Please be so kind as to answer the following questions:
1. What is your favourite colour in our sling range?
2. What sort of products would you like to see more of?
Then, send in your entries in to info@mighty-mama.com
I will do a draw on my birthday, March 7th and the winning mail will win a ‘Breast is Best’ nursing top and a flexi hat in our new summer colour – grape.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
COMPETITION TIME!!!
Saturday, November 29, 2008
BUDDHA CARRY—4 MONTHS TO 1 YEAR
The Kangaroo/Buddha position is a favourite for babies at the peak of squirminess (think 9 month old crawlers) because a baby facing outwards is a baby enthralled with the world.
Hold the pouch open as if you were going to put baby in lying down, but instead cross baby’s legs in front of his body and place baby in a sitting position facing out.
Take care that baby is in a pocket with the inner edge of the sling between your tummy and his back.
While supporting baby’s weight, tighten the sling by pulling the tail.
You may want to tighten the outer rail to keep baby secure. Do this by pulling the edge of the tail on the inner side, just below the rings.
HIP CARRY—6 MONTHS TO 3 YEARSThis will quickly become your favourite position for an older baby, it can be used as soon as your baby can sit up. It mimics the natural carrying position yet alleviates strain on your arms.
An older child can also breastfeed in this position.
This position is the one you will use if you have an Out and About sling (see photo of O&A Sling below)
Begin by holding baby over the opposite shoulder to the rings. Place your baby’s body in the sling, pull the sling body fabric over the baby’s bottom as you thread his legs through the sling.
Hold the sling body and baby with one arm, get a good grip on your rings, and scoot the baby and sling so that the baby rests just above and over your hip. Use the baby’s bottom as a handle (not his shoulders)
The child’s bottom must be firmly seated in the sling and there should be enough fabric on the baby’s back to hold the child in place if he tips away from your body a bit.
The baby’s knees must be higher than her rump, fabric spread as close to her armpits and knees as possible.
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Your child’s legs will straddle the side of your body. Generally, the heavier the baby, the higher above the hip bone she rests.
Washing your Mighty Mama Sling…
Hand wash in cool water and hang to dry. Don’t tumble dry your sling. Will soften and grow more comfy with each wash!
Disclaimer: It is your responsibility to exercise caution when wearing your sling and to inspect it from time to time for wear and tear. Mighty Mama will not be held liable for any injury resulting from the use of a Mighty Mama sling.
How to wear your sling and grow to love it !
Open the pouch with one hand while holding baby in the other arm.
Using the Mighty Mama sling is very easy but it does require a little practice and patience at first. Just like breastfeeding, once you get the hang of it using your sling will become second nature!
Putting on your sling..
You can wear your MM Sling on either shoulder so first decide which side you prefer. Wear your rings in the corsage position in the hollow under the front of your shoulder. Make sure the shoulder pad is flat and the sling cups your shoulder.
It is important for your comfort that you have the sling spread across your shoulder and wide across your back. This way your weight is distributed evenly and the sling won’t dig into your neck.
It is important for your comfort that you have the sling spread across your shoulder and wide across your back. This way your weight is distributed evenly and the sling won’t dig into your neck.
You can adjust your MM sling by pulling the tail through the rings; the longer the tail is the smaller the pouch will be and vice versa…
If your baby doesn’t seem to have enough back support from the railings and needs quick adjusting, try pulling the shoulder pad so it sits on the cap of your shoulder. This will automatically pull baby closer and make him sit more comfortably.
To take your sling off, pull the top ring up and away from your body, thereby loosening the sling enough to get baby out whilst maintaining your customised fit.
To take your sling off, pull the top ring up and away from your body, thereby loosening the sling enough to get baby out whilst maintaining your customised fit.
CRADLE HOLD — NEWBORN to 5 MONTHS
We strongly recommend using a folded multi mat under baby’s head, neck and shoulders for the first 5-6 weeks. This will bring baby up in the sling, support him, and help him not get lost in the deep pocket!
When you place your newborn in the sling, support the baby’s head until the sling has been tightened enough to provide sufficient support.
