Thursday, February 6, 2014

Joy and Joe's delicious Blackberry Ripple

This is so cuddly. And PURPLE! Joy and Joe sent me their 100% organic cotton Blackberry ripple to try and I couldn't be happier with it. Woven in the UK on a modern dobby loom (you can SEE it being woven here: http://joyandjoebaby.co.uk/product/the-blackberry-ripple-woven-wrap-2/)

It's a hefty 276g/m2, and after one wash drapes beautifully. The weave is quite open (broken twill) and feels very cushy. The simple striped design makes it an easy wear for parents and carers who might be a bit self-conscious in a complex design or statement color scheme. 

I FWCC'd my 11kg toddler comfortably and found this quite easy to wrap in a double hammock- not grippy enough to make passes difficult, but certainly thick enough for comfortable ruck straps. It's 80cms wide so certainly enough for toddler wrapping.

After I beat it up a little bit I lent it to a friend to wrap her squish and she absolutely raved about it- also mentioning that the contrasting color rails made it easier for her to tighten accurately and check she wasn't twisting anywhere. 

It has become delightfully cuddly and floofy after only a couple washes and line dries (I don't "do" ironing!) and is an amazing quality wrap at its price point.  
I can see this being a great workhorse wrap that does the job well and comfortably with children of varying weight and size, and washes and wears beautifully. 

If you'd like to enter the draw for a Blackberry Ripple of your very own, you can enter here: http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/share-code/OTU0MmRlYTcyODc2ZDdlMDk1YjExM2ZlNGZhNzUxOjM1/

Or head over to my facebook page and look for 

166 comments:

  1. Aside from the amazing colour, I have no wraps so I would love it!

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  2. I have been dying to get a wrap, but haven't had the money with my husband out of a job! Would LOVE to win this one!

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  3. This wrap is GORGEOUS!! Purple is my favorite color, and different colored rails are always a huge help, and I consider myself a fairly experienced wrapper.

    I'm also a babywearing group leader and this would be an amazing addition to our library, letting new parents try out the wonderful world of wovens!

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  4. I would love this wrap for my squish coming in may #6 will be CARRIED alot !! hands free for the win <3

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  5. This would make a beautiful addition to my growing fluffy stash!

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  6. I'd love to win this wrap! I love the color and want to try a 100% cotton wrap.

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  7. I love it because of the gorgeous creamy purple color! Would love to pass it on to a good friend of mine!

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  8. I love this color! I would love to try this with my no-so-tiny squish (he's pushing 16 lbs at 11 weeks) and my 22 month old whose favorite color is purple. :)

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  9. I would love a cuddly, cushy wrap for my toddler! I also love the fact that it doesn't need ironed... ironing is not my friend. ;)

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  10. This wrap is gorgeous I love the colour and need a new wrap to use with my squish who is due in April

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  11. I would love to win this because I LOVE wearing my babies and need a new wrap :) PLUS purple is my favorite color!!!

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  12. I love the subtle purple colour...and purple just seems to suit my girl down to the ground.

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  13. I would love to win it so I can give as a gift.

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  14. I am new to baby wearing and would love this wrap to snuggle my sweet baby Ava!

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  15. Purple <3 and toddler worthy... Love!

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  16. I would love to win this to either give as a gift OR be selfish and keep it because I do not have a deliciously purple wrap <3

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  17. I love this purple! I am not sure what size I would want - I think a 7 is too long, but a 5 might be nice!

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  18. I would LOVE this wrap after having to destash to free up funds. And what better way, than with a pretty purple wrap?

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  19. I've loved baby wearing since my now 2 year old was a baby and I've never tried a wrap. I've only ever tried a sling and an ergo. It would be so exciting to have a wrap!

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  20. I would love this beautiful wrap because I have the cuddliest 5 month old ever who would spend his whole life wrapped on me if I let him.

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  21. It's purple and it's so beautiful. I'd love a wrap to carry around my beautiful baby boy :)

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  22. Ita beautiful. And would love to win my first wrap <3

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  23. Its amazingly beautiful id love to win my first wrap ever

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  24. this is so my colour!

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  25. I would love to win this wrap. It's my favorite color. I'm also a mom of 4 kids 4 and under so life gets pretty hectic and not much wiggle room in my budget for a wrap.

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  26. It looks like it's cool to wear as in not hot!

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  27. It's beautiful! I don't have a purple wrap and would love to see how this color works for us!

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  28. Oooooohh so gorgeous! Would love to try this one out!! :)
    Thanks for the giveaway!

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  29. I've been dying to learn to wrap and just haven't been able to get the funds together !

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  30. This is beautiful, and I would love to win it! My baby girl's "color" is purple, at least, until she is old enough to choose for herself. (Her sisters are green and yellow, and they dictated purple for her!)

