Giveaway: Pretty slings by upa-lala

by Whitney on January 26, 2012

While I do love gender-neutral baby gear, there’s something really sweet about these pretty slings (that my husband would not wear) from independent seamstress Brittan Hlista, owner and designer of upa-lala. I’m thinking when your base layer is a tshirt and dull-from-too-many-washings yoga pants, these vibrant patterns could really distract the eye!

(Note to sling-makers of the world: We need to see newborn mama models with bigger post-pregnancy tummies, please! Or maybe she’s an adoptive mom?)

Regardless, aren’t these lovely?

(Also, rest assured that these slings comply with baby carrier safety standards governed by the Baby Carrier Industry Alliance.)

Brittan also makes eco-friendly waterproof snack bags and drawstring backpacks in bright fabrics.

Find the giveaway after the jump.

Browse the upa-lala website to see the whole product assortment. Really cute stuff!

Use the LIKE button on the product detail page to give your favorites a thumbs up, and then let us know which pattern you Liked. Enter your comment below.

On Wednesday, February 1, 2012, I will select a winner at random, per our giveaway rules, to win a sling and a reusable bag. One entry per adult human please.

P.S. “Upa”, or even cuter, “Upalala” is what little kids say in Argentina when they raise their arms up to be carried.

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Kilika January 27, 2012 at 6:45 pm: These are beautiful! I love the Linen Ring Sling in Scarlet Red and Tree Bark Brown.
Brandi January 27, 2012 at 8:16 pm: So many choices and all so pretty! It was a hard decision, but I think my fave is Canguro Cotton Ring Sling – Daisies and Dots – Chartreuse Green with Turquoise Blue
Jasmine W January 27, 2012 at 10:17 pm: I LOVE the Canguro Cotton Ring Sling – Pretty Bird Dancing Flowers Spice and Autumn Leaves Orange.. They are all pretty but I really like this one : )
Birmingham Sling Library January 28, 2012 at 11:45 am: I adore the White Pearl Floral ringsling. Lovely enough as an everyday sling but it would also look fab at a special occasion
Liz Fegley January 28, 2012 at 4:44 pm: Linen Ring Sling with Decorative Rails – Natural Fiber – Sky Blue and Slate Gray – All are just beautiful!
Katie January 28, 2012 at 9:49 pm: I love the Linen Ring – Scarlet Red with Rails of Flowers, Meandering Vines and Butterflies and the orange sling with the flowers pictured in the post!
Lynda January 28, 2012 at 11:31 pm: I liked the Eco-Bag with Drawstring – Waterproof – Urban Zoologie Collection – Birds.
Jillian January 29, 2012 at 7:39 am: I love the Scarlet Red linen ring sling!
Meg January 29, 2012 at 8:59 am: I liked Canguro Cotton Ring Sling – White Pearl Floral Collection – Slate Grey with Meandering Vines, Scarlet Red Flowers and Butterflies

