Blue Celery is a Canadian baby sling manufacturer that started to operate in 2004, when their baby girl was born. They wanted to have a simple and functional sling of their own to make their little girl happy, that’s why Blue Celery was created.

Blue Celery sling is a soft and lightweight baby sling designed as a double pouch and made from organic cotton. This versatile baby sling can be used by both parents easily and quickly. Unlike some other slings, Blue Celery doesn’t have any rings, clips, buckles or straps which complicate babywearing unnecessarily. It is as simple as pulling on the loops once you wear it and put the baby in.

Blue Celery double pouch slings come with two pouches and one waist sash. You can either use solo pouch or double pouch depending on the level of support that you want to have. Also, waist sash can be added to improve the support. You can find the most comfortable combination for yourself and your baby after a few tries.

Blue Celery Baby Sling – source: bluecelery.com

Features of Blue Celery Baby Sling

• it has 2 pull-on pouches that enable easy tying,
• made with criss-cross pattern like the wraps and soft carriers,
• over 5 carrying positions available,
• weight is distributed on both shoulders,
• optional waist sash for extra support
• suitable from newborn to 35 lbs.

The five carry positions are as follows and you can quickly adapt to each one depending on the age of your baby and her mood:

- cradle position: lying down
- cradle position: sitting up
- crouched upright
- upright position facing inwards
- hip hold position

Blue Celery double pouch sling comes in 5 different sizes and there is a table to find the suitable one for your size on their site.

You can buy Blue Celery baby slings either from local stores or online through their website. Visit Blue Celery to learn more about their baby sling and ordering information.

Having a shower with your baby could be one of the greatest times you will ever spend with her. When parents join them in the shower, babies will soon be a fan of showering.

Bathing Buddies Baby Shower Sling is one of the water baby carriers that you can use in the water safely and comfortably. It is designed especially for showering with your baby, though it can also be used in the pool or in the hot weather.

Christine Sevier, the creator of Bathing Buddies, realized how much her baby liked to bath together, but at the same time holding her with one arm and trying to soap her body was a dangerous task. This is the reason why she decided to make herself a baby shower sling to make the process of bathing her baby easier and safer. Partnering with one of her friends, they created the Bathing Buddies Shower Sling.

Bathing Buddies Shower Sling

Bathing Buddies Shower Sling is a convenient, safe and comfortable pouch style water baby carrier that is made from a sturdy and breathable fabric. It is formed as a soft athletic mesh which provides easy drying. It is very easy to use and wear, without any clips or rings.

Bathing Buddies Shower Sling – source: bathingbuddies.com

Bathing Buddies Shower Sling comes in three different sizes; small, medium and large. You can find the details for sizing on their official site. If you cannot find your size available they offer custom sizing as well.

Benefits of Using a Baby Shower Sling and Safety Concerns

Not all the babies like having a shower and for many parents it can be quite difficult to easily and comfortably bathe their child. The main reason behind this is that the babies don’t feel safe in the water alone. By being close and attached to you in the water, they quickly overcome their fear of water.

For maximum safety, make sure that she is sitting properly in the sling and don’t forget to cradle her with one arm while bathing. Additionally, you should avoid any slippery things in your bath.

For further instructions, please visit Bathing Buddies website to learn more about their shower sling and ordering information.

Bamberoo is a US based baby carrier manufacturer which provides mei tai carriers, soft structured carriers and wrap conversions.

Bamberoo’s mei tais are made applying the traditional Asian baby carrier design. The rectangular body of the mei tai distributes baby’s weight evenly on your back and shoulders through four straps, which also enable easy adjusting. It can be used by both parents and carried in three positions; front (for smaller babies), back and hip (for older babies).

Bamberoo’s soft structured baby carriers are less adjustable than mei tais, though they are easy to put on with the use of buckles.

Another line of Bamberoo carriers is half buckle carriers, which combines mei tais with soft structured carriers.

For the fabrics, they use colorful and beautiful prints like green-white sunflowers, euro owls and lacework green. Also, they have various color options for the straps and solarveils.

Bamberoo Delux Mei Tai Carrier – source: bamberoobaby.com

Mei tais and soft structured carriers come in two different styles: Delux and Regular. Delux carriers have a larger seat area which is obtained by seat darts. Also, they have an adjustable hood. Regular style carriers have a contoured design with a flat hood. Since their seat area is smaller than Delux carriers, they are ideal for smaller babies.

You can visit Bamberoo’s official site to find more information about their baby carriers. Also, you can visit their Etsy store or Hyenacart shop if you want to buy a Bamberoo carrier. They accept custom orders if you want to have a unique carrier, and they ship internationally.

