polkadot papoose {giveaway!}




Stylish...Practical...Irresistible. Call them what you will, but unless you've worn one, you can't possibly appreciate the artistry, versatility and comfort of a hand-crafted Polkadot Papoose baby sling. Established by a free-lance babywear designer with a vision for a product that would capture the hearts of sensible-yet-fashionable moms from coast to coast, we are more than a brand; we are the hand-scissored edge of the babywear industry and the "must have" baby sling for the modern mom.


Never before have I owned a baby sling, and never have I worn one until now. I have to say I am impressed, and finding it especially useful with baby number 3 now in our midst. It allows me to have my hands free, and get far more done than I would without it.

Aside from the conveniences baby slings offer, there is scientific evidence proving at least four differences in babies that are carried in baby slings close to their mother and babies that are kept in swings, bouncers and other enclosures.



Dr. William Sears, America's best known pediatrician has identified the following four distinctions:

*Fewer fears, fewer tears - babies who are carried in baby slings cry at least 40 percent less than those who are unslinged.

*In pockets, brains rocket - Researchers have reported that babies in slings show enhanced visual and auditory alertness, and a much quicker absorption of information.

*Sensible sling, sensible world - Sling babies have been shown to be more organized, aware, and even more tuned in to adult interaction than other infants.

*Babyworn, baby warmed - There is ample evidence to show that sling babies are socialized more quickly and more effectively than their penned-up mates.

more detailed information here.



If those aren't reason enough, perhaps some of Polkadot Papoose's best features will:

-100% cotton designer fabrics
-high-quality and handmade
-innovative binkie pocket
-reversible

The baby sling is definitely making my life easier, it's fashionable and if it's helping Finn than it's definitely worth it to me.

Polkadot Papoose is giving one of you the opportunity to try a baby sling for yourself. One lucky reader will win the baby sling of their choice.

Which design will you choose?

*Extra goodness: Polkadot Papoose is offering all Tangled and True readers 20% off with code "tangled".

Would you love to win? be sure to:
*enter a comment on this post with your name
*please only enter once
*answer question above
*entry will be open until 7 am Thursday (3/19)
*winner will be announced Friday morning

Good Luck!!

176 comments:

Jennifer said...

Hi, my name is Jennifer and I would love to win the Holly Baby Sling. It's certainly a beautiful sling with a fantastic color combination.

heather said...

I would love to win the Adele baby sling. Thanks so much.

Heather Williams

Becca said...

I've loved using a baby wrap for my second baby, but I would love to use a sling with him. My favorite is the Sayuri Sling.

Bowlby said...

I love the Melanie sling the best. Beautiful!

Morgan said...

my favorite is the scout baby sling. they are all so cute. great giveaway!

Susan said...

I love the Melanie sling. Like you, I've used a sling for my third as it has come in handy.

Elisabeth said...

they're practically perfect in every way.
i like the emily sling best.

elisabeth

Elizabeth Moon said...

Wow these are beautiful! I would love to use the Scout with my sweet two month old Gwyneth!

Dave and Catherine said...

I love the Scout sling. If I don't win, I guess I'll just have to use the 20% off code!

The Zookeeper said...

I would love to tote my soon-to-be newborn in the Sayuri sling!

erica.zimmerman@gmail.com

laurenthequeen said...

The Sayuri sling is gorgegous! It would be perfect for toting around my boy.

Lauren

blythe said...

i love the josephine. so pretty

Shanicherie said...

This is on my need to get before baby comes list! I would LOVE to win the Adele sling!
Shannon P

K and/or K said...

I love the Sayuri!

nikki said...

I would say it's a toss up between Holly and Melanie... I have a wrap, but this sounds so much easier and I love all the benefits. I am all for a smarter, more confident baby!

Beth said...

I'm expecting my first baby this July and would love one of these beautiful slings. My favorite is the Josephine sling.

AlliSMiles said...

I love the Adele and the Sayuri slings. Pick me!

Aimee said...

I hope to bring my preemie home in a few weeks and have been on a search for the *perfect* sling... these are beautiful! I love both the Scout and the Melanie.

Megan said...

I love the Adele baby sling. So cute! Thanks!

Spencer Family said...

It's a toss up between the scout and the holly--they are both so cute!

Joseph and Katie said...

love the adele sling. so cute!

katie b.

Mandy said...

I love the holly baby sling. As a first time mommy I would love to win this sling, I'm sure it will come in handy once the baby comes!

kgbgraphics said...

I love it! It is gorgeous!

Amy said...

Sign me up for the Scout. I want a hair wrap in that same pattern!

Heather said...

I love the Elisa. With #3 on the way I have been debating which type of carrier would be best for me. This would make the decision much easier!

Morgan and Emily said...

I Love the Melanie sling! So pretty!

Jessie Hansen said...

I like the Ruthie Baby Sling, and since i am due in October it will be sure to bring some sunshine into the cooler months! With my first we used a Snuggli and it was awesome, especially grocery shopping, but this looks like it would be a little more comfortable for both of us.

erica said...

oh how i love them all...every single one of them. please pick me.

Brinn said...

These are beautiful! I love the Adele, thanks for the opportunity to win such a great product!

Lorin and Heather said...

These are so stylish, I love the Sayuri!!

Sam and Josh said...

I love the elisa, so cute and stylish.

MommyMert said...

LOVE them all, leaning towards the Holly. mertgirl at hotmail dot com

Trish Mathison said...

Those slings are gorgeous and I'm loving your blog as a go to for all things baby/kids. Thanks :)

Anna said...

I love the Adele Baby Sling. These things are so great! I've always wanted one! :-) Thanks for the great giveaway.

FunkyFrum said...

love the sayuri

Sean, Jen and Carson said...

