We're going to be on TV!

Our PR Officer, Adriana, will be representing Malaysian Babywearers on LIVE TV this Sunday, 28 March, 2010! Do tune in to watch her and tell others to do so too!

Show: Nasi Lemak Kopi O
Time: 8am-10am
Date: Sunday, 28 March, 2010
Channel: TV9 (119 on Astro)

We look forward to this milestone achievement in our history of promoting babywearing in Malaysia :D Thank you, Nasi Lemak Kopi O, for giving us this opportunity, and also thank you, Alin, a fabulous member of Malaysian Babywearers who mentioned us to the show in the first place.

Don't forget to tune in!

Recent Media Coverage in Bonda Magazine & Berita Harian

Its only March and already babywearing has been featured in two media outlets - the February issue of Bonda magazine, and the Tuesday, March 9 edition of the Ratu section in Berita Harian.

Thanks to the ladies at ibu Family Resource Group for inviting our PR representative to write this article on babywearing. Bonda is a lovely magazine published by the ibu group. For enquiries about the magazine, do contact ibu house.

The full text of the Berita Harian article cannot be found at the original source but was copied and blogged for posterity by a few babywearing bloggers here and here.

 

Thank you to Siti Nur of Berita Harian for writing the article. We hope that this article will have reached out to parents who wouldn't have otherwise heard about babywearing, and helped quell some of the (frankly, quite bizarre) stigma that babywearing parents have had to face here. No more bibik comments please! Unless your bibik looks as good as that carrying your baby ;) 

We are so so happy for all the media coverage that Malaysian Babywearers are getting - and its only March! Hopefully as the year goes on, we will be featured in more media outlets, with the ultimate goal being a spot on TV! (If anyone knows a way in, do let us know - we will be eternally grateful!)

Safety warning on using slings with your little baby

In another worrying report on possible infant deaths caused by the use of sling, "Infant Deaths Prompt CPSC Warning About Sling Carriers for Babies", it is noted that infants of the following condition are discouraged from the use of slings in their early months of life (4 months and below):

- preemies
- twins
- baby in fragile health condition

I would say that even with babies who are born healthily and with normal birth weight etc, infant babywearing has to be handled with care. It is ALWAYS important to look for signs of changes (in skin colour etc.) and discomfort (baby squirming and trying to get out etc.) and do trust your instincts if you feel baby is not comfortable or unsafe.

Have a read at the above article. It is not meant to scare you off babywearing but more like a safety precaution for all of us who need to wear our babies at that young age.

2nd Babywearing Talk at ibu House

 

On Feb 8, our Malaysian Babywearers representative, Adriana Thani, conducted the 2nd babywearing talk at ibu House. We would like to thank the Gentle Birthing Group KL for inviting us to do the talk, and ibu House for providing the location. 

Entitled Introduction to Babywearing, this talk covers the basics of babywearing, including the benefits of babywearing, types of carriers, demonstrations on how to use carriers, as well as tips on safe & successful babywearing. Following a hearty Q&A session, attendees mingled with each other. Mothers, mothers-to-be, and even grandmothers all chatted up a storm, and several vendors were on hand to let attendees touch, feel and try their products. The children had a lot of fun as well!

Malaysian Babywearers is open to giving babywearing talks for your group or organization. Do contact us for more details!

 

Demonstrating a pouch

 

Demonstrating a ring sling

Demonstrating a soft-structured carrier (SSC)

Demonstrating a wrap

KL Babywearing Gathering

Hi all!

There will be a Malaysian Babywearers gathering in Bukit Jelutong soon. Do come over if you are interested in learning more about babywearing or even  if you're already a babywearer! There will be many babywearing enthusiasts there ready to share their experience and help you find a sling to suit your needs. Here are the details:


Date:          Saturday, Dec 19, 2009
Time:          2pm - 5pm
Location:    Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam

Topics:       "Intro to Different Carriers" and "Back Carries"

Those interested in attending, please RSVP to adriana.thani at gmail dot com or through the the Facebook Event page.

Hope to see you there!

Annoucing the Winners...

Tagline Contest

Create a tagline for Malaysian Babywearers!
This one is easy... Not? Well, all you have to do is create a tagline for Malaysian Babywearers in less than 15 words.

1st Prize Winner
1 Littlepods SSC worth RM 199.00 sponsored by Littlepods

"Wear your future, keep them closer!"

-Carolyn Wong

2nd Prize Winner
1 Mummyhugs Ring Sling worth RM 89.90 sponsored by Mummyhugs

"Keep your baby close to your heart"

-Pauline Siew

3rd Prize Winner
1 Mummyhugs voucher worth RM 50.00 sponsored by Mummyhugs
1 Bugslock worth RM 15.90 sponsored by Baby Paradise
1 100% organic cotton handkerchief worth RM 14.00 sponsored by Organic 5

"When babies are born, they're meant to be worn"

-Adriana Thani

Slogan Contest

Put your thinking caps on and complete the following in a manner most relevant to you (in less than 30 words):"Babywearing..."

