Baby Sling Blog

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Last night on CW33 News at Nine, Victoria Snee’s “Trendy Tuesday” segment featured Mother’s Day gift ideas for expecting and new moms.  The gifts are all from Peppermint Baby Boutique in Richardson.
Gift ideas include… 
Expecting Moms 
Anti-Stress Comfort Wrap or pillow from Earth Therapies to use on those every day, pregnancy aches and pains.
Aromatherapy Massage Oils from Aura […]

In the June Pregnancy Magazine a black and white Ellaroo Mei Tai Baby Carrier is featured with The Sling Station listed as the buying source.  There is also some print that says, “print shown not available.”
The Sling Station does not sell the black and white Ellaroo Mei Tei featured.   However, we do have many fashionable […]

Congratulations to Danielle of New Mommy Rant (click to view her award-winning photo!).
In the photo, Danielle is wearing a beautiful mauve ring sling.  Similar ring slings can be found here. 
Danielle won the April Babywearing photo contest with the theme, “Spring Festivals.” 
She won a free pair of BabyLegs and chose the adorable Watermelon print.  Click here […]

Marni Matyus of Peppermint will be on a green media tour on Earth Day, April 22.  She will be interviewed about natural, organic baby products to keep kids safe, healthy and eco-friendly.  
If you live in the Dallas area, be sure to tune in!
Tuesday, April 22
6:30 a.m. (and again at 8 a.m.)
Mix 102.9
Marni will be interviewed […]

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 […]