Baby Sling Blog

Please read the instructions that come with your baby carrier! Beco Baby Carrier was recently featured in Baby Couture magazine, which is fabulous, but they have a great picture of the baby positioned incorrectly.
Carriers for older children are generally *not* made for an outward facing carry. In this feature, the baby is not in a […]

With colors of bright pinks, teals, and yellows on a cream and gray background, Kyoto is a beautifully Asian inspired print.
Hotslings baby carriers are made of 97% Cotton and 3%. We love Hotslings for babies 4 months up to 35 pounds. With Hotslings you can wear your baby in a cradle positions, forward facing or […]

Peppermint and The Sling Station have several babywearing instructional videos on YouTube. 
Learn how to wear your baby in the front or back with a Mei Tai.
All kinds of videos for various wrapping techniques.
Or learn a few tips for ring slings. 
Click here to see all of the Babywearing Instructional Videos.
As always, Sling Experts are available to […]

With the spirit of the 4th of July holiday still in the air, here’s a reminder about the freedom you will experience when you wear your baby.
While providing comfort to your baby who will love being close to you, near the familiar sound of your heartbeat and walking motion, you will have the freedom to […]

I have just returned from the Babywearing Conference in Chicago.
I had a great time catching up with old friends, vendors, and a few people who I have previously only met virtually (on line). I had a great opportunity to pick up some tips from other babywearing instructors, including a few from Germany (the birthplace of […]

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Upcoming Events at Peppermint Baby Boutique
Thursday, June 26
10 a.m. – 12 noon
Holistic Play Group
Connect with other moms
Details
Saturday, June 29
2 – 4 p.m.
Two-Hour Baby Sign Language Workshop
Learn 50 signs to start communicating with your baby!
Thursday, July 3
5:30 p.m.
Elimination Communication Workshop
Learn how to potty train your infant.
Details
Thursdays starting July 17
7 p.m.
8-week Baby Sign Language Class
Learn 300 signs!
Mondays […]

Peppermint Natural Baby Boutique will be participating in the Dallas Child Baby Fair tomorrow, June 21 at the Addison Convention Center. 
Numerous medical professionals & other baby related vendors will be available for new and expectant parents. 
We hope you’ll stop by our booth to see our wide selection of baby slings.  Sling experts will be on […]

The Sling Station and Peppermint have been mentioned in a few magazines lately!  Check it out…
Pregnancy Magazine
July Issue (pg. 53)
“Basic Babywearing – The hottest new accessory for moms?  A happy baby”
Marni Matyus, owner of The Sling Station and Peppermint.com, was interviewed for this wonderful story that explains the benefits of babywearing as well as describes […]

Marni Matyus, owner of Peppermint and The Sling Station says, “Baby slings are the most effective and simple way to maintain the warm, natural connection a child has with its mother.”  We wanted to see photos that show this special connection. 
Congratulations to Aubrey! 
Check out the darling photo of her son taking a nap in their […]