Learn to carry your baby from other parents

At Calin Bleu, we're passionate about baby carriers, and helping parents re-discover the ancient tradition of carrying our children.

That's why we've created Sling meet. Sling Meet is a site where parents can meet up other parents locally and learn from each other how to use their baby carrier or their sling, try before they buy...

Today we've added to the Calin Bleu site an article about the ideas behind Sling Meet.

We hope you find it interesting. As usual, if you had any comments or questions, we'll be happy to hear from you.

Do you have a favourite colour?

Do you have a favourite colour?

We need help to choose the colours of the new Calin Bleu wraparound baby carrier, visit our website and tell us you 4 favourite colours on the swatches.

Remember, it might look slightly different on your screen than in reality but it should give you an idea.

Then email us at colours@calinbleu.com
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Play with us ... baby wearing drawings

Children love colouring pictures, and familiar pictures in particular.
Susan Cook of Picture Dreams, a award-winning British artist, has produced these beautiful drawings for your little ones to colour-in.

Click here to view the Calin Bleu colour in drawings.

Email us a copy of your children's drawings, we'll be happy to publish them.

Win a free baby carrier

This is YOUR page, your words, tell us the 1001 reasons why you love carrying your children... because you can give her the attention she needs and have your hands free, because you can breastfeed on the go, because you finally have a way to soothe his reflux, because you love the cuddle, because you love seeing your little one so happy in his sling or just because...

If you've been carrying your baby for a while, you will find difficult to think of just one reason. So send us multiple entries or think of the most important one, or the most unusal one... Have fun!

Send your comments to 1001reasons@calinbleu.com

The best entry wins a FREE Calin Bleu wraparound of the Spring 2007 collection.

Do you have a photo of you carrying your baby in a sling, a Calin Bleu or any brand? email it to us, we'll be happy to illustrate this page with your photos.

You're still hesitating about buying a baby carrier for your child? Then read our information about the benefits of carrying your baby and read here what other parents have to say...

Every entry published will receive a FREE pack of 10 baby wearing postcards featuring the lovely Dot et Dot mei tai

Conditions:
Entries must be received before March 7th, free card offer valid while stocks last. Open to all, if submitting multiple entries, only one will be counted for the free card offer and the baby carrier draw. Open to all countries but we can not offer the free baby carrier to US or Canadian residents.

New baby carrier information page

Parents are often keen to rediscover the ancient art of carrying our children. We have worked with several parents to bring together this Baby Carrying Information, we hope that you will find it helpful.

You will find our top tips for a first time baby wearer, our thoughts on placing a child facind forward in a baby carrier.

Click here to read more

Baby wearing dad

A stylish baby carrier isn't just for mums, kids love when their father carry them!

Lovely new photos of babies happy in the baby carrier!

A big thank you to all the parents who have been sending us some lovely photos of their Calin Bleu baby carrier in action over the last few weeks.
We'll be updating the photo gallery very soon but here is a preview.



Nicola in Sydney, Australia

Top tips for buying your first baby carrier or sling

We are keen to help parents make the right decision when it comes to choosing a baby carrier, even if it means that they're not buying a Calin Bleu. Lots of parents buy their slings on ebay, yes there some great bargains to be done but there is also a risk that they buy a sling of poor quality or not best suited to their needs.

To help them in their decision, we've written a new guide: Top tips for buying your first baby carrier or baby sling

1- Think about how you will use your baby carrier

2- Research the various types of slings.

3- Buy from a reputable vendor, registered as a business seller.

4- Choose a colour you like.

5- Read the instructions carefully

6- Take your time

7- Still unsure? Get in touch with the vendor

8- Take a photo of the sling in use

9- Things to watch for your comfort

10- Get some help locally, visit Sling Meet

For more information about buying your first baby sling or baby carrier, read the rest of our ebay guide.

"I wish I had read this before I started collecting my very badly thought out stash!", said Alison who helped us proof-read this baby wearing article!

As usual, if you have any questions or comments, don't hesitate to let us know.

Calin Bleu partners with The Baby Website

Calin Bleu has partnered with The Baby Website to bring some information to parents about the wonderful world of baby wearing.

The first article is about the benefits of carrying your baby. Whatever baby carrier you choose, your child will enjoy being carried, he or she will be stimulated, build a strong relationship with you and enjoy a smooth transition from the womb to the outside world.

The second article is a quick guide to undertand the types of baby carriers available on the market today: a wraparound sling is a very versatile baby carrier, a pouch is great for a quick carry, a ring sling can be very convenient to breastfeed discreetly on the go, a mei-tai or soft structured baby carrier is great with toddlers ... these are just some of the aspects covered in our quick guide.
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If you have any questions or comments on the articles, feel free to let us know. We are always happy to hear from you.