Hemp and cotton ring slings, wraps and pouches

I remember how hard the first few weeks with a new baby were.  My husband (a nurse practitioner) and I read Dr. Sears' Baby Book and we decided to try a sling.  Wow, what a difference a baby carrier made for us.  All of a sudden, my hands were free to:

• make dinner
• do household chores
• breastfeed discreetly in public
• go for relaxing walks
• get the grocery shopping done

all while I held my baby in a sling. I didn't have to choose between comforting Arianna and cleaning the kitchen -- I could do both! Then we found out about all of the researched health benefits of babywearing and we were convinced that holding our baby was the best place for her to learn and grow. (If you want to learn more about Attachment Parenting, be sure to sign up for my Google group below.)

After lots of research and lots of trial and error, I developed a line of baby carriers that I absolutely love. I hope you find a sling on this site that will help you bond with and enjoy wearing your baby as much as I do.

Be sure to check out my new babywearing e-book entitled, Thriving Babies: How to Use Baby Carriers and Slings From Around the World to Promote Your Infant's Healthy Development at http://www.ThrivingBabies.com

Thank you for visiting and enjoy the site!
Rebecca Red Wolf
a.k.a. Mohawk Mama
http://www.ThrivingBabies.com/blog

About Me

Formerly a reading specialist, I am now a work at home mom with a vision to educate parents about the many benefits of attachment parenting and to provide affordable, well-made slings to all parents. I am of Mohawk and German ancestry and proud mother to a beautiful baby girl, hence the name, Mohawk Mama. Sorry, no punk rocker hairdo (at least, not today)!
  Native cultures around the world have devised all manner of babywearing equipment and Mohawks are no exception. My heart is full of joy and pride whenever I wear my daughter close to me or see other parents doing the same.  Babies grow up too fast to deny them their one desire to be gently held.

In addition to making slings, I also have a few e-books and sewing patterns in the works.  Stay tuned for more information regarding these new projects.

Disclaimer

There IS a learning curve when attempting to use a baby sling, pouch, wrap, or carrier.  It took me a month of practicing every day before I felt comfortable making adjustments on the fly, so don't be surprised if you don't "get it" right away.  Written instructions are included with every sling.  The babywearer site has some great photos of dos and don'ts for newbies.   I encourage you to practice with a bag of sugar or heavy doll until you learn how to use a baby carrier.  It's very important to know how to safely take baby in and out of the sling, make adjustments while wearing the sling, and protect baby's head when you are walking through doorways and such. 

Please be careful and use good common sense in the use of these baby carriers. YOU are responsible for the safety of your baby! The generally accepted wisdom includes: do not cook, drink hot liquids, or engage in aerobic activity while carrying your baby.  Slings and carriers are not designed to be used as car restraints or on bicycles or moving vehicles of any kind.  If you're not sure about the safety of an activity: don't do it.  Always put your baby's safety first!