Comments on: If these slings are so cool, why can’t I buy them at KMart?

By: Babywearing Year In Review | Baby Carriers Downunder

Babywearing Year In Review | Baby Carriers Downunder — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 04:53:51 +0000

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By: Emma Davidson

Emma Davidson — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:39 +0000

Yes, I know I had no idea about baby slings before I had babies myself.
I love that Baby Carriers Downunder members can hand out the group’s card, so other parents can find the right sling for their needs, instead of relying on the mall to provide it.
If we as a community can break up this “mall culture” a bit, and support greater understanding of the handmade movement, we’ll be able to better support individual choices in babywearing as well as many other aspects of parenting.

By: Ruby

Ruby — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 23:08:15 +0000

Wonderful post, Emma!

It amazes me when I talk to other parents how they have never been exposed to the things I practise as a parent. Very few have actively chosen NOT to do them; they have simply never “seen” or considered them options. Not that all parents would chose to wear their babies if they did know, but many would. We become walking advertisements for baby wearing and parenting every time we stride off into our communities – so it’s always good to be equipped with reasoned responses like this one to the extremely common questions.

Thanks, Emma!