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I'm so excited to share with you a little about Mama Mermaid today! I've discovered so many of my favorite shops and companies through blogs and instagram so it's amazing to be able to share with you, my favorites too!

 

I love babywearing for so many reasons, it allows me to keep my daughter close and snuggle, it also frees my arms up and makes things like grocery shopping so much easier! This Linen sling I awesomely had the chance to try out is amazing! It's comfortable, snuggly AND the perfect color! My daughter loves it, and so do I!

One of my particularly favorite days wearing her in our Mama Mermaid basic linen sling (in seafoam), was a late autumn day not too long ago, a crisp day, perfect for a walk by the stream, listening to the bubbling and trickling of the water as it ran by, the water rushing over the waterfall, dancing in the falling leaves as they fell around us when the breeze blew and hearing them crunch beneath our feet and smelling the early autumn air... And a great day to explore one of our favorite little towns nestled between two hills in the nearby Pennsylvania farmland  and all of the tiny antique, boutique and handmade shops there!

Since the town is tiny and the shops are tiny, there was no way to safely roll around a big jogging stroller (without breaking all the antiques lol), so this was the perfect way to not only keep our daughter extra warm and snuggly on a chilly day, but also keep little fingers a safe distance away and off of items in the shops. Double win. Oh, and it allowed me to get some extra snuggles in too, so make that a triple win!

 

I was also able to conduct a little interview with the ever so lovely Nicole, the beautiful and down to earth mama behind the shop, I always love hearing the shop owners point of view, learning a little more about them and hearing them speak about the products they pour their heart, souls and creativity into...

 

HI NICOLE, CAN YOU TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR SHOP, MAMA MERMAID?
Celebrating the beautiful bond between parents and their babies, Mama Mermaid specializes in ring sling baby carriers made from luxurious hand-woven silk and linen textiles.

WHAT WAS/IS THE INSPIRATION BEHIND YOUR SHOP?

The beautiful textures and designs found in nature have been a major influence for Mama Mermaid's designs since the very beginning. When not working on my brand, you will almost always find me hanging out at the beach for that reason! The outdoors provide such wonderful gifts of inspiration!

 

WHERE DID YOU LEARN HOW TO SEW?

I am self-taught, actually. I always wanted to learn how to make my own clothing and since high school I had entire sketchbooks full of designs. It wasn't until I became a mother that I started learning my craft though!

 

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR PROUDEST MOMENT AS A SHOP OWNER SO FAR?

It is so hard to say, this entire journey of building a business has blessed me with many amazing moments. Getting to see parents happily cuddling their little ones in their Mama Mermaid sling never gets old and brings a smile to my face every single day.

 

WHAT SLING HAS BEEN YOUR FAVORITE  (SO FAR) TO MAKE?

Oh, that's an easy one: Stardust Rose! Pastel muted pink meets shimmering silver, the colors really came together with the hand-woven dupioni silk textiles. It will definitely be one of those slings I keep permanently in my stash!

 

WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT BABYWEARING?

The closeness. The time we have with our children being so little is  fleeting and the tenderness of a baby's sleeping breath on your chest, the top of their head close enough for endless kisses is so incredibly magical to me.

 

DO YOU HAVE ANY TIPS FOR MOTHERS, FATHERS, PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS NEW TO BABYWEARING?

Be patient with yourself if it seems a bit challenging at first! It takes practice to master it but with a little effort, you will be so grateful for the joys babywearing will give you!

Be on the lookout for a super fun giveaway with Mama Mermaid on my instagram soon! You'll have the chance to win your very own Basic Linen Sling in any color you'd like and the giveaway will be open to both domestic AND international participants!