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Bug In A Rug Babyrug Review

May 7, 2012 Posted by Luschka under Competitions, Products, Reviews, Top Picks
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Have you ever gotten your baby or toddler nice and warmly dressed, just to get out to the car and find you have to either take off their warm layers so they’ll fit in the car seat, or readjust the car seat straps? Then, having adjusted the straps so that baby/toddler is safely strapped in, you want to head home again, but the sun has come out and it’s turned into a warm day and you have to adjust the strap again?  It’s one of my pet irritations. It really is. Which is why the Bug In A Rug blanket from Babyrug is sheer genius.

When we’re leaving home, I put Aviya in her rug, which is what I carry her out to the car in. She’s popped straight into the car seat and off we go. While we’re out and about I can either leaver her in the Bug because it’s thin enough that she can fit comfortably into the sling with it, and because it’s design allows her to be either ‘wrapped’ or have froggy legs in the sling. When I take her out, she’s still warm and cozy, or I can take her out of the blanket if it’s warm enough, and she can go into the car seat without it on, because it’s thin enough that no car seat adjustment is required. Like I said – genius.

While I have tried to do the same with normal baby sleeping bags, that’s not been as effective as I can’t strap the car seat securely without opening the zip – which defeats the aim. With the Bug in a Rug, baby’s feet go in two dedicated leg bits, so they can stay warm and safely strapped in – or in a sling, you can thread the sling between the legs without hassles.

The soft fleece is wrapped around baby in a swaddle hold, but it is loose enough that baby can move around in it too. My daughter doesn’t like being swaddled, so she can just be covered. As compared to a snow suit, for example, the baby rug is really compact and can easily go into your handbag or nappy bag.

It is machine washable, and is available in a variety of colours, which is fabulous if you’re not dominated by gender stereotypes.

The only down side of the Bug in a Rug is that it’s available in three sizes, so you’ll need new ones as your baby grows. Having said that, I have a large baby – she’s over 5kg at 8 weeks! And the small still has plenty room in it. She’ll be in it for some time yet.

Nappy changes are also easy, since there are no buttons, poppers or zips – it’s just in and out, which is very convenient.

The Bug in a Rug is not a baby essential. Your baby will make it through life without it, but it sure as heck makes my life easier, by relieving me of that odd annoyed irritation constantly adjusting the car seat straps give me. It’s also a lot easier than trying to get tiny baby fingers through arm holes on jackets or getting them stuck in the weaving on jerseys and jumpers.

This little bit of baby kit is so useful and practical, every time we’ve been out of the house with it, I’ve been asked where we got it from!

Competition

Bug in a Rug - SmallBabyrug have offered one reader of Diary of a First Child has a chance to win a Bug in a Rug.  To stand a chance to win, head over to BabyRug, have a browse around, then come back here and tell me which colour and size you would prefer.

For an additional entry, (which is not compulsory, and is not sponsored by Facebook and which has nothing to do with Facebook or its employees) you can like BabyRug on Facebook, and leave a message on their wall saying I’ve sent you.

This competition finishes at 23:59 on 21 May and the winner will be randomly drawn. Winners will be announced here and on the Diary of a First Child Facebook Page. Please check these to find out who won.

And the winner is:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please read the competition rules.

You do not have to tweet or share this competition to enter, and doing so does not give you additional entries unless otherwise stated, but doing so helps ensure that I can keep bringing you competitions! You can subscribe to Diary of a First Child by RSS  or to our competitions only RSS feed or email. You can also follow us on Facebook or on Twitter. We hope to see you back again soon!

 

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85 Responses to Bug In A Rug Babyrug Review

  1. Christine BrayMay 23, 2012 at 8:52 am

    Small in hot pink please they look gorgeous xxx

  2. SolangeMay 22, 2012 at 4:47 pm

    Large in purple please

  3. joanna smithMay 22, 2012 at 2:24 pm

    red in the medium please! xxx

  4. Yvette DMay 21, 2012 at 9:11 pm

    Baby Blue – Large please

  5. E LawrenceMay 21, 2012 at 7:41 pm

    Hot pink in small please

  6. Sandy HillMay 21, 2012 at 7:04 pm

    Large in purple would be purply perfect :-)

  7. Kay SmithMay 21, 2012 at 5:14 pm

    Large in purple please :)

