One thing every new parent needs is a good baby carrier- they are wonderful for hands free carrying and baby bonding. Thanks to the lovely people at manduca we have 2x manduca day out with baby prize packs- valued at $525- to give away to our lovely readers.
manduca is the only baby carrier endorsed by the Australia Physiotherapy Association, making it ergonomically correct for both carrier & baby.
Australian babywearing instructor Christine Kininmonth from Fertile Mind has shared with us a few tips on baby wearing- to make sure you're wearing your baby correctly.
- Choose a carrier that suits your baby’s size and age
- The best carriers are not always the most expensive, nor do all carriers suit every person. Try a few out if you can. Sling libraries exist all around Australia.
- Make sure your carrier has instructions, and take the time to read them or watch online ‘how to’ videos.
- Keep your baby upright, visible and kissable
- Chat to your baby when they’re facing you. No amount of music and expensive dangly toys replace face-to-face communication with your baby for cognitive development.
Prize pack detailsÂ
Country Road Unisex Spliced Bunny Cream RRP $19.95
Country Road Terry Blanket Grey  RRP $44.95
Seed grey scarf RRP $60
Oi Oi Bag – blue print  RRP $179.00
Manduca Baby Carrier RRP $169.95
Total $525 (inc postage)
To win enter below
Bev Stelzer
Hi, would love to win there so warm & cosy Tx
Karlene
We've been so fortunate to be given lots of hand me downs from friends, but it would be lovely to have some new, quality items too.
Jessie
Love the blog.
Hayley
I would love this for my second baby due this year. My first loves riding in her smart trike and hates a pushchair so I think lots of baby wearing will be necessary to get us out of the house
Christial
I only managed to 'wear' my first baby until he was 2 months old! I got lower back pain from wearing him and I thought it was because of his weight. Turns out I bought a carrier which was badly designed. Being a first time mum, I didn't know any better. But I am still always secretly envious when I see friends wearing their tots around with no problems! I'd love a Manduca carrier in preparation of Bub #2 so I could experience proper, comfortable baby wearing first hand!
jess woods
With a 3 year old I'll need this to get around easier! I never baby wore with my first but want too try it this time! I cant afford my own so this would be amazing!
Kate
I've just finished work.... So all my $ is now gone and there will be no more :-/ . I need all the help I can get to take care of my bubba due in 4 weeks *gulp*
jessica meek
I need this because my daughter wants to be carried everywhere and at 5 months she is getting heavy these carriers are the best and it would save me
Jessie Kable
I would love to win for my bestie who is pregnant with her first baby. My manduca is a life saver with twins and I'd love to help out my friend 🙂
Clinton
With a couple of super active boys on our hands it would be great to get out and about with a handy carrier so we can have our hands free for everything else!
Solange
Winning this would be a lifesaver for me! My baby girl has been almost constantly teething for the past four months and can be very clingy, she is now getting too heavy for our wrap so something supportive to carry her would be amazing!
Fiona
Would love to win! Please choose me xx
Danielle Tassan
This prize pack would be such an awesome gift for my sisters that are currently pregnant, especially because they both have 18mth old kids and baby wearing would make things a lot easier.
Kate thomas
What better way is there to keep my beautiful 3mo safe and close while keeping up with my busy 2yo.
Natalie
With a second bub on the way a baby carrier would enable me to run around after my 2 year old.
Jodie Madigan
This would simply be awesome to win. To be able carry my 3 week old around and still have hands free to do what i need to with my 5yr old would be awesome 🙂
Megan
Would love this carrier, baby close to mum, and two hands free!!!
Line Myklebust
I Don't need one at the moment, but have lots of friends ho are pregnant so would love to win so they can have it as a present:) such a good prize!
Elizabeth
I've recently found out I'm expecting #3
After I got over my initial joy and glee,
Inside I felt a sense of panic,
Three kids my life will be manic,
How will I get through the day,
Oh crap I've given my baby stuff away,
STUFFMUMSLIKE to the rescue perhaps,
If I win a Manuca prize pack,
I can carry my newborn close to me,
And toddler-wrangle my others with my hands free!
Mel
Now this pack would make for a tremendous day out and about carrying all precious things.! Yes I am talking about our latest addition which is only months away for entering the world and everything that needs to go along for any outing: nappies, wipes, food, clothes, toys and list goes on and on and on. I'd be ever so grateful to have these wonderful items help us get out and explore. Thanks
Kate Ford
I would love to win this pack as I know the manduca carrier is a very good and popular carrier! The rest of the pack would be a fantastic added bonus!
K Greer
I would love to be able to attend the local
Kangatraining classes with my little one. Getting fit whilst holding her close is amazing.
Sam margetts
Would love our own Mabduca for kangatraining classes soican get fit with bubby!
Tessa
I'd love for my Husband to have his own Manduca as he keeps adjusting the straps on mine! He has just started back carrying our daughter and they are both loving it.
Tessa
My Husband has just started back carries with our daughter which they both enjoy. He'd love to has his own Manduca as he has to keep adjusting the straps on mine to fit him.
Beck
I would love the Manduca carrier and the other fantastic things that come with this prize pack for a few
reasons. Firstly, being able to have my son so close while enjoying our local natural environment would be amazing - watching him see and hear all the things around us would be heavenly! It would also make going together easier, especially when we take our fur baby with us too! All the other items in this prize pack would be a great way to enjoy a picnic in the park with my little family, couldn't imagine a better way to spend an afternoon. I'd also like to have a go at some local Kangatraining classes and the Manduca carrier would be ideal for this, want to spend quality time with my son as I increase my fitness.
Beck
I would love the Manduca carrier and the other fantastic things that come with this prize pack for a few
reasons. Firstly, being able to have my son so close while enjoying our local natural environment would be amazing – watching him see and hear all the things around us would be heavenly! It would also make going for walks together easier, especially when we take our fur baby with us too! All the other items in this prize pack would be a great way to enjoy a picnic in the park with my little family, I really couldn’t imagine a better way to spend an afternoon and this prize pack would make that experience all the better. I'd also like to have a go at some local Kangatraining classes and the Manduca carrier would be ideal for this, as I want to spend quality time with my son and work on my fitness too - great way to multitask as a new mum.
Rebecca Tobin
I would love this prize pack, especially the Manduca Baby Carrier as I would enjoy wearing my baby close to me while exploring the local environment of our area. Being able to see her face and expressions when exploring and discovering new areas. (She is 6 months old) I would also love my husband to babywear as he enjoys being out and about with Bub and pushing a pram is not as close as baby wearing.
Kirsty
This bundle of goodies is every mumma’s and bubbas dream for us to use at home or on visits and outings.
The Country Road bunny would be used to cuddle tight and as a comforter when things aren't so right.
The Country Road Terry Blanket looks soft and warm, wrapped up in it bubba would feel safe like he’s still in mumma’s womb.
The Seed grey scarf now that’s a pretty treat for mum and ideal for keeping the focus off mummy’s big post baby tum (working on it!)
The Oi Oi Bag in blue has a pattern so cute and it would hold all the essentials which is beaut!
The Manduca Baby Carrier tops the bundle off. There is nothing better than baby wearing and being face to face to help strengthen a love and bond. Also, the smell of our babies is heavenly and seeing the smiles, hearing baby the babble and coos is a delight.
Alice
I love that this prize includes fabulous things for both mum and baby!
Jacqui
My 5th baby is due in 5 weeks and as I keep getting told all.the.time "you have your hands full" so I need my hands! Perfect way for bubs to get lots of closeness and cuddles and my old baby carrier has certainly seen better days having been used constantly when the others were little!