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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

We’ve got a new babywearing article on The Sling Station. 
Babywearing: The Benefits and Beauty
It’s only natural for babies to want to be held close and secure. The benefits of babywearing allow caregivers to be hands free, tend to older siblings, clean house, and shop. However, Marni Matyus, owner of Peppermint Baby Boutique (www.peppermint.com), notes, […]

Boston Babywearers recently celebrated their third anniversary and the Arlington Advocate newspaper did a wonderful write-up about the group.  
 
Some great tid-bits within the March 27 article by Grace Carpenter:
 
“The last decade has seen a huge revival of the age-old custom of ‘babywearing’….But with hundreds of carriers now available over the web, parents often agonize over […]

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 […]

When wearing your baby in a front pack, adjust the straps so that they sit wide on your shoulders. Wear the baby nice and high and as close to your body as possible. Carrying the baby facing you will be easier on your back.  If your baby leans too far back in the carrier, fold […]

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. […]