Baby Sling Safety March 12, 2010

Some of our wonderful Baby Carrier suppliers have recently come out with a press release on the safety of baby carriers, given the current widespread news about Bag Slings and their causing suffocation in babies.

Back when we first started considering stocking baby carriers, Bag Slings were pretty popular online and I even had a supplier send one to me for testing.  When I saw it, i just never thought it would be safe. It was really deep, did not seem like it would be comfortable and I didn’t see how a baby would be anything but lost in all that fabric..

BUT , baby slings are only a small fraction of babywearing tools – most carriers will help you to carry your baby with NO risk of suffocation – just be aware of the basics – baby’s chin should NEVER be pressed against their chest - see this pdf document for full details – this is especially important when your baby is a newborn up to approx 4 months when babies develop good neck / head control.

press release after the jump:

Picnic@the Bungalow – 9th August 2009 August 10, 2009

The picnic went off pretty good, with a good turnout and lots of kids running around and enjoying the Bungalow’s facilities.

There was the sandbox, little blow up horses to ride, the trampoline to jump on, Cupcake decorating with the Doodlebug ladies, arts and crafts in the courtyard, storytelling by Ann of the Roving library.  And for the grownups, there were some great vendors to browse through.

There was Chicken and Sausages on the BBQ with hot dog rolls and salad, sandwich rolls, home made cookies and cupcakes and plenty of cold drinks in the ice box.   Lots of parents bought their own picnic too, and enjoyed eating it out on the grass in the open air.

Upstairs, the bento-making proved very popular (thanks Christene!) while there was plenty of mamas helping mamas with learning how to ring sling and what cloth padding is all about – Mama Patch, Jumpsac and Mei’s Mei Tai were in attendance.  (no, the cloth pad making demo didn’t happen, but hopefully next time! I think we were too busy chilling out downstairs).

Thanks to everyone for making it such a success, we hope everyone had a great time and that you’ll want to come to the next one!

Album of photos on our facebook page, click here

Moby Wraps now available in Malaysia February 17, 2009

Moby Wraps! Yay!  Great for all babies, but especially harrassed mothers of newborn twins or preemie babies…

Tiny Tapir loves supporting and promoting babywearing and bringing new carriers into Malaysia.

The Moby Wrap is one we’re proud to bring in – the first wrap to hit Malaysia’s shores (well, so far as we know).

Wraps are a great way to babywear your newborn baby (preemie babies especially do well in wraps).  Super soft and stretchy – like your favorite T-shirt material, we just know that wraps are going to be seen around Kuala Lumpure more and more.

Babywearing Workshop – 16th August 2008 – 3 to 6pm August 12, 2008

Run by Jess of Peekaroobaby

Babywearing in KL

Date: Saturday, August 16, 2008
Time: 3:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: Persatuan Darul Fitrah Malaysia (Damansara Perdana)
Street: 9-5 (Floor 3A) Jalan PJU 8/5I, Damansara Perdana
City/Town: Petaling Jaya, Malaysia

Bring: Babies, Daddies, Nannies…carriers that you have and a little something to share for light tea (Halal, please)