Chic Designer Style for Babywearing Mamas

Posted by Mamanista on Nov 12, 2007 | 138 Comments

Bronwen Handcrafted's Designer Baby Carriers

Obviously baby is adorable, but mama still deserves to look fabulous–and she will in Bronwen Handcrafted’s Baby Carriers.

Bronwen brings a fresh design perspective to her beautiful ring slings, pouch slings, and podaegis.

The outstanding choice of luxurious fabrics, some by chic designers like Vera Wang, Missoni, and Marimekko, makes the slings a unique treasure–like that scarf or pair of shoes that always makes you feel attractive, no matter what. I’m especially drawn to the Marimekko Samovaari’s bold, graphic, oversized stylized pattern in crisp black and white.

With these sublime fabrics, Bronwen crafts a carrier that you’ll want to keep wearing long after baby is walking.

She fans out the shoulder fabric, leaving the top pleat unstitched, to allow for the most comfortable weight distribution. I have worn my heavy baby in a lot of slings, and Bronwen’s design creates a very comfortable fit.

Bronwen sent me a red silk flocking ring sling. This bright, classic red, like the perfect shade of lipstick, is balanced by the more subdued velvet floral pattern. The striking color and versatility of silk make the sling perfect for a celebratory Holiday party or a sultry summer evening, dining alfresco.

If don’t have a baby of wearing age, you don’t have to borrow your niece to enjoy Bronwen’s style. She also has quilts, banners, jewelry, and a growing section of baby clothing.

When you put on one of Bronwen Handcrafted’s Baby Carriers, you just feel right. Then you look in the mirror and realize you look simply stunning.

Buy a Sling

Bronwen is offering Mamanista readers 15% refunded if you write “mamanista” in the comments section at checkout. Click here to select one of her exquisite baby carriers.

Win a Sling

Bronwen would like one lucky Mamanista to win this red silk flocking pouch sling ($64 value), in the same fabric as my gorgeous new ring sling. This one is open to everyone.

To enter, simply add a comment telling us your favorite style (other than the red silk flocking and Marimekko Samovaari mentioned here) by November 26, 11:59 PM EST.

Remember to leave a URL or e-mail in the “Your Web Page” field or leave a comment with a nickname and then let us know. It is not required, but we encourage you to share this contest and Bronwen’s beautiful creations with a friend.

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  • Lesha said:

    vera wang brocade :)

  • Christina said:

    I love the blue silk flocking! Beautiful fabric and slings! Love it! :) :)

  • jffryclough said:

    a brocade, vera wang

  • Brit said:

    I love the indigo tie dye ring sling! I would love a sling for our next baby! Since I’m chasing after a toddler, it would be great to have my hands free and a happy baby! Count me in!

  • Clarissa said:

    I also like the blue silk flocking, but they are all very pretty and vibrant colored.

  • Lindley Alston said:

    I like the blue linen one- goes with everything!! Thanks!
    lin@mysupersaving.com

  • dolls123 said:

    I like the black dupioni ring sling

  • Bloggers said:

    Those are so great looking!! I would love to have one of those.

  • Naomi said:

    soft furry wool or the fuzzy ultrasuede. So nice!

  • lace said:

    I love the Vera Wang silk sling. It is beautiful

  • nannabee said:

    these are soooo neat! awaiting the arrival of 2 new grandbabies as well as my first great neice or nephew(yep 3 within a few days apart!) ;) in may i sure wish i could win one of these!!!!!!!!!!! i like the black soft furry wool pouch sling…
    thank you soooooo much for the contest!

  • nanja said:

    I like the black dupioni ring sling! it is definitely a favorite
    My niece just delivered Saturday and I sure would love to surprise her with a sling

  • heather h said:

    What a lovely treat to get in the mail! You two girlies look so cute with your matching outfits and the bright red sling. Those photos are keepers for sure, the composition is lovely. I can’t decide which is more fabulous, the gorgeously groovy Vera Wang brocade or Marimekko guada with its serene print.

  • David said:

    My wife loves the fuzzy ultrasuede

  • Janni said:

    Red silk flocking must be my favorite!

  • Christine said:

    That is gorgeous! I think that one is my favorite… Or, maybe the marimekko samovaari!

    Off to spread a little linky love!

