Avery - OOAK HB Restyle with Wings. For Heartfelt in honour of Avery and Kristie.

This OOAK Half Buckle with Wing straps has been made in honour of Avery, and his beautiful mother Kristie. Kristie designed this colourway (made by Girasol), and Tinoki had them made. Brie from Tinoki donated the wrap, and I my time to create this special carrier. All proceeds are going to Heartfelt.

Kristie shares some words with us -

Avery Fox Charles Tatton was born July 14 2011, silently and still. In the immediate aftermath of his death, Heartfelt were called to take photos of the family so we would forever have memories of his brief time with us. These have proven to be the most special and treasured pieces in our family.

This photo is such a blessing to this mama's heart

The Avery Wrap by Girasol was designed in Avery's memory by me in the short time after his death. One of the things I longed so much to do was carry him close in a woven wrap and kiss the top of his head.

I hope you will love to carry your babe in this Avery thanks to Beetlebums and <<Tinoki>>. 
You will also find Averys story on my blog, <<Hesperas Garden>>.

The proceeds will help Heartfelt give more families memories to last a lifetime.


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I feel so blessed to be able to give what I can, and I would love to take the time to thank my friend Brie from Tinoki for kindly donating this special wrap.  I am always in awe of the strength and resilience that Kristie has exhibited.  What an amazing woman, and what an inspiration.

Bidding will start on Avery on Sunday night, 5th Feb at 8.30pm.  It will end on the following Wednesday night.  Please if you would like to donate an amount, any at all, contact Heartfelt - they would love to hear from you.

Big love.

Safety First - ALWAYS

I would like to take a moment of your time and direct you to the Tinoki blog.  Brie has written a fantastic post about carrier safety and what you need to know to ensure the carrier/s that you use are safe.

She made an awesome point - 'Babywearing is safe however not all baby carriers are'.  How very apt that statement is.

So please, click here on Tinoki and absorb her wise words, your precious baby is worth the extra minute it takes to check over your baby carrier/s.

Also, if you haven't visited and joined Kanga Collective - what are you waiting for?  The mystery prize will be drawn in literally days, and there is lots of action and chatter.  It is Australia's new Baby Wearing Forum, along with a fantastic Wiki and blog.  Speaking of which, if you have a great article that you would like to submit to either the Wiki or the Blog then please join up and submit!

Big, safe love!

Amaali

This is Amaali, a big kid sized full buckle Summer Beetlebum that I made for my archnemesis (:P), Laura.  Her daughter does NOT sleep...  So I hope that Amaali soothes her off to sleep faster than ever!

Ive still got a couple of carriers to get out before Christmas, and with Kanga Collective up and running, I am a super busy mama!  I am a bit behind on emails, I promise I haven't forgotten you if you have emailed me :).

I will be listing some chest straps this week too, Ive seen that there is quite a demand for them.  They are adjustable and can be used on any carrier.

Off now to look at Christmas lights!

Minister

Introducing Minister

This is a big kid carrier for my friend, who has done alot for me!!!  She has a big boy who loves snuggles so this will be perfect for them.

Just in time for Christmas!!!  There are a couple more that I am hoping to get out before Christmas descends.  Squee!

Kanga Collective

This is it, tonight the Kanga Collective is open.

It is real - Australia and New Zealand now has their own Baby Wearing forum.  I know I said Aus/NZ however it is really for all walks of life.  Anyone who appreciates the practice of babywearing.  Anyone who loves holding their baby close.  Anyone who is close to having a baby, who wants to know more about this amazing parenting tool.

Kanga Collective has been a collaborative effort between quite a few people who all feel the same way.  It has been, and will continue to be, alot of work.  Such fun and fulfilling work it is.  I am popping at the sides!

So, you know you want to - you will find it here.  (click on 'here').  And please share!

Moby

Moby

 This is Moby - a Restyle I made especially for a wonderful woman and her partner.  The wraps I used were Naglitki (Vatanai) and Storchenweige Leo Marine.  They were well loved and super broken in wraps when they got here, I just know that this restyle is going to feel superb when worn.  

Moby has extra long straps - the couple that own him love to tandem wear (wear two babies at once) and the Restyle Wing Straps are perfect for that.

The headrest is super special, if I might say so myself!  The smiling whale makes me feel so happy when I look at him - and the meandering hand driven stitching signify water (I love how the variegated thread looks!).

I hope hope hope they LOVE Moby.  And if they dont, I will buy him off them - because I do!

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