Brrrr.........

Back in stock in four lovely gender neutral colours (Charcoal, Black, Olive Green and Chocolate Brown), the Tricot-Slen Stretchy Wrap is gorgeously soft, and the cosy, supportive jersey cotton is perfect for keeping your little one snuggled up warm in the bitterly cold weather we are all having at the moment while still leaving you totally hands free. Suitable from newborn to minimum 6-9 months (depending on the weight of your baby) there are several possible carrying positions including breastfeeding. These are very popular so get yours quick!

The MaM Deluxe Babywearing Cover and the Mamajacket are both fabulous weapons against the cold and will keep you and your child toasty when slinging out and about. Or how about some Huggalugs which are a great extra layer on little legs either under trousers or over socks/tights for babies in slings, toddling little ones or even young children out playing in the snow.

New in Stock!!

Been a bit quiet on the blogging front recently so apologies for that. There have been some lovely new things arriving at Big Mama HQ recently with more on the way....

Firstly we have the Ergo Baby Carrier (right) back in stock. This was the first two shouldered carrier I owned when my now 6 year old was about 7 months old and it was used a lot so it was great to be able to give the new design a try. My only sling "baby" is two and a half but the padding and supportive waistbelt meant it was incredibly comfortable for a back carry.The new design of sleep hood is brilliant and seems to support their head really well and the strong snaps on the shoulder straps it fastens to make it feel secure and not likely to pop off if they wriggle in their sleep. Available in three practical colours with accessories coming soon.

Woven Wraps - what length?

The issue of wrap length is something that we get a lot of emails about and it does make the whole choosing dilemma that much harder. There are a couple of factors which you need to take into consideration when deciding which length to go for and, although there are no hard and fast rules, this can help you make the right choice.

• The size of the people who will be using the wrap (not the size of your child)
• The carrying positions you want to achieve
• How proficient you are with a woven wraparound sling

Hotslings Designer Adjustable Pouch - In Stock!

The Hotslings Adjustable Pouch is now available in four seriously gorgeous designer fabrics - Eye Candy, Ingrid, Kyoto and the very popular Sweet Pea (right) - to add a touch of glamour to your life. The wonderful new design has buckles tucked away in the fabric on the wearers shoulder which allow you to adjust the fit of the pouch making it suitable for parents of different sizes (fits sizes 2-5 in the standard Hotslings).

A great pop-and-go sling suitable from birth to toddler and they look fabulous!

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Slings and Arrows

A great article from evolutionary archaeologist Timothy Taylor published in New Humanist magazine, showing the evolutionary context of slings as a baby carrying tool.

Slings and Arrows

Back in Stock

Few things have come back into stock recently including Sling Rings, the Ellaroo Mei Tai (right) and Calin Bleu Cool Cotton Baby Sling.

We also now have the incredibly popular Babyhawk Mei Tai back in stock in three gorgeous fabrics, hurry though, these fly out! Fully reversible so a pretty side for mum and a plain side for dads. Of course, in the interest of equal opportunities for all slings and gender equality, we have no problem with dads wearing pretty slings - in fact if you have a photo of a dad wearing a non-typical dad sling then do send it to us and we can put them on the blog!

Sling Safety

There has been recent press focus on the safety of baby slings, following a publication by the US Government Agency CPSC regarding the safety of 'bag-style' slings and incorrect positioning, which can be dangerous to small infants. We will shortly be releasing a safety statement ourselves in collaboration with other sling retailers and manufacturers, but in the meantime please be assured that none of the slings sold by Big Mama Slings are of the potentially dangerous 'bag-style'. If you have any concerns about the safety of your sling or would like to discuss any safety issues prior to purchasing a sling, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Press release by our US sling manufacturers

Short video by Meg Barry, Babywearing Educator, explaining which bag-style slings are to be avoided and how to position your baby properly in a sling

Back in stock!

It's been a crazy few weeks at Big Mama HQ! The business has moved premises so Big Mama has been very busy. Please check the new contact details on our Terms page. Email remains the same but phone number and address have changed.

Since the move we've had deliveries so new stock has been added to the site. We are restocked with the ever popular Connecta, including the standard model, Solarweave and the new Connecta Integra (left). Beautifully made in the UK and comfortable from birth to toddler.

For a bit of glamour and luxury in your life, Sakura Bloom Ring Slings are back in Essential Silk, Hana and Pure, including the very hard to find Pure Aubergine.

Also in our Buckle Soft Carriers section we have the Manduca Baby Carrier back in brown, and new from Babyhawk the Oh Snap! Baby Carrier a highly adjustable padded buckle carrier in some gorgeous fabrics.

More stock announcements soon!