Watch our new video!
by Beth Leistensnider, founder/president of Catbird Baby So back in February Karyn Thurston of the blog Girl of Cardigan wrote this awesome post that knocked our socks off. With poetic grace, Karyn brought "the catbird seat" (the phrase our company is named after) to life. And this project was born. [caption id="attachment_760" align="aligncenter" width="640"]
Karyn smiles for the camera, while Liz, our director, makes sure that Clark doesn't fall down while perched on the stair railing.[/caption]
Since Karyn is based in Portland, OR, we decided to shoot there. Karyn hooked us up with her friend, filmmaker Liz Vice (who sings beautifully in addition to making amazing films) and we got to work. Making a video was a new endeavor for us. We learned so much along the way. At first we were nervous about taking on this kind of project, but by the end, we knew we had created something special.
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Public transit + babywearing=winning![/caption]
And today, we are so excited to be sharing this video with you. We hope you agree that it shows both moms, dads and babies in the place of best advantage—the catbird seat. From convenience, to connection, to mobility; from comfort, to security, to freedom—there’s no better place to be.
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Getting adjusted before the shot.[/caption]
The Catbird Seat from Catbird Baby on Vimeo.
To celebrate our video’s public premier, we are giving away the 4 carriers shown in the video: Sunset mei tei, Annika mei tei, Zephyr pikkolo, and Georgia pikkolo. Tell us which carrier or scene is your favorite; comment (here or on Facebook), share, and then fill complete the Rafflecopter entry form for a chance to win. a Rafflecopter giveaway [caption id="attachment_756" align="aligncenter" width="640"]
Filming a family selfie. So meta.[/caption]
100 Responses
Shannon Pfeifer
I love this video! i really like the interaction between parents, babies, and the enviroment shown. I would really love to win the catbird mei tai in sunset! Beautiful video bravo!
Alexis Enerson
Yeah! Babywearing and dishwashing/chore-doing! Welcome to my daily life… ;) Loved where the baby got the flower @ the end, too. So sweet.
Mary
Absolutely loving the Sunset mei tei!
Emily
Loved the Tai Chi daddy scene!!
Vilija
That video is so touching.
Joanna Ferguson
I liked the baby riding high on mommy’s back to see and touch the flowers. I liked the Orange mai tei the best.
Jill E.
Loving the Pikkolo!
Kelly
I love the opening scene with little Miss Fable dancing her legs around— so sweet and familiar! Also I’d love the Pikkolo style!
Tehlor
the sunflower part is definitely my favorite :)
Tehlor
yay! I love Karyn, and this video is amazing. what an awesome collaboration :)
Karen Johnson
Love the video & the Georgia pikkolo!
joanna
Beautiful video! I love the scene with Mom showing Baby the sunflower over her shoulder- becasue I’ve done that, and sunflowers are my favorite :)
Erin
I love the scene toward the end with mom and dad, toddler, and baby in a carrier walking away from the camera, and lifting the toddler up. Just screams family to me. :)
LaShirl
Absolutely love the Zephyr Pikkolo, and I always love seeing fathers baby wearing
Sarah McDuffie
I love the dancing cleaning mama because I can totally relate :)
Clover Heske
I love the scenes of the dad doing tai chi with his newborn. So sweet!
Heidi
As a Portlander, I love seeing my beautiful city as the background! As a fan of Girl of Cardigan, I love that Karyn made this. And as a fan of babywearing, I love seeing the awesome carriers by CatBirdBaby in action.
Anna L.
The parent doing tai chi.
Heidi Spaulding
The dad exercising with the sweet, sleeping baby, every scene with the adorable baby in the Georgia Pikkolo! Such a sweet video altogether!
Emily Armstrong
I have always been intrigued by catbird baby carriers. This video has ticked that curiosity once again. My favorite part of the video is when Karyn and Fable are cruising around on Trimet.
Sarah Whiting
This video is incredible! It makes me want to go buy all the Catbird carriers and wear all the babies.
Stephanie
Just got my first mei tai last week and it was a Cat Birb Baby! Love it and would love to extend my collection with a pikkolo so I can clean the house just like the women in the video!!!
Raquel Ontiveros
The Zephyr pikkolo is beautiful & a daddy-friendly color. I would choose this one. I also love this brand’s heartfelt & genuine marketing!
