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Hotslings Now in Stock @Once Born!

February 17th, 2009

We are now stocking these great looking and versatile slings in a variety of styles. We also have a children’s version which is so cute.

Indian Summer Hotsling

Indian Summer Hotsling

We got one of our regular customers to write a review for us.

Hotslings by boobies! (from TheBreastway!!)
I am a hugely devoted fan of slinging since the birth of my beautiful girl just over 3 years ago. I got a present of a strappy blue “front loader” which took a degree to get my  baby into, and i never really was quite comfortable with her dangling little chubby legs and arms in it… and thought “this cant be cosy”.. so on I hunted. We lived in Canada before babies and went back when the baby was 6 weeks old (crazy!), where I discovered a whole new world of easy slings! So being the first time mom, everything looked like it should be tried.. so I did…! i tried every sling under the sun, and then found the hotsling… WOW!
It was one solid band, available in black (hurrah, would match my whole wardrobe !).. had no buckles, no wads and miles of material to wrangle while in coffee shops.( “Ladies and gentlemen please mind your beverages and food, i am about to assemble my sling … DUCK!).. whats more, it fits in a handbag..
So as the proud owner of my own veritable library of slings, there is one I use again and again and again, my trusty Hotsling. Now available in ireland through Onceborn – how fab is that!?

    Pros of the hotsling:

  • One band, no buckles, no assembly
  • Folds up tiny, and into a handbag
  • Snug position for newborn baby
  • Great for breastfeeding, whether youre sitting, standing, walking..
  • Babies dont seem to tire of this position, and nod off within seconds!
  • Easy to adjust your babies position from sitting and forward facing with crossed legs, budda style , to lying when they fall asleep.. just pull their bum to the right.. easy as!
  • lots of gorgeous designs
  • Can be used from newborn to toddlerhood (I still use mine almost every day.. whether I need my hands for cooking, or little legs get tired when we’re out with no buggy, my 17 month old loves the hip position in it.
  • Can even be used with older toddlers.
  • Also available in matching (and adored) teddy/ doll sized version for your mini-me!

I cant recommend them enough – good on Emer for sourcing them ! 🙂

New Products

Nursing Bra and Maternity Bra Recommendations

February 7th, 2009
If you are ordering your maternity bras or nursing bras online and so can’t try it on, or you are unsure of what size you are or going to become the maternity bra and nursing bra that I’d recommend is the Bravado Body Silk Seamless Nursing Bra. Once Born has it available in Black, Ivory and there is a new Cherry colour only available in limited numbers.
The great thing about this bra is that it comes in only 4 sizes, Small, Medium, Large & Extra Large. So it gives you room to grow. The smallest size is a 32B, going all the way up to a 46F(DDD).
It also has removable, molded foam cups for a lining when you want it (to hide nipples or breast pads), and the ability to take it out when you don’t. Here is a shortcut link to view it in more detail: http://www.onceborn.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=2_20_46&products_id=202
 
Bravado Body Silk Seamless Nursing Bra
Bravado Body Silk Seamless Nursing Bra
 Bravado Seamless Nursing Bra Size Chart

New Products, When & How to Measure for a Maternity Bra and Nursing Bra