Chic Designer Style for Babywearing Mamas
Obviously baby is adorable, but mama still deserves to look fabulous--and she will in Bronwen Handcrafted's Baby Carriers.
Bronwen brings a fresh design perspective to her beautiful ring slings, pouch slings, and podaegis.
The outstanding choice of luxurious fabrics, some by chic designers like Vera Wang, Missoni, and Marimekko, makes the slings a unique treasure--like that scarf or pair of shoes that always makes you feel attractive, no matter what. I'm especially drawn to the Marimekko Samovaari's bold, graphic, oversized stylized pattern in crisp black and white.
With these sublime fabrics, Bronwen crafts a carrier that you'll want to keep wearing long after baby is walking.
She fans out the shoulder fabric, leaving the top pleat unstitched, to allow for the most comfortable weight distribution. I have worn my heavy baby in a lot of slings, and Bronwen's design creates a very comfortable fit.
Bronwen sent me a red silk flocking ring sling. This bright, classic red, like the perfect shade of lipstick, is balanced by the more subdued velvet floral pattern. The striking color and versatility of silk make the sling perfect for a celebratory Holiday party or a sultry summer evening, dining alfresco.
If don't have a baby of wearing age, you don't have to borrow your niece to enjoy Bronwen's style. She also has quilts, banners, jewelry, and a growing section of baby clothing.
When you put on one of Bronwen Handcrafted's Baby Carriers, you just feel right. Then you look in the mirror and realize you look simply stunning.
Buy a Sling
Bronwen is offering Mamanista readers 15% refunded if you write "mamanista" in the comments section at checkout. Click here to select one of her exquisite baby carriers.
Win a Sling
Bronwen would like one lucky Mamanista to win this red silk flocking pouch sling ($64 value), in the same fabric as my gorgeous new ring sling. This one is open to everyone.
To enter, simply add a comment telling us your favorite style (other than the red silk flocking and Marimekko Samovaari mentioned here) by November 26, 11:59 PM EST.
Remember to leave a URL or e-mail in the "Your Web Page" field or leave a comment with a nickname and then let us know. It is not required, but we encourage you to share this contest and Bronwen's beautiful creations with a friend.
11.12.07 at 3:00 pm
Lesha comments:
vera wang brocade
11.12.07 at 3:56 pm
Christina comments:
I love the blue silk flocking! Beautiful fabric and slings! Love it!
:)
11.12.07 at 4:07 pm
jffryclough comments:
a brocade, vera wang
11.12.07 at 5:37 pm
Brit comments:
I love the indigo tie dye ring sling! I would love a sling for our next baby! Since I’m chasing after a toddler, it would be great to have my hands free and a happy baby! Count me in!
11.12.07 at 5:53 pm
Clarissa comments:
I also like the blue silk flocking, but they are all very pretty and vibrant colored.
11.12.07 at 6:14 pm
Lindley Alston comments:
I like the blue linen one- goes with everything!! Thanks!
lin@mysupersaving.com
11.12.07 at 6:47 pm
dolls123 comments:
I like the black dupioni ring sling
11.12.07 at 8:24 pm
Bloggers comments:
Those are so great looking!! I would love to have one of those.
11.13.07 at 2:47 am
Naomi comments:
soft furry wool or the fuzzy ultrasuede. So nice!
11.13.07 at 3:07 am
lace comments:
I love the Vera Wang silk sling. It is beautiful
11.13.07 at 4:04 am
nannabee comments:
these are soooo neat! awaiting the arrival of 2 new grandbabies as well as my first great neice or nephew(yep 3 within a few days apart!)
in may i sure wish i could win one of these!!!!!!!!!!! i like the black soft furry wool pouch sling…
thank you soooooo much for the contest!
11.13.07 at 5:30 am
nanja comments:
I like the black dupioni ring sling! it is definitely a favorite
My niece just delivered Saturday and I sure would love to surprise her with a sling
11.13.07 at 6:15 am
heather h comments:
What a lovely treat to get in the mail! You two girlies look so cute with your matching outfits and the bright red sling. Those photos are keepers for sure, the composition is lovely. I can’t decide which is more fabulous, the gorgeously groovy Vera Wang brocade or Marimekko guada with its serene print.