Melissa M
The babywearing dad! I love seeing these images because it’s such a positive statement!
Sara Stephenson
I love the scene where the mom bends down so baby on her back can smell the flowers.
Bobbye Peterson
Love it!
Dani
I love this video. Love the simplicity. So sweet. I love the mom and daughter getting ready to board the bus with their sunglasses on.
Holly McCroskey
Wonderful video! I’ve always liked the name of the company; it’s just so perfect. Shared on my FB page and in my BWI chapter’s FB group. I particularly like the street and public transit scenes, because it brings back fond memories. (My kids are older now, and if I win a giveaway carrier it will go to my BWI chapter’s library.) And I like the ones involving baby exploring a flower. My own kids both had similar experiences with flowers — though once my son tried to eat a bride’s bouquet as we chatted with her in the receiving line!
Jessica
Oh wow. After a rough morning with my kiddos this video made me tear up. I especially loved the part about feeling soft baby breath on your shoulder. <3
My favourite carrier in the video was the Zephyr pikkolo
Faith Storms
I’d love to win the Catbird MT in sunset! The dancing cleaning mama is so relatable…been there, too!
Cassandra Eastman
I like when she walks over the waterfall, so pretty!
libby
Sunset Mei tai
Leslie Kung
My favorite carrier in the video is the Sunset MT. Orange is awesome!
Karen
Amazingly well done! I’ll point people to this when they ask me – “Why don’t you just use a stroller?”
Tara
I love the sunset mei tai! :)
Bethany M.
I just loved the video! And I like the sunset carrier the best. :-)
Kate Schirg
I love all of these scenes! I can relate to every one of them – except doing tai chi – but now I’m inspired to do this with my daughter in her carrier. I love wearing my daughter up high on my back when we’re exploring, and on my front when she could use some extra cuddles during the day. Catbird, you make such beautiful carriers!
Lauren Andrade
Such a lovely video with lovely words! Just LOVE the sunset mei tai, and would love to add it to my collection for baby girl due in 2 weeks!!!
anne stewart
The daddy part is my fav!
lauren o'donnell
Beautiful video of wearing your snugly baby so close! love the sunset color! makes me wanna get out and on with life with my bebe!
Cat
I would choose the Catbird Baby Mei Tai in the Annika print – we have our 2nd little coming in November, and I’d love to be able for both me and hubby to wear our kiddos (we have one Mei Tai already) to go on family walks or outings. Print because prints are just more fun, I think :) And hooray for not needing an infant insert! Planning on wearing #2 quite a bit, but it’s hot here in So Cal, so the less material on me, the better for keeping us both comfortably cool.
Colleen Knox
Great video! Can’t decide my favorite…Beginning sense resonates w my life wearing. But I love the mommy kissing newborn while daddy wears.
Nicky Herron
my fave scene is the outdoor market shopping. i love taking my babes to the saturday farmer’s market and letting them be on the same level as me to see the produce, flowers and all the wonderful sights and sounds!
Lynn G
Love the mei tais! And the tai chi scenes!
laura rice
Love the reading but my fave part of the video is the flower scene because I love flowers.
Beth
Love the trolly ride with baby!
Kit
Oh Beth.. this video made me almost cry! I love it. I feel like all of it sums up our babywearing journey over the last few years, but the family taking the selfie is my favorite. Babywearing selfies are 90% of what’s on my phone lol.
Ashlie
Yay! What a beautiful video for an essential baby item. Couldn’t imagine having another baby and not wearing them close to me. I especially love the scene with my friend Skylar from Wooly Beast Designs dancing with her son! Great job guys!
Amanda Bowersox
I love the sunflower scene. :)
Tina T
Oh my! This video is so sweet and I love the “little bird” quotes throughout the entire video! What really got me was the dad in the park with the babe! I got the warm and fuzzies
Amy
i love the tai chi!
Lauren K
Such a sweet video!
Chelsea
I love the scene of Karyn with Fable on the Streetcar. Such a beautiful portrayal of city life with a baby. I love the Mei Tai in Sunset. Thank you for offering this giveaway!
Amanda Davis
As a fellow Portlander, my favorite scene is Karyn walking through Jameson Square. LOVE the water area, and babywearing there while the older kiddos play is a must!
casey r
such a sweet video. i love the annika mei tai!!
