This week's message:

I've started using the sewing slot system again. I hate to do it, but I simply can't keep up with the order volume that's been consistently high for months now. Please click the link for an explanation of how it works and why I need to use it.

At right, In-stock slots are for fabrics I have on hand (basic and organic fabrics) and will be sewing from scratch; WCRS slots are for things you're having sent to me like wrap pieces, custom fabric, or sling shoulder redos. Next refresh is the date and time I will be adding more sewing slots.

I've changed from sewing a mix of WCRS and in-stock slings each week, to just doing WCRS one week and in-stocks the next. I think this will be more efficient and allow me to sew more slings, and may also may sewing slots easier to get. Sewing slots for both types will be added every other week, in a several batches to give people in different time zones the opportunity to order. If these present a difficulty for you, please email me at info@sleepingbaby.net and let me know.

USPS Insurance rates:

Express Mail includes $100 of coverage automatically.

Priority Mail insurance rates:

These rates are valid for parcels within the US only!

If your package is being shipped outside the US, the rates differ and may not be available for all methods:

• Global Express Guaranteed: Includes up to $100 of coverage
• Express Mail International: Includes up to $100 of coverage
• Priority Mail International:
  • Flat rate envelope: Insurance not available
  • Variable-weight parcel: Limited insurance to most countries
• First-Class International: Insurance not available

If you elect not to purchase insurance, I am not responsible if the package is not delivered, lost in the mail, or otherwise damaged. Please read more about shipping if you have any doubts! Also please keep in mind that insurance is NOT available on the Priority Mail International Flat Rate envelope. I'm sorry about that; I don't know why the USPS does it that way, but if you purchase insurance with PMI Flat Rate, it's just $1.85 extra that doesn't actually do anything. I can't add insurance to it. Insurance is NOT available on First-Class International (FCI) packages either. If you live outside the US, you will need to ship by Priority Mail International if you want insurance on the package -- again, if you select insurance on your FCI package, you will not actually get insurance (because the USPS will not add it).

Insurance means that the USPS will cover the cost of the sling if it is not delivered; the insurance process begins 21 days after the package has been mailed and is not delivered. If insurance is purchased and the sling is not delivered, I will have the USPS send the refund directly to the purchaser, so I don't offer refunds myself for lost insured packages.

If you have a wrap conversion or hemming, you can have insurance added to the packages for Priority Mail shipping only. You will need to select the amount you want the package insured for on the product page, AND also click the insurance box at checkout. If you do not click the insurance box at checkout, the insurance is NOT actually added to your shipping cost, and I will need to bill you for the additional amount incurred.