I think giving slings instead of gift bags is a great idea.  Sure its sending a message about a certain style of parenting (attachment) but so are diaper bags (deattachment, product-oriented, "accessory" and fashion).

Even bottle feeding parents can use slings.  Isn't the need for close physical contact for babies well established in the literature?

I soon found those big bags cumbersome and unnecessary.  I've seen slings now, with a small pocket in the tail, to hold your wallet or small diaper.

Of course, you will never get them free from sling companies.  You'd have to pay for them, at a volume discount at best.

Janice Reynolds

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