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Calyx Baby Carrier: Designed by a Mama… Obviously!

I wear my daughter a lot. Almost all the time, really. And the Calyx Baby Carrier by Mama Design ($129) has been a favorite around my house since it arrived. Capable of holding children 4-months-old right through to toddlerhood, it’s a wonderful go-everywhere carrier option.

Here is the sizing information that I gave in the previous post. There seems to have been some confusion, people with smaller bodies ordering from the Clearance Sale and then having fit issues. Folks, if you are smaller that 5′4″ average weight, you are probably going to have a problem. I suggested below that those who are 5′6″ and over are the ones who could confidently take advantage of this sale. I know the price is good, but please be patient. If you are smaller, please wait for a Calyx that will fit you.

I am marking down all of the Original Size Calyx carriers that I currently have in stock right now. They will stay marked down until they are gone. I want to stress that there is nothing wrong with this size. In fact, mamas around 5′6″ and up, who are chewy but not necessarily fluffy, or who are carrying toddlers and need to wear the Calyx a little lower will probably prefer this strap length because the padded portion of the strap is long enough to ensure that the little one’s leg is covered. This is the size I would want, at 5′6″, about 150 lbs, with a tall skinny 3 yo.

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I just created a gallery of action shots sent in by happy Calyx users. If you’d like to add a picture, just email it to me.

This Calyx took a trip to the Children’s Museum last weekend. Don’t they look great? This is the current Calyx size, you can see that mom is of a slender average size, and still has some adjusting room left in the strap.

When you’re considering whether one might work for you, remember that the Calyx was created to be a comfortable big baby and toddler carrier. If it seems roomy with your 3 month old, that’s because it’s made to fit best when she’s 9 months up to at least 3 years. It can be used with babies in the 4-6 month range, but there are more appropriate newborn and small baby carrier styles on the market.

Update: This carrier has a new home.

I have only made 4 carriers with this fabric option, as a special order (yes, I will take them…be patient for another couple weeks while I sort out the details. When I’m ready to talk Customs, I’ll post about it). The mama who asked for the fabric graciously allowed me to make a few extra, 2 of which have gone quietly. This is the only one left. It is first come, first served. I don’t want to add a paypal button because they can’t keep track of inventory, so there are 2 choices: Either email me at support@mamabydesign.com, or if you know you want a Calyx and have a second choice please go through the order page choosing your second choice as your first and putting “First Choice: Limited Edition!” in the message field. Either way it will come through my inbox, and I’ll use the time stamp to determine who gets lucky.