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10 Sassy Slings

babysugar — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:00:00 -0700

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 keeping an eye on her offspring. A popular new mom "must have," there are loads of options in a plethora of styles and colors. Check them out!

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Win One of Five Serena & Lily Spring Slings!

LilSugar — Mon, 11 May 2009 07:00:54 -0700

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 care packages to homeless children through Project Night Night for each Market Sling sold.

To enter, you must log in and take the quiz below. Your eligibility is not based on getting the answers correct, just by completing the fun quiz once you are logged in. You do, however, need to be a TeamSugar member and log in before you take the quiz. If you're not already a member, just register here for an account. One quiz entry per person; all repeat quizzes will be ignored.

The contest is open to US residents only and ends on May 15, 2009, at 11:59 p.m. (PDT). For Official Rules, click here.

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Baby Carriers to Suit Every Need

LilSugar — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:00:11 -0700

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 slideshow. Source

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Serena and Lily Take Slings to Market

babysugar — Thu, 15 May 2008 14:00:36 -0700

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 Sling ($129) will be available beginning in June, but you can pre-order it now on their site.

Mommy Alert! Ellaroo Carrier Recalled

LilSugar — Wed, 12 Mar 2008 05:00:00 -0700

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 between June 2007 through February 2008 at national retailers like Babies R Us, discontinue use immediately and contact Ellaroo for a replacement.

I Tote My Tot in a . . .

babysugar — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:00:02 -0800

Many women love the feeling and ease that baby carriers offer. Mamas don't have to worry about managing a stroller or keeping both hands busy.

Slings are timeless but in recent years, inventions like the Baby Bjorn, Snugli, Ergo, and other carriers have flooded the market place making it tough for a mom to select one.

Did you have a baby carrier? If so, which one?

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Lil Links: Cosleeping and Slings Bashed By Consumer Reports

LilSugar — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 11:30:19 -0700

Consumer Reports bashes cosleeping and slings - Inhabitots
Violet Affleck is trying to find out who she is - Celebrity Baby Blog
Christina Aguilera says motherhood is sexy - Celebrity Baby Scoop
Handmade lavendar satchels for Mother's Day - AlphaMom
Parenting the Furious Styles way - The Poop
Swine flu questions answered - Health
I'm so tired, am I pregnant? - CafeMom
Do you think you style you tot the best, test your skils! - Cookie

Cybex 2.Go Combines Best of All Baby Carriers

LilSugar — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:00:30 -0700

Wear your baby in style! Though Baby Bjorn made carriers mainstream, companies like Ergo, LilleBaby and Belle, not to mention all of the sling manufacturers, have given mothers many options.

When we took our first look at the European import Cybex last Spring, we were interested in the 2.Go baby carrier – a cross between the Baby Bjorn and Ergo that comes in bright colors. Working with orthopedists and midwives, the company designed the carrier to place 70 percent of the weight distribution on the hips, rather than the back and shoulders. With five different carrying positions – allowing parents to use it when their child is between eight and 40 pounds – the 2.Go proves versatile.

To see what really impressed us, as well as some photos of how the 2.Go works, read more.

The 2.Go's seat and headrest can be expanded to accommodate growing bodies - with a simple unzip, the seat converts into the spread-squat position that doctors recommend for infants. The zipper can also be closed to move the hips closer together for older tots. The well-padded straps didn't dig into my shoulders and the removable bib made for easy laundering. The all-in-one carrier also makes it an economical purchase for mamas tightening their purse strings!

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Kids Can Get Into the Wii Action With Pet Rescue!

babysugar — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:00:55 -0700

When Nintendo branded its latest video game technology, the Wii, it must have had families in mind. Moms can do yoga, dads can practice golf swings, teens can bounce to Rock Band, and now the wee ones can get involved with games like Knowledge Adventure's JumpStart's Pet Rescue ($40). Preschool-age tots who are awestruck by their older siblings slinging the remote around the living room can do the same as they search for lost pets in an adventurous learning environment. And while it may be geared towards a younger crowd, it hasn't stopped the more mature sisters from sneaking on to enjoy the animal exposition.

To see what we liked about it and what left us wondering, read more.

Like any other Wii game, youngsters can explore their imagination as they create a unique avatar and accompanying pets. Once the character is set in motion, players experience a jaunt to the virtual library and down a water slide all whilst improving memory, listening and motor skills. During their journey, they will also unknowingly practice pre-reading skills. Give a kid a workbook or a video game that both have the same goal and I'd bet the lass will choose the latter. Possibly the best feature of the game is that children get to keep and care for their rescued pets, which entails feeding, grooming, training and playing with them. It is a valuable life lesson and it may keep the lil guys from begging for a real dog. Hallelujah! That's music to many a mom's ears. The only tough part of the game is getting an early stage preschooler to manage the remote. Though it is targeted for tots age 3 to 6, in my control group, it was the 5 and 7-year-old who enjoyed it most.

Lil Links: Ryder Robinson to Be a Big Brother

babysugar — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:01:18 -0700

Ryder Robinson will be a big brother - Celebrity Baby Scoop
Tisha Campbell-Martin welcomes a baby boy! - Celebrity Baby Blog
Six parenting books worth a read - Cookie
Baby shower sling - CafeMom
Parents get married at son's funeral - ParentDish
The warning signs of moms who drink too much - Momversation
Is 9 too scary for your kids? - The Poop
Coloring is serious business - Cool Mom Picks