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| ashcordes |
Posted - Jul 18 2007 : 07:19:45 AM
Where do y'all suggest I go online to shop for a baby sling and what brands do you suggest? I live in the middle of nowhere and so these aren't something you can run out and buy. Thanks for any and all advice. |
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| GaiasRose |
Posted - Jul 23 2007 : 04:43:51 AM
Lisa, there is a blogger called the sage femme who is a midwife and blogs about her midwifery experiences, 'tis why I ask.
~*~Brightest Blessings~*~
Tasha-Rose
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| lasagefemme |
Posted - Jul 22 2007 : 11:53:09 PM
Rebekka....I make Waldorf dolls too! Do you have some I can see??? I love seeing others' creations! Tasha....I don't know if I am THE sage femme....its just a fancy, schmancy French word for "midwife"........and that's always been a passion of mine. Lisa
*Drink RAW milk* |
| ArmyWifey |
Posted - Jul 19 2007 : 10:58:11 AM
I loved my Maya Wraps! They can be a bit pricey but are worth every penny in my book! Plus hubby didn't mind wearing it either and it was comfy - not so hot as the padded ones!
As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord!
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| Rebekka Mae |
Posted - Jul 18 2007 : 9:16:04 PM
Ashley-
I am so glad you are looking for a sling to carry your baby, they really are sooo helpful for both you and your little one.
I make pouch style slings that are custom fit and include a pattern for your personal use in both organic and conventional cottons. this way you can make more for you and for friends as well! You can see my slings by going to our website and etsy store or find the article about them up in Mary Jane's Stitching Post book. I have been shipping slings to farmgirls all over the country and I so enjoy talking to all of them- what wonderful customers they all are;)
Here is what I like to tell people about my slings...
THE BABY SLING
Though all of our creations are special the sling is the star of the show. My slings are designed simply for easy use, made with beautiful fabrics and the babies love them! Our babies need to feel our warmth and breath, and we need to take care of those needs while still getting things done. Babies who are carried in slings spend more time in a quiet alert state; this allows them to spend less time fussing (because they are comfortable) and more time learning about their world. My slings include a pattern so you can make more for personal use, this way you can match slings to your moods and make gifts for friend’s baby showers!
Your sling will be custom made to fit you, or I can send it along ready to be altered- this is a very easy step. Measure from the top of one shoulder to the upper side of the opposite hip, in inches this should be between 25 and 30.
Thanks Alee for letting Ashley know about the slings!
Warmly, Rebekka
www.bebebella.com
www.bebebella.etsy.com
Nature does not ask permission. Blossom and birth whenever you feel like it!
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| GaiasRose |
Posted - Jul 18 2007 : 8:52:41 PM
Lisa, are you THE Sage Femme?
~*~Brightest Blessings~*~
Tasha-Rose
Blogs: http://gaiarose.wordpress.com
http://tasharose365.wordpress.com/
Homepage:
http://ForestFaeries.etsy.com
Birth is safe, interference is risky; TRUST BIRTH |
| lasagefemme |
Posted - Jul 18 2007 : 5:52:59 PM
Hi Ashley.......there are plenty of resources online for you to make your own sling. Try www.thebabywearer.com for tons of tips/links. If you need help and would like to sew your own, please let me know......I make slings and sell them online and in some of our "frou frou" baby shops around town. www.organicherbalmamas.com My hubby is the webmaster, and of course, my site gets last priority. All the slings are sold and I primarily sew for store orders and customs now. My slings are *very* lightly padded or not at all.....depending on your preference. Shoot me an email, I'll help you make your own or I'd be happy to sew up one for ya.
Lisa
*Drink RAW milk* |
| Alee |
Posted - Jul 18 2007 : 10:34:47 AM
One of our very own Farmgirls was featured in the latest MaryJane book "MaryJane's Stitching Room" Rebekka was featured on page 62. She does a great job- her slings are so nice! And when you buy a sling, you also get a pattern on how to make your own. Her website is www.bebebella.com
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora! |
| Carolinagirl |
Posted - Jul 18 2007 : 09:54:18 AM
I bought one with my last child... www.mayawrap.com (If that's not it, google mayawrap). I absolutely love it. And it comes with a dvd to show you how to use it, and all the different carry positions you can wear your baby.
Good luck!
Kim in NC |
| GaiasRose |
Posted - Jul 18 2007 : 09:48:38 AM
heck, in a pinch you can use an old sheet, folded the long way in thirds and tied the same way. I personally feel that there is no reason to spend money on something that is very simply made.
oh and in the instructions above, you need only stitch the raw edges.
~*~Brightest Blessings~*~
Tasha-Rose
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http://tasharose365.wordpress.com/
Homepage:
http://gaiasrose.etsy.com
http://ForestFaeries.etsy.com
Birth is safe, interference is risky; TRUST BIRTH |
| GaiasRose |
Posted - Jul 18 2007 : 09:46:44 AM
Here is what we do for a sling....go find yourself a nice fabric at the fabric store. one with a little bit of give, but not too much-about 3-4 yards. stay stitch or just zigzag all of the edges, drape it over your shoulder, tie a knot making sure you have a comfortable pouch, stick baby in and voila, a cheap, no sew sling!
~*~Brightest Blessings~*~
Tasha-Rose
Blogs: http://gaiarose.wordpress.com
http://tasharose365.wordpress.com/
Homepage:
http://gaiasrose.etsy.com
http://ForestFaeries.etsy.com
Birth is safe, interference is risky; TRUST BIRTH |
| DaisyFarm |
Posted - Jul 18 2007 : 08:41:48 AM
I'd like to know too Ashley. I would really like to find a pattern for a good one that someone has tried and liked, any recommendations anyone??
If we can find a tried and true pattern for one Ashley, I'll make you one.
Di |
