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 […]

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 […]

The Sling Station and Peppermint.com are featured in a wonderful babywearing article in Chesapeake Family Magazine.  The article explains the five main types of slings: Pouches, ring slings , wraps, mei teis and structured soft carriers. It also provides a look at various babywearing options available for newborns through toddlers up to 35 pounds.  
As Marni is […]

During my recent interview with Good Morning Texas, I gave some tips for traveling with baby during the Holiday season. I travel several times a year with my boys (who are almost 3 & 5), I’ve learned quite a bit about getting through security, the airplane flight, and a week with the in-laws.
What to bring: […]

Ellaroo is one of our favorite baby sling manufacturers. Why? They are not only wonderful to deal with, but they run their business based on ethics. They stand behind their products with a 100% guarantee. If the product ever fails, ever, they will replace it. I never have any problems with an Ellaroo baby carrier, but it […]

I was fortunate to buy some beautiful reborn baby dolls with the proper weight for demonstrating baby slings for newborns from Kaire before she stopped making them. But now that we’re doing more trade shows, personal demonstrations, and opening a retail store in the foreseeable future, we need more dolls.
I have found some newborn dolls that […]

We’re talking about a purchase or do-it-yourself project that needs to be trustworthy enough to carry the most precious of cargo ~ your child.  And while there are bargains to be had, the standard “you get what you pay for” also rings true with regard to baby slings.  Before you go with the best deal […]