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Baby Giveaway #5 – Munchkin Jelly Bean Cargo Sling

THE PRIZE

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One reader will win the Munchkin Jelly Bean Cargo Sling ($40)!

MY REVIEW

I’ve seen lots of  baby carriers around and even tried to make one myself with my first baby. After trying out the Munchkin Jelly Bean Cargo Sling, I scrapped the one I made! The elastic in the extra wide shoulder strap makes the baby bounce up and down just slightly as you walk, which is so soothing for a newborn. That alone makes this product great for me because it puts my baby to sleep almost right away.

It’s comfortable to wear and babies up to 20 pounds fit inside. There’s a mesh section where the baby’s head goes to provide ventilation – this is great not only for breathing but for temperature as it can get pretty warm being snuggled up like they are in this baby sling.

I also really like the fabric and color scheme. Black, white, and red is cute for boys and girls, and as the mother of 2 boys, I appreciate the effort to provide a pattern and colors that can go both ways.

This infant sling has 4 cargo pockets to allow you to carry baby and all the necessities in one place. There are separate pockets for keys, cell phone, water or baby bottle, and diapers/wipes, or whatever else you might need to have with you.

Moms are busy, and being able to have your hands free and still carry your baby makes getting it all done completely possible. Thanks, Munchkin!

GIVEAWAY RULES

  • Visit Munchkin.com
  • Come back here and tell me why you should win this product before midnight Thursday, June 25.
  • A winner will be selected and announced in a new post on Friday.
  • Only one comment per person unless you earn extra entries.
  • Giveaway open only to residents of the continental United States…sorry.

EARN EXTRA ENTRIES

You may earn 1 extra entry each for doing the following (make a separate comment for each thing you do):

  • Follow me on Twitter
  • Follow Munchkin on Twitter
  • Become a Facebook Munchkin Fan
  • Tweet about this contest with link back here (copy and paste http://www.vanillajoy.com right into the text box)
  • Subscribe to my feed
  • Sign up for my newsletter
  • Add my button to your sidebar
  • Comment on any non-contest post (must contribute to the conversation)
  • Facebook about the contest

GOOD LUCK and THANKS, Munchkin!

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1 coralee johnson June 21, 2009 at 6:24 am

I should win because I have struggled with other slings and could never make them work right. I would love one that is easy to use and cute too.

2 Heather D. June 22, 2009 at 9:06 am

With a new baby on the way, I could definitely use something like this to keep my baby secure and protected but also have my hands free to do other household chores, shopping, etc.. Love it!

3 Heather D. June 22, 2009 at 9:06 am

I subscribe!

4 Rachelle June 22, 2009 at 9:15 am

I have an Ergo, but nothing for when they’re small. I’ve been wanting a sling but couldn’t figure out which one. This one looks fantastic! Would LOVE to win it. :)

5 Tiffany B June 22, 2009 at 9:16 am

I never used a sling with my first baby, however would like to try a product like this. I am a little nervous about handling a toddler and a newborn. I would love to bond with my newborn and have him close while having my hands free to help my toddler with all the things he needs help with!

6 Rachelle June 22, 2009 at 9:16 am

I subscribe!

7 Tiffany B June 22, 2009 at 9:19 am

I subscribed!

8 Adele June 22, 2009 at 9:30 am

I had a sling for my first, but I hated it. Seriously, it KILLED my neck and back and I used it like twice… This looks great and I would absolutely love it.. I think I got all the wrong baby products for my first… Dang!

9 Adele June 22, 2009 at 9:32 am

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10 Adele June 22, 2009 at 9:33 am

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11 Adele June 22, 2009 at 9:33 am

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12 Holly June 22, 2009 at 9:45 am

This would come in so so so so so handy! I’m pregnant with baby #2 and that would free me up to help so much to take care of my toddler! If this baby is anything like my daughter was then it’ll want held A LOT!

And I subscribed to your newsletter!

13 Brianne S. June 22, 2009 at 10:54 am

I’m pregnant with #2 and I’ve been wanting a sling. This would be perfect! I also need the snack catcher I saw on their site for my 2 year old. I think I might go buy it today!

14 Brianne S. June 22, 2009 at 10:54 am

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15 Brianne S. June 22, 2009 at 10:55 am

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16 Brianne S. June 22, 2009 at 10:55 am

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17 amy p June 22, 2009 at 11:22 am

these are adorable. I never had a sling with my first baby and would love to win this to use with my second. :)

18 amy p June 22, 2009 at 11:22 am

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19 amy p June 22, 2009 at 11:22 am

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20 amy p June 22, 2009 at 11:23 am

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21 amy p June 22, 2009 at 11:23 am

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22 amy p June 22, 2009 at 11:24 am

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23 Hollie June 22, 2009 at 11:33 am

I would love to have my baby close to me all day as I am a super busy mommy with multiple jobs. This is the perfect (safe) way to do it.

24 Jennifer Hamitlon June 22, 2009 at 12:44 pm

I should win this because my little one loves to held – all the time – and having this would make cleaning the house a little easier:) Thanks!

25 Jennifer Hamitlon June 22, 2009 at 12:45 pm

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26 Jennifer Hamitlon June 22, 2009 at 12:45 pm

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27 Katie June 22, 2009 at 12:45 pm

I want this product! I fully intend on wearing my baby, but I’ve wondered if I can wear a newborn. Now I know that with this product I can!