Begin by pulling up the inner side of the sling against your chest to create a deep, secure pouch.
We strongly recommend using a folded multi mat under baby’s head, neck and shoulders for the first 5-6 weeks. This will bring baby up in the sling, support him, and help him not get lost in the deep pocket!
When you place your newborn in the sling, support the baby’s head until the sling has been tightened enough to provide sufficient support.
Begin by pulling up the inner side of the sling against your chest to create a deep, secure pouch.
Open the pouch with one hand while holding baby in the other arm. Cradle baby in your arms with baby’s head near the sling’s rings and slide her into the pouch gently, making sure the head rests just below the rings. Body should be resting towards the outside edge of the sling.
Adjust rails so inside rail is high and outside rail is high and tight, not slack.
You can do this by pulling the outside of the tail, just below the rings to tighten the inner edge or rail of pouch, and pull the inside of the tail to tighten the outer edge or rail. It may be a bit stiff at first to get the batting through the rings but with regular use and a wash, that will go smoothly
Pull your baby up as close as is comfortable.
Very young babies can look a bit squished in a sling—generally though, babies love this closeness and security. Combined with your movement, the correctly tightened sling creates a womb like environment for baby.
In any of the baby wearing positions, your baby should rest just where he/she would be if you were holding him/her in your arms. This is best accomplished by tightening up the sling as snugly as is comfortable as soon as the baby is positioned within it.
NURSING YOUR BABY IN THE SLING
Like riding a bicycle, breastfeeding in the sling can be challenging at first, but it will soon become second nature. Being able to walk around while meeting baby’s need to nurse gives a new mom tremendous freedom.
When first learning to breastfeed in the sling, it can be helpful to start out in a seated position. Put the sling on and loosen it, slide the baby in the loosened sling and latch baby on. Gently tighten the sling to support her back and head and adjust the railings so they sit snugly around her body. Adjust the sling — baby’s bottom should be about level with your waist.
Baby can have her head on either side of the sling, nestled in under the rings or cuddled in on the open side of the sling.
When baby’s head faces away from rings (see photo) her body should lie across the width of the sling, with her head near the outer rail and feet near you. This allows the baby's body to stretch out more, keeps the outer rail from flopping over the baby's face, and makes it easier to tighten the sling properly without completely altering the baby's position.
With the baby nursing in the snug sling, you can get up and walk around!
If you your baby falls asleep in the sling and you would like to put him down, it is best to do so by keeping baby in the sling and lying him on the bed by leaning over the bed yourself.
Then gently back out of the sling and bring it over your head as soon as the baby is positioned within it.
TUMMY TO TUMMY—NEWBORN TO 6 MONTHS
Some babies prefer to be held upright rather than lying down, this is especially true of colicky or reflux babies.
This is also a great position for visual contact with your baby and promotes a strong bond!
Begin by holding baby over your shoulder as if you were going to burp him. Slide baby down and open the sling with your other hand forming a pouch. While supporting baby’s weight tighten the sling by pulling on the tail.
Make sure the lower edge of the sling is behind baby’s knees. Tighten top and bottom rails, making sure bottom rail is well under the baby for safety.
Tighten fabric across baby’s back. For a younger baby, pull it right up behind her shoulders and neck and tuck her arms inside the sling too.
Position top rail behind baby’s neck and head for support and tighten side rail. Baby’s head should rest sideways on your chest. (Your heartbeat will be soothing and calming.)
For more information on wearing your baby correctly, please visit www.thebabywearer.com
You can do this by pulling the outside of the tail, just below the rings to tighten the inner edge or rail of pouch, and pull the inside of the tail to tighten the outer edge or rail. It may be a bit stiff at first to get the batting through the rings but with regular use and a wash, that will go smoothly
Pull your baby up as close as is comfortable.
Very young babies can look a bit squished in a sling—generally though, babies love this closeness and security. Combined with your movement, the correctly tightened sling creates a womb like environment for baby.
In any of the baby wearing positions, your baby should rest just where he/she would be if you were holding him/her in your arms. This is best accomplished by tightening up the sling as snugly as is comfortable as soon as the baby is positioned within it.
