May 2, 2007
Mei Tai and All Natural Mommies Contest
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We aren’t skipping a beat - here is our second contest for the Mother’s Day Giveaway.
Two weeks ago, I introduced you to a fellow work-at-home mom, and a “hero” to me - Jennifer Sprague, owner of All Natural Mommies.
Jennifer is a single mom with two children. Amazingly, despite parenting on her own, Jennifer runs her own business, hand making incredible natural parenting products such as baby carriers (all different kinds,) shopping cart covers, nursing blankets and more.
Jenn is an inspiration to me and I am thrilled to let you all know more about her mom-owned business, All Natural Mommies and offer one of her beautiful Mei Tai’s for our next Mother’s Day Giveaway contest. (The winner can choose either a Mei Tai or a gift certificate to All Natural Mommies of an equivalent value of $52.95.)
Jenn is also offering all our readers a 10% off discount at All Natural Mommies. Just let her know you are there from 5 Minutes for Mom and she will apply your discount. (You can reach Jenn at Jenn@all-natural-mommies.com)
So - what exactly is a Mei Tai? Personally, I had no idea. It sounded like something with a pineapple skewer that I would sip while I suntanned by a pool. 
But it actually is a baby carrier that originated in Asia and is sometimes referred to as an ABC - an Asian Baby Carrier.
Jenn sent me one to try out. Here is a photo of my friend Crystal and her two year old son in my new Mei Tai. Crystal instantly fell in love with this gorgeous Mei Tai and immediately decided she wanted one too! (I had to lend mine to her for a while, cause I didn’t have the heart to take it away from her!) Jenn’s handiwork is wonderful and you get to choose what fabrics you want. Jenn offers a wide assortment of gorgeous fabrics - I chose this wonderful brown suede. It is so soft and luxurious - not your average baby carrier that is for sure!
The Mei Tai is actually quite easy to get on and get used to. Jenn is so awesome - I phoned her in a panic asking how to put it on and she directed me to her detailed online directions (complete with step by step photos) and walked me through it. It really was super simple.
You can wear your child in many different positions, such as in front, on your back, or on you hip, depending on the age of the child. (Mei Tai’s can be used from infancy up to 35 pounds.)
I was also surprised at how comfortable wearing it was. I put Julia in it and it held her 22 pounds beautifully.
I am totally in love with my Mei Tai and can’t wait to use it with my new baby.
Whether you are new to baby carrying or are an experienced baby-wearer, you really must check out Jenn’s assortment of carriers. And if you are looking for a gift for a mom with young ones, All Natural Mommies is a great place to shop. (Plus, by shopping at All Natural Mommies, you are supporting a work at home mom!)
To win a customized Mei Tai (or an equivalent value gift certificate) just leave a comment at this post and follow the directions in our Mother’s Day Giveaway post.
If you are already linked up to our Mother’s Day Giveaway post with a button on your site, just leave a comment here at this contest and you are good to go. If not, head over to get your code and read the rules of our Mother’s Day Giveaway.
(Note - you are still more than welcome to let your readers know about Jenn and All Natural Mommies! I know Jenn would really appreciate some link love!)
One more thing - Jenn is running a fantastic contest of her own this month - with daily prizes and a grand prize worth over $450!!! Head over and check it out - it is tons of fun too! 
(And of course Jenn is a blogger! You can find her at Natural News by All Natural Mommies.)
Good Luck!
edited to add: Canadians may enter, but please remember that there may be duties or taxes you need to pay when the item crosses the border.
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441 Comments on Mei Tai and All Natural Mommies Contest »
#1 - kelly jeanie @ 2:15 pm
Ooo! So pretty! I’m in!
#2 - Laura @ 2:18 pm
Oh I would love one of these….baby #4 coming in 8 weeks will need to be attached to me!
#3 - jamie @ 2:19 pm
I would love this for my young child. He couldn’t run from me!
#4 - Amy K @ 2:21 pm
I’m in! This is so different than other carriers I’ve seen!
#5 - Myfriendconnie @ 2:33 pm
Please, enter me. I’m expecting #7 on Christmas Day, and I would love this!
#6 - Bridget @ 2:41 pm
I would love one for one of the three kids that could use it
Thanks for this opportunity!
#7 - dirkey @ 2:45 pm
Please enter me!
Thanks!!
#8 - Carey @ 2:46 pm
These things are so cool, i would love to win that for my sister in law, who is pregnant with her first child. Thanks.