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  31. I'm new to babywearing and a first time mama so would love to try it out!

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  32. I would love to win this to try out with my 22 month old, the Ergo is getting diggy under my arms and a wrap might provide some relief (and look fab!)

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  33. This wrap is beautiful! And I love that your friend says that about the contrasting colors! It's something I think about when wanting a wrap! Fingers crossed! I would live this for my little princess!

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  34. Love that it is toddler worthy! Need a wider wrap for my ever growing child

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  35. I LOVE purple! Favorite color and new baby girl coming soon. I NEED this wrap!! =D

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  36. I love the girlyness of this wrap!

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  37. Gorgeous I've been wanting to get a woven wrap b/c i heard they are very comfy!

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  38. I have a ring sling but don't love itike I was hoping to. I really want a woven wrap & wish I did more research before purchasing the ring sling.

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  39. This is beautiful! I need a smaller wrap, I got a great deal on a used woven, but it is a seven and so long! I would really love a four, maybe a five. Thank you fit the chance to win!

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  40. I would LOVE and cherish this wrap! I have 2 stretchy wraps and one I made frm fabric because something this spectacular isn't in our budget now with 3, 3 and under and me home with our NB. This would be amazing!! It's beautiful, and I love following your blog and IG!

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  41. Beautiful colour, beautiful wrap! I would love this for my 10 month old. We use my diy cotton gauze but he is quickly outgrowing it and babywearing is non existent in my country (Trinidad) so to win this would be perfect

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  42. I'm looking for my first woven - would love to win this beauty!

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  43. I have been really hoping to try a woven wrap of my own, since hubs is still in school until spring & our family budget is rather tight. I love the color, and the designer/seamstress's daughter in me appreciates a fine loom woven fabric. Thank you so much for the opportunity to win!

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  44. I would love to win this for our lending library!

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  45. I love this for the purple & sounds like its a great wrap!

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  46. What a beautiful wrap! You make it sound so amazing!

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  47. I am also hoping to win this gorgeous wrap. Purple is one of my favorite colors, and I don't have ANY wraps for the new baby I'll be birthing in a few months. :)

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  48. I have 3 kids under 5. The youngest is 5 months. I have yet to purchase my first woven. This would be a great win!

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  49. I'd love to win because I have three pregnant SILs plus a one year old of my own, so I need to expend my stash so I can share and make sure all four babies are wrapped!!

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  50. Im just starting to build my stash and this is such a beautiful one.... Purple is my favorite color

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  51. Loving not only the delicious color but also how quickly it breaks in. Sounds too perfect!

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  52. I'd like to give it to my daughter!
    I wore her as a baby now almost 20 years later she can't wait to wear her baby! <3

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  53. I really want to try a woven wrap, and see why people are so in love with them. We're expecting for April 1st and would love this wrap to carry baby around with!

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  54. I have never owned a wrap before. Would love to win one

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  55. I'd love to have this wrap for my teaching library. I'm in the process of completing my Babywearing Educator Certification and sold most of my wraps/carriers to fund the class. This would be a great addition to my tool box so I can share how amazing babywearing can be with my community. Thank you for the opportunity!

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  56. I would love one of these! Absolutely gorgeous! <3<3<3

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  57. I gave wrapping a try recently with a friend's woven & I am dying to own one myself! I had a moby when my little guy was smaller & I have a gauze wrap but it's just so diggy. I appreciate the chance to win this one & I love that it's what I consider to be a gender neutral color! :D

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  58. I do not own a wrap and this is my favourite color! I would love this. Thank you

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  59. Have been saving for a woven and this one sounds awesome. I need one that would be great for an infant or toddler that has easy care and is good for beginners and this wrap sounds like it fits all of those.

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  60. I have not had a woven wrap and would love one! This sounds so amazing!!

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  61. I've always wanted a real woven but with three kids under three it's so hard to save for one. Plus I adore purple :)

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  63. would love to try this with my 7 mo old

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  64. Just diving into the yummy world of wrapping

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  65. I would love to have this as my first woven wrap! -Lesslie

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  66. I would love to win this-my 3 year old daughter Jovie loves being carried and her favorite color is purple. :)

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  67. this would be my first wrap! i'd love to have one to try with my little girl!

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  68. Id love this in a size 6 for my 8wk old daughter. I have two boys so would love a girly coloured wrap for her.

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  69. Someday I'm going to take the plunge and buy a gorgeous wrap.

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  70. Cuddly, purple, organic ... my DREAM wrap!

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  71. Would love this wrap! Right now I only have my Ikea shortie

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  72. Gorgeous, would love this for belly bub!

