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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{ 87 comments }

Ellen January 26, 2012 at 2:00 pm: Wow, so many of them are so gorgeous! I “liked” this one: Canguro Cotton Ring Sling – Daisies and Dots – Chartreuse Green with Turquoise Blue

Thanks for doing the giveaway!
Jessica January 26, 2012 at 2:01 pm: Love the spring fever-jewel!
Cathy C. January 26, 2012 at 2:08 pm: I like the white pearl floral print. Thanks!
Stephanie Perry January 26, 2012 at 2:12 pm: Canguro Cotton Ring Sling – Pretty Bird Dancing Flowers Spice and Autumn Leaves Orange is my fave!
Nicole Middleton January 26, 2012 at 2:15 pm: I’m a sucker for anything with butterflies, but really did like the color scheme on this one:

Canguro Cotton Ring Sling – White Pearl Floral Collection – Slate Grey with Meandering Vines, Scarlet Red Flowers and Butterflies

Wish me luck!
Lesley M. January 26, 2012 at 2:17 pm: I liked the red and brown linen ring sling but there are really so many to like I’ve been toying with the idea of a ring sling for the newbie due in July.
Baby K momma January 26, 2012 at 2:25 pm: I “liked” the Linen Ring Sling with Decorative Rails – Natural Fiber – Scarlet Red with Rails of Flowers, Meandering Vines and Butterflies. Just gorgeous! Love the idea of the snack bags too, they all look fabulous!
Kristi January 26, 2012 at 2:30 pm: I liked the Sky Blue and tree Bark brown linen sing Sling, but there are lots that are beautiful as well.
Erin January 26, 2012 at 2:31 pm: I liked the blue batik ring sing, but the linen ones sound so cool as well!
Hana K January 26, 2012 at 2:36 pm: I like the natural linen sky blue slate gray sling.
Debra Kowalke January 26, 2012 at 3:10 pm: I like the sky blue and tree brown sling
Emily January 26, 2012 at 3:29 pm: I like the navy and slate grey sling and the owl snack bag super cute patterns!
Nina G January 26, 2012 at 3:39 pm: All of them were adorable but my FAVORITE was autumn leaves orange with floral trim! My little one who is due in April did a happy dance when I found it; it’s a sign ;D
Christelle melin rodas January 26, 2012 at 3:43 pm: I like the Canguro Cotton Ring Sling – White Pearl Floral Collection – Slate Grey with Meandering Vines, Scarlet Red Flowers and Butterflies
Kat A January 26, 2012 at 3:58 pm: I wish there was a LOVE button I don’t LIKE them. I LOVE them. I “liked” the pattern used on Canguro Cotton Ring Sling – Spring Fever – Jewel!!! ALso, Urban Zoologie Collection – Birds!!
Jamie January 26, 2012 at 4:18 pm: WOW! AMAZING! Thanks so much for hosting! I liked Eco-Bag with Drawstring – Waterproof – Urban Zoologie – Ladybugs. We are way into Ladybugs around here lately.
Danene January 26, 2012 at 4:29 pm: Canguro cotton ring sling, but they’re are beautiful!
Ola January 26, 2012 at 4:34 pm: How do I enter for the giveaway?
Kimberly January 26, 2012 at 4:51 pm: I liked the Canguro Cotton Ring Sling – Beautiful Blue Batik with Deep Blue Kona Cotton, but they’re all beautiful!
meekasmommy January 26, 2012 at 5:02 pm: I like the cotton ring sling – grand finale seasonal flowers dots… but I also like all the rest as well
Sharon January 26, 2012 at 5:24 pm: I live urban zoologies -owl! So cute!
Suzanne January 26, 2012 at 5:26 pm: Liked the pretty bird ring sling
Jess Collins January 26, 2012 at 6:02 pm: I absolutely LOVe this one : Linen Ring Sling with Decorative Rails – Natural Fiber – Sky Blue and Tree Bark Brown and it’s the one i liked.. Would be so nice to have with a beautiful sling carrier when i have my new little man in March!
Sandra January 26, 2012 at 6:08 pm: Oh lala for the upalala! In sky blue.
Jessica Beard January 26, 2012 at 6:18 pm: I like the daisies and dots turquoise blue sling and bag! jj250@aol.com
Sarah January 26, 2012 at 6:42 pm: I like the spring fever-jewel ring sling. Such pretty colors!
Stephanie January 26, 2012 at 6:54 pm: I love the linen ring sling in scarlet red with brown edging. It was hard to choose though!
Robin January 26, 2012 at 7:19 pm: Oh the daisies and dots in turquoise is gorgeous! What a fun pattern
Ola January 26, 2012 at 7:20 pm: I really like the one with elastic Canguro Cotton Ring Sling – Beautiful Blue Batik with Forest Green Kona Cotton.
Luciana January 26, 2012 at 7:45 pm: I loooooved the one with the Birds.
it´s true, argentinian babies use the upalala word!
Johanna January 26, 2012 at 9:02 pm: Love these! I like and “liked” the linen sling with decorative rails in sky blue and gray. My ‘ Rad (ok, I) would love to be a ring sling babe!
Genevieve January 26, 2012 at 9:48 pm: Great giveaway! And they are all so beautiful! I love the Blue Batik with Deep blue kona, and the meandering vines and red on the linen All soooooo nice!
Beth January 27, 2012 at 3:14 am: I love the sling in the beautiful blue batik.
Angeles January 27, 2012 at 4:41 am: Incredible things!!!! I LIKE Eco-Bag with Snap Handle – Waterproof – Baby and Me – Cream