#9 - Lauren S. @ 2:50 pm
Thanks for counting me in!
#10 - Chris @ 2:50 pm
Those are awesome! I sooo want one! With little league season here this would make keeping Bean in one place sooo much easier!!
#11 - Liz Monkeykisses @ 2:51 pm
Wow.. what a great contest.. Count me and my 22 lb 8 month old!
#12 - Dawn @ 2:51 pm
omg, that would be an awesome surprise! Consider me in !
#13 - Kathleen @ 2:51 pm
Ooohhh how great! Put my name in too please!
#14 - The Wooden Porch @ 2:53 pm
Sounds great! Please add me to the list too.
#15 - The Pumkin Patch @ 2:58 pm
I’m in and have my button up!
#16 - Jessica @ 3:05 pm
I have always wanted to try a Mei Tai! I have the button on my site as well!
#17 - Tessa @ 3:07 pm
Okay, I am getting a little excited just thinking about winning this one. I will be praying. I am going to give some link love.
#18 - Julie D. @ 3:08 pm
What a great idea - love it! Thanks!!
#19 - Charlsie @ 3:09 pm
I have been drooling over these, I hope I win!
#20 - Erica @ 3:13 pm
WOW! I would love this
#21 - mama k @ 3:16 pm
me too me too!
#22 - Jana @ 3:21 pm
Wow! That would be great for my 9 month old! Count me in
#23 - Val @ 3:31 pm
I love this! My dd is 15 lbs from 35 lbs, so we’d be good to go for a while longer! Sign me up!
#24 - lifeasamama @ 3:32 pm
ooh - count me in!
#25 - Sandi @ 3:40 pm
Enter me! Enter me!
#26 - stephanie @ 3:41 pm
Yes please!!
#27 - Ruth :) @ 3:42 pm
Oooh Oooh count me in!!
#28 - Adventures In Babywearing @ 3:44 pm
I love mei tais!!!! Right now hubby is always using mine, so I could use a new one!
Steph
#29 - Patty @ 3:46 pm
Enter me!! I’d love one of these…hoping for a baby sister to use it
#30 - Heidi @ 3:46 pm
Count me in! That looks like a great prize!!!
#31 - Rebecca @ 3:47 pm
Neato!!!! This would make a great gift for my sis-in-law…she is prego with her first! WooHoo!!!!
#32 - anna @ 3:53 pm
Count me in…I love this online store!
#33 - Jennifer @ 3:54 pm
Fabulous prize!
#34 - Heather @ 4:08 pm
Oh I’ve been wanting a Mei Tai!
#35 - bebemiqui @ 4:09 pm
I’m in
#36 - Jennifer @ 4:12 pm
My niece is expecting her first baby, and this would make a lovely gift!
#37 - Shera @ A Frog In My Soup @ 4:12 pm
Sounds fun!
#38 - leah belle @ 4:12 pm
What a beautiful carrier; and a creative mom!
#39 - Leeanthro @ 4:21 pm
Ooh! This looks great. I’m in the market for a baby carrier for my baby boy who will be here in 2 weeks!
Looks very stylish too!
#40 - Ginny Parker @ 4:25 pm
It’s beautiful. I’ll have to check out her other products.
#41 - Kara @ 4:26 pm
I’d love one of these!
#42 - Mommy Dearest @ 4:37 pm
Awesome! That actually looks comfortable!
#43 - Sandra C @ 4:53 pm
I’ve always wanted a Mei Tai
#44 - PEA @ 4:54 pm
I would so love to own one of these…my son just got married and I’m hoping for a grandbaby soon! hehe xox
#45 - Dana Goldinger @ 5:01 pm
Please enter me for this contest also
I have a new niece or nephew on the way!
This would make a great gift !
Thanks,
Dana
d07@goldingers.com
#46 - Alexa @ 5:04 pm
I haven’t had much use for traditional carriers, but this one looks great. My six-month old boy would LOVE this. Good luck everyone!
#47 - Jessica B @ 5:16 pm
This would be great. I am due in 8 weeks and think a mei tai would be awesome help keeping up with my 3 year old.
#48 - Wendy @ 5:35 pm
That looks really comfortable! Please enter me too. Thanks
#49 - dee @ 5:36 pm
I’ve been wanting one of these since my son was born. It looks so much more comfortable than the cheapie front carrier I have.