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  73. So pretty! I can't wait to get my first wrap & I LOVE purple!!! Thank you so much for this opportunity I appreciate your generosity as always :)

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  74. I'd love to spread the babywearing love by donating the wrap to the local babywearing group at my place Pahang Babywearers

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  75. Oh, wow this is so simply beautiful! Purple is my favourite colour but because I have a little boy I thought I should buy a more "manly" colour wrap instead of a pretty one and because I cannot afford to buy another my dream of owning a purple one is just that right now... Fingers crossed I might get lucky! Thank you very much for this chance. :)

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  76. Gorgeous colour. Love the wrap. Thank you. X

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  77. Purple is my favourite color! Hope to win cause it's going to be my first wrap!

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  78. This wrap would be perfect for me because it looks soft, yet sturdy enough to handle my wriggly baby boy.

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  79. Beautiful wrap and you made it sound so tasty! Would just love to have a purple wrap!

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  80. Gorgeous wrap, would love to win it :)

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  81. It is a pretty vibrant wrap that would be great for any collection! I am going to share this with our local babywearing group.

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  82. Hope I get the chance to try it.

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  83. I would love to win this wrap, My best friend is due to have her baby in another 2 months and with predicted complications with bubba I think babywearing will be a godsend for them :)

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  84. Gorgeous! It's so nice to find cotton wraps that are wide enough and sturdy enough for toddlers! Would love to have to be able to loan out to friends and acquaintances who want to babywear; living in a small town, one does not see many babywearers around here.

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  85. Oh my gosh, I LOVE that purple! I only have one wrap right now and I'm trying to build a stash of my own, especially so I can loan some to friends and get them hooked on babywearing!

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  86. Purple is my little monkeys color I would love this wrap for the amusement park this summer!

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  87. I would love to win this wrap! I'm looking for my first wrap, and this one is beautiful!

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  88. Sounds awesome! I have a 2.5yr old and an almost 3 month old that are carried. So far we've only tried Mei Tai styles and I'd love to try another type!

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  89. It sounds like it didn't have a long breaking in period! I really like that! Who has time to braid a wrap a thousand times before you can really use it?

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  90. It's absolutely gorgeous! I don't have the funds to purchase such an amazing wrap. I'd love to have a wrap to carry my next child, or even carry my 30lb 3.5 year old. :)

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  91. I am a sucker for anything purple! I would love to win because I am having some serious baby wearing struggles lately. Carriers aren't working well with my petite shoulders and I have been told woven might be my best option at this point!

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  92. i would love to wrap my little Belle in this gorgeous purple wrap!!

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  93. i love this pretty purple wrap. i don't own a wrap yet so this would be great!

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  94. This would be so lovely to win! I would like it to try out with my little girl. THANK YOU!

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  95. I love the color! We are in desperate need of a regular wrap!

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  96. The color is gorgeous. We have no wovens and I for religious purposes can only use fabric woven of 100% one natural fiber such as cotton. So yay! Its perfect!

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  97. I have always wanted to try a woven wrap.. I have a 25 pound 17 month old that I still wear and now I'm pregnant with number 4.. I would love to tandem wear them with a larger sized woven:) Thanks so much for the giveaway!

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  98. I am getting certified as a doula and would love to have some wraps on hand to show my families and help new mamas practice! I want them to be able to try some wraps and carriers so they have some experience before making any purchases. Hopefully having some wraps mastered early on will make the first few months postpartum blissful (as they should be!) instead of stressful :)

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  99. I am new to wraps and have a nb that am bfing I love being close to her. I think that wearing her would. Hold a great relationship with her to last a life time!

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  100. I am training as a babywearing consultant and would love to be able to demonstrate carries with this wrap. Thank you for considering me.

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  101. I'd love to win this beautiful wrap to surprise my friend, who had twins in November but lost one 3 hours after their birth, with. She is a wonderful mother and just brought the surviving twin home a couple of weeks ago. This wrap would be great for her to wear her little girl in and bond with her.

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  102. I've got number two on the way; due in June, and I would love to have a wrap especially for him/her in addition to the ones I got for my son. Plus I love purple!

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  103. I've been wanting a purple wrap! This one is beautiful!

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  104. My little girl is 5 months old and doesn't have a wrap yet. I bought one but it was too short for me. I understand the need for a newbie wrapper to start with a 6 or longer. Purple is my favorite color, this wrap took my breath away when I saw this post.

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  105. It's practical and I'd love to use it with my 6 month old. The marked rails would be helpful since I am still learning. Thanks!

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  106. I would love to win! Purple is my favourite colour. I am looking for a size 4 at the moment because my little bubba is growing but I can't afford anything at the moment...

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  107. Looks perfect for my delicious squish, due in May!

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  108. I'd love a purple cushy wrap to carry my 7 month old around in!

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  109. Would LOVE this for vacation, taking my 32lb 18 month old son, my sister is bringing her 1 year old.

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  110. So pretty. I'd love to win this as I don't have a wrap and this sounds fab.

