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Parenting & Farm Kids:  Online shopping for a baby sling?  |
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ashcordes
True Blue Farmgirl
197 Posts
Ashley
Roann
IN
USA
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 Posted - Jul 18 2007 : 07:19:45 AM
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DaisyFarm
True Blue Farmgirl
1646 Posts
Diane
Victoria
BC
Canada
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Posted - Jul 18 2007 : 08:41:48 AM
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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.
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
2552 Posts |
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Carolinagirl
True Blue Farmgirl
486 Posts
Kim
Rutherfordton
NC
USA
486 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2007 : 09:54:18 AM
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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!
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2007 : 10:34:47 AM
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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! |
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lasagefemme
True Blue Farmgirl
65 Posts
Lisa
eastern
Washington
USA
65 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2007 : 5:52:59 PM
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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* |
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
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Rebekka Mae
True Blue Farmgirl
965 Posts
Rebekka
Moscow
ID
USA
965 Posts |
Posted - Jul 18 2007 : 9:16:04 PM
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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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Edited by - Rebekka Mae on Jul 19 2007 09:28:36 AM |
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ArmyWifey
True Blue Farmgirl
712 Posts
Holly
Abilene
KS
712 Posts |
Posted - Jul 19 2007 : 10:58:11 AM
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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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lasagefemme
True Blue Farmgirl
65 Posts
Lisa
eastern
Washington
USA
65 Posts |
Posted - Jul 22 2007 : 11:53:09 PM
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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
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GaiasRose
True Blue Farmgirl
2552 Posts
Tasha-Rose
St. Paul
Minnesota
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