#50 - Susannah @ 5:41 pm
My best friend is due any day now. She would just die for one of these! If I win it will be sent her way, my fingers are crossed…..
#51 - Janne @ 5:45 pm
Very nice! Sign me up.
#52 - Faerylandmom @ 5:53 pm
I’ve never used one of these…I’ve always used a sling, but I’d love to give these a try. Baby #4 is coming, so why not give it a shot?
#53 - Michelle @ 6:15 pm
These look so nice. Please sign me up.
#54 - Casual Friday Everyday @ 6:17 pm
I’m up for one too! It looks very comfortable and cute.
#55 - Crystal @ 6:19 pm
I would love one of these for when I have a baby… I’m in.
#56 - Christine (aka YoungMommy) @ 6:25 pm
Enter me.. Baby #6 is due in August and I NEED one of these!!!
#57 - Gretchen @ 6:26 pm
love it!! Was thinking it’d be great for a friend who is bringing a baby home from China in 2 weeks…but I’m not sure I’d be able to part with it!!
#58 - CoachJ @ 6:29 pm
Sign me up!
#59 - MommaBlogger @ 6:30 pm
Ooh, that looks cute!
#60 - Cherie @ 6:30 pm
Wow! Pick me! I’d love one of these to help me keep track of my rugrats!!! LOL
#61 - Megan @ 6:48 pm
These carriers are great, I’d love to have one.
#62 - Merideth Allen @ 6:49 pm
That looks so cool. Add my name.
#63 - Christina @ 7:00 pm
What a gorgeous prize! I’m in!
#64 - Anne @ 7:00 pm
I’m in!! It’s so cute! What a great giveaway!
#65 - NspiredByFaith @ 7:04 pm
I want one!! I love it!
#66 - tanyetta @ 7:09 pm
love it! i still wear my son.
#67 - Autumn Mama @ 7:19 pm
What beautiful Mei tais! Count me in as well
#68 - Aimee @ 7:29 pm
Looks cool! I think I would love it!
#69 - Donna @ 7:39 pm
This would work beautifully with our soon-to-be adopted China daughter! Hope I win!
#70 - chelle @ 7:52 pm
w00t Love Mei Tais!
#71 - Marla @ 8:33 pm
Beautiful! Much more comfortable that anything I’ve got.
#72 - Mama Lily @ 8:39 pm
sign me up!!
#73 - Drea @ 8:39 pm
Im in!
#74 - Mandalyn @ 8:42 pm
I’m in, too! I would love this gift!
#75 - oh amanda @ 8:45 pm
Oh, I’ve been looking at slings & other baby-wearing ideas! I’d love to win!
#76 - Jennifer @ 8:45 pm
Oooo! This will help with my new addition!
#77 - Jennifer @ 8:53 pm
Would LOVE to win this carrier!
#78 - Jean @ 9:14 pm
Count me in for this one too. I have a good friend who is expecting and this would make a great baby gift!
#79 - Catherine @ 9:18 pm
I love baby carriers, and this one looks great!
#80 - Tirzah @ 9:18 pm
I want this mei tai!!! I am so excited! I have been looking all over for one or a pattern to try and make one!!! Woo hoo!
#81 - Carrie @ 9:21 pm
How awesome - This would be perfect for afternoon strolls with my two children - This baby carrier is so beautiful and stylish :0)
#82 - Randi @ 9:44 pm
I’m in, I’m in. Sign me up:)
#83 - Charree @ 9:52 pm
That looks really neat. I didn’t even know about Jennifer.
#84 - Tabi @ 10:04 pm
That is so awesome! Sign me up for a chance at that beauty - baby #2 will need to be attached to me so toddler #1 can hold my hand.
#85 - LivingforGod @ 10:26 pm
Please count me in, too. Thanks!
#86 - Heidi @ 10:29 pm
Oh, I’m already in love with everything on Jenn’s site for my new little one and wouldn’t a mei tai just be the bestest!!!!
#87 - Nancy @ 10:45 pm
Beautiful carrier. I have been wanting mei tai.
#88 - Michelle @ 10:51 pm
I love that. My best friend is gonna have a baby soon! I would so love to win that for her!
#89 - Lara @ 10:52 pm
Sign me up!
#90 - Jodi @ 10:52 pm
me too!
#91 - Jenny-up the hill @ 11:10 pm
Neat carrier…thanks for the contest!
#92 - Jessica @ 11:12 pm
count me in too!!!
