Sustainable Berry plum Zolowear sling Two gorgeous new arrivals here- Berry and Stone Zolowear slings, both just now added to Zolo’s sustainably grown cotton line. That means earth-friendly 100% organic cotton twill that comes from sustainable farming methods. The jewel-toned Berry looks and feels smooth and luscious. Well, the Stone feels that way too, but with a more gender-neutral color. Both have black sling rings and the strong zipper pocket.

The newcomers join the hemp/cotton Sable Brown sling so we now carry all three of Zolowear’s organic solid slings.

This morning our first shipment came of a newly launched product, the Pikkolo carrier by CatBird Baby!

It’s an innovative carrier for front, back, or side carries with lots of mainstream user appeal and great colors (I love the Appletini pikkolo carrier best).

Like a Bjorn, this carrier works for infants facing inwards and soon lets them face out to the world. but like the Beco or Ergo, it’s built to support the growing weight of a 6, 12, or 18 month old in the front positions, and like the Beco or Ergo, once baby is sitting up (5 or 6 months old) you can use it for a back carry. So you get a lot more value from your purchase!

Action shots coming soon.

How many words are there for stunning? Breathtaking. Amazing. To die for.

I know you can see the dupioni silk, woven by hand exclusively for their company. maybe if you click for larger images, you could glimpse the exquisite detail. We also have 2 selections from their line of finest Belgian linen slings. All are handcrafted and reversible. The colors are amazing. The feel of the fabric, I couldn’t even describe. And yes, it’s machine washable, yes they withstand the messes and assaults of daily life.

Let me tell you, I’ve been using slings for almost exactly 5 years now.

I know my baby carriers, I know what’s out there, the good and the bad, the easy and the complicated. These slings are a DREAM to use.

Whether you’re buying for yourself or as a gift, I know you won’t be disappointed. I am thrilled to be carrying them. We’re starting with 6 colors and will continue building it up. Let’s see how long I can keep from taking one for myself!

We’ve just received the first 3 colors- pink dot, blue dot, and floral cafe.
They will soon be joined by solid espresso brown and paisley in pink or blue.

They come in excellent gift packaging and include a matching burp cloth. I’ll take photos of that soon because I know this will be a hot choice for holiday and shower gifts.

The other nursing cover-up we carry it The Belly Hugger . They are very different products. The Peanut Shell functions as a blanket covering over the baby and your front/back/side. The Belly Hugger is a soft, stretchy layer you wear under your shirt so that when you nurse your belly/back/side is not exposed, but it offers no coverage of baby or breast. Some people are more comfortable nursing with the complete coverage of a Peanut Shell and find it convenient that they don’t have to maneuver a blanket while doing it. Some people find it more convenient to wear the BellyHugger all day and have nothing to get out for nursing, and they use their shirt and baby’s position to be sure the front and top view of the breast is covered.

I just finished quite a project- entering the entire new fall line of Babylegs-25 new colors and we’re carrying them all.

 The new Babylegs are made with organic cotton and cost $3 a pair more than they used to.

We will still carry all the $12 pairs, but these new organics are $15.

My favorite is the first one below, “Brite” as in the beloved retro Lite Brite toy.

I’ve had my eye on this new product all year, because they keep attracting attention for finally filling a void where no good-looking products had been. I’m talking, of course, about a way to carry just a couple diapers and travel-sized wipes without having to bring the whole diaper bag along, without having to stuff them in your purse, or without having to buy some cheesy plastic container or ziploc bag that “will do”, but just barely.

This is simple and sweet- a designer fabric pocket with velcro closure to hold just your essentials, letting you travel lighter and preserve some style and individuality. At only $15, they make a good baby shower gift.

Diapees and Wipees. cool.

Meet the Isabella!

$30, shipping now, with plenty of time for your holiday photos and fall special occasions.

Just in today! A rainbow of Moby Wraps! This is an increasingly popular infant carrier choice, and no wonder! They’re only $34.95. They’re amazingly soft. They can hold baby to you in any position you prefer- face in or out, carry twins, baby on your back or front or hip. Nursing is easy, and covering baby as much as you need for nursing or feeding is as simple as pulling the wrap up, just like a blanket. There are no buckles or straps or fasteners. You do have to learn to tie it around yourself but the photo instructions are fabulous so that soon becomes easy, and after it’s on you, you just place baby inside and go! The lightweight stretch fabric is ideal even in warm weather, and though it goes up to 35 pounds you’ll probably want a more supportive, structured carrier about a year, like the Beco.

Our most popular Zolowear sling has been the Java Lite Silk, and so we’re adding her two sisters to our store now, the Jade and the Black butterfly. These are single layer silk brocades which look amazing for special occasions but honestly, they’re ideal for everyday use because they’re so comfortable and much sturdier than you’d think. My Java Lite is my strongest sling yet, even though I’ve been anything but gentle with it and the fabric is soft and luxurious.

People sometimes ask if they’re hot, or is the fabric thick and hard to adjust. definitely not! Zolo used to make double-layered silk, and it had those issues and that’s why they switched to single-layered and now they call it “lite”.

We’ll start shipping them at the end of this week! yay!

edit: they are here, ready to go!

  We discovered some beautiful soft organic cotton knits. You’ll immediately notice their amazing quality, it’s such a soft, flawless feel! To start we’ll have hats, socks, blankets and dolls. The company is the next project for the woman who made Burt’s Bees.