Baby Sling Blog

Construction on our new store is underway! We are so excited about our new 5400 sq. foot space. There will be room for our warehouse, a retail store, a classroom, offices, and a kitchen. Construction is slated to be completed the first or second week in January and our grand opening is scheduled for February […]

As part of our Grand Opening Celebration for our new retail store, we’re having a contest to “design” our Peppermint Baby Mascot. The top 3 winners will get a $100 gift certificate.
The only rule is that the mascot must be a doll (no drawings).  Kids or adults are welcome to enter. Peppermint is not  boy or a girl […]

We’ve just received a new organic baby sling from Zolowear - sustainable Berry!
This sling is a beautiful burgundy color in 100% organic cotton. We are so pleased to be able to offer a growing selection of Organic Baby Carriers to our customers.  We also carry a  Zolowear’s sustainable Sable in a chocolate brown Hemp/Lycra/Organic Cotton Blend.
In addition […]

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 […]

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: […]

I am so honored to be invited to be the baby sling expert for Dallas Area Moms.
Dallas Fort Worth Area Moms is a fun forum for well….local moms and babies. I have been a participant on the group for a couple of years, but was recently invited to be their resident sling expert.
This is another […]

An order came in last night for a Moby wrap with notes that said:
“We just found out that our baby is dying, we need your sling to hold him while he becomes paralyzed. Please see his website: http://www.savingjaden.com/
 
Our hearts have gone out to this baby. He was born apparently perfectly and is now about 6 months […]

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. […]

Expect to see a post about our Grand Opening in January!
We’ve signed a lease & started construction on a new 5,000 square foot building. We’ll be moving our warehouse from McKinney and adding a showroom, classroom, play area, and offices.
We’re so excited to be able to better serve our customers in the Dallas area. We’ll […]