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Finding a comfortable, efficient way to tote your baby on a stroll to the park is incredibly personal. While some mamas prefer to push their tots in a stroller, others opt for a closer experience by carrying their lil one on their body. From carriers in the front to those on the hip to baby slings, there are plenty of options for all parents. Take a look at some of my favorite styles in this Read more
Earlier this month, the government issued a sling recall after infants were injured and/or died in baby slings. The release cited suffocation as a potential hazard. In a recent article, two grieving mothers shared their tragic stories of loss. Women around the world have been babywearers for generations. In light of all this, do you still feel secure putting your child in a sling? Read more
Now that I have three young kids and only two arms, a baby carrier is a necessity. Whether a mom prefers a sling or a carrier, it's bound to make life at the park, running errands, and helping her children easier. I'm going to search out the best options and report back. Petunia Picklebottom recently sent me their Sojourn Sling ($70) to put to the test. Who is this product designed for? This Read more
Babywearers beware! The head of the Consumer Product Safety Commission is preparing to issue a general warning about baby slings, citing suffocation hazards with the popular fabric carriers. Speaking at the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association, CPSC head Inez Tenenbaum said, "We know of too many deaths in these slings and we now know the hazard scenarios for very small babies. So, the time Read more
There's a mom version of almost everything these days, and Eppie22 gives her take on this one! This Beyonce Mom video comes from the Inside My Head blog at OnSugar. I feel (quite strongly) that this video supports my earlier assertion that NO big decisions should be made until one year postpartum. And by big decisions, I mean recreating a Beyonce video, converting the theme to sling wearing, and Read more
Slings are by no means a new invention — women have been strapping their children to their sides for ages as it provides closeness, comfort and ease. Straight out of the womb, most wee ones crave being held tight or swaddled as it reminds them of their embryonic stage. Aside from the encircled fabrics providing a place for baby, they offer a mother support to go about her business while Read more
If you're a weekend warrior or prone to injury, you might find these explanatory slings handy. Having lived through a couple of different shoulder injuries, which both required sling time, explaining my situation became old, and fast. Unfortunately, these supports weren't around when I was injured, nor are they available now. These cute explanatory slings are a concept of a designer who no Read more
It's Spring so pop your babe in a sling and get outside and enjoy the great outdoors! Toting your tot in a carrier allows them a close physical connection while keeping mama's hands free. We've partnered with our friends at Serena & Lily to give readers the chance to win one of five fabulous organic Prague Market Slings ($129). Throughout the entire month of May, Serena & Lily will donate Read more
What mama would want to ruin her outfit with an unsightly sling? Linen makers, Serena and Lily, have expanded their foothold on the world of simply chic baby design with the introduction of their Market Sling, a 100 percent organic cotton, hand-embroidered sling. The carriers feature soft brushed interiors and are one seamless piece of fabric — free of buckles, belts and straps. The Market Read more
Check your sling for safety! The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling 1,200 Ellaroo Ring Sling Baby Carrriers ($100) since the aluminum rings can bend or break posing a potential hazard for the child in the sling. Though no one has been injured, the company has received four reports of the rings bending and two of the rings breaking. If you have one of the slings that was sold Read more
