Archive for July, 2008
August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month
Marni Matyus, owner of Peppermint and The Sling Station shares her tips and experiences as a working/pumping mom. Keep checking BabySlingBlog throughout the month as we celebrate and promote breastfeeding!
I am happy to report that my LO’s never had a drop of formula. But, I won’t deny that pumping was hard work at times.
1) Some […]
Posted: July 31st, 2008 under Baby Sling, breastfeeding.
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July Babywearing Photo Contest Winner
Congratulations to Jenny over at Babyfingers! She won our July Babywearing photo contest! You can see her wearing her adorable daughter by clicking here.
Posted: July 31st, 2008 under Baby Sling, Photo Contest.
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To Cloth Diaper or Not to Cloth?
Sarah W. Caron recently interviewed Peppermint Baby Boutique owner Marni Matyus for an article on SheKnows.com about cloth diapers.
As Sarah explains, “Children with rashes like my son can benefit greatly from the more natural fibers in cloth diapering.”
Here’s Marni’s quote in the article:
“Modern covers and/or pocket diapers make it easy to keep your baby’s clothes […]
Posted: July 30th, 2008 under Baby Sling, Peppermint Baby Boutique, Cloth Diapering, green babies, Natural parenting.
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Peppermint Baby Boutique On MamaSource
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Posted: July 28th, 2008 under Baby Sling, Activities & Events, Peppermint Baby Boutique.
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Please Read Your Instructions
Please read the instructions that come with your baby carrier! Beco Baby Carrier was recently featured in Baby Couture magazine, which is fabulous, but they have a great picture of the baby positioned incorrectly.
Carriers for older children are generally *not* made for an outward facing carry. In this feature, the baby is not in a […]
Posted: July 23rd, 2008 under Baby Sling, Baby Carriers.
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Hiring Again at Peppermint Natural Baby
THANK YOU to all our loyal customers who have helped our store get busier each week. We now find that we need to add still another new sales associate to our family.
We are now looking for a full time sales associate & classroom coordinator.
The ideal candidate will be organized and have an outgoing personality. She […]
Posted: July 21st, 2008 under Baby Sling, Activities & Events, jobs.
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New for Summer 08′ from Hotslings: Kyoto
With colors of bright pinks, teals, and yellows on a cream and gray background, Kyoto is a beautifully Asian inspired print.
Hotslings baby carriers are made of 97% Cotton and 3%. We love Hotslings for babies 4 months up to 35 pounds. With Hotslings you can wear your baby in a cradle positions, forward facing or […]
Posted: July 21st, 2008 under Baby Sling, Baby Carriers, Hotslings, Babywearing, Choosing a Baby Carrier, Peppermint Baby Boutique, Natural parenting.
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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 […]
Posted: July 18th, 2008 under Baby Sling, Baby Carriers, Mei Tai, Infant Sling, Using your Baby Carrier, Baby Carrier Brands, Babywearing, Choosing a Baby Carrier, Baby Wrap Sling, Wrap Carrier, Ring Slings, BabyLegs, Photo Contest, Natural parenting.
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Peppermint Staff Share Their Favorite Things About Summer
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 […]
Posted: July 16th, 2008 under Baby Sling, Hotslings, Using your Baby Carrier, Babywearing, Choosing a Baby Carrier, Peppermint Baby Boutique.
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CPR Charity Event at Peppermint, Dallas
This Saturday, there will be a CPR Training - Charity Fundraiser at Peppermint Baby Boutique.
Learn to save a life
Gain confidence to respond to an emergency
Instructor Margie Wallis is donating her time to teach these CPR courses. The proceeds will benefit the Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network.
Date: Saturday July 19th 2008
Friends & Family (Community CPR) […]
Posted: July 14th, 2008 under Baby Sling, Activities & Events, Peppermint Baby Boutique, Cloth Diapering, baby sign language, prenatal yoga, postnatal yoga.
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