28 Katie June 22, 2009 at 12:45 pm

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29 Jennifer Hamitlon June 22, 2009 at 12:45 pm

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30 Katie June 22, 2009 at 12:46 pm

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31 Katie June 22, 2009 at 12:46 pm

I subscribe to your newsletter!

32 Katie June 22, 2009 at 12:46 pm

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33 Katie June 22, 2009 at 12:47 pm

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34 Jen June 22, 2009 at 1:23 pm

I have tried some slings and really struggled, but would love to carry my infant that way. This one looks great and I would love to win.

35 Jen June 22, 2009 at 1:24 pm

I subscribe via google reader.

36 Ruth M. June 22, 2009 at 4:55 pm

I have 2 little girls, and a third coming in 3 weeks. I’ve also had crippling carpal tunnel pain throughout the pregnancy, so it would be nice to have a little hands free time.

37 Jenny June 22, 2009 at 7:48 pm

Am having a summer baby so a mesh sling sounds fabulous. I would love this!

38 Jill June 22, 2009 at 9:23 pm

I need this because I’m pregnant with my third–I’m going to need my hands free for the two I already have!

39 Jill June 22, 2009 at 9:24 pm

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40 Jill June 22, 2009 at 9:24 pm

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41 Jill June 22, 2009 at 9:24 pm

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42 Jill June 22, 2009 at 9:25 pm

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43 Elisha June 23, 2009 at 5:08 am

I should win because, while I have had the material to make a sling for almost 3 years now, I know I’ll never get around to it. :)

44 Megan R June 23, 2009 at 7:09 am

I would love to win this because I really would like to wear my babies in slings, but have yet to find one that is comfortable.

45 Megan R June 23, 2009 at 7:09 am

I follow you on twitter-JustForMeAndYou

46 Megan R June 23, 2009 at 7:10 am

Twittered here: http://twitter.com/JustForMeAndYou/status/2294870314

47 Megan R June 23, 2009 at 7:10 am

I subscribe.

48 Megan R June 23, 2009 at 7:11 am

I get your newsletter.

49 Megan R June 23, 2009 at 7:11 am

Your button is on my blog.

50 Sara June 23, 2009 at 10:26 am

With my little one I didn’t have a sling and I really think it would have been so handy around the house. My best friend just had her first and I think she would love this to let her carry the baby while around the house and parks!

51 Sara June 23, 2009 at 10:27 am

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52 Sara June 23, 2009 at 10:27 am

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53 Gina Loggins June 23, 2009 at 10:38 am

This sling looks much more comfortable than others I have tried. I would love to give this sling to my friend who is due with her second daughter in August. This is such a lifesaver- especially with trying to entertain an older child.

54 Gina Loggins June 23, 2009 at 10:38 am

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55 Gina Loggins June 23, 2009 at 10:38 am

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56 Gina Loggins June 23, 2009 at 10:38 am

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57 Christal June 23, 2009 at 11:53 am

that looks so comfy for both!!! I subscribe too!!

58 Christine June 23, 2009 at 1:32 pm

I would love to win this for my sister. She is pregnant with her first child and this looks really nice! Thanks for the chance!

59 Christine June 23, 2009 at 1:33 pm

I just became an email subscriber. Thanks!

60 Christine June 23, 2009 at 1:34 pm

I am following on twitter – username is justicecw. Thanks!

61 Christine June 23, 2009 at 1:35 pm

I signed up for your newsletter. Thanks!

62 Gaby June 23, 2009 at 4:48 pm

I should win because I think this sling is just what I was looking for!

63 Erin June 23, 2009 at 6:03 pm

I’d love to win this — with a toddler and a baby on the way, I could definitely see instances where it’s going to be necessary to have both hands available! :) Thanks for the chance.

64 Erin June 23, 2009 at 6:03 pm

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65 Michele P. June 23, 2009 at 9:25 pm

As a new grandmother, I would love to be able to hold my new grandson and keep him close as long as I can. However, I struggle with problems with my arms (repetitive strain injuries) that have caused damage over time, and I just can’t hold things as long as I used to. Having this sling would allow me to keep him close, but take the pressure off my arms-which sounds great!

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66 Michele P. June 23, 2009 at 9:25 pm

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67 Kiley Smith June 24, 2009 at 7:11 am

I should win this sling because I love to have my baby close as can be!

68 Kiley Smith June 24, 2009 at 7:13 am

I follow you on twitter @cherryblossbaby

69 Kiley Smith June 24, 2009 at 7:14 am

I twittered here:
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70 Kiley Smith June 24, 2009 at 7:14 am

I subscribe via google reader.

71 Kiley Smith June 24, 2009 at 7:15 am

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72 Kiley Smith June 24, 2009 at 7:15 am

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73 Christine June 24, 2009 at 8:07 am

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74 Brittany R. June 24, 2009 at 5:02 pm

I should win b/c I am going to give this to a friend that had an 11lb 6oz baby boy (they thought they were having a girl!) and her back is killing her. By the way, the baby was NOT a c-section. She is the women!

75 Brittany R. June 24, 2009 at 5:02 pm

I subscribe

76 Cristy June 24, 2009 at 11:21 pm

I tried making a sling for my first son but only used it once. He got lost in it! This sling has a lot of extras mine certainly didn’t. Having this around in September when #3 arrives would be great. Thanks for hosting!

77 Cristy June 24, 2009 at 11:21 pm

I’m a subscriber!

78 Katie S. June 25, 2009 at 9:06 am

Love this baby carrier!! And all the extra things are awesome. I was going to attempt to make my own carrier, but I LOVE this one. This would be perfect for my new baby and chasing my other two kids around.

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