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
Sunday, March 21, 2010
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 w
e'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!
Since the move w
e'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!
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Mamajacket - now in stock in Wine Red
We are huge fans of the stylish Mamajacket at Big Mama Slings; it is a great babywearing coat and wonderfully comfortable during pregnancy too, while being elegant and simple enough to use as a normal coat as well. And it is now available in a gorgeous wine red as well as the standard charcoal. This coat has been very popular, especially as a Christmas present, and we expect it to be even more so now!
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Calin Bleu Clearance!
Big Mama Slings is offering a fantastic 30% off all Calin Bleu slings, including the new Designer Fleece in Silver. These UK designed and made slings are a wonderful birth to toddler carrying solution, whilst also being stylish and simple to use. Complete colour illustrated instructions are included with each carrier. The standard Microfleece Carrier is a wonderful new baby present for those parents expecting in the colder months.
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Connecta Baby Carriers - 4 new fabrics in stock
The Connecta Baby Carrier is a beautifully designed UK-made product, and we are delighted to have the Connecta in stock at Big Mama Slings. Created by a talented mother of six, the Connecta blends modern features such as strong buckles and webbing with the ancient Mei Tai design, giving a carrier that is equally comfortable on the back or the front. Available in Blue Gothic Rose, Plain Black, Apples & Pears and Lacework.
Monday, June 08, 2009
Organic Maya Wrap Baby Ring Slings now in stock
Maya Wrap Baby Slings are now available in Azo-free, organic fabrics! We are delighted to offer two fabrics, both in a size medium. Sea Glass - Soothing Aqua with a print inspired by the native beauty of the California redwood coast. Reverses to solid aqua. Lollipop - Bright print on a lime background. Reverses to solid lime. Both designs are perfect for summer.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Top 5 Breastfeeding Articles
Getting in to this top 5 lark as we are now over half way through BFAW. Today we have the top breastfeeding articles. According to us. Obviously ;-) There are gazillions of articles on breastfeeding online and lots of them are fabulous so to narrow it down to five is no mean feat. These are (just some of) the ones which have that "WOW" factor - that hit you between the eyes with facts showing just how marvellous breastfeeding is or make you look at the issue in a different way.
Suck on This - published in The Ecologist magazine in 2006 this article goes deep into the issue of infant feeding and describes the factors that conspire to stop women breastfeeding, including the medicalised birth process, unscrupulous actions of the formula companies and poor support from health professionals. Most shocking are the facts about formula milk and its effects on babies. A long but worthwhile read.
Suck on This - published in The Ecologist magazine in 2006 this article goes deep into the issue of infant feeding and describes the factors that conspire to stop women breastfeeding, including the medicalised birth process, unscrupulous actions of the formula companies and poor support from health professionals. Most shocking are the facts about formula milk and its effects on babies. A long but worthwhile read.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Top 5 Breastfeeding Books
Choosing books on any parenting topic is pretty confusing - not only are there hundreds but the advice in them is often quite different and sometimes even totally contradictory. A good book on breastfeeding is a great resource so here are 5 that get the thumbs up from us.
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding - this book from La Leche League, the international breastfeeding organisation, was first published in 1958 and is now in its 7th revised edition. It is full of accurate, up-to-date information on all aspects of breastfeeding and other related issues such as weaning, starting solids, sleep and loving guidance.
The Food of Love: your formula for successful breastfeeding - written by Kate Evans, a mother, author, cartoonist and active environmental campaigner. This light-hearted, witty book contains all the latest research but is easy to read and is illustrated with beautiful cartoons.
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding - this book from La Leche League, the international breastfeeding organisation, was first published in 1958 and is now in its 7th revised edition. It is full of accurate, up-to-date information on all aspects of breastfeeding and other related issues such as weaning, starting solids, sleep and loving guidance.
The Food of Love: your formula for successful breastfeeding - written by Kate Evans, a mother, author, cartoonist and active environmental campaigner. This light-hearted, witty book contains all the latest research but is easy to read and is illustrated with beautiful cartoons.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Top 5 Breastfeeding Blogs
With the world going blogging crazy there are blogs on just about every topic imaginable, including breastfeeding. A great way to both keep up-to-date with issues that are relevant to breastfeeding and read the opinions and views of breastfeeding bloggers (or should that be blogging breastfeeders??) who are vocal about supporting the breastfeeding cause. Well-written, often inspirational and sometimes downright funny - here are some we really like.
One Of Those Women - written by Morgan Gallagher, chairperson of 'Nursing Matters', a non-profit making, voluntary organisation that advocates for breastfeeding babies. 'Fighting for informed, equal choices in infant feeding. Babies are born to nurse at their mother's breast: fighting to make sure their mothers have a choice in allowing this for as long as they both mutually desire it. Fighting to keep formula fed infants as safe as possible. Feeding your child is your personal choice: let's make sure it's _your_ choice, not everyone else's.'
One Of Those Women - written by Morgan Gallagher, chairperson of 'Nursing Matters', a non-profit making, voluntary organisation that advocates for breastfeeding babies. 'Fighting for informed, equal choices in infant feeding. Babies are born to nurse at their mother's breast: fighting to make sure their mothers have a choice in allowing this for as long as they both mutually desire it. Fighting to keep formula fed infants as safe as possible. Feeding your child is your personal choice: let's make sure it's _your_ choice, not everyone else's.'
Monday, May 11, 2009
Top 5 Breastfeeding Websites
There are lots of websites about breastfeeding, some better than others. Here are 5 we think are worth a look.
Kellymom - full of evidence-based information on breastfeeding and parenting. It is run by Kelly Bonyata, a member of the International Board of Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC). A great site which will answer most breastfeeding questions.
La Leche League - the website of LLLGB, the UK branch of La Leche League International (LLLI), the Breastfeeding Organisation which 'helps mothers to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother.' There are links to LLLI's vast online library of breastfeeding and parenting information and also to the list of LLL groups throughout the country and contact numbers for local LLL leaders and the national helpline for breastfeeding help and support.
Kellymom - full of evidence-based information on breastfeeding and parenting. It is run by Kelly Bonyata, a member of the International Board of Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC). A great site which will answer most breastfeeding questions.
La Leche League - the website of LLLGB, the UK branch of La Leche League International (LLLI), the Breastfeeding Organisation which 'helps mothers to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother.' There are links to LLLI's vast online library of breastfeeding and parenting information and also to the list of LLL groups throughout the country and contact numbers for local LLL leaders and the national helpline for breastfeeding help and support.
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