#93 - Brooke @ 11:12 pm
Wow what a neat looking carrier! So unique! Count me in.
#94 - Gem @ 11:20 pm
I would LOVE to be in on this one. I will link to Jen, but I’ll have to wait until I actually announce we’re expecting– too many family members read my blog and we’re not quite ready to tell yet!
#95 - Angie @ 11:28 pm
That looks so cool! The convenience of that sounds great. Throw my name in the drawing… there’s a pretty good chance I might be needing one of those in about 9 months or so.
#96 - Aimee' @ 11:35 pm
My Mom was just telling me about this! Love it!
#97 - Lisan @ 11:38 pm
This would be awesome - have been looking for something like this!
#98 - qtpies7 @ 11:44 pm
I love this! I’ve been looking at new carriers for my 6 month old just today, so you can bet I quickly linked to the contests and to Jenn! I’ve got the button on my sidebar, too.
#99 - Jessica @ 11:49 pm
This looks so cool! Enter me please!
#100 - Kahri @ 11:54 pm
Oh I would LOVE this!! Put me in!
#101 - Jessica @ 11:58 pm
Woo-hoo! I’m in!
#102 - ThoughtfulMom @ 12:02 am
Please oh please let me win. Boy#4 is due any day now, and 14 mo. old Boy#3 loves to ride on my back - of course, my belly is big enough now that that is difficult, but #3 would love to ride in this until #4 is big enough for it. Can’t you just see me with #4 in my Maya Pouch and #3 on my back in this mei tai?
#103 - Andrea @ 12:04 am
Oh, I have been wanting one of these SOOO bad, but just can’t justify spending the money on one right now…but I would LOVE to get a free one! hehe
Can’t wait to see who wins it!!
#104 - Jacque @ 12:58 am
I linked this to our Contest blog.
http://www.homeschoolblogger.com/DixonContestBlog/
I would *LOVE* to have this! Just had Baby #8. Baby #7 loves his Ergo.
This would be great!!
#105 - Michelle @ 1:21 am
These look really really neat, I’d love to carry around my baby girl in it, how slick! And I love the fabric used!
#106 - Robin @ 1:35 am
Looks great! Count me in!
Thanks!
#107 - Allison @ 2:28 am
Oh, I’ve been lookin at these for a long time! Put me in the drawing!
#108 - Jill H. @ 2:38 am
I live for Mei Tai’s….couldn’t manage without one!
#109 - BChsMamaof3 @ 3:12 am
This would be great for packing my son around : ) Please add me into the draw. I have the button on my site linking to your mother’s day entry.
#110 - Christine @ 3:30 am
Yay, This is a perfect contest! With a toddler and a newborn, I could use this for both. Sign me up!
#111 - Lu @ 6:28 am
I would love one! Count me in too!
#112 - Elizabeth Christie @ 7:23 am
It’s beautiful! Would you please add me to the drawing? Thank you!
#113 - Stacie @ 7:58 am
I’m in.
#114 - Renee Stam @ 8:45 am
Wow I love baby’s carriers. I’m a christian soon to be mom (due date on may 18th) My husband and I got married last year un july and God blessed us with a pregnancy almost right away. We are on a tight budget and my husband and I belive that our role as men and women are clearly stated in the bible so he work outside the home and I’m a homemaker. My job here is to make his job easier (the more money I save the less hours he has to work to pay the bills) I think its a fair deal.
So since I’m pregnante I’ve trying to fing good deals. I ‘m a little outside the normal way of thinking of having everything fast and convinient I’m more of the type of living with less and If i need to work longer to save a couple buck i”ll do it!
So with this rambleling I would like to be in this draw thanks
BLessing
Renee
#115 - Steph @ 8:46 am
I’ve always wanted to try one of these so I am totally in!!
#116 - jen @ 9:04 am
too cute! I’m in . . .
#117 - Sharon @ 9:12 am
Oh how exciting! Please count me in! I’m new to babywearing with my 2 week old, and I’m enjoying it. This carrier looks great!
#118 - Laura @ 9:23 am
That’s gorgeous! Count me in! (Hope I’m not too late for commenting!)
#119 - Sallie @ 9:45 am
I would love this! My kids are too big but you never know what God may have in store and I have plenty of friends/relatives I could give it too…
#120 - Carrie @ 9:51 am
How cute!! I’m in!!
#121 - Shannon @ 9:52 am
Thanks! These are beautiful.
