Try Before You Buy (TBYB) Program

  • Am I allowed to wash a TBYB carrier?

    Since these items are part of the Try Before You Buy (TBYB) program, please message our team for permission before washing a TBYB carrier. This ensures each carrier remains in excellent condition for everyone. My Carrier Came Brand New - What Do I Do? If your Try Before You Buy (TBYB) carrier ...

  • Can I get help with a TBYB carrier?

    Yes! First, please check out our super helpful playlists of tutorials here. Want a free, personalized, fit check from a Certified Babywearing Consultant? 📸 You can post your TBYB photo and questions in the Facebook group for a free #fitcheck Not comfortable posting in the group? Simply messag...

  • Do I need to be in the Little Zen One Chatter Facebook Group to participate in TBYB?

    Yes! We will communicate with you primarily through Facebook Messenger and use the group to organize the program. You can join the Facebook Group here.

  • Do we have to share photos to participate in TBYB?

    Do you HAVE to? Absolutely not! Do we love to see them!? Absolutely yes! 😍 When you sign-up, on the form, we ask for your permission to use any photos you send us and you can say no. If you do decide to share a post in our Facebook Group, Little Zen One Chatter, each post counts as an entry in...

  • Germs, COVID, Colds and your TBYB

    Do I need to wash TBYB items before trying them on? It’s not necessary to wash TBYB items before trying them on. Research shows that common viruses, including those causing colds and COVID-19, do not survive in a way that would pose a risk on fabric or through the mail—even when packages pass thr...

  • How do I buy my TBYB?

     Love the TBYB you are hosting!? You can keep it! First host? You’ll receive 10% off + shipping. Not the first host? Enjoy 15% off + free shipping. Just message us at m.me/littlezenone, and we’ll send you an invoice. What if I love it, but want a different style? We've got you covered! Send ...

  • How often do you add new carriers to the TBYB program?

    Yes, we switch them up often. On average, individual carriers are in the program 1-4 months. How can I request a Carrier be added to TBYB? Please fill out this form if you’d like a product to be added to Little Zen One's FREE Try Before You Buy (TBYB) program. If it becomes available, we’ll not...

  • Is the TBYB Waitlist first come first served?

    Waitlist and Host Order Yes, the Waitlist is updated based on when people sign up. However, the Host Order (the order in which carriers are sent within a group) isn’t strictly first come, first served. To keep this free program running smoothly and efficiently, we may adjust the Host Order bas...

  • Shipping Guidelines for TBYB

    Getting Ready to Ship Your TBYB Carrier Here's how to pack, label, and ship your carrier when your trial week is up. Packaging Reuse the original packaging if you can. Just cross out any old labels. No box? No worries! Use any envelope, grab a free one from USPS (USA), or purchase one if needed...

  • TBYB: Do you have any smoking or pet restrictions?

    Yes. Please keep the carrier away from any type of smoke (wood, cigarette, etc.) We do not have any restrictions on pets in the homes of hosts.

  • TBYB: What if I’m tagged for multiple TBYB items? Can I host more than one at a time?

    Yes, you can host multiple items at once! Most hosts find managing more than one item to be easy. However, if you’re not ready to take on multiple items, you can: Agree to host just one item and pass on the rest. Request an Admin to move you to the end of the host order for the others (though th...

  • Try Before You Buy?

    ⭐️ START HERE: About the TBYB Program Have fun finding the perfect baby carrier for your family—without the pressure. With Little Zen One’s free Try Before You Buy (TBYB) program, you can try up to 5 different carriers, for a full week each, before deciding to buy. We proudly run the world’s la...

  • What carriers are available to try in TBYB?

    Through our Try Before You Buy (TBYB) program, you can try a wide variety of carriers from our collection, including: Full Buckle Carriers Half Buckle Carriers Mei Tais Onbuhimos Ring Slings Toddler and Preschool Carriers Twin Carriers Water Carriers Woven Wraps The specific carriers available...

  • Why Is There a 5 Carrier Limit on TBYB Before a Purchase?

    The Free Try Before You Buy (TBYB) program is designed to help you explore and find the perfect carrier to purchase from our shop. While the program is free for hosts, it incurs significant costs for Little Zen One, including organizing and maintaining the program, compensating our team, and intr...