SnugBaby Blog

The diary of a work-at-home mum with a passion for slings

Archive for May, 2008

The Countdown Is On…

Thursday May 29th, 2008 in Uncategorized | No Comments »

It’s 2 months until The Summer Sling Show, and I am starting the preparations in earnest. I haven’t done a show before, and, although helping out at The Baby Show was a good experience, I am none the wiser as to what I should be doing. I have been looking into things like banners and [...]

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Summer Sling Show

Monday May 26th, 2008 in Uncategorized | No Comments »

The Summer Sling Show is a great opportunity to talk about babywearing, to find out more about the different products available and to meet up with other babywearers from around the country – not only that, but we’ll be there! On the day we’ll have a stand with slings to try and buy, one of [...]

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I Am Pleased To Announce

Monday May 26th, 2008 in Uncategorized | No Comments »

(drum roll please) The new Summer range of SnugBaby slings is here! I have a new range of Ready-Made slings (and there are a few more to come) and new fabrics to join the Mix and Match selection. You can now choose from eleven different colours for the base fabric, so you are bound to [...]

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Post Match Synopsis

Monday May 26th, 2008 in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Wow! What an experience that was. I have had such an enjoyable day. After all my nerves about being at The Baby Show I can honestly say I feel so motivated by being there today. It reminded me why I love what I do. It was fantastic to meet so many mums who are looking [...]

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The Night Before The Baby Show

Monday May 26th, 2008 in Uncategorized | No Comments »

nd all through the house…it was chaos! I think I am ready. I probably should have more pressing matters to think about, but the one that is bugging me at the moment is what to wear. It is my first real outing repesenting myself and SnugBaby to the general public, and I want to create [...]

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Stay at home mums plummet by 25% in 15 years

Monday May 26th, 2008 in Uncategorized | No Comments »

So, according to a report for USwitch.com, the number of women returning to work after the birth of their child has gone up compared to 15 years ago. Is this really such a surprise? The cost of living is higher (you should have seen the total for my weekly Tesco shop – when did a [...]

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One Size Fits All…

Monday May 26th, 2008 in Uncategorized | No Comments »

“One size fits all” is a notion that, paradoxically, doesn’t fit everything. When renowned paediatrician, Dr William Sears invented the term “babywearing” in the 1980s, I’m fairly sure he meant it to include all the possible methods of carrying a baby, not the wearing of babies as fashion accessories. So as one concept to cover [...]

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New Products At SnugBaby

Monday May 26th, 2008 in Uncategorized | No Comments »

I have had an exciting time lately choosing what products to stock on our website. It’s just like shopping, except it’s not really my money. It is definitely the best part of having a business like this. As well as sewing some fabulous new in stock Mei Tais, I now also stock the sweetest soft [...]

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