People always have something to say when they see me wearing my 3.5 year old daughter in a baby carrier. Some are judgmental in tone, others just inquisitive or slightly concerned for the both of us. I understand the curiosity. Toddlerwearing is not something that people are used to seeing in much of theContinue reading “Toddlerwearing – A Primer on Toddler Carriers”
Tag Archives: Handwoven
Review: Soul Meh Dai – The Latest Edition to the Soul Family
If you have followed my blog for any length of time on Social Media… you may already know by now that I am a HUGE fan of the Soul Meh Dai. This linen Wrap Style Meh Dai was created by Soul Slings – a newer brand hailing from India who is becoming well known forContinue reading “Review: Soul Meh Dai – The Latest Edition to the Soul Family”
Review: Apple Blossom Wovens – Vintage Looms Creating Accessible, Wearable Art
A few months back, I saw a Morning Glory v.1 woven wrap pop up on my Instagram feed, and was immediately curious about this unique machine woven wrap that so closely resembled a handwoven in appearance. I reached out to Apple Blossom Wovens to learn more about them and their wraps, and was lucky toContinue reading “Review: Apple Blossom Wovens – Vintage Looms Creating Accessible, Wearable Art”
Client: Soul Slings – Prism Joy
Client: Soul Slings Carriers: Soul Prism Joy Photographer: Nichole Kain Photography Date: September 18, 2015
Soul Prism – A Soul Slings Handwoven
Some of you may have read a bit about Soul Slings from the ring sling review I wrote awhile back. I am clearly a fan of this brand, so I could barely contain my excitement when they released their own line of budget friendly woven wraps – the Soul Prism line. I have had theContinue reading “Soul Prism – A Soul Slings Handwoven”
Review: Daiesu Jigsaw Woven Wrap
I was very excited when I was contacted by the Malaysian woven wrap company Daiesu. I had been watching this budget brand on social media for some time, and was very curious about them. They sent me a Size 6 (4.6 meter) Jigsaw Mustard to review with my 30 lb 3 year old wrappee. ClearlyContinue reading “Review: Daiesu Jigsaw Woven Wrap”
Review: Kush Textiles – An Artisan Handwoven Wrap With A Purpose
There is nobody who loves a nice budget Handwoven, like I love a nice budget Handwoven. I have largely avoided the custom Handwoven craze, the stockings, the resale value, all of that noise. I certainly can appreciate a beautiful Handwoven when it passes through here, but my heart definitely goes out to those Handwoven wrapsContinue reading “Review: Kush Textiles – An Artisan Handwoven Wrap With A Purpose”
Review: Soul Slings – Double Layer Linen Love
Soul Slings have been on my radar since I first saw them on Instagram about a year ago. Upon first glance, I thought immediately of a Sakura Bloom. Their single and double layer cotton slings were gorgeous – very classy and well made. I wanted one immediately. The only problem, was at the time SoulContinue reading “Review: Soul Slings – Double Layer Linen Love”
So You Want to Buy A Woven?
This may come as a shock to some of you – but I LOVE woven wraps. They are beautiful. They can be one of the most fashionable accouterments to motherhood, giving me confidence when I am out in the world. They are something that allows me to maintain some semblance of my former self, inContinue reading “So You Want to Buy A Woven?”
Making A Seat in a Woven Wrap
When I first dove into the world of Woven wraps, I found back carries to be really daunting. I was not exactly flexible enough to reach the high-up places on my back that I thought I needed to in order to make a “secure seat”. That combined with an arching, leg straightening toddler… meant thatContinue reading “Making A Seat in a Woven Wrap”
Modern Babywearing 