Sakura Bloom is creating a babywearing group page on our website to help our customers find groups near them. We would love to direct our customers to your group! If you would like to be listed on our website, please contact us with the below information (and anything else you’d like to share).
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We look forward to joining forces with you to spread the babywearing love!
Our friend, Steph, from Adventures in Babywearing has just announced the lucky 7 mamas that will be participating in The Sakura Bloom Triathlon!
Check out this fun little interview with Lynne on Fawn&Forest!
Thanks to Summer! This was a lot of fun!
In celebration of International Babywearing Week, September 21-28, Adventures in Babywearing presents The Sakura Bloom Triathlon sponsored by Fawn&Forest and Bravado Designs!
Are you ready for a Mommy Triathlon? Adventures in Babywearing is looking for seven moms to try out three amazing Sakura Bloom slings, each for a two week period. We want you to get to know these slings, to use them as part of your everyday life, and to share your results with us in three ways: through photos, video, and writing. The mom who best represents the Sakura Bloom spirit of “the modern art of babywearing” will win a grand prize of a sustainable eco-luxury Sakura Bloom Luxe Collection Sling (msrp $540)!
So, first head over to Adventures in Babywearing enter to be one of the lucky seven moms and then grab one of these beautiful buttons created by Fawn&Forest! Post it on your blog or anywhere you see fit and link it up to The Sakura Bloom Triathlon. Help us celebrate International Babywearing Week by spreading the Babywearing Love!
Vegan or not, this is hands down the most amazing French Toast I have ever had. Moist on the inside, chewy on the outside and the most delicious combination of flavors ever. The key to this recipe is the coconut, as the French Toast grills the coconut toasts. Yummm.
What you’ll need:
What to do:
TIP: Be patient and let them cook slowly. If you try to flip them too early they will stick. You want to make sure the coconut is nicely toasted. The great thing about these is that they will not dry out, the batter keeps them moist and yummy inside!
What’s even better than sharing baby sling love with your children? Having a close friend who does as well. At Sakura Bloom, we hear a lot from parents who are teaching the ropes to their friends and family, showing them the hows, whens, and whys of using a baby sling. Our dream is to reach the point where everyone on the block knows how to put on and use a sling.
Two women in Chicago are helping us get closer to this goal by spreading the word with style and care. We’re thrilled to introduce them to you in this interview, two of our favorite Sakura Bloom mothers: Carrie and Heather!
Tell us about yourselves, your families, and your favorite things.
Heather - I’ve been married to Mark for 8 years and have two kids, Moriah who is 3 and Isaac who is 8 months old. I stay at home with the kids and love being a Mom. My first experience with slings was when I was on a missions trip to Malawi, Africa in my college days. I always thought that someday when I had kids of my own I’d love to use the simplicity of a sling. I like to get my hands into many different crafts and hobbies and always seem to be doing some project.
Carrie – I have degrees in math and physics. When my son came home, I expected to go back to graduate school a few months later. Well, last words and all. Turns out the little man needed me with him. I am now the mother of two children, both born in South Korea. My son is almost four and my daughter who just turned 2. We live in Chicago, but still miss our hometown of Ann Arbor and hope to move back there someday. My favorite things? SHOES! And BAGS! And SLINGS! Seriously, I freely admit that I have a passion for heels, handbags, and Sakura Bloom slings. Did you know you can carry a baby in a Sakura Bloom sling while wearing 4″ heels and still be comfy? Because you can. I’ve done it.
I work part time while my husband is with the kids as a photographer. It is something I fell into and really love. I love the math side of it; I’m always seeing angles, etc. while I am shooting. I think perhaps once the kids are in school, I will go back to grad school. But we’ll see.
You two became friends through your love of baby carriers. What have you learned from each other over the years?
Heather - I learned my love for ring slings from Carrie. I used mostly mei tais and wraps and saw how easy a ring sling was with her kids and decided to give it a try.