  • jbubolz-miller said:

    The Vera wang brocade is gorgeous- I also love the podegi style baby carrier. My son was born in Korea and was carried in one for many months and Id love to own one. Thank you for the link- very cool carriers!

  • Jason said:

    I love the indigo tie dye ring sling! It is soooo cool!!!

  • Anonymous said:

    The hot pink stretch denim is very cute and my favorite!

    laura_licious101@hotmail.com

  • redron said:

    They are all so beautiful, but the Vera Wang is the best.

  • Wendy said:

    Oh my gosh, those are beautiful! I’m completely torn between the black silk dupioni for a classy look and the missoni knit for something fresh and fun looking. Gorgeous!

  • Nocturne said:

    That is gorgeous! So functional, but sexy.

  • Tamara said:

    the indigo tie dye, so fun!

  • Tamara said:

    oops forgot my email!!
    sweepstakes at sio.midco.net

  • ellinghouse said:

    oh my, the vera wang brocade ring sling makes me sick with envy! PLEASE enter me! thanks so much!

  • aisli said:

    The reversible fur/silk/cotton podaegi is absolutely GORGEOUS and I love Asian things. Please enter me to win this!

  • Miranda said:

    Please enter me Thanks

  • Jenna Glatzer said:

    Beautiful! I’m another fan of the reversible fur/silk/cotton podaegi. Very cool!

  • nor_lou said:

    I love the blue silk flocking almost as much as the red :)

  • bwoz said:

    I agree with a lot of people the vera wang brocade is so pretty and perfect!!

  • Jason and Caryn said:

    The marrimeko samovaari ring sling is gorgeous!

  • angelaandconnor at gmail.com said:

    I love the black dupioni pouch sling its sooo sleek and pretty.

    I linked you on my contest web too! :)

  • lisa.hoguet said:

    Mine would be the black dupioni ring sling – goes with everything I have! Great giveaway!

  • Sarah said:

    I really like the marimekko guada ring sling! I love wearing my baby! I love that you can carry toddlers easier with a sling, too!

    I would love to win!
    Thanks!

  • Crunchy Domestic Goddess said:

    i like the fur podaegi and black silk mei tai. :) will link up!

  • barb said:

    the black silk dupioni sling is gorgeous!!

    i have your christmas link posted on my blog.

  • Audra Marie said:

    I like the blue silk flocking, red silk flocking and the soft furry wool pouches. :)

    Gorgeous.

    Audra
    adashofsassitude (at) gmail (dot) com

  • Shannon @ Some Fine Taters said:

    I love the eggplant silk noil!

  • Mary_Freebies said:

    I love the Asian fur podeagi! I’d love to gift it to someone.

  • sara in tx said:

    I love the black silk dupioni mei tai!

  • JewelsHud said:

    Wow – I’ve seen slings and then I’ve seen some really GORGEOUS slings and this one falls into the latter – I ADORE the Marrimeko Samovaari Ring Sling – I think I might find a way to carry other things in it!! Thanks for the giveaway!

    julieahudson[at]hotmail[.]com

  • alidb said:

    The blue silk flocking!

  • windycindy said:

    Hello! Please enter me in your splendid contest! I like the “missoni
    knit II”. Thanks, Cindi
    jchoppes@hotmail.com

  • Tanya, the Super Mom said:

    Count me in! :) blue silk flocking is the cutest one!!!

  • Christina said:

    Slik Mei Tai

  • cdrury said:

    black silk dupioni mei tai would be wonderful for my niece – I would love to give it to her – perfect!!!!

  • zeitersouth said:

    I love the blue linen and the brocade. You can email me through my profile name! Thanks!

  • Hedi said:

    I like the pink denim sling!

  • Jess said:

    The “black silk dupioni mei tai” is awesome. I’ve rarely seen moms wear babies like this. It looks comfy and stylish.

  • kdkdkd said:

    The indigo tie dye ring sling is wonderful!

  • Becca said:

    I’d love to try the Mei Tai back carrier for my little one.

  • Chris said:

    I love the red linen – it would match my Vera Bradley diaper bag perfectly! Please sign me up!

  • Brooke said:

    The Fuzzy Ultrasuede Sling!!!!! Please sign me up! I LOVE her slings!

  • Becky said:

    I like the eggplant silk noil.