I have a wedding to go to 10 weeks after my baby will be born and this pattern would go do nice with a little black dress!
Lisamar Whitely January 29, 2012 at 11:30 am: Wow, they’re all so beautiful! Really there’s no going wrong unless you’re wanting something gender specific. It’s hard to pick one, but I think my favorite is the Linen Ring Sling with Decorative Rails – Natural Fiber – Sky Blue and Tree Bark Brown. Thanks for opening up this awesome giveaway
Tricia January 29, 2012 at 1:46 pm: Wow. It is hard to pick one! I really love the Linen Ring Sling with Decorative Rails – Natural Fiber – Scarlet Red with Rails of Flowers, Meandering Vines and Butterflies. Something about the natural linen and asian inspired fabric. I hit “like”.
Danyelle January 29, 2012 at 1:48 pm: I am due in a little over a month and would love a teal flower dots sling.
Darla January 29, 2012 at 2:34 pm: i love the spice and autumn orange pattern!
Tatiana Pimentel January 29, 2012 at 4:37 pm: I loved the Cotton Ring Sling – Spring Fever – Jewel
too bad it’s out of stock just in case I don’t win!
Shannon January 29, 2012 at 5:18 pm: I like the Canguro Cotton Ring Sling – White Pearl Floral Collection – Slate Grey with Meandering Vines, Scarlet Red Flowers and Butterflies!
katherine January 29, 2012 at 5:40 pm: I liked Linen Ring Sling with Decorative Rails – Natural Fiber – Deep Ocean Blue and Sky Blue for my baby boy
Amber Ruland January 29, 2012 at 6:41 pm: I love slings. I am looking for a new one as my baby is due in April. I love the Linen Ring Sling with Decorative Rails – Natural Fiber – Scarlet Red with Rails of Flowers, Meandering Vines and Butterflies.
K January 29, 2012 at 7:34 pm: I really like the Cotton Ring Sling – Grand Finale Seasonal Flowers Dots – Teal. SO pretty!
Sarah January 29, 2012 at 9:54 pm: Linen Ring Sling in Scarlet Red and Tree Bark Brown is so beautiful.
Firesparx January 30, 2012 at 6:46 am: I love the Canguro Cotton Ring Sling in Pretty Bird Dancing Flowers Spice and Autumn Leaves Orange. It’s so bright and pretty without screaming “baby fabric!”
EMO January 30, 2012 at 7:31 am: I love the Linen Ring – Scarlet Red with Rails of Flowers, Meandering Vines and Butterflies!! Beautiful slings!
amanda January 30, 2012 at 10:06 am: omg! these slings are amazing!
Rachel January 30, 2012 at 12:46 pm: I liked the natural linen ring sling in the sky blue/slate grey color. SO beautiful!
margaux January 30, 2012 at 4:20 pm: Love the slings
Selina January 30, 2012 at 4:43 pm: This is very nice! I like the Linen Ring Sling with Decorative Rails -Natural Fiber – Scarlet Red with Rails of Flowers, Meandering Vines and Butterflies. Very classy!
Natalie Henderson January 30, 2012 at 4:59 pm: I adore the Canguro Cotton Ring Sling – Pretty Bird Dancing Flowers Spice and Autumn Leaves Orange. Gorgeous and so bright and colorful! It’s like a piece of clothing in itself. Love that you can dress up your outfit while shopping, walking, etc. It’s like a beautiful garden for your baby!
Titi January 31, 2012 at 7:19 am: I love the orange and orange and white especially for an evening out with the baby!
ali January 31, 2012 at 8:46 am: loved the sky blue/slate grey linen. so pretty!
Jenny January 31, 2012 at 11:21 am: Super cute! I like the Canguro Cotton Ring Sling – Animal Party Too Collection – Summer with Turquoise Blue
Phyllis Herbe January 31, 2012 at 12:12 pm: Canguro Cotten Slate Grey/Meandering VInes.. suuuuper cute.
Christina January 31, 2012 at 3:00 pm: Will be a new mom this coming June!! Can’t wait to use these slings/wraps!! I liked the Grand Finale Seasonal Flowers Dots – Teal. I think it’s a nice neutral color and can use with boy and girl.
Crystal Dillon January 31, 2012 at 7:43 pm: I came across this website while looking for slings. I absolutely love all these designs. They are all very unique and beautiful. If I had a lot of money I would buy several. It’s so hard to choose which one is my favorite! I would have to say the one that I think I love the most is the Linen Ring Sling with Decorative Rails – Natural Fiber – Deep Ocean Blue and Sky Blue! I know my son would look and feel wonderful in it!
bethany February 1, 2012 at 6:57 am: These are so lovely! I like the white pearl one with meandering vines, butterflies, and flowers. So cute!!
Tara C February 1, 2012 at 7:57 am: I am in love with that ocean and slate ring sling, so pretty We are expecting and would be so thrilled to win.
Thanks
carriem February 1, 2012 at 2:10 pm: I’ve never had a sling, and with babv number five on the way, you’d think I’m set in my ways, but I’d love to give it a try!
Janet February 1, 2012 at 7:38 pm: In love in the scarlett red linen sling! I also like Daisies and Dots, Pretty Bird Dancing Flowers and Slate Grey with Vines, Red Flowers and Butterflies.

Gorgeous slings!
Anna February 2, 2012 at 10:21 am: I love the linen Ring Sling in sky blue and tree bark brown! I think these are fabulous!