Carrie - To not be such a stereotypical guilty mother! Heather also taught me how to wrap. I think I introduced her to Sakura Blooms? (Yes, she says I did)
People often can’t refrain from commenting on babies in slings. What are the best comments you’ve received from strangers?
Heather - My favorite is always “I wish they had one of those when I had babies”. I mostly just love being an example and then get such joy out of seeing my friends buy a sling for themselves. Isaac is a real cuddler so lately I’ve been getting comments about how cozy the sling is and how much he seems to love it.
Carrie - The one I get most often is, “That’s the best seat in the house!” Darn straight it is. Love it.
Do you share slings?
Heather – I’ll try them on… that’s how I fell in love with Sakura Bloom ring slings =)
Carrie - We have. Not often enough though!
What do you wish all new parents knew about baby slings?
Heather - They’re simplistic. They also encourage bonding and getting to know your child and his/her needs. It also allows you to get other stuff done and to get around easily when a stroller isn’t always convenient.
Carrie - That they are the best things ever. Seriously. My babies are so comfortable in slings and I love having them close to me. That and Sakura Blooms are comfortable and stylish! Can’t beat that. They are fabulous in the city, as strollers just don’t always work so well on public transit. I love how easily I can adjust my children in a Sakura Bloom from my hip to my lap (or from my back or from my front…) while riding a train.
I wish I could give every adoptive parent a sling. Using them is probably the single best thing we did with both our children to encourage attachment.
If you could choose just one Sakura Bloom sling for each other, which one would it be and why?
Heather - Surf Luxe because of the amazing support for her kids and the color would be stunning on her and her kids.
Carrie - Sol Luxe because she looks amazing in orange and I hate her for it. 
(Thanks to Carrie, Heather, and their beautiful families from all of us at Sakura Bloom. Next time in Chicago!)
The ABC Kids Show in Las Vegas is the place to be September 13-16! Be sure to add Sakura Bloom to your map and come visit us in Booth #414. Our eco-friendly booth itself is always as big a hit as our slings!
The entire booth is made of recycled materials—reclaimed wood for the frame and tables, paper made from recycled yogurt containers for our photographs, and wood from old wine barrels for our chairs. A 100% eco-friendly booth that is just gorgeous! Seeing all of our linen and silk slings against the dark wood of the booth is really something. As pretty as the slings look in photos, seeing them in person, feeling them, and trying them on takes it to another level entirely!
Want to save time at the show? Fill out our wholesale application before you go to familiarize yourself with our line and to keep current with all the latest happenings and offerings from Sakura Bloom!
We look forward to seeing you in Vegas!
Have sling, will travel! In this edition of Men in Slings, we are thrilled to feature new dad Vincent and his adorable son Leland. From their local coffee shop in Vancouver to the other side of the world, read on to learn about the places they go in their Sakura Bloom baby sling!
What is your favorite thing about a baby sling?
The physical and emotional connection that you feel when having your baby close to you.
We hear you traveled to Hong Kong and Toronto with just a Sakura Bloom sling and nothing else (no stroller). Can you tell us about that? Our boy was just under 20 lbs. when we were traveling so it was very manageable to use a sling all day. In fact, the freedom and mobility is unbeatable when traveling in urban cities that are cramped and full of stairs. We did get a lot of stares however mostly because a) dads generally never carry their kids and b) slings are ultra rare in Hong Kong.
What do you wish other fathers knew about using baby carriers?
A baby sling is a lot more comfortable for both the baby and dad than most carriers. Also, babies like to be close to you. Eye contact and touch is extremely important and strollers deny them of these needs.
What is your Sakura Bloom sling of choice?
Pure Organic Raven – gender neutral color, breathable, strong fabric
Anything else you’d like to add?
The slack fabric is great for covering the baby when it’s sunny out but still allows him to see through it! Also, the packaging for the sling is very well designed.
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