Win a Hip and Chic Rockin’ Baby Sling
We're advocates of babywearing here on Mamanista and star-gawkers, too, so I was thrilled got the opportunity to review a celeb sling favorite, Rockin' Baby. Ring slings allow you to keep baby safe, comfortable, and close while allowing you to have your hands free. Ultra-stylish rock diva and mom, Gwen Stefani, has Rockin' Baby in her sling stash and with one look at their chic styles you can see why.
When I took Rockin' Baby's pre-washed "Origin of Love" pouch sling out of the package, I was immediately impressed by the vibrant colors, quality fabric, and hip design. This mom-owned, socially-conscious company also pays all their stitchers fair, living wages.
So, the slings look fabulous, and you can feel confident wearing one, but how about the test drive?
We've reviewed and mentioned dozens of carriers, but I hadn't tried out a pouch yet. Although I was concerned about getting the close hold I prefer with a pouch, the ingenious design of Rockin' Baby Pouch allowed me to adjust to the perfect fit.
Pouches are just one length of fabric and Rockin' Baby has a great solution for making the pouch adjustable. Two pairs of zippers allow you to adjust the small/medium sling to fit almost anyone. Just in case, they also carry an extra small (perhaps we'll see Nicole Richie sporting one soon) and a medium/large. Check out their pouch instructions to see how it works.
The pouch is very strong, holding up to 420 lbs, with individual zippers holding up to 130 lbs in tests--but as with most sling manufacturers, Rockin' Baby suggests only carrying up to a 35 lb toddler.
There's just the right amount of padding to keep the pouch comfortable, even with my heavy baby and my bad back, and you can always insert an extra diaper in the zipper cover for extra padding.
I actually found the Rockin' Baby Pouch design very convenient because you adjust it once and it always fits the way you like it. There's no fiddling every time I put baby back in and the pouch is always ready to go, a great feature with an active toddler.
Baby Diva also gives it her seal of approval, throwing it over her shoulder and wearing it around the house and bringing it to me when she wants to take a stroll outside.
Beyond the quality of the construction, what really makes Rockin' Baby a standout, is their wide range of gorgeous styles. Their slings and pouches are double-sided, so you are getting two hot looks in one. Each style, which ranges from the fabulously beautiful, to the outrageously edgy, is named for a rock hit. With their lush patterns, vibrant solids, and unique bling and embellishments, it is easy to see why Rockin' Baby Slings are celebrity picks.
So, you may not may not be able to hit the clubs and the concerts as often as you used to, but you can still be the hippest parent on the block with Rockin' Baby.
Win a Rockin' Baby Sling!
Rockin' Baby is originally known for their ring slings and we have the gorgeous "Suffragette City" ($102 value) to give away to one lucky reader. This sling has a sweetly chic sage and pink butterfly pattern on one side and a hot pink fabric with silver trim on the reverse. The fabric is a delicious, breathable, 100% cotton and the ring slings are held to a high standard of safety--each ring must pass an impact test and a 250 pound pull test before being considered ready to ship.
Want this to be yours?
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If you are a blogger, link to this post to let your readers know about the contest.
If you are not a blogger, fill out this form to share this contest with two friends. If you have trouble with the form, just e-mail two friends the link to this post and Cc mamanista@gmail.com. We will not share your e-mail or your friends' e-mails with anyone.
2. Comment: Let us know that you linked or shared by leaving a comment below, telling us the name of your favorite style of Rockin' Baby slings not mentioned in this post. Make sure to include your link or a first name or nickname so we can verify your entry.
Make sure you comment AND link or share.
Contest ends: November 13, 2007 at 11:59 PM EST
Contest is open to: US (including military addresses) and Canada
Buy Rockin' Baby Slings Right Now!
At Rockin' Baby, most ring slings are $102 and pouch slings are $82, and make sure to also check out their sale items.
Discount Coupon Code: Purchase your sling direct from Rockin' Baby and, after you receive your order confirmation, reply to Rockin' Baby and let them know you heard about them on Mamanista for 10% off!
Wonderful Week of Winning
Mama Luxe is turning 30 so we're celebrating by giving presents. Check out the rest of our current contests, with more to come on Monday and Tuesday!
- Get Attached to Baby with these Luxurious Slings, Carriers, and Wraps
- Mamma’s Milk: Luxe Pouches For Babies and Mamas Who Are Going Places!
