Baby Sling Blog

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 […]

Imagine living in a community where strollers (also known as prams, pushchairs, and buggies) are considered oppressive.  anti-social.   impersonal contraptions.  A place where babies are carried in traditional wrap cloths, never far from the comfort and warmth of their caregivers.
Picture yourself in Kenya; one of these communities, and a nation considered far less advanced than our own.  It’s […]

Even before they learn to articulate, our babies are communicating with us - letting us know what they need, and how we can meet those needs.  Words certainly facilitate the process, but until they are able to speak them … babies rely on us, their caregivers, to read and interpret their cues.  They depend on […]

Why choose a woven wrap?  One word: versatility.  A woven wrap is quite possibly the best investment in baby gear you will have the option of making.
Versatility in Carrying Use.  The supportive, non-stretchy fabrics used by companies such as Storchenwiege and EllaRoo mean you will get years of carrying use out of one single wrap.  […]

Lots of newborns are content to snuggle in close to mama or papa’s familiar heartbeat, blissfully unaware of the world around them. But within a few months, many babies begin to enjoy and even prefer interacting with the world at large - they want to see what you see, and experience what you experience. If […]

Honestly, the hardest part to using a pouch is deciding which fabulous fabric to go with. But there are always tips and tricks to be learned, and here are some for your Hotsling pouch:

- Familiarize yourself with the pouch before trying it out with baby. Get comfortable taking it on and off, and get a […]