Do you love Maya Wrap ring slings? Do you love sharing products, photos, and/or videos with others? Do you have a baby under 18 months? If so, please consider applying for Maya Wrap's new Brand Ambassador pilot program! What we're looking for: We are seeking approximately 5 people to help us promote our new holiday collection of slings and to share the Maya Wrap love in their … [Read more...]
Autumn Sunshine: New Maya Wrap Ring Sling Colorways
Introducing the Maya Wrap Ring Sling in Gorgeous Goldenrod This glorious Goldenrod fabric reminds us of afternoon sunlight spilling through trees in a forest. Fields of goldenrod in August. Sunflowers in late summer. It is afternoon sunshine in a hug. It's currently available in all sizes and both Comfort Fit and Lightly Padded shoulder styles, but you'll want to get yours sooner than … [Read more...]
Babywearing tradition: Heartwarming story of two sling sisters
Sisters share a babywearing tradition We recently sat down with Maggie Shaffer, who talked to us about the babywearing tradition that became a part of her family culture when her daughter Hazel was born 11 years ago. Maggie has three children, now 11, 9, and 6, who she carried in a Maya Wrap sling. Recently, she bought herself a new sling for carrying her newborn niece, Annie. Maggie and … [Read more...]
25 Years: Why Maya Wrap Slings are Still a Family Favorite
Hundreds of thousands of Maya Wrap slings have carried hundreds of thousands of babies over the past 25 years. Many of those have carried more than one baby from more than one family. In 1995, Maya Wrap revolutionized the ring sling. With the open tail, the fully adjustable design, and the beautiful, breathable-yet-durable handwoven fabrics, the Maya Wrap ring sling brought a carrier to the … [Read more...]
Can babywearing reduce postpartum depression symptoms?
Up to 22% of new mothers and 25% of new fathers experience postpartum depression symptoms. It's estimated that half to three-quarters of new moms experience the "baby blues," which is a subclinical form of postpartum depression. This is a significant public health issue that has a long-term impact on parents, their children, and the family structure. Fortunately, in the last ten years there has … [Read more...]
5 Tips for new parents: Parenting during difficult times
Parenting during difficult times can be overwhelming. Whether it's your first baby or your fifth, adding a new baby to your family changes your life in beautiful and unpredictable ways. Even when the outside world is humming along smoothly, the first months with your baby can be overwhelming. Add something like the Covid-19 pandemic, unemployment, political upheaval, or major family stressors to … [Read more...]
Why I Reach For My Maya Wrap
I’ve had the opportunity to try out hundreds of different baby carriers, and I always recommend Maya Wrap to my friends. The ease of use for a ring sling is unparalleled— with a short learning curve and one-handed tightening, it’s the perfect solution for tired new parents. Utter adjustability doesn’t just mean that you can share the same ring sling between caregivers of different sizes—it … [Read more...]
How to Carry a Newborn with Legs Out
Start with your ring sling on and ready to go— untwisted, facing the right direction, rings at corsage level or slightly higher, and pre-tightened. Give your baby a kiss—is she changed and fed? Let’s get started, then! Pick her up and put her high on your shoulder, as if you’re going to burp her. Reach up from below the ring sling and grab her little feet. Baby feet go every which … [Read more...]
How to Prepare Your Ring Sling
When you use a ring sling, the little things you do before putting your baby in can have a BIG impact on your experience! Start by examining the ring sling and checking that it’s threaded correctly. To put it on, place one arm through and pull the loop over your head. You can have the fabric resting on either shoulder; most people prefer the right-hand side, but we like switching now and … [Read more...]
Help! How Do I Wash My Ring Sling?
Google “How to wash a baby carrier” and you’ll get all sorts of specific advice. "Spot-clean only!" "Swirl it in vinegar in your tub!" "Use soap nuts!" "Never ever ever put it in a dryer!” Our handwoven cotton ring sling lines are made to be easy to use and easy to care for. First, slip a baby sock over the metal rings to avoid hearing CLINK CLANK CLUNK as they tumble around. Detergents with … [Read more...]
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