- Rock Out, With Your Baby Out
Filed under Baby Carriers, Celebrity Babies, Contests, Coupons, Hip Find, Momma Gotta Have, Slings
10.11.07 at 3:26 pm
Trish B. comments:
I shared wwith two friends. I love the “Built for Speed”, “Back in Black” and “Back in the USSR” slings and the “Black Magic Woman” and “isn’t She Lovely” pouches!
10.11.07 at 4:59 pm
Pamela Kramer comments:
I’m entering with a blog post. I thought I knew my favorite until I went to look again. I would love the “Back in Black.” What a great sling and Baby Diva did a great job of modeling.
10.11.07 at 5:59 pm
lace comments:
I love the White Shadows sling. But then I looked again and I also love the Cradle of Love and This Lullaby
I posted about the contest on my blog. I want to win this!!
http://me-lace.blogspot.com/2007/10/rock-with-your-baby.html
10.11.07 at 8:15 pm
Andrea comments:
I love the White Shadows one! and I blogged about the contest here: http://jonathanandandrea.blogspot.com/2007/09/countless-contests.html
10.12.07 at 2:56 am
Naomi comments:
Here’s my link:
http://superdumbsupervillain.blogspot.com/2007/09/win-stuff-this-week.html
I like the “For Those About To Rock” pouch and the “Hold Me” sling best.
10.12.07 at 3:54 am
Crunchy Domestic Goddess comments:
nice!
i like cradle of love and hold me.
will link on my contest page right now.
thanks,
amy
10.12.07 at 4:04 am
Crunchy Domestic Goddess comments:
k, linked here:
http://crunchydomesticgoddess.com/contests/
crossing my fingers
10.12.07 at 11:51 am
Janine comments:
My favortie is Strawberry Fields Forever. I also really like Suffragette City sling. I am gravitating towards the pink ones… but I don’t know if I’m having a boy or girl yet! I find out next week : )
10.12.07 at 2:06 pm
Charlotte comments:
Ooo. I’m all linked up. It’s on my sidebar in my blog. http://livyupdater.blogspot.com. So count me in. Thank you!
10.12.07 at 4:17 pm
AshleyR comments:
I love the “This Lullaby ” sling!!
I have posted about your giveaway at:
http://godslightuponme.blogspot.com/2007/10/contest-to-enter-good-luck_12.html
10.12.07 at 4:21 pm
TheMaceFamily comments:
I emailed the link to 3 friends. I love
“Fell In Love With A Girl” what a cute pattern! I also love the slings for the kids! Lily would love those!
10.12.07 at 6:08 pm
Amanda comments:
oh enter me please!! here is my post
http://mommymandy.blogspot.com/2007/10/baby-sling.html
one I like is white shadows
10.12.07 at 9:00 pm
Dana comments:
Love the This Lullaby sling. So cute.
10.13.07 at 12:02 am
Qtpies7 comments:
“Rebel Yell” is really cool, even my men could carry the baby around. I blogged at http://qtpies7-goodstuff.blogspot.com/2007/10/friday-contests_12.html
I wouldn’t pass up a sling give away!
10.13.07 at 12:18 am
Laura @ Laura Williams' Musings comments:
I would love to win this!! hard to choose just one… but I’m like Lisa, I like that Rebel Yell one.
I blogged ya in my Friday Edition of Contests Galore
10.13.07 at 12:33 am
Kara comments:
I’ve linked to it
And I love the “This Lullaby” and “Rapture” ones.
http://nuttierthanyou.blogspot.com/2007/10/crossing-my-fingers.html
10.13.07 at 2:03 am
Farrah comments:
I love the “seasons in the sun” pouch sling. Also the “gypsy punk” ring sling.
Here is my link.
http://babyloveslings.blogspot.com/2007/10/first-fall-walk.html
Thanks for sharing you birthday with us!
Happy 30th!
10.13.07 at 3:15 am
Natalie comments:
I’ve linked to this contest on my blog. Thanks for the chance to win!
10.13.07 at 6:40 am
tAnYeTTa comments:
i’m all linked up! count me in.
http://contestgalore.blogspot.com/2007/10/rockin-baby-sling-contest.html
10.13.07 at 5:23 pm
nor_lou comments:
I love the Strawberry fields, but they are all so wonderful it was hard to pick. I emailed friends.