Baby So Smart is a family owned baby carrier company which started its operation in 2004. And here is the story of how it originated:

When their first child was diagnosed with some conditions which led him to scream and arch all the time resulting in a stressful time for both him and them, they were so desperate that no matter what they tried, it didn’t help at all. Then, one day, they decided to try a ring sling that they purchased before his birth. As soon as he got into the sling, he became visibly relaxed and went to sleep shortly. Finally, they had found a perfect solution.

In time, as they had more babies, they decided to work on high-end fabrics to create their own slings. Combining their aesthetic taste and sense of style, using silk and similar fabrics, they created Baby So Smart.

At this time, Baby So Smart offers baby slings, ring slings and mei tai carriers made by silk, brocade and cashmere. They also provide seminars and education to parents who want to be educated about babywearing and other related topics.

There are 4 lines of carriers in their collection and we will talk briefly about each below.

Baby So Smart - The Everday Silk Demi Sling

This is a stylish ring sling made of beautiful dupioni silk and high quality cotton fabrics. It is breathable and it stays warm in winter and cool in summer. It brings style and quality into everyday usage. There are a number of fabulous fabrics you can choose from like Francesca, Sofia, Margot and Blair.

Baby So Smart Everyday Silk Sling – source: babysosmart.com

Baby So Smart – The Inspiration Slings

This line of silk and cashmere baby slings are inspired by a lot of things like the nature, children, parents, and by life in short. And they are designed to bring babywearing into all parts of your everyday life.

Baby So Smart – Mei Tai Baby Carriers

Mei Tai carriers are originated from Asian babywearing culture and made in rectangular shapes. They can be used as both back carrier and front carrier. Hip carry position is also available. Fabrics like Oakland, Ophelia, Posey and Kalahari are used.

Baby So Smart Mei Tai - source: babysosmart.com

Baby So Smart – Simply Silk

This line of Baby So Smart slings is also made from silk, incorporating a simple yet classic design.

They also offer a limited edition line of slings which is made from solarweave fabrics which block UV radiations from the sun.

To learn more about Baby So Smart baby carriers and buy one, please visit their official site here: Baby So Smart

Baby ‘Roo is a baby carrier provider based in the US. The woman behind the brand is Shandell Sapp, who made her own sling to carry her daughter. The sling she sewed got public attention in a short time and so she decided to establish her own baby carrier business to help other mothers.

At this time, Baby ‘Roo offers ring slings, mei tais, wraps and other accessories like doll carriers, cloth wipes and wet bags.

Baby ‘Roo Ring Slings

Baby ‘Roo ring slings can be worn comfortably on both shoulders. They use SlingRings‘ ring slings which is a trusted source of rings for ring slings. They are easily adjusted to fit both parents and they have a tail which functions as a nursing or rain cover.

Baby ‘Roo Ring Sling – source: babyroo.biz

Baby ‘Roo has three collections for ring slings: Basics Collection, which are the widest and a good choice for the babywearing beginner; The Classics Collection, which have decorative rails and coordinating tail; and The Natural Collection, which are made from hemp and tencel and very durable and sustainable.

Baby ‘Roo Mei Tais

Another type of baby carrier that Baby ‘Roo makes is the mei tai. The mei tai is designed to have a narrow bottom to enable early wearing of the baby with legs out position. Long and padded shoulder straps make it comfortable to carry your baby for a long time. The top of the mei tai is a curved edge which is aimed to be a head support. They are reversible and could be worn with mom and dad.

Baby ‘Roo Mei Tai - source: babyroo.biz

Baby ‘Roo mei tai carriers come in a number of colorful and beautiful patterns such as carnival, mod flower, butterfly and hippy flowers.

Baby ‘Roo Wraps

Baby ‘Roo woven wraps are made from light to medium weight cotton and they come in simple and stylish fabrics like white clouds, cocoa brown and Michigan stripe. They are suitable from newborn to toddler. Since they do not stretch, they are supportive and ideal for long walks.

You can learn more about Baby ‘Roo baby carriers on their official site herre: Baby ‘Roo

Also, there you can find safety tips and instructions for wearing Baby ‘Roo carriers.

The finalist baby carriers are ERGObaby Carrier, líllébaby, Baby K’tan, Moby Wrap, Boba Baby Carrier and Sleepy Wrap. If you have used and liked any of the carriers above, this will be a good time to show your gratitude to them. You can vote for your favorite baby carrier on the website of Cribsie Awards now.

Note that you will have to register for a free account in order to cast your vote. Voting is open till March 18th, 2011 and the winners will be announced on March 25th. You can also vote for products and brands other than baby carriers as well.

Baby Buddha is a Canadian baby carrier company that ships mostly to Canada and the USA. At this time, they offer one type of carrier, The Stretchy Baby Carrier, which is designed and made in Canada with high quality standards.

