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.

Newborn-friendly slings are softer than some of the other fabrics I offer (some after they've been broken in, some right out of the package). Because of the light weight of some of the fabrics, they will be less supportive with bigger babies, but this is not generally an issue until your child reaches 20 pounds or more; all of these fabrics should be fine through your baby's first year. I recommend washing and machine-drying all slings before using them, because unless otherwise noted, I have not washed the fabrics, and some fabric manufacturing processes will leave a chemical residue on the fabric. (This is true of *all* sewn goods -- it's just common sense to wash anything before you put your baby in or on it.)

Key to symbols:
: soft and snuggly for newborns (8-20 lbs) : best for babies (8-28 lbs) : suitable for babies and toddlers (8-35 lbs)
: good for cold weather : good for hot weather

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100% linen

Linen may just be the best sling fabric there is. Before cotton was widely cultivated, linen was the go-to fabric for just about everything -- daily wear, bedclothes, accessories... if it was sewn, it was made with linen. It's strong, supportive, long-wearing, and is especially terrific for hot climates. [more]

Price: $55.00

Easycare Wrap Conversion Ring Sling

Easycare wraps are thin, but not too thin, with a wonderfully "giving" weave. I have placed an order for the ones labeled "in transit" and expect them within a couple of weeks. [more]

Price: $85.00

French twill

100% cotton, brushed on one side for strokable softness; the other side is smooth and almost like sateen, with a slight sheen. Its light weight makes it ideal for warmer climates, while giving it a drape one doesn't usually find in twills. [more]

Price: $40.00

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Organic cotton slings

Three 100% organic selections that offer a balance of support and softness, all a fantastic addition to your natural lifestyle. [more]

Price: $60.00

Tencel

I love to wear Tencel -- it has a drape and texture all of its own. Tencel is made from the cellulose in wood pulp -- so it's ecologically friendly and natural, despite being man-made. [more]

Price: $50.00