#122 - Kristi @ 9:53 am
So cute! Would absolutely love this! Count me in!
#123 - Sandy @ 10:03 am
I’ve been eyeing these for awhile…boy howdy could I use it!!
#124 - Leah Johnston @ 10:24 am
It looks like a really cool product - I’d love to give it a try!
#125 - Cath @ 10:43 am
Not sure if there is another baby in my immediate future, but I like the look of several things on her site.
#126 - Sheena @ 10:47 am
So spiffy, I could use one of these in the future. I’d love to win!
#127 - Krissy @ 10:49 am
Me too!
#128 - Robin @ 11:10 am
Having one of these would prevent my little guy from running off, or should I say crawling away.
#129 - Mommy @ 11:12 am
Enter me in this one, too!
#130 - Holly @ 11:23 am
I’ve been wanting one of those! Sign me up! Thanks!
#131 - Sarah @ 11:39 am
Wow! I would love to carry my baby in this! It looks so comfortable, and “natural”.
Sign me up, please!
Thanks!
#132 - Raisinf Daughters @ 11:48 am
That’s wonderful! I have a pack that my mom used with me and my 8 siblings, I’ve used with my 2 girls, and my sister used with her little boy. We could use a new one!
#133 - Nikki @ 11:59 am
Please enter me. This would be so wonderful. I have a 1 year old that clings to me all the time . It would be nice to have my hands free.
Thanks You
Nikki
#134 - J. Fergie @ 12:23 pm
Fabulous! With a 2.5 year-old and a 13-month year old I need all the free hands I can get!
#135 - Tracy w @ 12:36 pm
This would be perfect for our little girl coming next year from China
#136 - Crissybug @ 1:11 pm
cute, cute, cute! love it! count me in!
#137 - Robyn @ 1:25 pm
The best way to carry your kids!
#138 - Melissa (Cat's Cradle Creations) @ 1:35 pm
Ooh! Ooh! Ooh! My 2 year old would love to ride in this!
#139 - Sarah Jacobsen @ 1:45 pm
I love my wraps but I would like to try a mei tai. Babywearing is the way to go. Please enter me in this contest.
#140 - veracity @ 2:01 pm
I’m in!
#141 - Amy @ 2:08 pm
That’s sure cute! I’d love one!
#142 - Janelle @ 2:19 pm
I would love to try that with baby #2 due in January!
#143 - Jamie @ 3:01 pm
Yipee for carriers! Happy Mothers day mamas!
#144 - Shelly @ 3:02 pm
I’m so in…. :o)
#145 - LeAnne @ 3:22 pm
Count me in! I have a son who is about 24lbs. And I have another one on the way! It’d be great!
#146 - Bean @ 3:30 pm
Count me in, too!!
#147 - Courtney @ 3:44 pm
i want that!
#148 - Raising Joey @ 3:48 pm
I have a 13 month old son and baby #2 due in September!! I could so use that! Count me in!!
#149 - txmommy @ 3:57 pm
I’m in too! My little one would love it and when she got too big I could give it to my DD who wants to have a baby in a year or two!
#150 - RT @ 3:58 pm
Another great idea! I’m in.
#151 - Kristine aka MamaArcher @ 4:11 pm
I would LOVE one of those!!
#152 - Sara @ 4:37 pm
Wow, how cool is this! I would love to have this for my precious walks with me little one.
#153 - Bree @ 4:40 pm
I would love to try one of these! my 3 month old would love to try it too haha
What a great gift!
#154 - Melinda @ 4:57 pm
Hmmm…. interesting.
#155 - Lynette @ 5:08 pm
count me in! Thanks!
#156 - Wendy @ 5:08 pm
Nice! It is beautiful! My lil’ one is too big but my BF is due in Dec. and this would make a great gift!
#157 - Michelle in MX @ 5:39 pm
I agree with Wendy - Nice!
Enter me in this one, please.
#158 - Erin Neilson @ 5:49 pm
I LOVE the mei tai, and it is so hard to find them here in Winnipeg. I was really excited when I saw this contest, and I’ll be crossing my fingers that I may actually win it!!!
#159 - annaliza v @ 6:10 pm
that’s really neat!!
#160 - Donna @ 7:17 pm
This looks really cool.
#161 - Debi @ 8:01 pm
Adorable! I’d love to win this for a friend expecting in July!
#162 - Susan in va @ 8:19 pm