Actually, Baby Buddha’s Stretchy Baby Carrier is more like a combination of a pouch, a sling, and a wrap, merging all their characteristics into one carrier. It has a very unique design and it is made in 3 pieces: two slings and a belly wrap. And that’s what makes Baby Buddha very practical as an all-in-one carrier. It is suitable even for premature babies and can be used up to 2 years. With lots of different carry positions, you will find the one best fits you.

Another unique thing about Baby Buddha is that in the creation of the carriers, bamboo is used as well as organic cotton. The reasons why bamboo is used are that it is very soft, breathable, durable and stretchy. It is also anti-bacterial and hypo-allergic.

Baby Buddha Stretchy Baby Carrier – source: babybuddha.ca

Baby Buddha Stretchy Baby Carrier Features

• Made from 70% bamboo and 25% organic cotton,
• Safety-stitched to ensure the security of your baby,
• From newborn to 2 years (25 lbs),
• Over 6 carry positions possible,
• Comes in 3 pieces: 2 tubes and 1 wrap allowing you to create many combinations,
• 4 sizes available as small, medium, large and plus,
• Machine-washable and dryable.

The Stretchy Baby Carrier comes in different colors like midnight black, moss green, storm grey, plum and brown. In order to get the right size you will have to make a correct measurement of your shoulder size before ordering. This is clearly illustrated on their site as well.

To learn more about Baby Buddha baby carrier and see where you can buy it visit their website here: http://babybuddha.ca/. You will also find instructional videos that illustrate putting the carrier on and carrying different positions.

AYU is a baby products company located in Colombia, South America that ships internationally. They have a wide range of products including bibs, maternity and breastfeeding tops, covers, blankets, puppets and baby carriers. All their products are put through a number of tests in favor of social responsibility. They focus on creating high quality and long lasting products for parents.

They have a program called “AYU Milk Children” where they provide free advice on parenting and breastfeeding to parents. They also support organizations and charities that protect children.

AYU offers mainly four types of baby carriers, which are slings, mei tais, pouches and wraps.

AYU Mei Tais

This type of baby carriers is originated from Asian traditional babywearing practices, mostly Chinese backpacks. It is made from a rectangular fabric with four openings at each end for shoulders and waist. Front carrying and back carrying is possible with AYU Mei Tais and some of them come with a cloak to cover your baby’s head while sleeping.

AYU Mei Tai – source: babyayu.com

AYU Slings

These are ring slings made of colorful fabrics and plastic or aluminum rings. The purpose of the ring is to hold your baby against your body while distributing the weight evenly on your hip and other shoulder. AYU slings can be used for babies from newborn to two and a half year.

AYU Wraps

Made of stretch fabric, AYU wraps are versatile carriers that you can use for front or back carry. It is tied in such a way that it leaves your hands free and distributes the weight to your back and shoulders. The position you see in the image below is the most preferred carrying position with baby wraps because of its comfort and safety.

AYU Wrap – source: babyayu.com

AYU wraps are very soft in nature and allow body contact between the baby and parent. Suitable from newborn to 9 kg. in their elastic form and up to two and a half year in their rigid form.

AYU Pouches

Various carrying positions are possible with pouches. Can be used from birth to two and a half year. Made in different sizes depending on the wearer’s and the baby’s size.

AYU Baby Carrier Features

With AYU baby carrier, you can carry and hold your baby in different positions depending on your needs. By carrying your baby while doing your daily tasks, you will also be maintaining a closer bond to your child. In this way, your baby will feel secure and loved resulting in an ongoing relationship with you.

AYU Carrier by Wayuu Natives – source: babyayu.com

Carrying your baby is known to reduce reflux and crying. With the AYU carrier, you can also carry underweight infants and do breastfeed easily.

Here is their official website, visit now to learn more about AYU baby carriers.

AMAZONAS is a Germany based baby products manufacturer that offers hammocks, hanging chairs, stands, accessories and baby carriers.

They are located in Munich and they have distributors in more than 40 countries.

They give great importance to quality and safety. AMAZONAS baby carriers have an “Eco-Tested” seal which guarantees the following characteristics:

• free of azo dye, pollutants, heavy metals and other harmful chemicals
• has skin tolerance
• and low flammability.

There are 7 types of AMAZONAS baby carriers at the moment and we will briefly talk about some of them below.

AMAZONAS CARRY STAR

CARRY STAR is a soft structured baby carrier that is designed optimally for your baby and your back. The Carry & Go system allows you to adjust the carrier in five different settings so that it will fit perfectly. The baby will sit in an anatomically healthy position within the CARRY STAR.