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  111. I would love to win this! Purple is my favorite color and I don't own a wrap yet. I own everything but a wrap. Still penny pinching and saving to get one!

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  112. Im new to wrapping but im seriously loving it. I would love to win this wrap to share it with a few wrapless friends!

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  113. I LOVE LOVE LOVE purple wraps! And am looking for something to wrap a new squish in. This would be perfect. Thanks for the giveaway! :)

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  114. I would love to try a woven wrap like this! Its so so gorgeous!

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  115. I would love to win this! My littlest one (#10) is only 14 months old and we are expecting our first grandbaby in the fall so a wrap would get a lot of use in our house!

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  116. I would love to win this gorgeous wrap, the colour is absolutely gorgeous ,and with just the one wrap at the moment I would love to win to vary ita little and finally get my own stash built upa little, and possibly be able to lend out to get more people hooked on baby wearing ;)

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  117. This wrap would be a lovely addition to our lending library, the contrasting rails make it an ideal wrap for learning.

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  118. I would love to add this to my "stash" since I only have one wrap!

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  119. I've been wanting to try a woven wrap so bad! My funds are just not there at the moment. That purple is gorgeous.

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  120. I would LOVE to win this to further enable my baby wearing. I'm new to wrapping but the only wrap I have is a cotton gauze and I don't love it. This looks amazing!

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  121. I would love to start my wrap collection with this!!!

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  122. bubby #2 is due in just over 8 weeks and i would love with all my heart to wear him as much as possible to still engage with my miss 3 while bonding closely with the bubba!! i dont yet own a wrap and this is gorgeous!

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  123. Oh wow! This is define. It ticks all the boxes! Organic! Luscious purple! Cushy! Just simply incredible.



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  124. Great wrap and a perfect color! This wrap would be loved in my home :)

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  125. Baby is due anytime now and I would love a wrap to snuggle in!

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  126. I need to win! My little redhead beauty looks amazing in PURPLE!!! We have an orange wrap and a green wrap and now we need a pretty purple one! Blackberry Ripple be mine!! <3

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  127. I love this color and would love to try this kind of wrap for a baby carrier. We use a soft structured one right now, which doesn't seem as comfy.

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  128. I have been looking at wraps and haven't gotten on yet. Would love to try it!

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  129. I don't have a wrap yet (only a baby K'tan that we are quickly outgrowing) but I can't afford a wrap yet! Everytime I save a little money for one something urgent comes up that eats up the funds. Aside from that, purple is my favorite color!

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  130. I would love to win this as it is simply beautiul. my baby loves being wrapped and would look gorgeous in purple

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  131. AHHH! After months of searching, I finally found SMP for my BFFFFFFFF whose sweet little is due this April. (I have not had the luxury of trying a J&J, but saved a long while to fund that DISO for my very best friend!)! I am so happy to have finally found it! It is on it's way to me AS I TYPE! :) AND NOOOOWWWWWW there is a J&J giveaway for one in MY DDs favorite color?!?!?! Coincidence? I think NOT! *crossing my fingers and toes so that BFF and I can both have a lovely J&J wrap <3 <3 <3

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  132. Absolutely beautiful! Finally a feminine wrap that is not pink! Drool!

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  133. well I'm fairly new to wrapping (just started with my 21mo and am due in 4 weeks so i'll start from day one with #2) and really loving the variety! I'm small framed but my husband is a mountain man so the only wrap we have is a 7 so that we both can use it... I'd love this slightly smaller so I can try new carries without so many tails to tuck! plus its purple and gorgeous. and we're having a girl and what girl shouldnt have a purple wrap?! i mean REALLY! :)

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  134. Oh this is beautiful. I gave up too soon on my first wrap and have been on the search for a replacement. Purple is gorgeous.

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  135. This wrap is just gorgeous! Looks like it would be perfect for my 3 month old!

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  136. OOOO Yummo, looks like a lovely wrap...and my fav colour. I can imagine lots of sleepy dust in this one!

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  137. I love the color and I definitely LOVE that it's organic cotton. I have a toddler and 4 month old. Both love being carried with the toddler often bringing me my ergo saying, 'cawee me Mummy!' And then giggles the whole time I carry her. Purple is her favorite color to do she would enjoy it just as much as me.

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  138. We are expecting our first bub in 9 weeks and purple is my favourite colour. Would love a wrap like this as my very first woven :)

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  139. I would adore this as purple is my favourite colour :)

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  140. I would love to win this, it is a gorgeous colour that im yet to have in my stash! Plus hubby says i cant buy any more :P

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  141. This is beautiful, and I would love to try a new brand of wrap!!

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  142. I love to wear my little moose but don't yet have a woven wrap. He loved the Moby when he fit so I know he would love this! Looks so comfy and its gorgeous!

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