend sliding each one back & forth many times when you first receive it, before trying to adjust it while wearing it.

The carrier was a little intimidating at first with all the straps, but it was so easy to put on!

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I did most of these photos and videos with my camera on a tripod while my husband was watching my son, so I had to recruit a model to help me out!  Obviously, he is a little smaller than the minimum 15 pound baby the Boba recommends.

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Clip the waist belt and adjust the strap.

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In the pictures above, I had one strap on my shoulder before I picked Manny Bear up.  Normally, I could pick up my son and hold him against my belly.  Supporting his bottom with one hand, pull one shoulder strap up.  Switch hands, supporting his bottom with the other hand, and putting the other shoulder strap on.

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Fasten the chest/back clip and tighten.  I had a little trouble tightening the back clip, and with NAP Inc.’s help I discovered it was easier to tighten this all the way before putting the carrier on, and tightening the shoulder straps instead.  I am far more petite than the average petite person (I measured my shoulder width at about 15″) so I need most adjustments all the way tightened to feel secure.

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Below is a quick video showing me putting the carrier on:

I will admit that it took quite a bit of playing around to get the fit just right, but once I did, it was wonderful.  I didn’t know about all these awesome babywearing products when my daughter was small, so my babywearing experience with her was limited to the baby bjorn.  Not only is the front facing carrier not recommended for several reasons, but it put so much strain on my shoulders that I couldn’t carry her for more than a few minutes, even when she was tiny.

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One of the most important things about the Boba (to me) is that my son is sitting the same way he would be if I were holding him.  His legs are held in a natural position.

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My husband is more average sized, and the carrier fits wonderfully on him as well.

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My husband also tried him on his back, but it was about bedtime and my son was not happy that I was taking pictures of him instead of holding him!  We’re happy with the front carry right now with my son’s size and development, but the fact that we can use it in a back carry is great!

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In conclusion, we LOVE the Boba Baby Carrier!  My son is so happy when he is in it, and it’s very comfortable.  I was sad when he seemed to be getting too big for the Sleepy Wrap, but now I can grocery shop, vacuum and do everything else I need to do in complete comfort.  Woo-hoo!

Discount: Use coupon code Boba10 to get 10% off any Boba Baby Carrier.

FTC Compliance: I received the above product at no cost in order to review it.  I was not otherwise compensated for this post, and all opinions are my own.  I was not requested or required to write a positive review.



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Maria
Maria is an aspiring "fit mom" of 3 children, writing about cloth diapers, going green, and her life as a single mom. Maria works with many companies within the cloth diaper industry and beyond, providing social media management, product development, and other services.
6 Comments
  • January 29, 2013 at 9:01 am
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    […] a lightweight, simplified version of the 3G. It still has the hood with snaps (more similar to the original Boba than the 3G – no additional length adjustment, not removable), and back clip with height and […]

  • October 20, 2011 at 10:43 am
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    […] Wrap a good bit on my baby wearing post on A Nation of Moms last year, and I also got to do a Boba Baby Carrier review shortly before […]

  • September 16, 2010 at 4:50 pm
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    >Never tried the sleepy wrap or the Boba; I have an Ergo and love it!I am in need of a second carrier (2, 3 + one on the way) and am drawn to the Ergo because I know it's a guaranteed win for me but an intrigued by the Boba. I had no idea about the foot straps. That is pretty neat!!Thanks for the comprehensive review!

  • September 16, 2010 at 4:47 pm
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    >I totally agree with you Jeannie! I had a tiny, mostly cosmetic issue with my sleepy wrap and they resolved it SO quickly, courteously and professionally!I can't imagine tying it with one arm though, LOL! I still think that women should grow an extra arm or two during pregnancy. It would be far more useful than the thunder thighs I got. 😉 They could just fall off when your kids hit a certain age, hee hee!

  • September 16, 2010 at 4:21 pm
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    >Boba is awesome! So is the Sleepy Wrap. The company is fantastic too, in fact when I was ordering my first wrap and was unsure about tying it with one arm they were very supportive and honest. They had never faced that question before, and told me so. I was so impressed with the service, and then with the products I became a retailer out of my home…..

  • September 16, 2010 at 3:38 pm
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    >I am new here! Just wanted to say hi :)Shauna fromhttp://www.trying2staycalm.com/

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