We are proud members of the newly formed Baby Carrier Industry Alliance. These past few months have been a hard road for babywearing retailers & manufacturers since the CPSC warning regarding baby slings. The warning was issued due to the dangers posed to babies by bag slings and improper sling use. We absolutely advocate for [...]

Summertime, our favorite time of the year! Time for lazy days on the beach, enjoying time with family and outdoor living. As you’ll be spending more time out & about, you’ll surely be getting good use of your sling. A cotton or linen sling is your best bet, as both you and your baby will [...]

The optimal position for a baby in a carrier is facing the parent. Baby carriers (Bjorn-style) with narrow seats cause babies to dangle from their crotch due to complete lack of hip/ leg support. Well-designed baby carriers, such as the Pikkolo seen above, should support the baby in a natural seated position as you would [...]

As human babies are the least developed of all mammals at birth, they require the most care. Carrying your baby in a sling or baby carrier promotes all areas of an infant’s growth and development. Because they are absolutely dependent on us parents & caregivers, we’d like to share how you can ensure your newborn [...]

Love, love, love this video. It’s part of Sakura Bloom’s Babywearing Triathlon: 7 Mom’s, 7 Babies and 21 slings. These mama’s have shared amazing photo’s, sling stories and more! You can view other video’s at Adventures in Babywearing blog.

So how does one wear their baby in the cold? Firstly, being held close to your body is the most efficient way of keeping both you and your baby warm. A baby in a stroller will have to produce all their own heat, whereas a baby held in a sling or carrier will share your [...]