The little freedom with Boba 4G

Almost always having a small being with us means lack of mobility. Babies are definitely fragile and just because of that bringing them out and about is a tough decision for mommies like me.

I love spending the weekends out with Anand. Whether it's shopping or out for a brunch or coffee, I look forward spending time with him. But, with the baby at hand, it was quite difficult for us to go out. 

We looked for a solution. Stroller does seem appealing but at times, it is not practical. For example, manouvering in and out of the weekend Midvalley crowd is unthinkable. And there are places where bringing a stroller may not be apt. I am not saying strollers are bad choice, it's just may not be the prefect solution for me now.

So we decided on a baby carrier. But there was another bigger problem - which one? I was very disturbed by the fact baby carrier could lead to hip dysplasia. Choosing the right baby carrier is really important. Our final choice was Boba 4G baby carrier.

I was attracted to this carrier because of 2 things - nice design and it was comfortable to use for us and the baby! FabulousMom was having promotion for baby carriers so I got this for a good price. My other option was Ergo Baby Carrier and I did try both the carriers before purchasing it. I think that was the most important factor in choosing a baby carrier. Bring your baby, and try it on. We did find it awkward asking the sales girls to allow us to try, but we're glad we asked! They were more than happy to help us. I especially loved the sales girl I met at Fabulous Mom boutique store in Cheras.

My baby screamed in Ergo, but slept off in Boba - so Boba it is! Not only that, the 4G model comes with infant seat insert which is detachable once the baby is big enough. Ergo does have an infant insert but it's thick and you have to purchase separately. Personally, I felt more comfortable wearing my baby in the Boba compared to Ergo (we tried Sport and Original).

After the breastfeeding pillow, this was probably the next best thing we have invested in. The little freedom of bringing our little one around, while keeping our hands free! The carrier complies with ergonomic of baby carrying and baby feels snug and safe with us.

Boba 4G can be worn in 3 different ways and can be used for babies up to 25kg. The material is soft, but it's best not to use it under hot weather because it can get really stuffy! We took Baby ma up to the Batu Caves temple using this carrier. As it was drizzling, the head cover that came with the carrier was of great use! It was a life saver for us. Baby ma slept all the way up and down!

Baby products are not cheap, so finding the one that is useful and doesn't hurt your pocket much is challenging. I'm glad I decided to try on the carrier before buying. It took me a week to research and narrow down on the brand. It was a hassle, but I am happy with the purchase. :)

Anand and I are off for weekend outing tomorrow, with Baby ma :)

Updated Mar 28th:
After using our Boba, we would normally store it in the box that it came with. It's a little hassle that was easily solved by purchasing the Boba stuff sack. I bought it online from Aboo family for RM55. Quite pricey but it came with the same design as my Boba and makes more fashion sense to carry the Boba around with this than the box itself. :) Here's a picture of my sack stuffed with my Boba 4G