Whenever I wear my baby, curious parents ask me about my carrier. Having tried out dozens of carriers, I have a different favorite at each age for each different situation. If I have to choose just one carrier, however, I default to a ring sling. Lightweight and compact enough to fit in my diaper bag, adjustable for different positions, and perfect for breastfeeding, ring slings are my go-to baby carrier. Lots of parents worry, though, that baby is not secure enough in a ring sling.

The UpMama hybrid pouch-sling offers the adjustable flexibility and wide shoulder of a ring sling with the “bucket seat” and structure of a pouch.

There are so many slings on the market, yet our friend Jen at NursingMotherSupplies.com sells only the New Native Baby Carrier. Jen’s a breastfeeding expert who recommends only the best products for nursing moms.

Nurtured Family is offering great discounts on two of our favorite brands:

• $10 dollars off of any ZoloWear sling. Simply enter coupon code: ZW10964. Coupon cannot be combined with any other discount or coupon and may not be applied to prior purchases. Offer Expires: 06/19/09
• Use coupon code BB10964 to get 10% off of your purchase of any Boob Design maternity and nursing clothes. Offer Expires: 06/19/09

Eco-chic and earthy babywearing mamas, you are going to dig these hip environmentally-friendly ring slings from Chic Tots.

Babywearing is a natural way to enjoy your baby, and you can bond while going about your day. With a sling, you can hold your baby hands’ free and safe.

The designers at Chic Tots are masters at inventing products that are beautiful and useful, just like inventive mamas throughout the ages.

Angelina Jolie has been spotted wearing the Belle Baby Carrier in Organic Black Cotton in W Magazine.
We brought this hip baby carrier to you first. The Belle is a celeb favorite…and I love it too. Click here for our full review of the Belle Baby Carrier.
Want One For Yourself?
The Belle is available for $89.95-$99.95 at www.bellebabycarriers.com and at Target.com. Mamanista readers get 20% off sales at www.bellebabycarriers.com with coupon code: mommies.

Politics aside, Sarah Palin’s candidacy has brought motherhood issues to public attention: special needs babies, teenage pregnancy, and breastfeeding and babywearing.
Sara Palin has been spotted wearing baby Trig in a Ingrid (Reversible) Baby Pouch Sling from Hotslings.
What a hip baby carrier! The Ingrid is cream with abstract red flowers that read as organic and nurturing, with a bit of pizazz.  The sling reverses to black and is made of cotton sateen.

You can get Sarah Palin’s Baby Pouch Sling, the Ingrid Hotslings from Along for the Ride ($58) or get this …

Trick or Treating with your kiddo in a sling, mei tai, wrap or carrier?  Make your babywearing part of the costume.  Here are a few suggestions from us here at Mamanista:
Kangaroo – Forward Facing

Okay, a marsupial may be an obvious choice…but still adorable!  Dress in tan, get yourself a pair of brown floppy ears, and put your baby in this adorable Baby Kangaroo Costume. Wear baby facing out in the kangaroo carry, of course! If it is cold out, put on an extra-large hooded sweatshirt with room for you and …

To Celebrate Labor Day, Babies R Us is offering some amazing Coupon Codes and Promotions, including $5 off $25 and discounts on strollers, baby slings and carriers, car seats, bedding, and more!
Click to use any of these fabulous special offers!
$5 off $25 purchase, exclusions apply. Offer good midnight 8.26 to 9.1
Save $20 on every Stroller or Travel System $99.99 or more. Offer good midnight 8.26 to 9.1
Save $5 on every Walker, Stationary Entertainer or Activity Jumper. Offer good midnight 8.26 to 9.1
Save $20 on Every Car Seat …

   Babywearing enables you to calm and comfort your baby without sacrificing freedom of movement or your sense of style. But the sheer number of babywearing options (wraps, pouch slings, ring slings, padded slings, backpack carriers, hip carriers, back carriers, front carriers, mei tais…and more) can be overwhelming.
Babywearing-pro Mama Luxe adores her unpadded ring sling since it’s stylish and easy to stash in her diaper bag, but I prefer the secure feeling of a more structured carrier. The Ergo Carrier is one of my favorites because it combines the ergonomic benefits of a Mei Tai …