NURSING YOUR BABY IN THE SLING
Like riding a bicycle, breastfeeding in the sling can be challenging at first, but it will soon become second nature. Being able to walk around while meeting baby’s need to nurse gives a new mom tremendous freedom.
When first learning to breastfeed in the sling, it can be helpful to start out in a seated position. Put the sling on and loosen it, slide the baby in the loosened sling and latch baby on. Gently tighten the sling to support her back and head and adjust the railings so they sit snugly around her body. Adjust the sling — baby’s bottom should be about level with your waist.
Baby can have her head on either side of the sling, nestled in under the rings or cuddled in on the open side of the sling.
When baby’s head faces away from rings (see photo) her body should lie across the width of the sling, with her head near the outer rail and feet near you. This allows the baby's body to stretch out more, keeps the outer rail from flopping over the baby's face, and makes it easier to tighten the sling properly without completely altering the baby's position.
With the baby nursing in the snug sling, you can get up and walk around!
If you your baby falls asleep in the sling and you would like to put him down, it is best to do so by keeping baby in the sling and lying him on the bed by leaning over the bed yourself.
Then gently back out of the sling and bring it over your head as soon as the baby is positioned within it.
TUMMY TO TUMMY—NEWBORN TO 6 MONTHS
Some babies prefer to be held upright rather than lying down, this is especially true of colicky or reflux babies.
This is also a great position for visual contact with your baby and promotes a strong bond!
Begin by holding baby over your shoulder as if you were going to burp him. Slide baby down and open the sling with your other hand forming a pouch. While supporting baby’s weight tighten the sling by pulling on the tail.
Make sure the lower edge of the sling is behind baby’s knees. Tighten top and bottom rails, making sure bottom rail is well under the baby for safety.
Tighten fabric across baby’s back. For a younger baby, pull it right up behind her shoulders and neck and tuck her arms inside the sling too.
Position top rail behind baby’s neck and head for support and tighten side rail. Baby’s head should rest sideways on your chest. (Your heartbeat will be soothing and calming.)
For more information on wearing your baby correctly, please visit www.thebabywearer.com
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Great New Products at Mighty Mama!!
For the last few months I have been working on a line of baby clothes to go with the other Mighty Mama products. Decided to keep it simple and classic in design and to just start off with a top/pants for the boys, sundress for girls and a very cute reversible romper dress with puffy pants. They are made from the same beautiful cotton fabric we use for our slings and dyed in the same earthy colours. They come in two sizes and five different colours and are (if I may say so myself) very funky and yet practical – every moms dream! The overall response has been great and I thought I’d share some photos with you.. For more info and prices please contact me directly as they are not featured on the website yet.
Friday, August 29, 2008
NEW!!! Amber Teething Necklace for Baby
We are very excited to introduce this new product at Mighty Mama!! Baltic Amber has long been known for its healing properties. Wearing Baltic amber close to the skin is a traditional European remedy for baby teething. A natural analgesic, amber will help calm a baby without the use of over the counter drugs and remedies. Made from fossilised tree resin, leave the teething necklace in the sunshine to warm up and increase the natural analgesic power. Each teething bead is individually knotted and the necklace fastens with a screw clasp.
Only natural 100% authentic Baltic amber is used to make our teething necklaces.
Some interesting facts about Baltic Amber:
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
The Mighty Mama TLC Sling
Over the past year, we have researched and perfected the earthy, soft and comfy Mighty Mama sling. Our own kids practically grew up in them! Our vision was to create a sling that was safe and practical and yet attractive and unique. Here you have it …
THE MIGHTY MAMA T.L.C. SLING
They are easy to use – there are no buckles or straps and you can slip your baby in and out in seconds.
Our slings are lovingly handmade out of 100% lightweight cotton, dyed with non-toxic dyes, soft on babies skin and yet strong and durable.
Light padding on the shoulder and in the railings means added comfort but no excess bulk.
Our slings are lovingly handmade out of 100% lightweight cotton, dyed with non-toxic dyes, soft on babies skin and yet strong and durable.
