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True North Slings are high quality linen baby carriers made in Canada. With a modern and minimalist aesthetic, True North Slings are designed to fit with your personal style while keeping your baby cool, safe and close. From newborns to toddlers our ring slings are perfect for the caregiver who wants to create a special bond with their little one while having her hands free.

 
New in the shop! We've just added Mist, Rocky Mountains and restocked Tofino all in triple shoulder since you all love them so much! There's also a pre-order open for Pines and Hamilton triple shoulders. They will ship within two weeks! And while we're sharing good news - I went to bed at 9 after failing three times to sneak away from Nicky last night. So even though the sleep was choppy since he nurses like a newborn lately, I'm feeling kinda glorious today! Hit me with more good news!
True North teethers are coming! These beautiful Canadian maple teethers are a design collaboration between us and Dave from @wheatlandwoodshop . The small shop community is nothing short of amazing, and this is just another example of that. It was so great to work with someone local who is SO knowledgeable about what they do. We've created a shape that works on its own, on a pacifier clip or tied to the tail of the sling. It's easy for little hands to grab, and has been tested and approved by our own in-house consultant. Nicky actually might be the hardest working 8 month old I know 😂 . They'll be hitting the shop before the end of the month, exact date TBD but I couldn't wait to share. Including the hilarious initial drawing I sent to Dave - which you can have a laugh at up in our stories.
I think I found it! I found the peak of that physically demanding first year for Nicky. I'm decently sure it's going to get easier from here. I was so excited for him to crawl - I thought he would be happy to be able to get to toys and get to me. I thought it would take some of the pressure off me to be there with him all the time. FALSE. He went straight to pulling up and trying to climb everything and falling all over the place. Guys, this kid has needed a spotter for what feels like every waking minute for the past month. Either to keep him from hurting himself or being hurt by big brother. So that's where I've been, scooting around behind him. Moving him away from terrible climbing choices and letting him sort out the difference between the moderately bad and the ok ones. Feeling bad that I haven't been able to contribute as much to this space as I want to, but trying to give myself and my boys some grace to get through this first year. It's so all consuming and that should be ok, but it's hard. And honestly, overwhelming. How about you, have you found the physical peak yet? Or are you long past that and onto the tantrums are fraying my nerves phase? Or the "why?" phase?
Welcome Baby Giveaway Would you like to win a @snuggle_me_organic Lounger, @embebabies Swaddle, @late.night.luna Pacifier Clip, @ecopiggy Pacifier, and a $200 @target gift card? . Entering is simple! 1. Like this photo. 2. Head to @handmade_collective and find this photo for next steps! 3. BONUS: Tag friends who you think should enter too! . This giveaway will end Wednesday 9/12 at 6:59 pm EST. Winner will be announced within 48 hours and will have 24 hours to claim their prizes. This giveaway is not sponsored or endorsed by Instagram. Must be 18 years or older to enter. Winner is responsible for international shipping overages. Best of luck!
What are your songs? With Alex, I used to sing Dream a Little Dream or Big Rock Candy Mountain (swapping out cigarette trees for popsicle trees because I'm a responsible parent, of course) He used to sing them along with me or ask for them to help him calm down and folks it was the cutest stinking thing. Now when I try to sing he tells me no 😭. It's fine, I'm fine. I keep trying to sing La Vie en Rose to Nicky but the only thing he calms down to is Johnny Cash at full volume so I guess I'm off the hook there 😂
Can you do me a huge favor? Try a shoulder flip if you haven't already. It might not be for you, but who doesn't like a little experiment? I find myself recommending them more and more lately... . Baby is tiny and it seems like there's just too much sling? Flip. Baby is popping their seat? Flip. The shoulder cap starts to slide down your arm as you wear? Flip. There's a video in our story highlights! Let me know if you're team flip or no!
Three things happen Everytime Dmitri heads to Toronto for a week of work while I try to run the shop and Mom the kids: 1. Someone gets sick. 2. Something goes sideways somewhere in the business. 3. We get more orders than usual (definitely not complaining about this one) This week was the ultimate. All three of us were sick and Nicky cut two teeth. We made it through but just barely on that front. As for surefire events number 2 and 3, they also both came true. Sadly that means this beautiful 1.5 weight sling Wild Currant will be up for pre-order tomorrow, not ready to ship like the rest of the slings. That's the business element that chose to go sideways on Monday. I held out hope that we could still make it happen by tomorrow's launch, but it just isn't meant to be I guess. I feel just awful about it, so we're going to give away the sling from the photoshoot. It's not pre-softened but boy-howdy is it ever beautiful. Comment here to enter to win. Either by tagging a friend or dropping your best dad-joke. I need a chuckle after this week! We'll draw for it on Saturday at 7pm mountain.