11.13.07 at 6:38 am
David comments:
My wife loves the fuzzy ultrasuede
11.13.07 at 7:00 am
Janni comments:
Red silk flocking must be my favorite!
11.13.07 at 7:43 am
Christine comments:
That is gorgeous! I think that one is my favorite… Or, maybe the marimekko samovaari!
Off to spread a little linky love!
11.13.07 at 3:00 pm
jbubolz-miller comments:
The Vera wang brocade is gorgeous- I also love the podegi style baby carrier. My son was born in Korea and was carried in one for many months and Id love to own one. Thank you for the link- very cool carriers!
11.13.07 at 3:21 pm
Jason comments:
I love the indigo tie dye ring sling! It is soooo cool!!!
11.13.07 at 3:32 pm
Anonymous comments:
The hot pink stretch denim is very cute and my favorite!
laura_licious101@hotmail.com
11.13.07 at 4:16 pm
redron comments:
They are all so beautiful, but the Vera Wang is the best.
11.13.07 at 4:20 pm
Wendy comments:
Oh my gosh, those are beautiful! I’m completely torn between the black silk dupioni for a classy look and the missoni knit for something fresh and fun looking. Gorgeous!
11.13.07 at 8:15 pm
Nocturne comments:
That is gorgeous! So functional, but sexy.
11.13.07 at 8:33 pm
Tamara comments:
the indigo tie dye, so fun!
11.13.07 at 8:34 pm
Tamara comments:
oops forgot my email!!
sweepstakes at sio.midco.net
11.13.07 at 8:37 pm
ellinghouse comments:
oh my, the vera wang brocade ring sling makes me sick with envy! PLEASE enter me! thanks so much!
11.14.07 at 2:48 am
aisli comments:
The reversible fur/silk/cotton podaegi is absolutely GORGEOUS and I love Asian things. Please enter me to win this!
11.14.07 at 3:45 am
Miranda comments:
Please enter me Thanks
11.14.07 at 5:01 am
Jenna Glatzer comments:
Beautiful! I’m another fan of the reversible fur/silk/cotton podaegi. Very cool!
11.14.07 at 6:24 am
nor_lou comments:
I love the blue silk flocking almost as much as the red
11.14.07 at 6:42 am
bwoz comments:
I agree with a lot of people the vera wang brocade is so pretty and perfect!!
11.14.07 at 7:50 am
Jason and Caryn comments:
The marrimeko samovaari ring sling is gorgeous!
11.14.07 at 8:09 am
angelaandconnor at gmail.com comments:
I love the black dupioni pouch sling its sooo sleek and pretty.
I linked you on my contest web too!
11.14.07 at 3:11 pm
lisa.hoguet comments:
Mine would be the black dupioni ring sling - goes with everything I have! Great giveaway!
11.14.07 at 4:34 pm
Sarah comments:
I really like the marimekko guada ring sling! I love wearing my baby! I love that you can carry toddlers easier with a sling, too!
I would love to win!
Thanks!
11.14.07 at 6:45 pm
Crunchy Domestic Goddess comments:
i like the fur podaegi and black silk mei tai.
will link up!
11.14.07 at 10:00 pm
barb comments:
the black silk dupioni sling is gorgeous!!
i have your christmas link posted on my blog.
11.15.07 at 12:42 am
Audra Marie comments:
I like the blue silk flocking, red silk flocking and the soft furry wool pouches.
Gorgeous.
Audra
adashofsassitude (at) gmail (dot) com
11.15.07 at 3:49 am
Shannon @ Some Fine Taters comments:
I love the eggplant silk noil!
11.15.07 at 12:52 pm
Mary_Freebies comments:
I love the Asian fur podeagi! I’d love to gift it to someone.
11.15.07 at 1:28 pm
sara in tx comments:
I love the black silk dupioni mei tai!
11.15.07 at 3:09 pm
JewelsHud comments:
Wow - I’ve seen slings and then I’ve seen some really GORGEOUS slings and this one falls into the latter - I ADORE the Marrimeko Samovaari Ring Sling - I think I might find a way to carry other things in it!! Thanks for the giveaway!
julieahudson[at]hotmail[.]com
11.15.07 at 9:45 pm
alidb comments:
The blue silk flocking!
