Monday, November 24, 2008

Darling Babies, Darling Moms

From the Kenyan tribal mother lovingly toting her newborn in a sling as she goes about her daily work to the California socialite strolling the boardwalk with her one-year-old slung to her hip, babywearing is fast becoming a more or less ubiquitous practice around the world. Slipping away are the days of padded, buckled contraptions with Swedish names; replacing these well-intended but complicated devices are simple, lightweight slings that emphasize comfort and imitate the natural feel of the womb. Polkadot Papoose, an independent maker of handcrafted baby slings and matching burp cloths, affirms a belief in the beauty of motherhood by specializing in products that honor the value of practicality without sacrificing an ounce of style. After all, a mom is still a lady.

With baby slings named for literary figures and authors, and a commitment to ending the scourge of human slavery (a portion of every sale goes toward freeing child prostitutes in India and worldwide), as a brand Polkadot Papoose enjoys a noteworthy uniqueness from many other babywear manufacturers that factory-produce their slings for profit only. With a full range of styles including those as gracefully understated as the Adele; as boldly feminine as the Sylvia; or as exotic-yet-versatile as the Sayuri, that same quality of uniqueness extends to each and every sling as well. And with three gorgeous new styles in the mix (Scout, Holly, and Anita), the collection just keeps growing. If choosing a favorite seems difficult, fret not: Should you win today’s giveaway, Polkadot Papoose will be giving you a Baby Sling and Burp Cloth Set of your choice ($76 value.) To qualify, visit Polkadot Papoose Baby Slings, then come back here to tell us about your favorite style. Tell us in a second post if you happen to subscribe to Wishing Willow, since our subscribers receive an extra entry in the contest. To post without a Google account, just click “anonymous.” Be sure to also leave your email address. The winner will be chosen randomly. If you're so ambitious to earn a third entry, tell us what kind of products you would like to see more of on Wishing Willow. Contest ends 12/03/08.

Polkadot Papoose Baby Slings is offering a whopping 25% off all purchases made by Wishing Willow readers through 12/31. Use the promo code: willow when checking out.

**We have a winner! Mommy Instincts Reviews who said, "I would have to say the Ophelia would be perfect for me and my new daughter who is due March 2009."

263 comments:

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Catherine said...

I'm a subscriber.

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Wm said...

I like the Sayuri.

Anonymous said...

I like Sayuri.

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Anonymous said...

I like the Josephine! Thanks for the chance to win.
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Anonymous said...

I like the Sayuri sling!
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Anonymous said...

I'm a subscriber!
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Anonymous said...

Love the polka dots! Great fabrics!

Jennireesa/Jennifer W. said...

I like the Sayuri print.

Nurse Brittney said...

Sayuri Baby Sling is my favorite. Would be great for my son due in March.
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Sheila Hickmon said...

I like the Melanie Baby sling!

klp1965 said...

i love the Elisa Baby Sling

Brooke said...

I LOVE Sylvia!

Jodi said...

My favorite is the Sayuri Baby Sling, the colors are just gorgeous.

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goodwitchglinda said...

What an eye for pattern & design! I love the Adele, Emily and Sayuri styles. Thank you!

Xenia said...

Gorgeous slings, I would love one to use with the baby girl I'm having in two weeks! My favorite is the Sylvia style.

Thanks!
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Anonymous said...

I absolutely love the Sayuri Baby Sling, my nursery is done in different colored browns...just waiting for a baby. This sling would be the perfect match!

Lacie Thompson
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AmyLynn said...

I like the Adele Baby Sling!

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disneyfanheather said...

Really love the Josephine Baby Sling!

Lavendot said...

Holly is great.

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d said...

I love the sayuri sling.

d said...

I would love to see more baby feeding items.

Happi Shopr said...

love the Sayuri. trinitygsd at yahoo dot com

Tracey said...

I like the Anita sling the best. It's so vibrant. Thanks for the great contest & great cause.

Tracey said...

I am a subscriber.

fancyfeet48 said...

wow nice slings count me in thnaks for the chance

Heather B said...

the melanie is gorgeous

Anonymous said...

I like the Josephine! pabav at aol dot com

Andria said...

How beautiful! I love the Adele! If I win I can give my borrowed sling back! Thanks for the chance.

Donna said...

I like the Josephine.
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Donna said...

I am a subscriber.
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LadyJemima said...

"Elisa" has got to be my favorite!

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LadyJemima said...

I'm also an new subscriber!

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Rhonda D said...

The Adele Baby Sling is adorable!

Rhonda D said...

I am a subscriber!

Rhonda D said...

I would love to see some great kids books!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful slings! So hard to choose a favorite. I guess I'll say the Sayuri.

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lilyk said...

I love the Ophelia Baby Sling!

lilyk said...

I subscribed to your blog.

lilyk said...

I would like to see more food products on Wishing Willow.

Anonymous said...

subscriber

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Anonymous said...

I like the Josephine.
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sbcglobal.net

nannetterya said...

I like the Sayuri Baby Sling

blogggggg said...

I like the Ophelia best, but they are all so cute!

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blogggggg said...

I am a subscriber.

renee said...

Love the josephine.

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Unknown said...

I like the Melanie Baby Slingjasonncaryn at yahoo dot com

masonsgranny59 said...

I heart the the melaney baby sling! ty 4 the great giveaway and entry !

Sherry R said...

My favorite is Josephine!

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cman said...

I love the Melanie baby sling :)

Marissa said...

I love the Josephine Baby Sling my husband and I are trying for a second little baby and this would work for either boy or girl :) Thanks for the giveaway

karen4322 said...

They are all so cute, but I like the Marianne best! Thank you for the chance to win.

Kari said...

These look like fabulous slings!! I love the Adele

cdrury said...

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Melanie baby sling is great

klp1965 said...

i love the Sayuri Baby Sling

Anonymous said...

the sylvia baby sling is so pretty :)
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ldrnc2000 said...

The Sylvia Baby Sling is cool! I would love to win! Thanks so much for the giveaway!

Jinxy and Me said...

I like the Adele best. Thanks for the giveaway!

kathy55439 said...

Sayuri design would love one of these.....

masonsgranny59 said...

I heart the Emily Baby Sling:)Thanks for the giveaway and the entry:)

supermax said...

Sayuri Baby Sling

cman said...

I love the Ophelia Baby Sling :)

renee said...

love the josephine

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