Clearance sale on eBay

I can't believe how long it's been since my last post! Anyway, I'm having a clear out as I'm working on new designs, so take a look at what's up for sale on eBay here. You may be able to get a real bargain as I've decided to just offer all the slings on auction - there is no Buy it Now price on any of the slings - even the silk ones!

I am closing the natya shop during the interim period as I'm going to relaunch the slings with a new website. So you can only buy on eBay. All the listings will be up over the next couple of weeks. The only sling I didn't list was the one you can see here - the beautiful Burberry style Thai silk plaid with matching gift bag. It is absolutely beautiful fabric, which cost a fortune! I couldn't bear to see it go for peanuts so I'm hanging on to it for now! I'd probably part with it for a decent offer, otherwise I'll just keep it so I can admire it occasionally...

New colours

Here's the new Raspberry Hemp/Cotton blend sling with silver aluminum rings and matching pocket on the tail. Also, here's the Turquoise Solarveil sling with White Pocket that can double as a hood. The new Solarveil slings have small aluminum rings to help eliminate any potential problems with slipping which can sometimes occur with this kind of fabric.

20% Discount on New Design Ring Slings

Order 1 of the new design ring slings and get 20% off.

Valid until 12 noon on Friday 11th May.

All baby slings are Standard size which fits most people of average size. See my sizing chart for more info.

Normally £42, you can buy the fun cotton prints Kara, Dottie & Abbey from the Everyday Collection for just £33.60.

Instead of £51, you can buy Ivory or Raspberry hemp/cotton blends from the Eco-Friendly collection for only £40.80.

Turquoise Solarveil with white pocket & White Solarveil with turquoise pocket is reduced down from £45 to £36

In the Luxury Collection we have Chantilly, Jaida & Mayuree, the stunning dupioni silk slings with contrasting pockets reduced from £66 to just £52.80.

Scroll down to see pictures of the slings and click on the name of the sling to buy.

Launch Of The New Design natya Baby Sling

If you're a new or expectant parent in Scotland then you won't want to miss The Baby Show in Glasgow which runs from the 27th-29th April. Come and see the fashion shows which run everyday and you may be forgiven for thinking you're in Hollywood...

These days, celebrities are not the only ones who can carry their baby in comfortable, stylish baby slings. natya BABYSLINGS are delighted to announce the launch of their funky new range of cotton baby slings at the show alongside their new luxury range of silk slings and the special Solarveil sun & water slings.

Every sling has a signature pocket in a contrasting or matching fabric - handy for keeping a few essentials in when you're out & about. You may be forgiven for thinking these UK designed & manufactured baby slings are just fashion accessories but in fact they are highly practical, safe baby carriers.

Available in cool cotton, eco-friendly hemp/cotton, UV protection Solarveil and sumptious silk so that whether you're nipping to the shops, strolling along the beach or going to a wedding you and your baby will be happy and comfortable together.

Come along to the show and see for yourself at the Natural Mothering Stand 429E.

New Design Slings Are Here!

I'm delighted to announce the arrival of the first new design slings. Just in the nick of time as I've had to send them off to Glasgow in time for their launch at the Scotland Baby Show 27th - 29th April.

First, in the luxury collection we have Jaida, pale silvery green dupioni silk with rich forest green pocket and silver rings.

Next is Chantilly, a rich cream dupioni silk with cinammon pocket and bronze rings.

Finally, Mayuree, is a stunning turquoise dupioni silk that goes beautifully with the purple pocket and rings.

In addition to the gorgeous silk I have finally included some fun patterned cotton slings. Circles is the theme and they are a great all round choice and join the plain cotton in the everyday collection. They are single layered, quite light yet surprisingly sturdy. They come with good sized pockets in the same fabric.

First we have Abby, pale blue background, with slate grey/blue, beige, cream and brown circles and blue rings.

Next is Kara, cream background with links in black, red, beige and coffee with black rings.

Lastly, Dottie, has a white background with dots of pale & dark pink, lime & khaki as well as bronze, with pink rings.

New Silk Ring Slings

I am very excited to show off the new dupioni silk combinations that will first be used for ring slings and then once I've settled on the final design for pouches on reversible pouches. As usual the pictures just don't do these beautiful fabrics justice.

