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Babywearing Instructional Videos on YouTube

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 […]

The Sling Station and Peppermint in the News

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 […]

Black and White Slings at Peppermint and The Sling Station

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 […]

Chesapeake Family Magazine

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 […]

Traveling with Baby

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: […]

Marni was on Live TV!

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 […]

Photo Contest Winner - Child Babywearing

We could not resist this photo of Grace (5) holding Christopher (3 months) in a Moby Wrap!

 
Note that Grace is wearing her mamma’s Moby Wrap. Toy slings should only be used to carry toys - never real babies. If your child is old enough to carry your real baby - they need a real baby carrier - […]

Best Baby Smile Photo Contest Winner

Ali is carrying Lael (9 months) in her Storchenwiege wrap while grooming & petting the horses on a chilly day.

 
Ali will receive a $100 Gift Certificate. Thank you for sending us your pictures!

Best Location Photo Contest Winner

Ann with nearly 2 year old Francois on a recent trip to Machu Picchu near Cusco, Peru. They had climbed midway with the baby in her Inka Storchenwiege!
 

Best Baby Sling for Newborns

What is the best baby sling for a newborn?

My first choice is a wrap. If I could do it again (or if we are blessed with another), I would buy a Didymos, probably an aqua waves. But really, any 100% cotton wrap will do. The Moby Wrap is a best-seller with a low price point […]