Snuggy Baby Review and Giveaway

As most of my readers know, I am a big cloth diapering, baby wearing advocate. I have cloth diapered and baby wore since Emma was first born. She still loves to be in the sling even though she is really only able to sit up at this point. For many months I would catch Emma sticking her babies in the bottom of her shirt hem as if she was wearing them too! As cute as that was, I knew I had to find a sling for her babies. So I was very excited when I was given the chance to review a child's toy doll sling from Snuggy Baby.

Here is a bit about Jo:


1. Please tell us a little bit about yourself.
I am a mom to 2 amazing little girls (3 y/o and 18 months). I will have been married for 6 years in July. I am an ex English teacher for alternative schools and at risk kids. As much as I loved working with those kids, I love what I do now even more, and I get to stay home with my girls.

2. What circumstances brought you to opening a shop and selling on Etsy.
When my girls were born, I was not able to find any slings to carry them in. The only thing that I could find was a very sorry excuse for a sling and it broke after only 2 months of VERY light use. So I learned how to make my own. The first slings were not the greatest designs, but after several tries and years of people telling me that I should sell my slings, I finally came up with a design that I really wanted to share with other moms, making it easier for them to have a beautiful, comfortable sling. Etsy was the perfect venue for me do that.


3. How did you choose the name of your shop?
My Husband and I sat down one night and brainstormed for hours. We wanted something that was fitting for babies, but not too cutsie. Something that said sling but was not limiting to babywearing. When I made up the word "Snuggy" we both knew that it was the right answer.

4. Where do you get your inspiration?
I spend way too many hours in fabric stores wandering around looking for the right fabric that I know other moms will LOVE

5. Apart from creating things, what do you do?
A great day is one where I get to take my girls to the Zoo. It is defiantly one of their favorite spots. My life pretty much revolves around my girls and Snuggy Baby. If I am not enjoying one then I am enjoying the other.

6. How did you feel when your first item sold
It was great! My first sale was to a wonderful mom in England. So not only did it confirm that someone was actually going to buy my slings, but we also were able to start joking immediately that I was an "International Seller" :)

7. How long have you been selling on Etsy?
I started selling in July of 2009. I am coming up on my 1 year anniversary.

8. Do you have a day job or is Etsy it for you?
Between Snuggy Baby and my girls, I don't have time for anything else. This is defiantly a full time job.

9. Do you sell your products elsewhere, or only on Etsy?
I have my own website www.SnuggyBaby.com

10. What is your favorite item that you sell?
I love everything, or else I would not sell it. I will say that Snuggy Baby was started as a sling company, so the slings will always have a special place in my heart. My current favorite slings are the linen ones since they are so cool for summer. But I am also really excited about the new Prestige line. It is just so hard to choose.

11. If you could give any advice to someone aspiring to sell on Etsy, what would it be?
Branding is important, so choose a great name. List and renew several times a day. Unfortunately it can get expensive, but you make it back in the increased exposure and sales. Sell things that you are passionate about. Etsy should be fun and it is a lot more fun when you are passionate about what you are doing.

Emma is in love with her new sling. It took her a few trys to be able to get the sling on all by herself but now she is a pro. She has actually mastered putting 2 babies in the sling, one on each side and then putting it on. She often asks to go on walks, which is what I do with her in her sling. It is very common to hear Emma singing "Rock A Bye Baby" to her doll while rocking on her bed. Too CUTE!

I was very impressed with the quality of the doll sling. It is a very soft flannel fabric and all the stitches are also soft so there is nothing to rub Emma's skin. It also is a great size, fitting her well. But there is room to grow in the sling which is nice.

I have my eye on several other items in Jo's store too...



I am in love with this ring sling. This sling is so much easier to use than others I've seen and can be used between different sized people. A definite of mine with the next papoose.

This is the cutest wetbag on the planet. And very reasonably price I might add. Available in 2 sizes.

Jo is on Etsy and owns the website Snuggy Baby.



Bet you want one, huh?

Head over to Snuggy Baby and pick out your favorite patterned baby sling. Use the code LUVNLIFE for 10% off.

Bet you would rather win one, huh?

Jo is awesome so she offered one of my readers a $15 Gift Certificate to her store!!

Mandatory Entry:

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Each entry needs to be a separate comment. Also, please leave a valid email address for me to contact you unless it is in your profile. Snuggy Baby giveaway will end at 11:59pm on August 19th, 2010. Winners will be chosen via randomorg.com and the winner has 48 respond and to send correct mailing information or I will draw another winner.



**I received the above stated product to review. No other compensation was received. Receiving the sample in no way influenced my statements in the review. The opinions expressed are my own and your opinions may differ.**