  • Kathleen said:

    I love the Missoni knit pouch sling! I’ve been looking for a cute sling for my upcoming son, due in March. Great products!
    katwalck@hotmail.com

  • Amber Sell said:

    I love the sleek and neutral design of the indigo tie dye sling.
    It’s beautiful.

  • PS said:

    Love the Missoni knit! Thanks!

  • Barb said:

    Pouches have been a perennial favorite of mine, but I really enjoy her fur podaegi!

  • redheadedhowler said:

    Vera Wang brocade pouch sling — beautiful!

  • Meldrims said:

    My fav is really the Red flocking but since I can pick that one I say the Blue flocking. Love these fabrics! Gorgeous!

  • Anonymous said:

    I love the indigo tye dye pattern.

    disarray [at] onebox [dot] com

  • Jenna of Family Living; Hatfield Style said:

    Oh. I like the blue silk flocking (ring sling). Nice color!

    Jenna
    mrsjennahatfield at gmail dot com

  • toblerone said:

    I’m loving the marrimeko samovaari ring sling. But they’re all beautiful!

  • Claire said:

    You can never have too may slings! I love the blue linen one!

    chornerdevine at gmail dot com

  • Tricia said:

    I like the black soft furry wool in the pouch sling.

  • The Saunders Family said:

    love the furry wool slings, would be cozy warm!

  • Cindy said:

    I love the baby shoes. They would look adorable on my baby.

  • MamaChristy said:

    The indigo tie dye is slick. lovely yet casual. NICE

  • Deb - Mom of 3 Girls said:

    I love the missoni knit pouch sling! :) I’m including this in my contest round-up this week too.

  • sydneysmommy0 said:

    The marimekko guada ring sling is beautiful.

  • Kammy said:

    I love the Missoni knit pouch sling! I love slings that are such a great way to carry your baby!

  • ~Amber~ said:

    I absolutely LOVE the black dupioni ring sling.

  • Adventures In Babywearing said:

    Oh, I think the fur podeagi is fabulous!!!

    Steph

  • Paul said:

    I never thought a sling could be hot… UNTIL NOW! :)
    –Sarah (wife to Paul)

  • theteo5 said:

    I am a HUGE sling fan. With a colicky kiddo you try everything and this works! I love the fur podegei. It’s goregous.

  • Susanne said:

    It’s got to be the blue linen for me…this is beautiful! Thanks!!

    stbaisch@yahoo.com

  • Doreen said:

    Love Vera Wang Brocade!! Beautiful slings!

  • Emily said:

    I love the pouch sling in the missioni knit II, so cute!

  • Renae said:

    I like the blue linen one because it’s basic and it’ll go with everything. Thanks for the giveaway!

    renae18[at]gmail[dot]com

  • art-sweet said:

    What amazing fabrics. The red linen is my fave!

  • Alex said:

    fake fur podegi (sp?!)–Miss Baby is getting HEAVY!

    missalexmissalex at hotmail

  • Janet said:

    Any of the pouch designs.. they are all wonderful.

    jcollaird at aol.com

  • Jessica said:

    I think that a ring sling in that blue silk flocking would be lovely!

  • Bree said:

    I LOVE the black silk dupioni ring sling!! breetrott at comcast dot net

  • Jamie said:

    I love both the marimekko guada and the blue silk flocking. I’ve been looking at slings for my first baby, due in March, and these are beautiful.

  • Heather aka Mom in the Know said:

    I love anything Vera Wang, she knows style!

  • Kira said:

    Love the blue silk!

  • Anonymous said:

    Me please! I LOVE the marrimeko samovaari ring sling. Perfect for a dressy ocassion.

    taryn237 at yahoo.com

  • meka foo said:

    LOVE the Missoni knit. So beautiful and fun! Great designs! Thanks!

  • Jackie said:

    The vera wang brocade pouch sling is stunning

  • LibAnn said:

    I love the soft furry wool! Thanks for the chance and good luck to everyone participating!

    Lib
    notmuchmorethanthis [at] gmail [dot] com

  • lev53211 said:

    love the blue silk flocking! i’m expecting my first baby at the end of february and don’t have a sling yet- this would be great!
    j_purpero@hotmail.com

  • Ashley said:

    I LOVE baby wearing and really like the black silk dupioni material.

  • fidget said:

    I love the blue silk flocking ring sling!

