Babes in Arms – blogging about select baby carriers and slings from around the world

My love affair with my ERGObaby carrier began shortly after my second child was born. Unlike the fleetingly, short romances with my other carriers, this has turned into a relationship that now includes my husband, older son and even my mother-in-law. Who doesn’t love cuddling a babe or tot in their ERGO! My passion for my ERGObaby carrier sees me writing about it almost everyday, broadening the circle of parents I introduce it to. Discussions on “what ERGObaby wearing did you do today?” and “do you think I should dabble in a little housework so I can wear my ERGObaby” actually occur frequently. Oh yes, this romance is one that just has to be shared!

With Valentine’s Day slowly creeping up, we want to hear your ERGObaby Love Story. This is a competition that can be entered by those of you already enjoying the romance, and those of you privately coveting an opportunity to meet your ideal carrier (you can be often seen, much like a single lady trawling RSVP, scouring stores for hot ERGObaby deals, or creating Babes in Arms website Wish Lists).

The PRIZES:

TWO newly released ERGObaby Carriers up for grabs valued at $208 (carrier plus matching accessories).

1. One Carrier will be awarded to an entry already in a committed ERGObaby relationship
2. Another Carrier to be awarded to the entry that can convince us that they are a PERFECT match
3. Two Shortlisted entrants (in addition to the winners) will each receive a $50.00 BIA voucher to spend across the webstore

HOW TO ENTER:

1. Choose to respond in either category:

CATEGORY A – existing ERGObaby Owners

Committed to an ERGObaby? Tell us your ERGObaby Love Story. What has sustained your relationship with your carrier and how does it compare with any other carrier you have worn? How do you keep the romance alive and what are your hot tips for making it work? The introduction of children is the essence of a productive ERGObaby relationship, and brings about the greatest joy. How has the ERGObaby improved your wellbeing and your ability to balance your needs with that of your baby?

OR

CATEGORY B – Wannabe ERGObaby Owners

Coveting an ERGObaby? What fuels the temptation to have one? What adventures to you think you would enjoy if this relationship was created? Why have other baby wearing relationships not turned out as you planned? What will it be different this time?

2. Submit your entry via email to: community@babesinarms.com.au, attaching photographs or video clips to illustrate your story. (if you find your attachment is too big to email, please let us know so we can discuss an alternate submission option).

3. Wait patiently to see if you are shortlisted.

THE DECISION PROCESS

We will post each and everyone of our entries to our blog for our fans to read and “like” (networkedblogs instantly links our blog post to our Facebook page). We will use the “likes” to guide us to the creation of a shortlist. “Likes” are always a great reference point for us and will be used as a guide if we are having difficulty choosing between a few entries. BIA will determine the winners taking into account this guide amongst a further number of factors.

The Shortlisted entries will be published on our blog on February 8, 2011. This is when the voting WILL start. We will be asking all our fans to vote for their absolute favourite ERGObaby Love Story. (full details on how to vote will be revealed closer to the date).

First round: all entries MUST be submitted by February 6, 2011.

Second round: shortlisted entries announced February 8, 2011 with voting commencing at this time, voting concludes MIDNIGHT February 13, 2011

Winner announced Feb 14, 2011

Terms and Conditions

• Two ERGObaby Options carriers & accessories worth a total of RRP$208.00 will be awarded to the winning finalist in each category. A $50.00 BIA voucher (redeemable for items across the Babes in Arms retail store) will be awarded to a further 2 finalists.
• Open to residents of Asia Pacific
• If you have any questions, you can write a comment below, visit the discussion tab on our Facebook Page, or speak to us directly on Twitter
• This entry period closes at midnight February 6. 2011; The finalist voting period will run from the February 8-13, 2011 with the WINNER revealed on the 14th.
• Winners will be notified via our BLOG and Facebook and must respond in 14 days
• Only legitimate comments will be accepted
• Babes in Arms reserves the right to deem any entry invalid
• This giveaway is for Babes in Arms fans only. Comments that self-promote stores or products will not be accepted as eligible, and will be removed