11.15.07 at 9:49 pm
windycindy comments:
Hello! Please enter me in your splendid contest! I like the “missoni
knit II”. Thanks, Cindi
jchoppes@hotmail.com
11.16.07 at 8:20 am
Tanya, the Super Mom comments:
Count me in!
blue silk flocking is the cutest one!!!
11.16.07 at 2:47 pm
Christina comments:
Slik Mei Tai
11.16.07 at 3:52 pm
cdrury comments:
black silk dupioni mei tai would be wonderful for my niece - I would love to give it to her - perfect!!!!
11.16.07 at 6:42 pm
zeitersouth comments:
I love the blue linen and the brocade. You can email me through my profile name! Thanks!
11.16.07 at 7:20 pm
Hedi comments:
I like the pink denim sling!
11.16.07 at 11:10 pm
Jess comments:
The “black silk dupioni mei tai” is awesome. I’ve rarely seen moms wear babies like this. It looks comfy and stylish.
11.17.07 at 1:07 am
kdkdkd comments:
The indigo tie dye ring sling is wonderful!
11.17.07 at 2:27 pm
Becca comments:
I’d love to try the Mei Tai back carrier for my little one.
11.17.07 at 2:27 pm
Chris comments:
I love the red linen - it would match my Vera Bradley diaper bag perfectly! Please sign me up!
11.17.07 at 2:32 pm
Brooke comments:
The Fuzzy Ultrasuede Sling!!!!! Please sign me up! I LOVE her slings!
11.17.07 at 2:50 pm
Becky comments:
I like the eggplant silk noil.
11.17.07 at 3:20 pm
Kathleen comments:
I love the Missoni knit pouch sling! I’ve been looking for a cute sling for my upcoming son, due in March. Great products!
katwalck@hotmail.com
11.17.07 at 5:09 pm
Amber Sell comments:
I love the sleek and neutral design of the indigo tie dye sling.
It’s beautiful.
11.17.07 at 5:11 pm
PS comments:
Love the Missoni knit! Thanks!
11.17.07 at 5:21 pm
Barb comments:
Pouches have been a perennial favorite of mine, but I really enjoy her fur podaegi!
11.17.07 at 6:01 pm
redheadedhowler comments:
Vera Wang brocade pouch sling — beautiful!
11.17.07 at 6:16 pm
Meldrims comments:
My fav is really the Red flocking but since I can pick that one I say the Blue flocking. Love these fabrics! Gorgeous!
11.17.07 at 6:43 pm
Anonymous comments:
I love the indigo tye dye pattern.
disarray [at] onebox [dot] com
11.17.07 at 6:53 pm
Jenna of Family Living; Hatfield Style comments:
Oh. I like the blue silk flocking (ring sling). Nice color!
Jenna
mrsjennahatfield at gmail dot com
11.17.07 at 7:19 pm
toblerone comments:
I’m loving the marrimeko samovaari ring sling. But they’re all beautiful!
11.17.07 at 7:37 pm
Claire comments:
You can never have too may slings! I love the blue linen one!
chornerdevine at gmail dot com
11.17.07 at 8:01 pm
Tricia comments:
I like the black soft furry wool in the pouch sling.
11.17.07 at 8:10 pm
The Saunders Family comments:
love the furry wool slings, would be cozy warm!
11.17.07 at 8:39 pm
Cindy comments:
I love the baby shoes. They would look adorable on my baby.
11.17.07 at 8:52 pm
MamaChristy comments:
The indigo tie dye is slick. lovely yet casual. NICE
11.17.07 at 9:02 pm
Deb - Mom of 3 Girls comments:
I love the missoni knit pouch sling!
I’m including this in my contest round-up this week too.
11.17.07 at 9:15 pm
sydneysmommy0 comments:
The marimekko guada ring sling is beautiful.
11.17.07 at 9:45 pm
Kammy comments:
I love the Missoni knit pouch sling! I love slings that are such a great way to carry your baby!
11.17.07 at 10:19 pm
~Amber~ comments:
I absolutely LOVE the black dupioni ring sling.
11.18.07 at 12:00 am
Adventures In Babywearing comments:
Oh, I think the fur podeagi is fabulous!!!
Steph
11.18.07 at 12:12 am
Paul comments:
I never thought a sling could be hot… UNTIL NOW!
