baby sling

GIVEAWAY!

Written by Administrator, December 27th, 2010

THE GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. Thanks to all for entering!

It's your lucky day! We are giving away one of our slings for FREE! We are so excited to announce our new colors (pink and blue!) and we want to spread the excitement around. The winner (according to random.org) will receive one sling in any color and size of their choice. 

RULES: Three entries max per person. Winner will be announced this Friday, December 31 at noon. Contest closes Thursday, December 30 at midnight. 

HOW TO ENTER: 1. Tell us what color sling you like the best by leaving a comment here on the blog. Check out the choices here. You must include your email address or the entry is invalid. 
2.  Update your Facebook status, post on your personal blog or Tweet about the giveaway. Then leave a comment saying you did so. You must include your email address or the entry is invalid. 
3. Become a fan of HugaMonkey on Facebook by clicking here and clicking the "Become a Fan" button. If you are already a fan, you already have an entry. Then leave a comment saying you did so. You must include your email address or the entry is invalid.

Good luck! Thanks for following us here at HugaMonkey! 

The Baby Sling As The Best-Rated Baby Carrier

It’s all the new craze, but that doesn’t mean that it's just a trend that will be gone by next fall! Baby slings are here to stay! The reasons why are simple: baby slings provide the best care for baby and are comfortable, convenient, and chic.Baby Slings Rock!


How do baby slings help you take care of your baby?


It all boils down to being a good parent and basic human needs. Humans need to be touched, especially babies. In the months before babies can communicate with words and phrases, touch is essential in telling your child how much you love them. Babies that are held more get the care and attention they need to develop into healthy children.


They tend to cry less and even become more independent and self-sufficient as they get older. Many traditional baby carriers advertise convenience. Perhaps you’ve seen carriers that snap into the car seat, a stroller, or a baby rocker so that you never have to take your baby out of the carrier. This very well may be convenient, but it also keeps you from touching and holding baby as much as they need! Baby slings allow you to create emotional bonds during baby’s first few years of existence that will last for the rest of their lifetime.

Why the Best-Rated Baby Slings Are The Best

Throughout the centuries, parents have devised different ways to carry around young children. Young Native American babies were placed on cradleboards and carried on their mother's backs. Across Africa and China in the South Pacific and Latin America, babies were and often continue to be carried with belts or swaths of fabric that fasten them to their mothers. Today in the United States? We’re looking to and learning from the past.


Although baby slings may be an invention of the past, present manufacturers have given them new twists. They are more comfortable, more useful, and even cooler than they have ever been in the history of the world! And the best-rated baby slings are those that meet every criterion for good baby carriers.


Imagine yourself with your new baby. Whether it is your first or not, you are so happy to not be pregnant anymore and to have this beautiful, delicate, new person in your life. However, this initial happiness can be quickly dulled by the tremendous amount of time, energy, and care your baby needs.


You may find yourself trying to use one hand as you balance your baby on one hip and attempt to take care of everything with one opposable thumb and four digits. Needless to say, it's an exercise in frustration. Centuries ago, women must have felt your same frustration until one of them came up with the idea of wrapping the baby onto them and freeing up their other hand.


The best-rated baby slings are not just those that are functional, but those that are comfortable. You’ll find as you look around that some are padded for comfort, others wrap in different positions allowing you to find the one that is best for you. Either way, comfort is a must.

Want Custom Baby Slings? Try These Ideas

You may have looked at dozens of baby slings and still haven't found the one that strikes your fancy. Have you thought about customizing a baby sling?


You can create custom baby slings in a number of ways. You can find a manufacturer or baby sling brand that can customize your baby sling, or if you're skilled with a needle and thread, you can make your own.


Being able to choose a fabric that is both fun and personal can make your sling more than just another accessory. You'll want a sturdy fabric that is both soft and durable. If you're a skilled thread weaver, you can create thread patterns that will personalize your sling even more. Again, remember that the stitch needs to be super strong so your wriggly baby can't fall out.


There are many baby sling patterns available and depending on your sewing skill level, you can probably create some pretty neat slings. If you do decide to augment a pattern, however, remember to keep baby's safety and your comfort in mind.


There are three main causes behind the baby sling recalls, accidents, and wearer complaints.


One is too much fabric flopping over baby's face making it hard for baby to breath. It's best when you can keep baby's head upright and supported.


Two is baby's head tilt. If his head is tilted up while his body is mostly prone, then baby can lose proper air passage through his throat.


Three is if your sling is too big, too long, or too binding. Any of these conditions can cause stress, and maybe injury, to your back, shoulders, or baby.

Q & A: What Makes The HugaMoney Safer?

Written by Leah, March 25th, 2010

With the growing concerns from recent baby sling recalls, HugaMonkey wants to reassure baby wearers everywhere that carrying a baby in a sling is still safe.  

Q:  Why were the Infantino slings recalled?

A:  Over the last 20 years, 14 babies have been reported being found dead in a baby sling.  3 of those deaths occurred last year in an Infantino baby sling.   

Q:  What is it that makes the Infantino slings unsafe?

A:  There are three major components that contribute to the unsafe slings: 

  1. Baby's Position.  The baby is laying down flat in the sling, making the full pressure of its body rest on the center of the back.  This causes the baby to curl its head toward its chest and cut off its air supply.
  2. Sling Position.  The sling is worn with the baby's head below the mother's bustline.  The bust can then hide the baby from view, making it impossible to keep close tabs on breathing and movement.
  3. Fabric.  Most of the recalled slings were constructed with 3 layers of fabric that were able to close completely over the baby's head.  Many slings had velour or nylon blend fabrics that do not allow airflow into the sling.

Q: How do I position my baby safely in a sling?

A:  In a HugaMonkey, or similar sling, the pouch seam acts as a positioning guide where the baby's bottom should always rest.  In this position, the baby's head is above the mother's bustline with its head up and exposed to the air.   The sling should also be snug so the baby does not roll around, sink, or shift.  In this position, the baby is easy to hear, see, and feel.

Q:  What are HugaMonkey baby carriers made of?

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