Lifft Baby Sling Review

Cocoa & Coral Lifft Sling

I received my Lifft Sling to review and was really excited, it looks gorgeous, the colours are really nice, the fabric is soft and it looks really comfortable.

I then had to work out how to put it on, which I managed with guidance from their web page. The difficult part was getting my daughter into it, I followed the instructions to do a front lift and tried with a teddy bear first, but however I did it, I felt like I was squishing her in and she wasn’t too impressed about being in there.

I persevered with the front lift and did manage to carry her around and she fell asleep in there but I couldn’t get my head round her being squished. So the next time I used it I tried the little Buddha lift (from 3 months only), which is fairly complex in terms of getting the baby in there and I had to lift my baby quite high in order to slide her in but she seemed much happier peeking out of the sling and enjoyed it for longer. She wouldn’t stay in there for more than half an hour before getting a bit fretful, I don’t know if it is because she doesn’t like sitting cross legged for too long?

Whilst she would sit in it, the sling was comfortable and distributed the weight evenly, I didn’t have back ache at all and it enabled me to get on with things around the house whilst she was still close.

I think my Lifft sling will come in most handy when my daughter is 6 months old and I can do the side lift, where the baby is sat on your hip but the weight is distributed more and you have more support, I am looking forward to trying this position and think it will be the most successful.

I want to love this sling as it looks stunning but I have personally had a few issues with getting my daughter into it, at the moment she prefers her standard front carrier and will be happy in that walking round town in and out of shops for a few hours. Also with a standard carrier you can swap it over with someone else, with the Lifft Sling, you order it in your dress size and my husband isn’t a size 10 so he can’t carry her around at all.

As I’ve mentioned I think it will be invaluable from 6 months, I will update you on my progress and let you know what she thinks of the side lift!

Emily x

A little bit about Lifft Slings:
Your little one is carried at your centre of gravity and encourages you to stand up straight. The hip carrying position means you no longer need to 'kick' out hips to support toddlers and instead their weight is spread comfortably across your hip, shoulder and back. This means it also doesn't place any pressure on a baby's developing spine, keeping them in the recommended carrying position.

Easy to put on with no buckles clips or straps to do up, meaning the sling can be used without help and be put on with just one hand -  also allowing for fuss-free and discreet breastfeeding.
The perfect fit...
The fit of a baby sling is crucial to protect both your posture and your baby's, so is available in a multitude of sizes and styles, for both mums and dads shape. The Lifft™ sling comes in a variety of sizes from 6 to 22 for ladies, or S, M & L for men and is sized to fit the wearer. Particular sizes can also be made specifically for you and your individual shape and size.            

The sling is machine washable, made in the UK and folds down to the size of a nappy - perfect for squeezing in when you're on the run.
Lifft™ sling £49.99 also available in other colourways from www.lifftslings.com

5 Tips to improve your Google Page Rank

Be it for blogs or for e-commerce websites, we all wanna be found easily on Google!
Here is Alison Rothwell, a seo expert with some tips...

Improving your Google PageRank will of course have a knock on effect to your position within the natural search results. But don't make the mistake of concentrating solely on PageRank. Improving PageRank should be a part of a well organized SEO strategy. With that in mind here are 5 tips to help improve your Google PageRank.

1. Create a Google site map.

Google has a great number of free tools you can use. So if you don't already have one, head on over to Google.com and create a free account, then follow the instructions to create a sitemap, it's actually quite simple. While your there take a look at some of the other free tools they offer.

2. Getting good back links.

It's common knowledge that the more links you have, the better it is for your PageRank. But while it's common knowledge, it's not entirely correct. It's not so much the quantity of links you have, but the quality. All links should be from relevant sites, preferably with a high PageRank themselves. A good way of getting quality back links is to post in relevant forums. Answer any questions that may have been posted and include a link back to your site offering more information. DO NOT spam these websites with links though, or you'll be banned.

3. Always check your spelling.

Goggle sorry Google doesn't like spelling mistakes. So always make sure your content and titles are spelled correctly. It was once common practice to optimise sites with misspelled words for popular search terms to try and fool the engines. Those days are over, if your site has misspelled words on it, your PageRank will be penalized accordingly.

4. Check out what your competitors are up to.

Do a search in Google for the search term you want to rank for. The people at the top of the list are doing something right, so lets take a look at what their up to. Type the following search string into Google link:competitor.com replace competitor with the url of the top ranking site. You will now see a list of sites that are linking to that particular webpage. Make a note of the links and try to get them to link to your site as well.

5. The PageRank of your homepage is important, but don't forget the rest of your site.

PageRank like the name suggests is an indication of the quality of the page you're on, not of the website as a whole. A common mistake is to concentrate on increasing the PageRank of your homepage, thinking that it will filter down to the other pages on your site. Well no it won't, try to get links into the whole of your site, for a number of different keywords. Do all this correctly and soon you'll start to see the fruits of your labours.