Nikki
I love the dad doing tai chi in the park while wearing his babe in a mai tai! So precious!
Darcie Alexander
Dancing, cleaning mama!
Katalin
I love the sunset mei tei, and my favorite scene was the guy doing tai chi while babywearing.
Melinda Ciaccia
I loved the scene where she’s talking to her baby, looking out the window on the bus. It’s something my son and I have done since he was born.
Michelle T
I love the dancing mom wearing the pikkolo! That’s something I would do!
Jessica Schaefer
I love the momma washing the dishes with the sun coming in the window – so delightful, peaceful. Well done on the video, it’s lovely!
Ashley Parsons
I have to pick a scene?? It was all so cute. I loved the explanation of the name and how it correlates to the carrier. Also, the baby sweetly grabbing at the flower was adorable!
Veronica Jacobus
Sunset MT.
Michelle V
Love the mama dancing around while cleaning.
Lindsay
I loved the scene of Skylar doing dishes with Storm on her back
Karen Hoppis
The mom sweeping and dancing spoke to me. Many hours of my day have been spent just like that with my 3 babies!
Mariana Torres
The entire thing was great. It remind d&s me that no matter the day I’ve had, with baby sometimes unwilling to be carried, I’m doing the right thing for his development. It will benefit both of us in the long run. The video showing nothing but pure love was touching in itself.
Rowan
Love the caterpillar discovery in the woods! Have a lovely catbird baby mei tai and would love to try the pikkolo :)
Sasha M
I love the orange mei tai, it’s gorgeous!
Jenny W H
I love the sunset mei tai! But my favorite part would be the dancing :)
Marta O'brien
Sunset MeiTai xx
Jennifer
I love momma showing baby the sunflower at the end! i love wearing my kids in the farmers market so they can see all the food and flowers!
Lorri Norris
My favorite scene is when the wife kisses the babies head and then kisses her hubby – happy family! Hoping for the chance to win and thank you!
Amanda Vooris
Sunset Mei tai.
ellena munoz
loving the sunset!!
Diana santangelo
I love the scene with the mom doing dishes with the baby on her back.
ellena munoz
Loving the sunset!
Joan
Love it all! Especially the scenes of the mama rockin’ out her housework with the Zephyr Pikkolo!
Haley Cloughessy
I love the family hiking because it looks like mine and the reason I want to win
Jeanie Payne
The sunset is my favorite, but they are all beautiful carriers.
Jessica Romito
I love the sunset mei tai!!! That color is gorgeous!!!
Sarah
I love the sunset Mai tai – but I love all things orange!
Sabrina Ormsby
The sunset mei tai is gorgeous!
Katrin Bieberich
That’s a beautiful ad!
Sarah LaRose
love the parts where the mama is dancingb around cleaning and wearing baby whe doing dishes. That is the only way I am able to get chores done.
Rebecca Danforth
Loved the family taking the selfie during their nature hike!
Monica Walter
Great video! Loved the whole thing especially e the mama dancing around with the broom.
Alicia Randall
I loved mama in the house with baby. You would be surprised how many people think carriers are like strollers and for travel only. It’s actually for anytime, especially when at home!
Lauren Heimann
I love the interactions between momma and baby with the flowers and on the metro. Those are things I do with my babies, too!
I would love to win the pikkolo carrier in Georgia—pikkolo is the top of my list for a carrier that I think Daddy will love with our next, Lord willing, baby.
Jessica
I loved the dad wearing the Annika print Mei Tai practicing his moves at the park.
Kara
This video was so cute! Love all the carriers! My favorite is the mei tais though!
Jennifer D
love your new video!
Jenn
I loved the flower scene!!! But my reality is the sweeping :-)
Tiffany
I love the dancing scene and the dish washing scene. I can’t pick a favorite between those two.
Megan
I love the words of your video so touching
Marie Lenda
Such a sweet and touching video. I am loving the Pikkolo
Cristy
My 2 favorite scenes were the mama walking across the waterfall and the sunflower.
Christina Holliday
My favorite part is when she is dancing around the room! The whole video is very sweet though
Leila S
Love the sunset mei tai and the dancing while cleaning scene!
BWI of Greater Burlington
The dancing scene is my favorite!
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