About Magic City Slingers

Magic City Slingers is a nonprofit association promoting the use of soft baby carriers, a practice sometimes called “babywearing.”  We are located in Birmingham, Alabama.  Visit our website at www.magiccityslingers.com for more information about our group and our meetings.  Check our calendar for upcoming meetings, events, and demonstrations. Join our Google Group below!

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Why a baby sling?

Baby carriers are powerful tools for parents and caregivers, enabling them to hold their babies much more comfortably and securely than they would otherwise. They help a new dad put a fussy newborn to sleep. They let a new mom use both hands to make a sandwich. They let an experienced parent or caregiver carry a baby on her back and wash the dishes, do the laundry, take a hike, weed the garden … all while keeping the baby safe and content.

Why an organization?

In many cultures, mothers carry their babies in rectangular pieces of cloth or in cloth carriers with straps, and the practical art of carrying a baby is passed on from generation to generation. This tradition is not deeply rooted in American culture, however, so our group and similar groups throughout the country were formed to bring together experienced babywearers with parents and caregivers interested in learning to use slings.

Do you sell slings?

No, Magic City Slingers does not sell slings. We do, however, have a lending library, and members can borrow carriers to try.

Is this a commercial-free blog?

Yes.  Neither Magic City Slingers nor any of our bloggers receives any money, products, services, or other consideration for posting anything in this blog.  We post links to information about particular carriers and other products solely because we have found that people are interested in this information.

How can I make a donation?

Just click here.

This page has the following sub pages.

• Calendar
• Places We’ve Been
• Sling Library