Loved everything!
Carrie January 27, 2012 at 4:45 am: I love the chartreuse one! They are so pretty!!!
Katy January 27, 2012 at 5:22 am: I love the Canguro Cotton Ring Sling – Animal Party Too Collection – Summer with Pearl White one ! gorgeous !
Rachael January 27, 2012 at 5:30 am: I love “Animal Party Too Collection – Summer with Turquoise Blue” though all of the fabrics are stunning. What a gorgeous website!
Rebecca Weaver January 27, 2012 at 5:31 am: Love the Canguro Cotton Ring Sling – White Pearl Floral Collection – Slate Grey with Meandering Vines, Scarlet Red Flowers and Butterflies. So pretty!
Jess W January 27, 2012 at 5:35 am: I love this one – Linen Ring Sling Autumn Leaves Orange and Tree Bark Brown. Also really loving the eco snack bags.
Thanks so much for the giveaway!!
BV January 27, 2012 at 6:43 am: These are beautiful. I think my favorite was Canguro Cotton Ring Sling – Beautiful Blue Batik with Deep Blue Kona Cotton but it’s hard to choose.
Brianne January 27, 2012 at 7:31 am: Love the urban zoology birds print. Would be great for either boy or girl and colors and bright and cheery!
Kathy January 27, 2012 at 8:05 am: the http://www.upa-lala.com/Canguro-Cotton-Ring-Sling–Beautiful-Blue-Batik-with-Forest-Green-Kona-Cotton_p_18.html please
Sarah January 27, 2012 at 8:06 am: I love the eco-bags (any size), in dinos, birds, or owls.
Nicolette January 27, 2012 at 8:38 am: The teal dots sling is gorgeous! Perfect for a springtime little one. The “Grand Finale Seasonal Flowers Dots – Teal” has my vote for sure!
Kate Bastedo January 27, 2012 at 8:41 am: Love the colors, and the fact that it can be worn stylishly by mama and papa both! Linen Ring Sling with Decorative Rails – Natural Fiber – Sky Blue and Tree Bark Brown.
kenny m January 27, 2012 at 10:47 am: Even though I’m a guy, both my signifcant other and I could totally wear the autumn leaves orange when my little girl is born soon! Id love to surprise her with a gift too
Becca January 27, 2012 at 10:54 am: So many lovely designs and fabrics! One favorite is the Cotton Ring Sling – Grand Finale Seasonal Flowers Dots – Teal.
Stan January 27, 2012 at 12:55 pm: I liked the ladybug drawstring eco bag and the pretty bird dancing flowers ring sling. So cute!!
kelly January 27, 2012 at 1:52 pm: they’re ALL beautiful! i love the vibrant colors of the Canguro Cotton Ring Sling – Pretty Bird Dancing Flowers Spice and Autumn Leaves Orange
Mary January 27, 2012 at 2:02 pm: I ‘liked’ (although I love!) the Canguro Cotton Ring Sling – Beautiful Blue Batik with Deep Blue Kona Cotton!