1st Prize Winner
1 Littlepods SSC worth RM 199.00 sponsored by Littlepods

"Babywearing is when there is no other pleasure to equal the charm of that of a baby who is worn and cuddled near one's heart"

-Saw Leng Syn

2nd Prize Winner
1 Mamaway Pouch worth RM 94.80 sponsored by Mamaway

"Babywearing is an ultimate bonding as near to heart to be loved, near to arms to be hugged, near to lips to be kissed and near to body to be protected"

-Roziyanna Ahmad

3rd Prize Winner
1 Mummyhugs voucher worth RM 50.00 sponsored by Mummyhugs
1 Bugslock worth RM 15.90 sponsored by Baby Paradise
1 100% organic cotton handkerchief worth RM 14.00 sponsored by Organic 5

"Babywearing is like keeping your most wonderful and precious gift close enough to cuddle"

-Agnes Tan

Caption Contest

Fill up the caption in the most creative manner and walk away with the prize!Just what is little Justin thinking about when his Momma kisses him?No word limits ;)

1st Prize Winner
1 Maya Ring Sling worth RM 250.00 sponsored by SlingMeMama

"Hey you! Don't you even think of it! I'm the only one she can wear!"

-Alice Tang

2nd Prize Winner
1 Tree Huggers voucher worth RM 125.00 sponsored by TreeHuggers Babies

"Haha Daddy, I know you are jealous! You thought you were the only one who could kiss her. I'm number one in Mummy's heart, the apple of her eye"

-Alison Johansen Saw

3rd Prize Winner
1 Tummy to Tummy DVD worth RM 60.00 sponsored by Peekaroobaby

"Err... Mom, I think this "stripe" is making my buttock looks fat! Can you please wear me in plain colour next time?"

-Pauline Siew

Photo contest: Outdoor Babywearing

1st Prize Winner

1 Hotslings worth RM 229.00 sponsored by The LilCaliph

Adriana Thani & Aqil Arfan

2nd Prize Winner
1 Peek-a-Pouch Premium worth RM 109.00 sponsored by Peekaroobaby

Troy Carlson & Tristan Carlson


3rd Prize Winner
1 Kiddy T-Shirt worth RM 22.00 sponsored by Koala Kids Enrichment Center, Penang
3 Cotton flannel baby wipe worth RM 18.00 sponsored by Mamapatch
1 Bugslock worth RM 15.90 sponsored by Baby Paradise

Saw Leng Syn & Eloise En Yi and Sebastien Jun Ren





Photo contest: Multi-task Babywearer

1st Prize Winner
1 Hotslings worth RM 229.00 sponsored by The LilCaliph

Alison Johansen Saw & Sebastien Saw Jun Ren


2nd Prize Winner
1 Jumpsac voucher worth RM 125.00 sponsored by Jumpsacbaby

Nor Haliza Ghazali & Nur Alya Adriana binti Mohd Nizam


3rd Prize Winner
1 Kids T-shirt worth RM 22.00 sponsored by Koala Kids Enrichment Center, Penang
3 Flannel baby wipe worth RM 18.00 sponsored by Mamapatch
1 Bugslock worth RM 15.90 sponsored by Baby Paradise

Roziyanna Ahmad & Muhammad Hadiff Raef B Hazeri

Photo contest: Festive Babywearing
1st Prize Winner
1 Hotslings worth RM 229.00 sponsored by The LilCaliph

Fardia Bt Ahmad Fadzil & Fareesha Hassani Bt Amir Mukmin Hassani

2nd Prize Winner
1 Snugg voucher worth RM 100.00 sponsored by Snuggbaby

Eloise Saw En Yi & 'Bear Bear'

3rd Prize Winner
1 Kids T-shirt worth RM 22.00 sponsored by Koala Kids Enrichment Center, Penang
3 cotton flannel baby wipe worth RM 18.00 sponsored by Mamapatch
1 bugslock worth RM 15.90 sponsored by Baby Paradise

Adriana Thani & Afraz Alman

Congratulations to all the winners of the International Babywearing Week 2009 contests.

Please accept our sincere apologies for the delay in publishing the results.

Thank you for your participation and hope to see your entries again for IBW'10!

Note: Winners will be notified via email. Please email us at malaysianbabywearers-at-gmail-dot-com if you are a winner and have not been contacted regarding claiming your prize.

Sorry for the delay...

Hello contestants and everyone anxiously waiting for results,

There has been a technical fault in the loading of entries for the contests. Sorry for the delay in publishing the results but we assure you it will be within this week when we announce the winners of out IBW 09 contests.

Stay tuned and Selamat Babywearing!