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...

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...

Sling #4

This is one of the core designs I plan to use for future slings. The stitching looks like a vine with leaves. I used this on the top of the pocket and on the sides and bottom of the sling. I placed the pocket off from the center on the tail. I stuck with the accordion fold for the shoulder. And, the length is around 75 inches; a medium size. This sling is made from a Pistachio color pure softened linen with...