  8. NATALIE BRADLEYMay 21, 2012 at 4:35 pm

    Large – baby blue

  9. Rebecca DenyerMay 21, 2012 at 3:34 pm

    I would love the Hot Pink in Medium for my grandaughter x

  10. Laura MasonMay 21, 2012 at 3:29 pm

    Hot Pink pls in large

  11. ChasMay 21, 2012 at 1:05 pm

    Small in Baby Blue for me please.
    Chas’s last [type] ..One tired little boy again

  12. Lesley BainMay 21, 2012 at 1:01 pm

    I’d love hot pink in large…fab product! :)

  13. CathMay 21, 2012 at 12:49 pm

    Red in large please

  14. Lau Louise MasonMay 21, 2012 at 10:07 am

    baby pink small

  15. Lee Roy JohnsonMay 21, 2012 at 10:06 am

    baby blue medium

  16. Jules HMay 21, 2012 at 9:27 am

    Small pink would be beautiful!

  17. BernieMay 21, 2012 at 9:21 am

    Large Red please, baby came last Monday :D , little girl and she has a white and a hot pink one for now, they are so cute. Thanks for the givaway.

  18. Rachel BlackburnMay 21, 2012 at 1:00 am

    I’d like a small in white or pink :)

  19. DuncanMay 20, 2012 at 11:11 pm

    Have already liked your and their FB pages, but left a comment on theirs :)

    Thanks for the great giveaway :)

  20. DuncanMay 20, 2012 at 11:10 pm

    They are SO cute and since we don’t know what we get, I would go for red and medium/3-6 months please :)

  21. Jessica LMay 20, 2012 at 10:47 pm

    Medium, red please x

  22. Sarah MartinMay 20, 2012 at 10:37 pm

    I would like the small in baby pink for my friend who is due to have a little girl very soon.

  23. Deborah BirdMay 20, 2012 at 10:27 pm

    I am liking babyrug on facebook and have said hi!

  24. Lani NashMay 20, 2012 at 10:25 pm

    Medium in hot pink please x

  25. Deborah BirdMay 20, 2012 at 10:25 pm

    I would love a baby pink one in small please :)

  26. Jonathan SmithMay 20, 2012 at 10:23 pm

    Purple 6-12 Months would be fantastic if I was lucky enough.

  27. Annemieke TroostMay 20, 2012 at 10:04 pm

    i would love the 6/12 months in hot pink please :) and i liked there facebook page

  28. nicola whiteMay 20, 2012 at 9:56 pm

    could i please have red in large xx

  29. Jaseos HarposMay 20, 2012 at 9:48 pm

    I’d like the purple one in small please

  30. Lynsey BuchananMay 20, 2012 at 9:25 pm

    i would love the Baby Blue in Pre term size

  31. Lucy ShentonMay 20, 2012 at 9:25 pm

    A large red would be lovely! :D x

  32. Suzanne FairweatherMay 20, 2012 at 9:09 pm

    oohh I would love to win a medium Purple, bug in a rug baby wrap, please

  33. Holly BoydMay 20, 2012 at 8:39 pm

    They are adorable and seem so useful.

    If I had to choose a colour it would be red however I would be grateful for any colour. Due in September with hopefully 1st live baby so size small 0-3 months would be perfect however any of the sizes would be used.

  34. Helen maddockMay 20, 2012 at 8:33 pm

    large purple please, these are gorgeous

  35. kerry thwaiteMay 20, 2012 at 8:32 pm

    i love them all! but i would love the hot pink in medium please for my niece who has just had a little girl :)

  36. Leigh LarkinMay 20, 2012 at 8:27 pm

    Oh these look fab!

    Baby white in large please. :)

  37. ClareMay 20, 2012 at 8:22 pm

    would love red small

  38. AlisonMay 20, 2012 at 8:06 pm

    I would love to win a baby blue rug in small please have also facebooked

  39. Laura CostelloMay 20, 2012 at 8:00 pm

    Red 6-12 months <3

  40. Joanna SawkaMay 20, 2012 at 7:40 pm

    red in size large

  41. Claire ButlerMay 20, 2012 at 6:44 pm

    liked fb pages and said you sent me

  42. Claire ButlerMay 20, 2012 at 6:44 pm

    Large red please

  43. Tracy HanleyMay 20, 2012 at 6:15 pm

    Medium in red

  44. Julie EdwardsMay 20, 2012 at 6:01 pm

    Pink 6-12 months :-)

  45. MarieMay 20, 2012 at 5:00 pm

    Red, small. Gorgeous!