10.14.07 at 12:24 am
Doreen comments:
Love ‘Fell in Love With a Girl’ the best! I linked up here on my bloggy: http://doreens-scrap-wonderland.blogspot.com/2007/10/rockin-baby.html . Love the slings and pouches!!
10.14.07 at 7:57 am
barbara w comments:
they are all so beautiful, strawberry fields is pretty and pink, just like me
10.16.07 at 12:29 am
Christine comments:
My pouch is just like yours!! Don’t have a ring sling… Would love to try one! (I’ll be all linke up shortly!)
10.16.07 at 3:25 am
CanCan comments:
I’d love to win one of these!
I like alot of the designs: “All the Leaves are Brown”, “White Shadows”, and “Mama’s Don’t Let your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys.” The names are as fun as the prints!
Here is my link
http://winnermama.blogspot.com/2007/10/win-rockinbaby-sling.html
10.16.07 at 6:03 am
Jenna Glatzer comments:
I like the boldness of “One Love.” All linked up here: http://mommajay.blogspot.com/2007/10/what-you-can-win-this-week.html
Thanks for the chance! I’ve been wanting one of these slings for a long time.
10.16.07 at 11:52 am
jen comments:
I’m so superexcited about this contest!! I absolutely love their hip patterns! gotta go with strawberry fields forever as a favorite (gotta love any beatles references). And uptown girl is superfun and chic.
Fingers crossed!!
10.17.07 at 6:19 pm
Fidget comments:
entered with a blog post. I’d love to win this!
10.17.07 at 9:12 pm
nannabee comments:
HI,
I really like ‘’strawberry fields” and ”the cradle of love”! but all of them are super neat!
thanks for this great contest with a very useful product..got 2 grands on the way and 2 already holding my hand..lol..i need one of these…
got ya linked and contest blogged @ nannabees blog about life
10.18.07 at 7:23 pm
Katy comments:
Cradle of Love is my favorite from the site… even though I like Suffragette City best, I think.
I linked to you from http://katyjane.wordpress.com/2007/10/18/baby-sling-contest-at-mamanista/
10.19.07 at 11:03 pm
Tuesday Girl comments:
I love strawberry fields! And I shared with friends!
10.20.07 at 10:10 pm
Anonymous comments:
I shared with two friends! I love the “All the Leaves are Brown “. I use a Baby Bjorn but have been wanting to try a sling and this would be the perfect opportunity!
10.20.07 at 10:12 pm
planetny5 comments:
I shared with two friends! I love the “All the Leaves are Brown “. I use a Baby Bjorn but have been wanting to try a sling and this would be the perfect opportunity!
10.21.07 at 2:05 pm
striving... comments:
Very cool. I am going right now to give some link love.
10.22.07 at 12:40 am
Mindy comments:
Hi, I shared with two friends. My favorite style of rockn baby sling is def the “fell in love with a girl” ring sling, but I also love the pouches and car seat covers! My name is mindy, email: mindyherron23@yahoo.com
10.22.07 at 1:50 am
Erin G comments:
Share with friends
I loved Sunshine my love, just so pretty, well they all are.
10.22.07 at 3:54 am
Adena comments:
I posted about the giveaway on my site. I love the “Hold Me” sling and gotta mention I love the “Wild Thing” pouch.
10.22.07 at 5:53 am
Melissa Neece comments:
Count me in!
I’m all posted up!
I like the “Hold Me” and “This Lullaby” designs.
http://melissaneece.blogspot.com
(lots of pregnancy links)
10.22.07 at 7:27 am
BabyFirstYear comments:
Hi, nice contest, I have Blog it in My Baby First Year blog, here the link:
Rockin Baby Sling
I am not in US or Canada, but I hope it would be good for my US blog Reader.
Cheers,
Goonie
Baby First Year
10.22.07 at 3:46 pm
Jessie comments:
Ohh, what to choose as a favorite? How about “One Love” or “Fell in Love With a Girl” - who can pick though! We would love, love, love to win this! All linked up mama…
http://thelucaszoo.blogspot.com/2007/10/rockin-baby-ring-sling-giveaway.html
10.23.07 at 5:12 am
Anonymous comments:
I emailed two friends. I would love one of these slings! I already own one of a different brand and these slings are so awesome to have. They can be lifesavers at times for mommies!! My favorites were Back in Black and Black Magic Women.
