All though I completely love cuddling with my little guy and carrying him with me everywhere I go, he weighs a ton and it makes my arms feel like they are about to fall off, not to mention the lower back pain. The bigger he gets he seems to be wanting me more and more. All day I feel like it is a balancing act to carry him around, keep an eye out for my other munchkins underfoot, all while maneuvering the mine field of toys strewn about my familyroom and kitchen. I do have a Baby Bjorn that I have had since my first guy was a wee one but the bigger the kiddos get the more cumbersome it feels. I always saw different carriers and wraps but I didn't really know how they worked and if it would be good option for me. Alas I have discovered La Stella Blu. La Stella Blu carries simply the best options for selecting and purchasing a baby carrier. There are several different styles to choose from and all of them use high quality, beautiful fabrics. I for one want to find a way to carry my baby without looking like an 80's throwback. All the styles are chic and elegant, sure to please any savvy mom with style. These carriers can carry babies from newborn to toddler, a great investment for the longevity of the product. I have narrowed my choices to my two favorites that I have featured above: Moby Wrap and a Reversable Hotsling. I feel that both of these slings would solve my dilemma and do it in style. They are very reasonably priced the Moby Wrap in Moss at $39.95 and the Reversable Hotsling at $54. Did I mention that both of these carriers ship for free! I love both of these options so much that I am having a difficult time deciding which one to get. I have to admit that I was definitely unsure about how I felt about the whole wrap idea until I read the easy to read and understand instructions for use that are provided on the info page. After going through the tutorials I am confident that I won't have any problems using either one of these carriers to hold my big guy securely and comfortably. There is also a tab on the La Stella Blu site called Baby Wearing Basics which I found extremely helpful. Here I was able to learn everything that I needed to know about different types of carriers, babywearing benefits and the wearing instructions for each of the carriers that La Stella Blu offers. I think that this is the most well thought out, informative and overall satisfaction guaranteed baby carrier site available. If you are looking to purchase a baby carrier please check out La Stella Blu and I guarantee you will not be disappointed!

Here is a list of the Prizes that are up for grabs!

Moms *Heart* Chocolate: Red Thread Confections Gift Certificate

Passionate Mom Gift Pack: Tees for Change Live Passionately Long-Sleeve Shirt & Mom Works Inc. Red Bundle with Long Sleeve Tee & Cinch Sack

For Your Sweetie: Doodlebug Dezigns $25.00 Gift Certificate

Boyfriend/Girlfriend: Your choice of complete Zutano outfits (boy or girl) from their Baby Basics line worth nearly $150.00.

Bubblecakes for Babycakes: Bubblecakes Baby $45.00 Gift Certificate

Grand Prize: Corky and Company Coats at KidsCoats.com $250.00 Shopping Spree

Thanks to my BFF I have been introduced to The Original Seatbelt Bag. These are the coolest line of bags! And yes, they are completely made of seatbelts! I know that the concept sounds weird but trust me, I checked one out and they are the new mom must have. These bags are so durable, easy to clean and surprisingly soft. The Diaper Bag below is listed for $204 but is worth the splurge. Not to mention that if you want to you can have the diaper bag cleaned for you for only $20. All of the Harvey bags have a lifetime warranty. If for any reason there is ever a manufacturer defect they will fix it for free, if the repair is not under warranty it will only cost you $20. Now thats something, a bag with a warranty! This diaper bag comes fully lined, with a zip enclosure, two interior zip pockets, four pouch pockets, two pen pockets, a cell phone pocket, key chain hook, custom ID holder, four metal feet ( helps keep the bottom of your bag yuck free) and every bag comes with Harveys signature Baby Pack which includes a changing pad and nylon carry bag. One major plus to this bag is that even though it is stylish for a mom it is still made of seatbelts so it is really cool for a dad too. I know from personal experience, one time I bought a girly diaper bag and my hubby refused to take it anywhere. You can also purchase the matching wallet for $78. Also available are laptop bags, backpacks, messenger bags and even carry on luggage. There are just so many different styles, shapes, colors and sizes that there really is something for every man, woman and child in this seat belt collection.

As always, Ask Baby Kid has been a part of my blog roll forever. Ask Baby Kid is only one of the Baby Kid Blogs. Cecelia, the author of Ask Baby Kid, Cool Baby Kid, Smart Baby Kid and Baby Kid Networking is a mother of two that has started these amazing blogs to share her knowledge and experience with other moms - no matter what subject! I find new information every time that I visit one of her blogs. Whether it is about a new product, helpful blogging information or just learning about other blogs I always come away a with a tid bit of knowledge that was helpful. So in a nutshell, here is a description of each of the Baby Kid Blogs -

• Ask Baby Kid - Real Tips For Busy Moms and Bloggers


• Cool Baby Kid - Cool Picks for Parents, Babies and Kids


• Smart Baby Kid - Smart Picks for Developing Minds


• Baby Kid Networking - Ask, Share and Support Other Mom Bloggers

Please check out all of her sites and you could also grab her cute little Baby Kid New Year Graphic that I have displayed on my sidebar.