Rockin' Baby Sling Review And Giveaway

If you've noticed on my blog recently, I have really been curious about baby slings and pouches. I have wanted to know more about them, the material they are made with, the comfortability, the color and pattern choices, etc. Rockin' Baby Slings is in a league of their own when it comes to color and pattern choice. They also have a great selection of ring slings and pouches.

I received their baby pouch in "raspberry beret", if the name doesn't evoke memories of driving around in your car and listening to Prince, I don't know what does. This is an example of how this brand is making their way in the sling world. The pouch is gorgeous! The rich jewel tones are bold and fun! Fabulous, bold patterns with whimsical naming thrown in. I guess you could say, I'm smitten.

The pouch and the sling are different in that there are differences in adjustment. The pouch I received is one solid piece that goes around the body. There are four different sizes that can be made out of it with hidden zippers that I found to be unique to the Rockin' pouches. You can fold the material and zip it up and it can shorten the pouch. The material can then be covered up so that you can't see the zippers. Most pouches don't have any adjustment ability to them. The material is wide enough to rest across your shoulders and back very comfortably! I loved that aspect of their pouch!

The sling is a ring sling and is fully adjustable. The materials come in a variety of colors, are generally reversible, and come in organic for those conscientious mama's out there. The slings and pouches are high quality materials and well made. They are made locally in Los Angeles, CA and not made abroad. The materials are even sourced locally. Way to give back to the community! They also offer a page to show you how to put on the sling or the pouch and how to adjust it.

Buy It

You can buy your very own Rockin' Baby Sling at their website, here

Win It

Rockin' Baby Sling has been very generous and is offering a pouch like I reviewed for their very own! AWESOME

Rules

Please go to Rockin' baby website and tell me which sling or pouch is your very favorite! You must leave your email so I can contact you. You do not have to be a blogger to enter this contest but, you must leave a way for me to reach you if you win or you forfeit.

Contest runs until June 10, 2009 at 11:59 PM AZ time.

Rosy Baby/Sling Carrier Review

When I contacted Rose, I was very curious to see how the slings she carried were made, and enjoyed the fabrics that were chosen for the line of slings she has in her shop. It was a pleasure working with her, she is very amicable and helpful. I explained my body shape to her and she sent me a sling suggestion that has worked out very well for me!

I am new to this sling business. I desperately wanted one for my daughter who is now two, when she was born. I had one but, it was a cheap, mass produced one that later had some recalls. I wasn't able to hold her close to my body, nurse her, or do things hands free really because the ring would slip and it hung too low on my body.

When I received the Baby Sling-Hybrid I was pleasantly surprised by how well the sling was made and put together. This is a ring sling, the benefits of which are being able to adjust it quite a bit. It is made with a sateen material which does in fact, feel like soft "bedsheets". It is a hybrid of a pouch and sling in one, and comes with a closed sling tail. Traditional open tail slings are a lot more adjustable but, I really had no problem cinching it up or letting it out. I have a large bosom so comfort is a big deal for me, there is plenty of material and stretchiness in the fabric to make this an incredibly comfortable sling.

The rails of the sling are lightly padded to go up against baby's leg. The shoulder area of the sling is also lightly padded to help with pressure distribution. I really liked that feature as I was holding my 25 pound daughter in a hip carrying position. She felt secure, the weight felt distributed well, and she really enjoyed being carried around by mama.

The site also includes a very informative "how to" page which is especially helpful for newbies like myself. There are so many ways to carry your baby and toddler. There is a sling comparison page that shows you what different carriers are used for to help you pick out the one most suitable for yourself. This site was a complete package for me regarding a baby sling. Oh, and did I mention super affordable?

Mod Mum Review and Giveaway *CLOSED*

Modmum carries a line of beautiful baby slings and I was so excited when they agreed to do a giveaway with me! I was struck by the fun, modern look of the slings as well as their prices. They offer a few designs that are reversible and neutral, which was a big thing for me. When you are having a baby and not finding out the sex, or just trying to plan ahead, you want some modern, neutral choices to choose from. I found that Modmum had a great assortment of colors and pattern choices.

Their sizing is actually very accurate. I was a little worried that it may not be but, when I tried on the sling and put the baby in, it was no problem. Their slings are a pouch style so they are not adjustable. It's very important that you go by their sizing guide or you'll end up with something too small or too big and it won't be as comfortable and could even be dangerous.

I chose Emily and was very pleased with the colors and material. It's very sturdy feeling but, it's light. I've never used a sling or pouch before so I needed a good guide. Modmum has an excellent how to page! They link to videos that show you exactly how to put it on, put the baby in, and take the baby out. They also show pictures of different holds that you can do with their slings. I was a little intimidated and wondered if I could get the baby in and keep it in without harm.

I want to welcome all the blog party people to this giveaway! Go check out all the other great giveaways going on at the blog party. Run. The party ends May 10, 2009.

Buy It

You can purchase your own Modmum sling on modmum.com. There's a page with some great sale items right now! Also, there's free shipping on standard orders. That's a deal.

Win It

Enter here to win a Modmum sling of your own! Please go to the Modmum site and tell me which sling is your favorite.

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Contest ends May 10, 2009 at 11:59 PM Arizona Time