It has an adjustable and detachable head support providing maximum protection and support for your baby’s head. The weight is evenly distributed on your hips with the belts and straps. The clasp system allows you to carry for a long time without any back ache.

AMAZONAS CARRY STAR – source: amazonas-online.de

Features:

• CARRY STAR weighs about 1,5 kg.
• Suitable for babies 3-15 kg.
• Front carry and back carry positions.
• Adjustable hood and waterproof cover.
• Detachable bib and shoulder strap protectors.
• A pocket for storing small items.

AMAZONAS CarryBaby

This is a unique style, easy to wear baby sling which employs two loops that are tightened crosswise. It is designed in such a way that it is easily adapted to any parent and child size. CarryBaby is made of cotton jersey which is elastic and provides perfect hold. It is a very lightweight sling (only about 0,8 kg) and can be used for babies up to 15 kg.

AMAZONAS CarryBaby – source: amazonas-online.de

AMAZONAS Mei Tai

AMAZONAS Mei Tai is inspired by Asian traditional babywearing culture and it is suitable to use for all babies. Made of 100% cotton, AMAZONAS Mei Tai has padded shoulder and waist straps and it can be adjusted easily. The baby sits in an anatomically correct position in a Mei Tai, which favors the healthy development of the spine and hip. Its front side is reversible so that you can use both sides as you wish.

AMAZONAS Ring Slings

Another type of baby carriers that AMAZONAS provides is the ring sling. Made in two sizes, it is an advantageous carrier without any knots to be tied. Rings are made of stainless steel and adjustment is very easy.

They also provide an instructional DVD about baby slings. For additional information on AMAZONAS and their other baby carriers, follow this link to visit their website.

Asteraki is a baby sling manufacturer located in Greece. They offer mainly four types of baby carriers including baby pouches, ring slings, wraps and mei tais. Below, we will talk about each of them in detail. By the way, Asteraki is the Greek word for “star”. At this time, Asteraki slings are available in Greece only.

Asteraki Pouch

Baby pouches are the simplest baby carriers of all and mostly used for smaller babies, they need no adjustments. Wearing the pouch and putting the baby in are very easy. They are ideal for short trips and for the period when the baby just starts walking and wants to be carried from time to time. Asteraki pouches allow easy nursing and the baby can easily fall asleep inside. The weight is distributed on one shoulder and therefore not recommended for long journeys.

Finding the right pouch size for you might be a little difficult because you may need to test it. And in most cases one pouch cannot be used by both parents. With Asteraki pouch, you can use front-lying, front-upright, front-looking-ahead, side and back positions. There are a lot of color options such as pink, fuchsia, black, orange, lime, yellow and colorful stripes.

Asteraki Slings – Pouch – source: babywearing.gr

Asteraki Ring Sling

Ring slings are stylish and easy to use baby carriers that many parents prefer. Unlike the pouches, ring slings can be adjusted to the size of the wearer and can be used by parents with different sizes. Putting in and taking out your baby is easy and they are recommended for lightweight babies.

With Asteraki ring slings, you can breastfeed comfortably with the help of the tail as a coverage. Babies feel safe and comfortable in ring slings, that’s why fall asleep easily.

Asteraki Slings – Ring Sling – source: babywearing.gr

Asteraki ring slings are made of natural cotton, linen or silk and they come in various colors like red, lilac, orange, blue, light green and chocolate. Asteraki Slings are constructed with permission using overlapping pleats, created by Sleeping Baby Productions.

Asteraki Wraps

Baby wraps are simply made of a piece of cloth without any additional complicated things. They distribute baby’s weight evenly on both shoulders which makes it easier to carry heavier children and for longer distances. Once you get used to wear it correctly, you will realize how comfortable it is.

Asteraki wraps are flexible carriers where you can adjust the position (on the front, on the back) of the baby as you wish. They also keep the baby warm in the hot summers.

Asteraki Slings – Wrap – source: babywearing.gr

Asteraki wraps are made in different sizes and colors like black, orange, brown and turquoise.

Asteraki Mei Tai

Mei tais are comfortable and easy to use baby carriers without any buckles or buttons. Distributing the weight on both shoulders, Asteraki mei tais can be used for older children as well. They are made as one size fits all and can be used by almost every size of parents.

Front carry and back carry are available, and Asteraki mei tai carriers last long; you can use the same mei tai for many children.

Asteraki Slings – Mei Tai – source: babywearing.gr

Asteraki mei tais are made from beautifully designed fabrics and come in many colors and prints.

Visit Asteraki’s website to learn more about their baby slings and buy one of them. You can also learn more about babywearing on the following articles by Asteraki Slings:

• Instructions for High Shoulder Position with two Slings
• How to Wear a Baby Wrap
• Wearing Your Baby on the Back with a Ring Sling