–Sarah (wife to Paul)
11.18.07 at 12:20 am
theteo5 comments:
I am a HUGE sling fan. With a colicky kiddo you try everything and this works! I love the fur podegei. It’s goregous.
11.18.07 at 12:59 am
Susanne comments:
It’s got to be the blue linen for me…this is beautiful! Thanks!!
stbaisch@yahoo.com
11.18.07 at 1:08 am
Doreen comments:
Love Vera Wang Brocade!! Beautiful slings!
11.18.07 at 1:21 am
Emily comments:
I love the pouch sling in the missioni knit II, so cute!
11.18.07 at 1:57 am
Renae comments:
I like the blue linen one because it’s basic and it’ll go with everything. Thanks for the giveaway!
renae18[at]gmail[dot]com
11.18.07 at 2:21 am
art-sweet comments:
What amazing fabrics. The red linen is my fave!
11.18.07 at 3:41 am
Alex comments:
fake fur podegi (sp?!)–Miss Baby is getting HEAVY!
missalexmissalex at hotmail
11.18.07 at 5:20 am
Janet comments:
Any of the pouch designs.. they are all wonderful.
jcollaird at aol.com
11.18.07 at 5:26 am
Jessica comments:
I think that a ring sling in that blue silk flocking would be lovely!
11.18.07 at 2:41 pm
Bree comments:
I LOVE the black silk dupioni ring sling!! breetrott at comcast dot net
11.18.07 at 3:45 pm
Jamie comments:
I love both the marimekko guada and the blue silk flocking. I’ve been looking at slings for my first baby, due in March, and these are beautiful.
11.18.07 at 3:49 pm
Heather aka Mom in the Know comments:
I love anything Vera Wang, she knows style!
11.18.07 at 3:58 pm
Kira comments:
Love the blue silk!
11.18.07 at 4:36 pm
Anonymous comments:
Me please! I LOVE the marrimeko samovaari ring sling. Perfect for a dressy ocassion.
taryn237 at yahoo.com
11.18.07 at 6:50 pm
meka foo comments:
LOVE the Missoni knit. So beautiful and fun! Great designs! Thanks!
11.18.07 at 7:49 pm
Jackie comments:
The vera wang brocade pouch sling is stunning
11.18.07 at 9:26 pm
LibAnn comments:
I love the soft furry wool! Thanks for the chance and good luck to everyone participating!
Lib
notmuchmorethanthis [at] gmail [dot] com
11.19.07 at 3:06 am
lev53211 comments:
love the blue silk flocking! i’m expecting my first baby at the end of february and don’t have a sling yet- this would be great!
j_purpero@hotmail.com
11.19.07 at 3:44 am
Ashley comments:
I LOVE baby wearing and really like the black silk dupioni material.
11.19.07 at 4:48 am
fidget comments:
I love the blue silk flocking ring sling!
11.19.07 at 3:45 pm
Lynn comments:
Hi! The blue silk flocking ring sling is so pretty!
11.20.07 at 7:37 pm
Don and Lisa Osborn comments:
I like the red linen ring sling.
Thanks!
Lisa
11.20.07 at 9:05 pm
HSlater351 comments:
Wow, that reversible fur/silk/cotton podaegi is AMAZING!
11.21.07 at 2:39 am
mumof4kidz comments:
I like so many!! But if I had to pick one, it would be the vera wang one!
11.21.07 at 8:45 am
Christine comments:
I LOVE the eggplant silk noil. The color is beautiful, but the fabric is interesting. It looks like it might be linen, but it’s silk. My son loves to lean his head on my shoulder when he’s in the sling and my old one’s padded and bunchy. I can see he’ll outgrow it soon.
11.21.07 at 5:53 pm
Anonymous comments:
Wow!!
11.21.07 at 6:06 pm
hopingtowin comments:
I like the taupe silk
11.21.07 at 7:13 pm
The Holdaway's comments:
I like the red linen ring sling. I could really use one with my new baby…
jhholdaway (at) gmail (dot) com
11.21.07 at 7:20 pm
DawnsRecipes comments:
I saw my neighbor wearing one of these. They’re fabulous! I particularly love the marrimeko samovaari ring sling, but the eggplant silk noil is lovely too!