  • Lynn said:

    Hi! The blue silk flocking ring sling is so pretty!

  • Don and Lisa Osborn said:

    I like the red linen ring sling.

    Thanks!
    Lisa

  • HSlater351 said:

    Wow, that reversible fur/silk/cotton podaegi is AMAZING!

  • mumof4kidz said:

    I like so many!! But if I had to pick one, it would be the vera wang one!

  • Christine said:

    I LOVE the eggplant silk noil. The color is beautiful, but the fabric is interesting. It looks like it might be linen, but it’s silk. My son loves to lean his head on my shoulder when he’s in the sling and my old one’s padded and bunchy. I can see he’ll outgrow it soon.

  • Anonymous said:

    Wow!!

  • hopingtowin said:

    I like the taupe silk

  • The Holdaway's said:

    I like the red linen ring sling. I could really use one with my new baby…

    jhholdaway (at) gmail (dot) com

  • DawnsRecipes said:

    I saw my neighbor wearing one of these. They’re fabulous! I particularly love the marrimeko samovaari ring sling, but the eggplant silk noil is lovely too!

  • Farrah said:

    I love the Vera Wang Brocade pouch sling! So beautiful!! Thanks for the cool contests. I have linked to you and I’ll be back to enter more.

    http://babyloveslings.blogspot.com/2007/11/contests-galore.html

    babyloveslings@gmail.com

  • Andrea said:

    My favorite fabric is the missoni knit II. And it’s fabulously fall!

  • Stephanie said:

    The soft furry wool pouch sling is calling my name! I would love it!

  • Hannah said:

    blue silk flocking. :-)

  • Naomi said:

    cross-posted here, on my Bronwen Designs giveaway:

    http://superdumbsupervillain.blogspot.com/2007/11/bronwen-handcrafted-stuff-you-really.html

  • christy said:

    I absolutely adore my pouch. And, so does Beatrice. I have pictures of it on my blog.

  • Travis & Jenny Kerr said:

    I love the black silk dupioni mei tai carrier, Gorgeous!

  • Robert & Anjanette said:

    oh, the soft furry wool is to die for!!

  • Heather said:

    How gorgeous is that red one? I also like the black silk dupioni…since it could be used with a boy or girl also (I don’t know what I’m having!).

  • eden said:

    the fuzzy ultrasuede looks so cozy

  • paryjeja said:

    I love the marimekko guada ring sling.

  • Sheila said:

    I love the indigo tie dye.

  • herblady said:

    I think the black dupioni ring sling is very chic!

  • TODD said:

    the missoni knit

  • Columbia Thorndale said:

    I love the black dupioni ring sling! There all breath taking.

  • angelpagey said:

    I think the black dupioni ring sling is lovely.

    Page,
    Angelpagey@aol.com

  • Theodore said:

    black dupioni ring sling

  • janetfaye said:

    I love the Vera Wang silk sling.

  • Andrew said:

    vera wang brocade

  • jennifer57 said:

    love the blue silk flocking

  • one6ylady said:

    The fuzzy ultrasuede would be perfect for this cooler/cold weather.

  • Sandy said:

    I love the Vera Wang brocade.

  • jmahurin40 said:

    love the blue silk flocking

  • The said:

    blue silk flocking

  • Stacie said:

    lack dupioni pouch sling

  • ashleyalexis said:

    I love the blue silk flocking pouch sling.

  • Anonymous said:

    I like the Vera Wang brocade

  • - Kelly said:

    I love the blue silk flocking as well :) Althought it was a tough choice between that and the vera wang brocade! I wanna win! :) Pick me, pretty please :)

  • BellaV said:

    I really love the Black Ecru floral hotsling because it could be unisex. With tow toddlers already one of these would sure come in handy. Thank you

  • Pamela said:

    Wow! I’m a grandma and slings have come a long way since the “Snugli” of the early 70’s! This is gorgeous!

  • Christina said:

    I love the reversible fur/silk/cotton podaegi. It’s so fun!

    thanks

    gaelic.princess@gmail.com

  • G said:

    Blue silk flocking :)

  • Stacey Moore said:

    Love the Blue Silk Flocking!!!!
    Thanks!!!!

  • MzBrat said:

    The blue silk flocking is beautiful!!!!

  • Julie D said:

    Hate to be a copy cat, but I like the blue silk flocking too!