Babywearing

Well, it’s time to do my part to say something about the recent uproar about baby carriers. Our slings, mai teis, and various carriers are being looked at as possibly unsafe by the CPSC. There was the recall a few months ago that got everyone that wasn’t already “in-the-know” about baby carriers scared of slings. SCARED. Scared of something that could be the most wonderful thing to...

Social Event

The Apple Popcorn Festival was a success! I didn’t make a whole lot of money, but I had such a wonderful time. I would even say I had the most fun I’ve ever had at this particular festival. My Mom was amazing and came to help me run my booth. It would have been a LONG day without her help! She brought some of her beautiful jewelry, too! Another thing that made the day wonderful was seeing a family...

In Response to the Consumer Safety Commission Warning about Ring Slings

The warning is valid. It is totally possible for a baby to suffocate in a Ring Sling baby carrier if the baby is improperly placed in the sling. The carry or hold they are referring to is what I call the ‘Cradle Carry’. This hold is perfectly safe if done correctly. What needs to happen is the person using the sling should make sure that originally the baby is placed in the sling correctly. The next...

So Happy

There’s going to be a lot of tooting of my own horn in this post, so be warned. So, my slings are selling.  I’m not making enough money to retire, but my sales are definitely rising.  I am thrilled!  Thanks to all the lovelies who bought one, I hope you love it!  And as I’ve been selling online and locally, I decided that having my slings in a store or two would be a good way to try to get a...

Wear Him Everywhere!

I’m always writing about sewing slings, but I have yet to write about why I love baby wearing. I’m so happy I discovered it with my second son. There’s so much more to it than just having a different way to tote your baby around. It creates convenience in so many situations and helps create a strong bond with your baby. I wrote more on this topic over...