Baby Sling Blog

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 […]

Summer!  We hope you are all enjoying the beauty of the season.  Peppermint staff members share their favorite things about summer…
1) For the kids… Definitely swimming.. The kids have a blast at the pool, get really, really, tired. Go to sleep all by themselves (early) and I get to have movie night with my husband […]

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 […]

Have you all checked out the new API Blog? 
It is a great resource.
API’s mission is to educate and support “all parents in raising secure, joyful, and empathic children in order to strengthen families and create a more compassionate world.”
On the blog, you’ll find heartwarming, real-life experiences about many topics including breastfeeding, babywearing, children with special […]

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 […]

We recently discovered a new blog where the author has posted some important information about the correct positioning and safety of various baby slings. 
You can click here to read about “The Potential Dangers of Bag Slings.”
If you ever have questions about safely wearing your baby, Peppermint and The Sling Station have a few resources to […]

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 […]

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 […]