11.21.07 at 8:57 pm
Farrah comments:
I love the Vera Wang Brocade pouch sling! So beautiful!! Thanks for the cool contests. I have linked to you and I’ll be back to enter more.
http://babyloveslings.blogspot.com/2007/11/contests-galore.html
babyloveslings@gmail.com
11.21.07 at 9:06 pm
Andrea comments:
My favorite fabric is the missoni knit II. And it’s fabulously fall!
11.21.07 at 9:51 pm
Stephanie comments:
The soft furry wool pouch sling is calling my name! I would love it!
11.22.07 at 12:37 am
Hannah comments:
blue silk flocking.
11.22.07 at 3:16 am
Naomi comments:
cross-posted here, on my Bronwen Designs giveaway:
http://superdumbsupervillain.blogspot.com/2007/11/bronwen-handcrafted-stuff-you-really.html
11.22.07 at 3:40 am
christy comments:
I absolutely adore my pouch. And, so does Beatrice. I have pictures of it on my blog.
11.22.07 at 8:12 pm
Travis & Jenny Kerr comments:
I love the black silk dupioni mei tai carrier, Gorgeous!
11.23.07 at 8:39 pm
Robert & Anjanette comments:
oh, the soft furry wool is to die for!!
11.23.07 at 8:42 pm
Heather comments:
How gorgeous is that red one? I also like the black silk dupioni…since it could be used with a boy or girl also (I don’t know what I’m having!).
11.24.07 at 1:39 pm
eden comments:
the fuzzy ultrasuede looks so cozy
11.24.07 at 4:37 pm
paryjeja comments:
I love the marimekko guada ring sling.
11.24.07 at 9:51 pm
Sheila comments:
I love the indigo tie dye.
11.24.07 at 11:09 pm
herblady comments:
I think the black dupioni ring sling is very chic!
11.25.07 at 2:47 am
TODD comments:
the missoni knit
11.25.07 at 4:23 am
Columbia Thorndale comments:
I love the black dupioni ring sling! There all breath taking.
11.25.07 at 12:39 pm
angelpagey comments:
I think the black dupioni ring sling is lovely.
Page,
Angelpagey@aol.com
11.25.07 at 5:48 pm
Theodore comments:
black dupioni ring sling
11.25.07 at 9:38 pm
janetfaye comments:
I love the Vera Wang silk sling.
11.25.07 at 10:14 pm
Andrew comments:
vera wang brocade
11.26.07 at 2:29 am
jennifer57 comments:
love the blue silk flocking
11.26.07 at 8:41 am
one6ylady comments:
The fuzzy ultrasuede would be perfect for this cooler/cold weather.
11.26.07 at 11:26 am
Sandy comments:
I love the Vera Wang brocade.
11.26.07 at 1:07 pm
jmahurin40 comments:
love the blue silk flocking
11.26.07 at 1:18 pm
The comments:
blue silk flocking
11.26.07 at 2:02 pm
Stacie comments:
lack dupioni pouch sling
11.26.07 at 2:16 pm
ashleyalexis comments:
I love the blue silk flocking pouch sling.
11.26.07 at 3:40 pm
Anonymous comments:
I like the Vera Wang brocade
11.26.07 at 5:29 pm
- Kelly comments:
I love the blue silk flocking as well
Althought it was a tough choice between that and the vera wang brocade! I wanna win! 
Pick me, pretty please 
11.26.07 at 6:12 pm
BellaV comments:
I really love the Black Ecru floral hotsling because it could be unisex. With tow toddlers already one of these would sure come in handy. Thank you
11.26.07 at 7:19 pm
Pamela comments:
Wow! I’m a grandma and slings have come a long way since the “Snugli” of the early 70’s! This is gorgeous!
11.27.07 at 1:04 am
Christina comments:
I love the reversible fur/silk/cotton podaegi. It’s so fun!
thanks
gaelic.princess@gmail.com
11.27.07 at 2:46 am
G comments:
Blue silk flocking
11.27.07 at 3:28 am
Stacey Moore comments:
Love the Blue Silk Flocking!!!!
Thanks!!!!
11.27.07 at 5:34 am
MzBrat comments:
The blue silk flocking is beautiful!!!!
11.27.07 at 6:02 am
Julie D comments:
Hate to be a copy cat, but I like the blue silk flocking too!