Natasha Chiam from NaturalUrbanMamas.com recently did a fantastic spot on babywearing safety for Erika Ehm’s Yummy Mummy Club. It’s so important to keep babywearing-positive messages in the media. Thanks so much to Natasha for including our slings!
As you’ve probably heard, the CPSC and Health Canada have recently issued warnings about possible dangers of soft baby slings. According to CPSC, baby slings can cause injury or death by pressing against the baby’s nose and mouth, or by allowing the baby to lay in a curled “C”position that could compromise their airway.
This is an extremely important topic, and we are glad that so much attention is being focused on it. If properly done, babywearing is a very rewarding and beneficial practice for babies and caregivers alike. The two positions highlighted below are those recommended for children under four months.
Tummy to Tummy (MOST SAFE)
Here’s why ::
Watch this video for detailed instructions on how to achieve the Tummy to Tummy position.
Reverse Cradle (SAFE)
Here’s why ::
Watch this video for detailed instructions on how to achieve the cradle position.
Here are a few quick safety guidelines for any carrying position:
Be safe, be loving and enjoy!
I’m in love with beeswax-treated textiles. They repel moisture and soil naturally, and they smell amazing! I’ve been working on some new products using this wonderful technique. Here is a sneak peek of the bib. Look for it at the spring One of a Kind Show in Toronto.
Every year, I do a production run of a craft or something edible to give to friends and family as small Christmas tokens. Last year it was candied orange peel dipped in chocolate – Yum! This year I decided to start a new tradition of creating a limited edition print on a dish towel. Everyone uses them, and they are inexpensive to ship! The added benefit is that it gives me a much-treasured opportunity to experiment in the studio. This design was made by drawing directly on to an open screen using a semi-permanent screen filler. Here is the result:
Christmas Project 2009
The Christmas One of Kind Toronto is over for another year. This was Ollie Golightly’s second year at the show, and once again, it was excellent! We saw many new parents and babes using their Ollie Golightly slings bought at previous shows. We demonstrated ring sling carrying positions to HUNDREDS of people, and were thrilled to see many new customers walk away happily slinging their children. A few adventurous moms even got the hang of nursing in their new slings and were able to continue on with the show while their babies snacked. We even had one customer buy a sling for their miniature-poodle (not the first dog-sling for Ollie Golightly!)
Our Squirrel print Toddler Tee was featured on the spring OAKS promo!
Thanks so much to Sydney from Just The Facts, Baby (an excellent Canadian parenting blog!) and Christine from Momzelle (fantastic Canadian-made nursing tops) for helping out.
Now available online! We launched these adorable grosgrain and button clips at the One of a Kind Vancouver, and now you can get them through our website. They make great stocking-stuffers and fit in a standard-sized envelope – so they’re really inexpensive to ship. Load up!
No-slip clips in six cute designs!
Thanks so much to Calla Evans Photography and Baby S.’ family for sharing these amazing photos!
Aleksandra and Baby S. show off their Ollie Golightly sling (Rhubarb with Giant Squid print) at Cherry Beach.
Nathan and three-day-old baby S.
Yahoo for the Baby Carrier Industry Alliance!
You may have noticed that a lot of the recent posts on this blog relate to babywearing safety. It has been a hot topic as of late, particularly south of the border. Recently a wonderful group of men and women form Canada and the US and from all areas of the babywearing industry formed an industry alliance (BCIA) to spearhead the implementation of voluntary manufacturing standards that will hopefully form the basis for the soon-to-come CPSC mandatory standards. This effort is the best hope we have of keeping the industry accessible. I encourage anyone who is passionate about babywearing to read about the great work being done by this organization, and to consider supporting the group through membership.