Light padding on the shoulder and in the railings means added comfort but no excess bulk.
Easy to fold up and pack away, much more user friendly than bulky strollers!
Can be used from birth to toddler stage and allows for your child to be carried in a variety of positions.
Can be used from birth to toddler stage and allows for your child to be carried in a variety of positions.
Easy to care for, machine wash and hang up to dry.
Comes in a variety of sizes and is fully adjustable; one size fits most – dads and close friends and family get a go too!
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Wearing Down to Sleep
Its 9:00 Pm and you’re tired but baby isn’t. Nestle baby in the sling and stroll around the house until he falls asleep. This is what we call wearing down.
First time parents may have been led to believe that the way a baby goes to sleep is that at some preassigned time they put the half-awake baby into the crib, kiss him on the cheek, turn out the lights and leave the room. Baby peacefully drifts off to sleep without much bother. This happens only in books and movies, or for everybody else’s baby but seldom in real life. Most babies want to or need to be nursed (comforted) down to sleep in a caregiver’s arms. Babywearing allows the infant to make the transition from an awake state to sleep more easily. When you feel that baby is ready to go to sleep, or you are ready for her to go to sleep, wear her in the sling in the position that you have found to be the least stimulating and most sleep inducing. Walk around the house.
Try breastfeeding while moving. When your baby is in a state of deep sleep (recognized by a motionless face and limp limbs), lower yourself onto the bed until she is lying down and you can gently slip yourself out of the sling. Allow baby to remain on the bed in the sling, using it as a cover. If baby sleeps best on her side, tuck the sling between baby and bed to keep her from rolling over. Although asleep, baby may still seem restless while you are wearing her down (this is called REM – or rapid eye movement – sleep, a lighter state of sleep in which baby is likely to awaken if you put her down and try to sneak out of the room). If this happens, keep your baby in the snuggle hold and lie down with her on your chest while she is still in the sling. The rhythm of your heartbeat and breathing motion will lull baby into a deep sleep, after which you can roll over and slip yourself out of the sling, and your baby will usually stay asleep.
Wearing down is particularly useful for the reluctant napper. Sometimes it helps to leave baby in the snuggle hold on your chest so you can both drift off to sleep together. This can be done during naptime on the floor, the couch, or anyplace where baby and babywearer can comfortably get an hour’s sleep.
From The Baby Book
By Dr William & Martha Sears
First time parents may have been led to believe that the way a baby goes to sleep is that at some preassigned time they put the half-awake baby into the crib, kiss him on the cheek, turn out the lights and leave the room. Baby peacefully drifts off to sleep without much bother. This happens only in books and movies, or for everybody else’s baby but seldom in real life. Most babies want to or need to be nursed (comforted) down to sleep in a caregiver’s arms. Babywearing allows the infant to make the transition from an awake state to sleep more easily. When you feel that baby is ready to go to sleep, or you are ready for her to go to sleep, wear her in the sling in the position that you have found to be the least stimulating and most sleep inducing. Walk around the house.
Try breastfeeding while moving. When your baby is in a state of deep sleep (recognized by a motionless face and limp limbs), lower yourself onto the bed until she is lying down and you can gently slip yourself out of the sling. Allow baby to remain on the bed in the sling, using it as a cover. If baby sleeps best on her side, tuck the sling between baby and bed to keep her from rolling over. Although asleep, baby may still seem restless while you are wearing her down (this is called REM – or rapid eye movement – sleep, a lighter state of sleep in which baby is likely to awaken if you put her down and try to sneak out of the room). If this happens, keep your baby in the snuggle hold and lie down with her on your chest while she is still in the sling. The rhythm of your heartbeat and breathing motion will lull baby into a deep sleep, after which you can roll over and slip yourself out of the sling, and your baby will usually stay asleep.
Wearing down is particularly useful for the reluctant napper. Sometimes it helps to leave baby in the snuggle hold on your chest so you can both drift off to sleep together. This can be done during naptime on the floor, the couch, or anyplace where baby and babywearer can comfortably get an hour’s sleep.
From The Baby Book
By Dr William & Martha Sears
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