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.
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!
Love the spring fever-jewel!
I like the white pearl floral print. Thanks!
Canguro Cotton Ring Sling – Pretty Bird Dancing Flowers Spice and Autumn Leaves Orange is my fave!
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!
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.
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!
I liked the Sky Blue and tree Bark brown linen sing Sling, but there are lots that are beautiful as well.
I liked the blue batik ring sing, but the linen ones sound so cool as well!
I like the natural linen sky blue slate gray sling.
I like the sky blue and tree brown sling
I like the navy and slate grey sling and the owl snack bag
super cute patterns!
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
I like the Canguro Cotton Ring Sling – White Pearl Floral Collection – Slate Grey with Meandering Vines, Scarlet Red Flowers and Butterflies
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!!
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.
Canguro cotton ring sling, but they’re are beautiful!
How do I enter for the giveaway?
I liked the Canguro Cotton Ring Sling – Beautiful Blue Batik with Deep Blue Kona Cotton, but they’re all beautiful!
I like the cotton ring sling – grand finale seasonal flowers dots… but I also like all the rest as well
I live urban zoologies -owl! So cute!
Liked the pretty bird ring sling
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!
Oh lala for the upalala! In sky blue.
I like the daisies and dots turquoise blue sling and bag! jj250@aol.com
I like the spring fever-jewel ring sling. Such pretty colors!
I love the linen ring sling in scarlet red with brown edging. It was hard to choose though!
Oh the daisies and dots in turquoise is gorgeous! What a fun pattern
I really like the one with elastic Canguro Cotton Ring Sling – Beautiful Blue Batik with Forest Green Kona Cotton.
I loooooved the one with the Birds.
it´s true, argentinian babies use the upalala word!
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!
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!
I love the sling in the beautiful blue batik.
Incredible things!!!! I LIKE Eco-Bag with Snap Handle – Waterproof – Baby and Me – Cream
Loved everything!
I love the chartreuse one! They are so pretty!!!
I love the Canguro Cotton Ring Sling – Animal Party Too Collection – Summer with Pearl White one ! gorgeous !
I love “Animal Party Too Collection – Summer with Turquoise Blue” though all of the fabrics are stunning. What a gorgeous website!
Love the Canguro Cotton Ring Sling – White Pearl Floral Collection – Slate Grey with Meandering Vines, Scarlet Red Flowers and Butterflies. So pretty!
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!!
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.
Love the urban zoology birds print. Would be great for either boy or girl and colors and bright and cheery!
the http://www.upa-lala.com/Canguro-Cotton-Ring-Sling–Beautiful-Blue-Batik-with-Forest-Green-Kona-Cotton_p_18.html please
I love the eco-bags (any size), in dinos, birds, or owls.
The teal dots sling is gorgeous! Perfect for a springtime little one. The “Grand Finale Seasonal Flowers Dots – Teal” has my vote for sure!
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.
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
So many lovely designs and fabrics! One favorite is the Cotton Ring Sling – Grand Finale Seasonal Flowers Dots – Teal.
I liked the ladybug drawstring eco bag and the pretty bird dancing flowers ring sling. So cute!!
they’re ALL beautiful! i love the vibrant colors of the Canguro Cotton Ring Sling – Pretty Bird Dancing Flowers Spice and Autumn Leaves Orange
I ‘liked’ (although I love!) the Canguro Cotton Ring Sling – Beautiful Blue Batik with Deep Blue Kona Cotton!