I love this photo, both for how “on-the-go” Courtney looks, and because her son Jake’s stripes are just so darn cute! Courtney is carrying her 17 month old in an ERGO baby carrier (in a recently discontinued color) , and she’s doing it just right. Jack is held snugly and securely against Courtney’s torso. His [...]
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Dear SlingLady, I’d like to buy a baby carrier for my friend’s daughter, who is due next month. We didn’t have all these options when my kids were small, and I’m a little confused about what to get her. I don’t really know her very well. Can you help? – Marja, Washington DC Dear Marja, [...]
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The movie Hangover is getting tons of buzz, and rightly so, since it’s hilarious! Now you can show your love for the movie and babywearing at the same time. Available at NerdyShirts (at press time, this was backordered by about two weeks, so it seems others are loving it, too!
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Last week I posted about the Serena and Lily sling worn by Jennifer Meyer McGuire being a “bag sling.” Since in the baby carrier community “bag sling” is virtually the same as a four letter word, I wanted to post a little more information about bag slings, to back myself up (since I typically support [...]
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I love this picture because the mama looks so serene. And polished. And so obviously European. This photo was taken in the Neatherlands. Babywearing on a bicycle would so never fly here in the US! And yes, this would be much safer if both of them were wearing helmets, but it sure wouldn’t be as [...]
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Whoops – even the Sling Lady makes mistakes! In my recent post about Jennifer Meyer Maguire’s baby sling, I had some incorrect information about her carrier. While this carrier looks like a ring sling worn backward, it is in fact meant to be a pouch carrier. Made by Serena & Lily, the pattern on [...]
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Dear SlingLady, I’m wondering what baby carrier would give me the best lower back support? I am having problems carrying my 22 pound baby and need to find something that will take the weight off of my lower back and hips. – Jennifer Dear Jennifer, Typically, I recommend the ERGO Baby Carrier for people looking [...]
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If you’re in the market for a baby carrier for your summer trip, or you’ve already got a carrier but are looking for a few additions to make your life easier on the road, this post is for you! I’m reviewing my favorite babywearing accessories for travelling. Keep an eye on your baby: We won’t [...]
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In my last post, I talked about why you will want your baby carrier with you when traveling. The SlingLady often gets asked about the best carriers for travel. So with summer travel season upon us, here, then, are my recommendations for the best baby slings and child carriers for your next trip. How to [...]
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