  46. Laura PercivalMay 20, 2012 at 4:46 pm

    The large (6-12months) purple one would be perfect :-)

  47. Svetlana LemantovicMay 20, 2012 at 4:16 pm

    Baby Pink large

  48. Sarah BallantyneMay 20, 2012 at 3:42 pm

    Liked BabyRug on FB and left message.x

  49. Harpal KaurMay 20, 2012 at 3:40 pm

    Medium baby white please

  50. Sarah BallantyneMay 20, 2012 at 3:39 pm

    I’d love a medium in red please.

  51. diane findlayMay 20, 2012 at 2:41 pm

    The Bug in a Rug baby wrap purple

  52. Susie MMay 20, 2012 at 2:22 pm

    Would love a red in large.

  53. Alana WalkerMay 20, 2012 at 2:05 pm

    Liked BabyRug on FB and left message.x

  54. Alana WalkerMay 20, 2012 at 2:04 pm

    These are great! I would love 6-12 months in purple.xx

  55. MargaretMay 20, 2012 at 1:21 pm

    They look lovely.

    Red – size 6-12 months.

    Thanks xXx

  56. kirstine meredithMay 20, 2012 at 1:14 pm

    Loving Purple in 6 months plus please

  57. Cheryl LovellMay 20, 2012 at 1:04 pm

    I would like the purple in size 6-12 months :)

  58. Paula GreenMay 20, 2012 at 12:42 pm

    Lovely! I’d like the Red in size medium please (3-6 months)

  59. Sara MaceyMay 20, 2012 at 11:48 am

    Medium baby blue please

  60. karendonald2105@googlemail.comMay 20, 2012 at 10:42 am

    Would love the purple

  61. Lauren PilkingtonMay 20, 2012 at 10:41 am

    Id go for red and size large :)

    ive left message on fcebook saying you sent me too :) x

  62. caroline matthewsMay 20, 2012 at 9:11 am

    small baby blue please

  63. Jane RobertsMay 20, 2012 at 9:06 am

    WOW!! I’d love the Hot Pink in 6-13 months ♥

  64. Kerrie VellaMay 20, 2012 at 8:45 am

    liked fb and commented

  65. Kerrie VellaMay 20, 2012 at 8:44 am

    i would love the red in size large

  66. Lyndsay CambridgeMay 20, 2012 at 8:42 am

    Lovely! I’d like the Red in size medium please (3-6 months)

  67. Alice MatthewsMay 20, 2012 at 8:30 am

    Medium red please :)

  68. Tracy NixonMay 20, 2012 at 7:34 am

    I am a fan of BabyRug on Facebook and have posted on their wall! Thank you Tracy K Nixon

  69. Tracy NixonMay 20, 2012 at 7:32 am

    Hot pink in medium please (3-6 months)

  70. Marta PMay 20, 2012 at 6:43 am

    Purple 6-12m babyrug please

  71. RhiannonMay 17, 2012 at 9:30 pm

    Hot pink medium!! Oh yeh!

  72. BakeMay 13, 2012 at 5:59 pm

    Great competition! I’d love a purple 6-12m babyrug.

  73. JoeMay 12, 2012 at 10:26 am

    I’m with you in loving the Babyrug…

  74. emma j loweMay 12, 2012 at 1:39 am

    posted on babyrug facebook page to say you have sent me

  75. emma j loweMay 12, 2012 at 1:38 am

    red, 6-12 months please

  76. Viv GilbeyMay 10, 2012 at 9:38 pm

    Have posted on BabyRugs facebook page :-)

  77. Viv GilbeyMay 10, 2012 at 9:36 pm

    I’d go for the Red in 3-6 months please :-)

  78. Sam ransomMay 10, 2012 at 3:57 pm

    red in size 6-12 months.

  79. katherine grieveMay 10, 2012 at 3:56 pm

    Lovely, 3-6 in red please xxx

  80. MichelleMay 8, 2012 at 6:37 pm

    Oh fab review, I’ve been looking at footmuffs and things for when bump is born in sept! I would love a purple small one!!
    Thanks xx
    Michelle’s last [type] ..Cloth nappy lingo, jargon, abbreviations, terminology, secret codes etc

  81. sofia ramosMay 8, 2012 at 10:51 am

    I would love the red medium please

  82. Jessica C.May 8, 2012 at 1:55 am

    I would love the blue stripe in medium!
    Jessica C.’s last [type] ..Food, Family, Sprinklers and Spiders?

  83. Jessica C.May 8, 2012 at 1:53 am

    Facebook message left.
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  84. liveotherwiseMay 7, 2012 at 9:10 am

    Facebook message left :)

  85. liveotherwiseMay 7, 2012 at 9:08 am

    Think I’d go for a medium purple :)