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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. review-mei-tai.jpgBut 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.


About Janice

Janice is co-founder of 5 Minutes For Mom.Along with her twin sister Susan and their mother Joan, Janice also owns two online toy stores -- one specializing in Ride on Toys and the other in Rocking Horses.Janice has a spunky little girl and a rambunctious boy who love to make it difficult for her to work from home.

450 Comments

  • 401
    gowri
    May 11, 2007 | Permalink |

    Wow cool contests I want to enter

  • 402
    May 11, 2007 | Permalink |

    Hang on baby! Mommie is going to strap you on!

  • 403
    May 11, 2007 | Permalink |

    hooray! i love it!

  • 404
    May 11, 2007 | Permalink |

    I like add my name in this contest, please!

  • 405
    Katherine
    May 12, 2007 | Permalink |

    Me, too!

  • 406
    May 12, 2007 | Permalink |

    What a great idea. Hope I get a chance to try it out.

  • 407
    May 12, 2007 | Permalink |

    What a beautiful carrier. Please add my name to the contest.

  • 408
    May 12, 2007 | Permalink |

    How awesome! :D :D :D

  • 409
    May 12, 2007 | Permalink |

    Mei Tai’s are the best!

  • 410
    May 12, 2007 | Permalink |

    Wow! How beautiful!

  • 411
    Nikki
    May 12, 2007 | Permalink |

    very practical:)

  • 412
    Michelle
    May 12, 2007 | Permalink |

    Further fuel for my babywearing addiction!

  • 413
    May 12, 2007 | Permalink |

    This would be so great! I have been wanting to get something like this.

  • 414
    Janelle Goins
    May 12, 2007 | Permalink |

    Papoose! Would love to see this and try one out.

  • 415
    kelli
    May 12, 2007 | Permalink |

    Awesome! I would love one of these.

  • 416
    katherine
    May 12, 2007 | Permalink |

    How nice to have a carrier that works beyond what a bjorn would hold! :)

  • 417
    Cindi
    May 12, 2007 | Permalink |

    I really want a mei tai! Please sign me up!

  • 418
    May 12, 2007 | Permalink |

    what a great way to get a piggie back ride!

  • 419
    May 12, 2007 | Permalink |

    Yes, please!

  • 420
    Suzanne Dunford
    May 12, 2007 | Permalink |

    OOhhhh, I’d love to win!

  • 421
    May 12, 2007 | Permalink |

    I’m in!

  • 422
    May 12, 2007 | Permalink |

    I’m in! Entered! Me! Yay!

    linked/bannered/whatever!

  • 423
    Trina
    May 12, 2007 | Permalink |

    I love mei tais, umbrellas or not!

  • 424
    May 13, 2007 | Permalink |

    That looks so comfortable! Enter me please! Mahalo!

  • 425
    May 13, 2007 | Permalink |

    Count me in! I’d love to have a “real” mai tai made for my 4th kiddo due in November. Thanks!!!!

  • 426
    Agnieszka
    May 21, 2007 | Permalink |

    Enter me please..

  • 427
    Susan
    January 21, 2008 | Permalink |

    we need to do something our my laundry will never get done :)

  • 428
    March 29, 2008 | Permalink |

    This is such a great invention! I would have never even known about these carriers if it werent for a mom bringing one in for me to sell it was handmade for her and her baby got to big! I own a gently used baby store in a small town called Red Bluff, I have only been open for 3mths but it is going great. I am a young single mom doing it on my own with my preciouse 15mth old daughter! I would love to have one for myself they seem so great. i tryed on the one that was braught in but it was denim and just didn’t feel write, but i bet a softer material would be so great! Good luck to all the mommys have a great mothers day!!

  • 429
    Cherrei
    April 6, 2008 | Permalink |

    I would love to have a Mei Tai to carry my next bundle of joy in, as it is a great way for baby to stay close to mom while out on a great walk! Happy Mother’s Day!

  • 430
    Jayne
    April 23, 2008 | Permalink |

    what a great site, please add me to the contest.
    thanks!

  • 431
    Karen
    April 25, 2008 | Permalink |

    I could soooooo use this…My husband is in Afghanistan and I am left home with a 22 month old and 4 month old twins!

  • 432
    Carina
    May 4, 2008 | Permalink |

    I’d love to sling my baby on my back – ditch the stroller and actually use a grocery cart when shopping!

  • 433
    Krisinda Smith
    May 4, 2008 | Permalink |

    That is so super cute!!

  • 434
    shi
    May 7, 2008 | Permalink |

    Thank You

  • 435
    Katherine D
    May 7, 2008 | Permalink |

    This would be perfect for my 5 month old!

  • 436
    Helen
    May 8, 2008 | Permalink |

    Baby Ian would love this.

  • 437
    May 9, 2008 | Permalink |

    Pls. count me in! I have a 2-yr. old son who would still definitely love this ride and another upcoming baby, due by Sept. ’08! Let me wear those & my babies! Thanks a lot, love your contests – will spread d word! and yes, I’m definitely inspired by Ms. Jennifer S. – moms are really great and super!

  • 438
    Diana
    May 9, 2008 | Permalink |

    i can give this to my aunt who just had a baby :)

  • 439
    May 11, 2008 | Permalink |

    I know a new and upcoming baby who would love this!

  • 440
    lynn mccormack
    July 15, 2008 | Permalink |

    I love this and baby has outgrown current carrier

  • 441
    Julie
    May 4, 2009 | Permalink |

    These are beautiful! I’d love to have one!

  • 442
    Marina
    May 6, 2009 | Permalink |

    Excited to enter…crossing my fingers!! *hehe*

  • 443
    Melanie
    May 7, 2009 | Permalink |

    Oh this is great!!! Please enter me.

  • 444
    Maggie
    March 18, 2010 | Permalink |

    I am in love with the Mei Tai. My son hates the slings because his legs are all bunched up. I bet he will love the mei tai.

  • 445
    Emily Meng
    March 29, 2010 | Permalink |

    Baby carrying is such an incredible way of parenting! Please include my name for the beautiful Mei Tai!

  • 446
    Rachel Clausing
    April 5, 2010 | Permalink |

    I have been looking into carriers for a while now and the mia tai looks like the one to beat! I have a 9 month old and twins on the way very soon so a comfortable carrier is a must have. Not only that but a must have at a resonable price!!!! So yes please sign me up for this wonderful contest and I will cross my fingers and toes! All you wonderful mothers out there have a great mothers day!!

  • 447
    Beth
    April 16, 2010 | Permalink |

    I’d love to have a Mei Tai carrier!! With a two energetic young boys (ages 2.5 and 1.5) and a baby on the way, I’m going to need the use of both hands when I’m walking around with all three kids. Great giveaway!!

  • 448
    Melissa
    April 30, 2010 | Permalink |

    I have to say what a great gift. I am desperate need of a carrier. I have a 18mth old and a 3mth old and could really put it to good use. Would love to win

  • 449
    Ruth
    May 4, 2010 | Permalink |

    beautiful! i want one!!

  • 450
    May 9, 2010 | Permalink |

    Thank you for the giveaway

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