New Two Layer Gauze Baby Slings

I am so proud to announce our new Gauze Slings! Our Gauze Baby Slings are two layers of fabric, which provides a very durable sling, yet the fabric is lightweight and breathable. Gauze also provides a great width-wise stretch in the sling for added comfort for your baby. View our selection at raspberrybaby.etsy.com. Post a comment requesting your favorite color.... and it just may be added to the selection!

Hello all! Just wanted to let you know that Ring Slings at RaspberryBaby will only be available for a LIMITED TIME! If you'd like to get a great deal on a fantastic, stylish sling --- don't wait! They are going fast, and when they are gone... they just moight be gone forever... but who knows?!

100% cotton breathable, comfortable slings for both mom and dad.

Fall Maternity Skirts are Back

Our corduroy maternity skirts are back at RaspberryBaby! These skirts were so popular last fall and winter that we have brought them back for another season! Super stylish, simple, and comfortable for the upcoming cold months. Available in colors tan, espresso brown, and ash gray.

CRAZY CHEAP SALE ON ALL RUSTIC BABY SLINGS

For just one day only at raspberrybaby.etsy.com, all Rustic Baby Slings are a huge $10.00 Off! All Original Rustic Slings are just $25.00! Slings come in 15 different colors! Tell your friends cause this sale price will be gone tomorrow! Thanks!!!

Black on Black Linen Sling

The all new black on black linen ring sling is a must-have! This sling goes with everything... and should be a staple (just like a little black dress is!). 100% pure soft linen with black aluminum rings. Come check it out at raspberrybaby.etsy.com. http://www.etsy.com/listing/50068578/pure-soft-linen-ring-sling-in-all-black

Lightweight vs double layer baby slings. $5.00 coupon

Okay, consumers of Baby Slings, let's figure out which are the best baby slings and why. I want some feedback from you. With all of the attention that the recent recall received on some store-brand pouch style baby slings, I am even more convinced that my lightweight slings are a much better choice!

First of all, those slings which were recalled were bulky, padded, and no doubt two layers of fabric. They were also the pouch style baby slings which aren't adjustable, so if you don't get a good fit, your baby may not lay in the slings correctly. SO, I think lightweight ring slings are the way to go any way you look at it.

Raspberry Baby ring slings are mostly one layer of fabric, about 30 inches wide, and long enough to fit most larger people without overwhelming the smaller ones. I do offer to add a second layer of fabric for a small price for those of you who really want an ultra-sturdy sling.

Raspberry Baby was one of the first ring sling sellers on etsy and I have noticed many imitators over the last two years, not only with style, but with fabric selection. But you know what? I don't even care, cause I am convinced that my width and length of ring slings make them the most versatile. Widths that are smaller than about 27 inches leave not enough fabric to carry a baby much older than a newborn in the kangaroo carry. Widths that are larger than 31 inches really become way too much fabric which can once again cause problems with fabric bunching up around baby's face. Having a sling that is around 40 inches wide or so is simply crazy! Don't buy one like that!

Okay, so here is where I want your feedback as a consumer. Please let me know how you feel about one layer ring slings versus two layer ring slings. What are your thoughts? Let me know and you will receive $5.00 off of a purchase of one of Raspberry Baby slings. Thanks!

Ring Slings are not just for hippies and treehuggers

When you picture a baby in a ring sling, who do you picture as the Stow-er? Maybe a long-haired woman, hairy legs, bra-less, with a peace-sign tattooed on her forehead? Am I stereo-typing? I don't mean to... really. I think that there are misinformed women who have only seen very earthy woven, or even tie-dyed ring slings. For some reason, many women feel that Ring Slings are for hippies, but Pouch Slings are for the sophisticated. Well, it's just not true! There are so many fabrics which are used for ring slings. You do not have to buy an ugly fabric! Don't be afraid of ring slings, in fact, their benefits are far too great to push them aside. Here are just a few:

1) They are Adjustable even when your baby is in it! (it won't sag like a messy baby wrap, which in order to adjust has to be completely re-tied.)
2) Hands down, the best carrier to nurse in. (Again the adjustability reigns here, too).
3) Usually large and small enough for both husband and wife, making it virtually two slings in one.
4)Compact, can be folded (or wadded) up very small.
5) Can be very lightweight, (unlike having 5-6 yards of fabric tied around you like the baby wrap).
6) Comes in a variety of fabrics, wovens, cotton quilting fabrics, linens, tencels, bamboo blends, and some have even dappled with stretchy fabrics.

Need I go on? I think that there is a ring sling for everyone. Give them a try, you may find you simply love it - even if you aren't partial to hugging trees! But if you are - buy an eco-friendly one!

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