Sling Walk for International Babywearing Week

After a drizzly, wet couple of days, I was pleased to be greeted with some glorious sunshine this morning for our sling walk!

We had a lovely walk along the beach, gave away some great freebies, and then went for a cuppa and a play!

Project Baby Bilum

This blog post came to my attention through Facebook.  Please read Project Baby Bilum for the full story, but in brief, in a village in Papua New Guinea, mothers are going out each day sourcing food for their families.  Because of this they are only breastfeeding their babies two or three times a day, and the babies are not gaining weight as their should.  These women can't afford material for clothes, let along slings, so aren't able to take their babies to collect food with them.

Adriel is appealing for people to donate ring slings.  Ring slings specifically because they are easy to post, adjustable for different mothers and babies, and have a minimum of fabric so won't get used for other things (like clothes).

I will be organising a sling making day (or possibly two) where people can come and make a sling to send to this great cause.  All the materials will be provided.  Please get in touch if you would like more information.

If you are not local to South Devon but would like to get involved, either by making a sling, or donating a sling, please get in touch.

http://themommyhoodmemos.com/2012/10/umis-story-project-baby-bilum/