10.23.07 at 4:43 pm
Anonymous comments:
I emailed 2 friends as well. I love these slings, I have admired the White Shadows sling and have wanted one for my new baby coming in April. I have a carrier from my first baby but it hurts my back, I would love to have this one so I could donate my old one!
-Ash
10.23.07 at 10:31 pm
Sarah comments:
I am posting this great contest tonight~ I really love wearing my baby…and I love the White Shadows sling! There were a couple that I really liked! I hope I win, because these are beautiful…and really helpful!
10.24.07 at 12:34 am
Homemom3 comments:
http://homemom3.blogspot.com/2007/10/october-giveaways-week-3-thursdays.html mentioned the giveaway here
10.24.07 at 2:37 am
Deb - Mom of 3 Girls comments:
The White Shadows and the Strawberry Fields Forever ones are my favorites! I would completely love one of these - I’ve been wanting a sling but they are so expensive… I linked to you today as well at http://debmomof3.blogspot.com/2007/10/contest-round-up-7.html
Thanks!
10.24.07 at 1:22 pm
jbubolz-miller comments:
I love Mamas dont let your babies be cowboys and emailed 3 friends in my babywearing group. Thank you so much for the chance to win. I cant even tell you how excited I would be to win as we expect our new little one from S Korea. BAby wearing is so important to bonding and I would love to wear one of these slings as we become a family of 4. Thank you again!
10.26.07 at 4:37 am
Wendy comments:
I’ve got my post up here…
http://momlady.blogspot.com/2007/10/more-fun-than-you-can-shake-stick-at.html
I love the Uptown Girl sling. I think this would be just perfect for me and my daughter. Thanks!
10.26.07 at 6:47 am
Katie comments:
My favorite is the Cradle of Love!!
Here is my post:
http://bimw.wordpress.com/2007/10/25/thrifty-thursday/
Katie
10.29.07 at 10:39 pm
Sarah comments:
I’d love this for me & my little nursey guy.
sarah_carol (at) hotmail (dot) com
10.30.07 at 3:13 am
Robin comments:
I love the White Shadows one.
These are really unique and fun! I’d love to win one for my daughter to carry around my granddaughter.
I’ve linked to you at coldpizzaforbreakfast.blogspot.com
Thanks!
Robin
10.30.07 at 5:15 pm
Alicia comments:
I sent the link to friends. The Back in Black is cool!
11.2.07 at 1:10 pm
Drea comments:
Enter Me!
http://dereview.blogspot.com/2007/11/win-rockin-mama-sling.html
11.2.07 at 2:36 pm
Adventures In Babywearing comments:
All linked up here! Would LOVE TO WIN! I love giving baby slings as gifts, too!
Steph
11.2.07 at 5:20 pm
Amber comments:
I love the Seasons in the Sun pouch. And I shared this with 3 friends!
11.2.07 at 7:06 pm
ellinghouse comments:
all linked up on my contest page. One of my fav., if I had to narrow it down, would be the “back in Black” thanks for a great contest!
11.2.07 at 7:49 pm
Fairlightday comments:
Here’s my link! http://polkadottree.blogspot.com/2007/11/its-giveaway-day.html
These are swesome looking slings!
I love the “hold me,” “white shadows,” and “gypsy punk” slings as well as the “pretty baby,” “seasons in the sun,” and “sweet child of mine” pouches. Thanks for sharing and please sign me up for your giveaway!
11.2.07 at 8:31 pm
Rayna comments:
I would love to win this - though I have no need for it right now, I am sure I will in the future!
The link to my post is http://elsdons.blogspot.com/2007/11/contests-contests-everywhere.html
I really like the “Gypsy Punk” design as well. Love green!
11.2.07 at 8:35 pm
Rayna comments:
Oops - the link to my contest post changed as I changed some of it - here is the post link - http://elsdons.blogspot.com/2007/11/mamanista-win-hip-and-chic-rockin-baby.html
11.2.07 at 10:13 pm
Tonya comments:
I am commenting and now I am going to go link! I really want to win this sling!
11.2.07 at 11:25 pm
Sondra comments:
I would like to enter the contest and plan to link to this on my blog. I looove the slings!
