Hi there! I figure if you've dug around my shop enough to find my profile, you really want to know more about me... so here you go! :D
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http://www.etsy.com/shop/BabyEtte
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I am a Mama of 5 and Wife who loves to stay up late in my studio playing with fabric while the family sleeps. I am typing this late at night while the family sleeps.
**It's how I do what I do.**
This is also a Family-Run business and we take our products, especially safety seriously. I am a business member of the BCIA (Baby Carrier Industry Alliance) and the ASTM (Standards & Materials) and in compliance with the CPSIA.
I know that's a lot of letters... but it means that you can buy with confidence from BabyEtte. :)
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~Slings
*Why Super Wide slings?
I make BabyEtte slings the way I like them, and I like my slings wide, safe, and pretty.
I have found that a wide sling is best for versatility. Ever since my Husband pulled the fabric up over the shoulders of my 2nd daughter while in a narrow sling, and her bottom popped out, he refuses to wear a narrow sling. A wide sling also helps if your baby is a "leaner".
This is why my 'BabyBasics' and Batik cotton slings are Super Wide.
*Isn’t that too much fabric for a tiny baby?
Actually, it’s not. I’ve worn my newborns in 44” slings for as long as I've been making slings.
I place the top rail of the fabric at the top of baby's shoulders, smooth it down their back, and the extra width bunched under baby's bottom. The fabric will run from the back of one knee to the back of the other knee, creating a deep seat for baby.
*How do I tighten the rails?
The rails (edges) of the sling are tightened by pulling on the rails of the tail. Pulling on the tail edge on the inside of your body will tighten the top rail of the sling, pulling on the outside tail edge will tighten the bottom rail of the sling.
Pulling on the whole tail evenly will tighten the whole sling evenly. Practice this and you will become a pro in no time! :D *Lifting baby's weight with one arm makes tightening & loosening the sling much easier*
As a mama who has worn her babies for 11 years, and sewn my own slings for almost that long, I can’t say enough good things about Babywearing.
There are many good sling companies out there, and most of them are wonderful! Many of the differences that do exist are in style. So I say look around, and find your style. Embrace your style!
I feel strongly that a sling should be beautiful. You won't find licensed characters or juvenile prints here. Your sling is going to cover up most of your outfit (which is good when your shirt has been used as a hanky...I know, it happens) so it should be a style that you would wear anyway.
Your Sling will have the BabyEtte Tag stitched at the bottom of the tail. That way people will admire you, your baby, and your lovely sling… not the tag. It’s all about you, my friend!
~NeckScapes
There are two categories of these unique, European style pieces.
Luxe NeckScapes are made from incredibly soft jersey knit, and felted into many loopy strands.
NeckScape Infinity Scarves are made with the same buttery fabric but in a single piece, sewn at the back of the neck.
Both styles are versatile and can be worn in several ways.
~BabyWearing Ponchos
If you've ever wondered, “How do I keep my baby and myself warm when my baby is in the sling?” a BabyWearing Poncho is the answer.
The wraparound babywearing poncho keeps you both warm, while being able to be worn with or without baby in a carrier. This is a great babywearing accessory for cool weather.
These are all things I'm passionate about.
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BabyEtte has been featured on the following sites:
* http://www.babyette.net/
* http://babywearingvideos.com/search.php?keyword=babyette&type=videos
* http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20100415/FEAT/304159938/1162
* http://withrootsandwings.com/2010/03/12/tips-for-traveling-with-baby-product-raves/
* http://withrootsandwings.com/2010/02/26/guest-post-beth-from-babyette-boutique/
* http://www.academichic.com/?s=babyette
* http://www.examiner.com/x-26884-Seattle-Baby--Toddler-Gear-Examiner~y2010m2d27-BabyEtte-ring-slings--babywearing-at-its-finest
* http://marvelouskiddo.blogspot.com/2010/02/marvelous-giveaway-baby-basics-sling.html
