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!

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!

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.

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.