11.2.07 at 11:58 pm
Bloggy Mama comments:
I’ll be putting up my post, soon. I’ mat http://www.mybloggylife.wordpress.com
11.3.07 at 1:35 am
carol comments:
I sent out emails using the contact form provided.
I love the This Lullaby sling. It is very pretty.
carkelley [at] hotmail [dot] com
11.3.07 at 1:20 pm
Meldrims comments:
What great baby slings! Here is where I commented -
http://newyorkmeldrims.blogspot.com/2007/11/baby-slings.html
My favorites are the Hold Me Sling and the Pretty Baby Pouch!
Thanks for the great giveaway!
11.4.07 at 1:14 am
The Pitter Patter Boutique comments:
Best slings I have ever seen. I would LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! to win one of these. My little girl (almost 5 mo.) has reached the point where it is more comfortable to carry her on my side rather then in front. So this would be great timing if I won. The fabrics are all great! Very hip and stylish! If I had to choose it would be a toss up between “Strawberry Fields Forever” and “Fell In Love With A Girl”.
Thanks for the GREAT offer and I am hoping for a miracle here. LOL.
I commented in my blog about this giveaway. Here’s the link…http://thepitterpatterboutique.blogspot.com/
Thanks so Much!
11.4.07 at 4:48 am
Shelly comments:
I linked to it and would love to win! What a great contest!
11.5.07 at 6:36 pm
Christina comments:
Please enter me! I emailed two friends. My favorite was by far “fell in love with a girl”.
christinabolin at gmail do com
11.6.07 at 6:07 am
heather h comments:
Oh, this is lovely! We’d love to have a gorgeous baby sling around here. We have a scrubby grey one. Hey, it does the trick, but it’s not so glam. Mine is a babywearing city, and I’d love to sport this cutie. Crossing my fingers! I put your link on my blog.
11.6.07 at 3:36 pm
Andrea comments:
This is such a pretty sling! I hope I win. My post is up! Andrea
11.6.07 at 9:43 pm
Anonymous comments:
I’d love to win one of these for my niece, whose due in January 2008.
I emailed a friend who has a 4 month old now.
11.7.07 at 2:12 am
mmc67 comments:
I love the Rebel Yell. Its cool for me and daddy would carry baby in it to
11.7.07 at 6:10 pm
jellomama comments:
I love the No Surprises and Sweet Child of Mine pouches, both of which are no longer available. Send a couple of emails out. Hope I win!
Due tomorrow…damn, these cramps are killing me!
11.8.07 at 8:31 pm
Jason and Caryn comments:
This Lullaby is ADORABLE! : )
I blogged you here: http://jasonncaryn.blogspot.com/2007/11/november-blog-contests.html
11.9.07 at 2:19 am
Anonymous comments:
shared with some friends…i love the back in black…hey doesn’t that remind you of an old album by…hmmm…can’t remember!
jessica
mom2maria at yahoo dot com
11.9.07 at 7:59 am
Sarah comments:
I sent a copy to my sister and a coworker. They’re going to LOVE these! My favorite is White Shadows…so pretty. I’d be the hippest mama in Western Montana! Pick me, pick me!!!
11.10.07 at 8:41 pm
Miranda comments:
Please Enter ME thanks.
11.13.07 at 12:31 pm
Tamara comments:
Thanks for the chance, here is my blog
11.13.07 at 2:13 pm
Anonymous comments:
Gwen Stefani has great taste
11.13.07 at 4:16 pm
Carissa comments:
Cute
11.13.07 at 4:59 pm
David comments:
I love the “Hold Me” sling and my wife shared with the other mothers at the nursery.
11.14.07 at 4:28 am
Lisa F comments:
Awesome giveaway! I passed on the info to friends. My favorite patterns are “For those about to rock” and “Sweet Caroline”… But “Aladdin Sane” is also really pretty!
lmfriedli[at]gmail.com
4.8.08 at 1:32 am
Terra comments:
Sharing with 2 friends was so easy. I just love “Let’s Stay Together”!
4.17.08 at 8:03 am
Erin comments:
I’d try any of them! I am a babywearing instructor so I like to sample as may different styles as possible. I also have a free loaning program so other parents can try a variety of carriers before making a choice that best suits their body. Not only would I be a user of one of your carriers, but dozens of other parents would be too!
4.17.08 at 8:03 am
Erin comments:
Should have left a link to my site!
http://www.babybundlin.net