A while back, I got an offer to try out a new baby sling. How could I refuse? The kind, lovely people at Mod Mum sent me this beautiful sling in the mail (I got to pick out which style I wanted, but there are many more…I was torn between the one I got and this one…and let’s be honest, this one, too.).
The past couple of weeks, Anja has been a little needier (to say the least). The sling has worked beautifully for those times when she needed a little extra lovin’. I put her in it on my left hip, pulled the padded part down under her little bum and behind her knees, and she would ride around with me happily while I scrubbed fingerprints off of doors, cooked dinner, or even worked on my computer. Though I haven’t tried it yet for this, I hear they’re also great for quick errands where you don’t want to hassle with a stroller but need your hands free. Once she passes the year mark, I have a feeling I’ll be using it for such purposes often.
If you have a baby (or know someone who does or is expecting), I would suggest you high-tail it over to Mod Mum and check out their slings. They are fashionable, reversible (two looks in one, for you fashion-conscious folks) and practical. And, little known to most people, they work for DADS, too!
How neat! I have been looking at slings lately since I am sure once my baby is born, I will need lots of hands-free transportation for him since his two brothers are still going to want the attention they are accustomed to! This is a brand I had heard about but not really researched yet. I want a fitted sling though, because the ring style one I had with my second never felt secure or right. Good to hear that you like it!
Very cool. I’m always interested in ‘mod’ baby stuff… I think there’s a really big market for it that’s basically untapped.
It looks very MOD and comfy. Is it stretchy? I won’t waste the great sales pitch you have made here by telling you which brand of sling we like, but can I just say that my husband has a black sling and he carries our babies around too!? Would love to see a photo of you with needy Anya in the sling!!
It’s slightly stretchy, has a little give, but not overly-stretchy (I don’t think you’d ever have to worry about the fabric wearing out).
Hi there, Minnesota Mom : )
I found your blog while I was blog hopping and I wanted you to know that I really enjoyed my visit with you this evening. : ) I bookmarked you so that I can stop by again.
I am also a Minnesota mom (born and raised in the Twin Cities Metro area). My husband and I have one baby girl (20 months old).
Sling are wonderful, aren’t they? I have a few of them. For a very long time, a pouch sling was the only type of carrier that my daughter would tolerate. I use a sling when my daughter needs extra special attention, when she needs “time in” and I also often keep one in my diaper bag because like you mentioned, it is sometimes nice to just put her in the sling and make a quick run into Walgreens or something without having to use a stroller or a cart. My daughter is over a year and a half and I still use my slings now and then.
Enjoy your summer… Isn’t it delightful that we are finally having some warm and SUNNY weather? God bless.
You lucky duck! We loved baby slings when we were looking after babies – they are AWESOME.
hi dear, thanks for dropping by my blog!
i have always wanted to try out a babysling! should do really!! ^__^
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