There is a really golden rich cream, and the contrasting pocket is in a warm, terracotta. It looks gorgeous with bronze rings.

The familiar turquoise blue - had to use that again, as it's sooo stunning. Again I'm using purple rings and this time a purple pocket instead of the previous purple ribbon that edged the sling.

Also I've used a pale silvery green that looks yummy with green pocket and silver rings. I just can't wait to see these beauties made up!

Solarveil Ring Sling Co-op

To kick start the spring / summer season join the co-op to get a new design solarveil ring sling with hood. This is your chance to choose your size and unique colour combination. Many of these will not be repeated and will not be on general sale. Minimum of only 6 orders are needed for the co-op to go ahead. It's 25% discount off retail price (£45) + shipping is FREE so only £33.75 delivered to your door.

Pictured here are pink, green, sky blue & yellow.





















Also available is khaki, white & turquoise. You can see those colours in these slings. This is what the slings will look like although the rings will be slightly smaller.

Colour combinations to choose from are:

White with turquoise hood & silver rings (pictured)
Turquoise with white hood & silver rings
Khaki with white hood & bronze rings (pictured)
Green with yellow hood & green rings
Pink with white hood & pink rings
Sky blue with white hood & blue rings













If you have another colour combination that you'd love let me know & I may do a special custom one just for you :-)

Don't forget your size: petite, standard, long or extra long. If you need help deciding check our sizing chart.

To join the co-op go to the UKbabywearingSWAP yahoo group and add your details to the database for the natya Solarveil ring sling co-op. You've got until Monday 30th April to join. You can expect your sling to be with you 2-3 weeks later.

Pouch Sizes

I'm about to place an order for the first sample pouches in the red/black patterned fabric reversible to red. Hmm... need to think of a name for that fabric. Anyone got any ideas?

So for those of you who've volunteered to be a tester please choose your size. You can use the chart below.

Size Shoulder to hip
xs 20-21" 51-54cm
s 22" 55-58cm
s/m 23" 59-61cm
m 24-25" 61-64cm
l 26-27" 65-68cm
xl 28-29" 69-74cm

Find your size
With a soft tape measure, loosely measure from the furthest point of the top of your shoulder across your body to the top of your opposite hip. Check the chart above and choose the corresponding size. e.g. if you measure 23.5" s/m is probably your best choice.

Things to bear in mind
You may happily wear more than 1 size as to some extent as it's largely a matter of preference. If you're one of the experienced pouch testers, you'll already be aware of this but for those of you who haven't used one before here are a few things worth mentioning.

• When you wear your pouch over lots of layers in the winter or if your baby is quite large then you may want to size up to compensate.
  
• Make sure your pouch doesn't hang down lower than your tummy. Just like a ring sling, wearing your baby high up and snug to you is best for the security of your baby and it's more comfortable for you.
  
• Your pouch should never be too tight that you can't get your baby in or it's cutting into your baby's legs in the hip carry.
• Remember these pouches are all non-stretch so choosing the right size is important.

Part of the testing of these pouches is making the best range of sizing so don't worry if you feel you got the wrong size. ALL the feedback is important. I shall make up extra samples so that we can change sizes if necessary.

I shall send you a feedback form (via e-mail) when I send you the pouch. Please send your feedback back to me as soon as you can. If you feel the size you chose is completely wrong then let me know so I can exchange it. Once I've got your feedback I'll send you a £10 credit note that you can use straight away for a ring sling at www.natya.co.uk or later once the new pouches are on the website.

The contribution towards the cost of the pouch is £10+£2 p&p. Please e-mail me the size you 'd like and I'll send you an invoice. Please let me know what you'd like by Wednesday. I hope to have them out to you next week.

New Pouch Baby Sling

Here's the first sample of the new pouches. It's a reversible unpadded pouch, pattern on 1 side and red on the other. I have to get some more done in other sizes and then they are ready for testers. We are also going to bar tack the seams for extra safety - these pouches will be virtually indestructible like my ring slings...

Speaking of my ring slings, I'm going to get some made up in the same fabric with black aluminum rings and pockets on the tail. These will be the first patterned cotton slings in a new range in the Everyday Collection. I will also be doing a light pink, green, brown & plum spotty design with pink aluminum rings and a blue swirls design with blue rings.

Can't wait for those.