Baby Sling Blog

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 […]

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 […]

In need of a gift idea for the new dad in your life?  Dads want masculine and functional baby gear. 
Peppermint Baby Boutique in Richardson (online at www.peppermint.com) has masculine and functional diaper bags for any proud new papa. 
Diaper Bags by Skip Hop
Skip Hop Via Messenger Bag  - With 18 pockets and a contrasting colored […]

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 […]

When temperatures near triple digits and the sun is intense and high overhead, babies still want to be held. Babies don’t know seasons but they do know the comfort of hearing your heartbeat as well as the familiarity of your walking motion.
Many parents come into Peppermint Baby Boutique wondering what they can possibly use to […]

The April issue of Pregnancy & Newborn magazine features a section on various types of baby carriers.
In the ring sling section the Maya Wrap is featured and they list Peppermint as the buying source.  The Maya received the “editor’s choice” award!  Editor’s choice awards are based on comfort, ease and overall attractiveness. 
The Maya Wrap is […]

Hotslings are recommended by the manufacturer for babies newborn through 3 years. However, for newborns, we often recommend a wrap or a ring sling which is fully adjustable and more versatile for newborns.
I believe that a Hotsling when used properly for a hip carry of a baby 4 months old and above is perfectly safe. […]

Fall is in the air! Even in Texas, we are starting to see some cooler days. For us, it means that babywearing is even more enjoyable but for some who live in less tropical regions, you may be concerned about keeping your baby warm in the baby sling.
My youngest was born right after Christmas and I […]

We were on Good Morning Texas (Channel 8/ WFAA)! I spoke about traveling with baby during the Holiday season. Featured products included the Moby Wrap and The Ergo Baby Carrier. 
On the show I visited with Paige Smith on the segment that she hosts “Not So Perfect Parenting”
Here’s the Link to Marni on TV!
This was my […]

We are so excited to finally receive the long-awaited Organic Ergo Baby Carrier in Chocolate and Forrest Green. Matching accessories will also be available soon.
Our growing collection of organic cotton baby slings contain no chemical residues for your baby and enable you directly contribute to reducing the amount of pesticides that used in growing cotton.
The Ergo Baby […]