Nakita Baby

So the Nakita Baby Prize Giveaway winner has not come forth and we still have this beautiful mei tai to share with a loving family! The new contest deadline is Jan. 31st! Scroll down to the Dec. 11th entry and check out the contest giveaway rules! (Comments can be submitted anywhere on this site for an entry to win!)

Look forward to finding a nice home for this intercultural mei tai!

We have a winner for the Nakita Baby Mei Tai Giveaway!!! We took each of the comments and created a tag for each person who submitted, hosting a random drawing from a hat!

And the winner is…… drum roll please…..
Melissa! Comment entry #17!

Congrats Melissa!

This is my latest item for sale! The winter-time babywearing poncho! It’s so warm n’ toasty, stylish and convenient for mama and adds an extra layer of warmth for baby! Great to wear with all front a back carriers as poncho could be flipped around, though I find it easier to have baby on front for in-out of car, home, shops, errands, etc. But with a rounded neck, it could easily be reversed for a back carry position as well.

If interested, email me for details! (mommmy@nakitababy.com) and don’t forget to check out the Mei Tai Giveaway happening in just 4 days!!!

So we are in the final week of the Nakita Baby Mei Tai Giveaway!

It’s been so great to receive all of the feedback, comments and stories! I have even exchanged an email or two with some of you regarding your posts! Receiving a new post always puts a smile on my face. Not only am I thrilled that people are interested in this beauty of a Mei Tai, but there are so many great parents out there wearing their kiddos! It’s really awesome to see.

I am so excited to see who will win the giveaway! I am pretty certain that we will tape the random drawing and post the video for all to see!

Happy Holidays to all!
Keep those posts coming in!

Regards,
Nakita Baby

In my opinion, the way we choose to parent our child(ren) is largely based on if we are brave enough to follow our intuition. But in each our lives, someone or something has given us added gumption to truly follow our deep-seated instincts. Experiences in our lives show us the beauty of what evolves from parenting peacefully and respectfully with our child(ren).

For me, I’d have to say that the time I spent in the Gambia was more inspirational than I would have even known at the time that I had experienced it. My life there was no other than I had ever imagined I’d ever personally experience, and yet I don’t think I truly knew the impact that it would have on me lifelong.

When I was pregnant with my first child, I truly thought I knew exactly what I was doing and what I’d expect to happen, but after the birth of our first son, ALL of that was thrown out the window. What truly felt instinctively right for us was not how I had been raised, and not even how I had helped raise other children I nannied for years! It was that of how mothers in the Gambia raised their babies, and the beauty of true culture and tradition… attachment… that is impossible to alter in this amazing country.

Babywearing was most heavily introduced to me in the Gambia, and so I saw it only fit to create a set of Mei Tai’s made of batiks from an artisan in the Gambia, depicting mothers carrying their precious babes. I want to share this cross-cultural gift with a lucky winner/reader of Nakita Baby!

So here’s the deal….

I’m looking for readers to submit a comment about something special about their parenting. It could be how attachment parenting has impacted your lives, how you chose this parenting path for your family, what are some of your most special aspects of parenting peacefully, and/or anything else you’d like to add in your comment posting!

Be the lucky comment poster who will win this beautiful Mei Tai!

- In the spirit of the season and the nature of this post, I WILL accept International submissions and send this carrier out to you!

- Please include your email address so I may contact you for mailing information!

- Lucky winner will be randomly chosen on New Year’s Eve! (and shipped out to you as soon as I receive your contact information… so please add: mommy@nakitababy.com to your address book so I don’t default to spam).

I’m eager to hear from all of you lovely families out there!

Happy Holidays!

When you have a moment, kick back, relax and take this in:

http://www.flickr.com/groups/ethnicbabycarriers/pool/show/

I find it hard not to get totally engrossed in the amazing beauty of the world around us. It’s mind-blowing to me, the differences and uniqueness of so many amazing cultures out there, yet really… we are all one. We all want the same for our families, our children. Love, peace, happiness and good health. We all struggle to find ways to nurture this, and more, into our busy day-to-day lives. Beauty is in every moment of each day and taking the time to absorb it is what makes life really worth it.

I can’t help but absorb the natural beauty in babywearing around the world, and wonder, “why is it so ‘hard’ for Americans to embrace this natural part of life?” There are not many of us out there who will ‘seize these cherished moments’… who will hold baby close for as long as he/she desires… who will answer to their needs with out fear of “spoiling them”… who respect them as true unique individuals with feelings and thoughts… who want to create a loving, secure and attached bond that will last a lifetime (and with much hope for generations on end)…

Babywearing is a gift to us as parents. Seize this time and enjoy that closeness you will long for years from now! You can never spoil your child from holding him/her so close that love is penetrating! Babywearing…. comes with a money back guarantee in my book!

Get those creative juices flowing! This growing endeavor needs a LOGO! I am in search of the person who can read through my site, email me with questions (if they have any about me) and design a logo that fits my personality, my style, and my growing adventure…. Nakita Baby!

Here’s the deal:
Email me: mommy@nakitababy.com with your (one per person/email/household) logo submission for my business. Yes, I would LOVE that “Nakita Baby” be incorporated in your design.

I will be tallying the submissions from now (start date Dec. 1, 2008) through the deadline (Dec. 20, 2008 at 11:59pm). I will take a week to figure out my winning logo designer, and another week to make and send you out your winning prize!

And WHAT is the winning prize you ask?!?!
A brand NEW handmade ring sling OR mei tai. Your choice of carrier AND your choice of colors!

AND… that’s not all! I will link your site, blog and/or business through a banner ad on my site indefinitely!

Get those juices flowing and I can’t wait to see the submissions!

NOTE… This contest is listed at:
http://www.sweepsadvantage.com/

http://www.online-sweepstakes.com/, and

http://www.contestblogger.com/

I currently have three Mei Tai’s for sale now…. ready to go to a warm and loving family wanting to carry their babe close to their hearts!

The first two are brand new, made farely recently. Gorgeous West African batiks from The Gambia depicting a mother carrying child on her back. The first pictured below is of beautiful blues and greens and set on a black base with black straps. It is brand new, and the batik is original art work, so this is selling for $85. The second pictured is of amazing oranges and earth tones set on an off-white background, also selling for $85.

Both have extra wide straps for more comfort and durability. The shoulder straps have light padding in them as well. Please email me with questions or other details: mommy@nakitababy.com

This last available Mei Tai is one of my firsts. I love this vibarant reds, oranges and yellows set on a natural cotton. It’s a favorite, but I have so many carrying options, I am parting ways. Since it is (well) used (therefore needs a nice washing, on your penny), I will sell this one for just $30. It has lot’s of life left. No tears or anything…. just lot’s of love to pass your way. Feel free to email with questions.

If you are not local (Chicago area), or simply want to have it sent to you, I will mail for a flat rate of $5.00 each.
Thanks!!!
(and stay tuned for more!)

One of my most favorite gifts to mama’s and their babies are ring slings. Nakita Baby designs slings of very natural, neutral colors with vibrant and elegant batik pockets. The pockets not only add a beautiful and stunning splash of color, life and personality, but offer a versatile way to carry the basics (ie. cell phone, keys, wallet, an extra diaper!). There are three equal sized pockets across the front with a nice silky liner for added durability and just plain ‘ooh la la’!

On occasion an elegant black carrier will cross the line with it’s exciting batik to grab your eye in a heart beat!
Here a few recent slings purchased by clients.