Alison Rothwell, online marketing expert, is founder of the SEO Training Club, the proven step-by-step solution to your internet marketing problems. To receive her weekly online marketing ezine to help get higher search engine rankings to increase your online sales, visit www.seotrainingclub.com.

Many thanks to Alison for this wonderful post.

Monica x

Our review featured on Cares website

When we review goodies, be it for stuff we get sent to review or stuff we buy, we always give HONEST reviews, we will never be bought to post reviews to the manufacturers liking.

We say what we think, and yes there are products that we have come across that we have not found negative points but we have always been truthful, so when our reviews get featured anywhere I get super happy!

This to me means that people are listening, be it the brands themselves or the consumers, and that makes me happy. :)

So here you go, we are featured on the Cares website, guess they liked our review! You can view our feature here.

Monica x

 

Stylish Blogger Award - 7 things you didn't know about me...

My new friend Carolin of Mummy Alarm and my long time friend Gauri of Blessing Tree have tagged me in the Stylish Blogger Award which is great but it means I have to tell you 7 things you didn't know about me...

I really had to think about this and it was actually quite hard. So here goes my attempt!

1. When I was three years old I was having fun on a cotton reel display watching all the reels fall down when I took one from the bottom, problem was I couldn't put them back in through the top as I didn't reach. Resulting in me putting them in my jacket pockets (unfortunately I had rather big pockets), when I got home, my nan found them in my pockets and made me go back and apologize to the shop owner.
I didn't know I was stealing until my nan explained when we got home... apologizing to the store owner was probably my most embarrassing moment ever.

2. I secretly dream about owning a country house with a pretty country cream kitchen, where I wear a pretty apron I made myself and I bake cakes all the time... those of you who know me will think this is totally unlike me!

3. I wanted to home school my kids but unfortunately have no time and thought they will miss out on socializing and other things school can offer, but I certainly would like to nurture and teach them all I can all the time.

4.  I was a really good singer when I was younger, now I am out of practice I believe I sound like a howling dog in pain.

5. Marmite = Hate it, Vegemite = Never tried it

6. I absolutely love potatoes and this, I could probably live on those things!!!

7. I am very very impatient, it's annoying...specially to me!

Now I have to nominate 15 blogs.... that is a lot! Then they have to do the same as above and nominate other peeps too!

1. New but cool blog by @ChicUniqueUK Http://insideemmasattic.blogspot.com/

2. Rosa Pomar at http://aervilhacorderosa.com/ , this is a very cool blog with all kinds of cool crafty stuff and translated the title means "The Pink Pea" how can you not love that?! Click on the english tab at the top to read in english :)

3. The really cool family blog over at http://christopherandtia.blogspot.com/ , the baby blogs, the mummy blogs and the kids blog... loads of pictures = super cool blog!

4. Kathryn is great writer and a great lady, lovely blog... http://crystaljigsaw.blogspot.com/

5. A blog of a successful small business that started at home... very cool stuff! http://dotsandspotsdesign.blogspot.com/

6. A felt artist blog... simply love her birdies... http://feltmeupdesigns.blogspot.com/

7. A blog with some cool posts and wicked give aways http://giventodistractingothers.blogspot.com/

8. Insomniac mummy - interesting stuff... but you really have to stop over for her "Hot or Not?" posts... *drools* http://www.insomniacmummy.com/

9. Musings of a mummy... an interesting blog... and she has a baby on the way! Awwww! http://isthereaplanb.blogspot.com/

10. Fun foodie blog of a mummy http://blog.maisoncupcake.com/

11. Miss Lizzie B is a funny gal, trust me I've met her! http://missielizzie-meandmyshadow.blogspot.com/

12. Fellow mummy blogger and Quinny Caster Emma over at http://www.methemanandthebaby.com/

13. Great blog http://www.mellowmummy.co.uk/ a first time mummy

14. A mummy trying to juggle her many "hats" http://www.muddlingalongmummy.com/

15. An american mum in Glasgow http://transatlanticblonde.blogspot.com/

Phew! Thats it... many more people I would like to tag but I think this list is long enough! Now all you bloggers have to do the same! ;)

Monica x

If only child birth was this easy!

How I wish it had taken me this long....

Enjoy! Monica x

Top 3 Gift Ideas - Feature on The Green Familia

Only came across it now as Google failed to inform me, but we were featured in The Green Familia, a fabulous ethical green blog for families!

Their top 3 pics of our goodies were the Wilkinet Organic Cotton Baby Carrier in Chocolate Brown, Little Lamb Organic Cotton Nappy Kit and the Baby Peace Organic Protective Curtain in White.

I am glad The Green Familia like these!

Read the original article here.

Monica x

The Green Familia feature for Christmas 2010

Only came across it now as Google failed to inform me, but we were featured in The Green Familia, a fabulous ethical green blog for families!

Here is a screen shot of the feature where you can see an image of our stunning Merino Wool & Silk Felted Soaps which we are exclusive retailers of. I am glad The Green Familia think they are fab too!

Read the original article here.

Monica x