I would love the Adele baby sling...so pick me!!!

McKelle said...

I'm a big fan of the Adele sling! My newborn and I could definitely put it to good use!

Diana said...

These are all very pretty. My favorite is Elisa.

Diana Moody

Jenny said...

I would love the Josephine sling. Jenny Dahl: jadjenny at gmail dot com.

Kristie said...

I love the Adele sling. my baby loves to be in her baby wrap, I'm sure she would love to be in a sling just as much

stacey said...

oh how I would love to own a sling!! i really like the Holly and Melanie slings. Pick me!

Leslie Mingo said...

They are all great fabrics. I would probably choose the Holly or Elisa design. I love how they are reversible. I love Heather Bailey's designs. Thanks for making it into a sling.

Heather said...

I love the Sayuri Sling. Beautiful.

Cass said...

oh, picking a favorite is hard! but i think the "Melanie" would be the best pick!
they're all lovely ...

ellen said...

i love the adele and elisa! i really could use one of these, much easier to tote in the car than what i have right now. pick me pick me!

joolee said...

oh my, beautiful slings! I love the Josephine combo.

melissa richie said...

I love the Adele baby sling! Thanks for a fun giveaway!

Melissa Richie
melissa.richie@gmail.com

Sara and Alex said...

Wow, this is hard to choose! I like the Melanie Baby Sling best! Thanks

Tiffany said...

I would LOVE to win, of course!

Krista said...

I've always wanted to try these. I really like the Ruthie and Scout.

Christina said...

I love the scout sling or the holly sling. I've never used a sling before but would love to try it next time around!

whitney said...

oh my gosh... i LOVE these!! i like the sayuri the best. the emily and the elisa are a close second... maybe i'll have to get them all!

Camille said...

I love the Melanie style. They are all so great! Thanks, Camille Bush

Lindsey said...

The Melanie sling would be perfect for my son who is due in two months!

Kilgore's said...

I NEED this!

Steph said...

Hi, Stephanie here and I would be overjoyed if I won the Melanie or the Sayuri sling. They are both fabulous!

tammy g said...

I need hands free with baby #3. I'd love the Elisa.

Isil Simsek said...

I would love the Emily sling.Thanks for the chance.

Jennifer Cleaver said...

I love the Melanie baby sling! They all look great!

klwkent said...

Hi! I'm Kris, and I would pick the scout sling!

Adena and Greg said...

I love the Adele. Thanks!

the king of carrot flowers said...

i love the Melanie!

Marci said...

Hello, my name is Marci and I'm addicted to baby wearing. I like the Josephine design.

Jenny D. said...

Yes, I would love to win! The Adele pattern would be my top choice since it would go with most of my wardrobe. Thanks!

Jenny D.

Audrey said...

So cute! I would love one!

daniela said...

i like the holly best, wow they all look intriguing.

barbaraence said...

This would be perfect for baby #2 coming soon! I love the Melanie!

Catherine said...

The Melanie baby sling is calling my name - and my twins' names (due in May). I would LOVE to win!!

Jecca said...

I would love the Melanie sling.

Ann said...

I would love to win the Adele Sling to give as a gift!

Ann

thechristensens said...

Pick only one?? They are all so cute. But, I think my favorite is the Scout. I love the sling, it's the best alternative for GIANT babies, like mine!

Barb @ getupandplay said...

I love the "Melanie" and I'm having a little boy in a few days that I would love to snuggle in it!

Alison said...

I would choose the Melanie. I think it'd work for a baby boy!

Annie said...

How cute are the Holly, Scout, and Elisa slings?

the fellers said...

oh probably Melanie Baby Sling, but I had a really hard time deciding!

Lucy said...

I would love to win the Adele sling! Thank you!

Lucy J.

dockters said...

I would LOVE the Melanie sling! So great!

lindsay d.

emlizalmo said...

I think I like the Holly and the Scout the most. I've never used one either, but with #5 on the way in about 10 weeks, surely I could use some free hands! :)

Tauna said...

I'm loving the Josephine sling. Oh I hope I get picked. I've been eying slings for a while now in preparation for our upcoming arrival and I'll need something to free my hands to care for our active 16 month old.

brittany, steve, and gabe said...

the melanie sling caught my eye right away! such beautiful work.

Jenny said...

i have a mai tai carrier for when the baby gets older, but i would love a sling for when he's new!

i think my favorites are the melanie or the adele.

jeanine said...

I would LOVE to win the Melanie Baby Sling for my upcoming new addition!

Traci Elizabeth said...

I'm all about the Holly sling! Super cute.

Nicole O said...

It would be between the Scout and the Sylvia, wonderful colors. Thank you.

Cammee said...

I think I would go for the Melanie sling. It's perfect for my new little man.

Lindsay Griffeth said...

hard to choose! But I think I'd go with the Adele Baby Sling.

Lindsay Griffeth lindsaygriffeth@yahoo.com

Melani said...

I would love the Elisa sling for me and my baby boy, although Melanie is pretty too and that is my name. :)

McCall and Ryan said...

Hi my name is McCall and I would love to win the Sayuri papoose, but I'd honestly take any of them, they are so cute! Thanks for the giveaway!

Rachel said...

Would love Sylvia or the Emily for my next baby! It will be number 3 and I am sold on having one for that babe when it comes!

Jenna said...

I really like the Adele baby sling. Very cool! Thanks!

jamie t. said...

I love the Sayuri sling. They were all beautiful though. I didn't have a sling with my daughters and would love to have one for baby number three!

Jamie Tonks
Portland Oregon

Crystal said...

I love all all of the slings, but I think my favorite would have to be Scout baby sling. They are all so beautiful!

Sandi said...

I would love to give one of these adorable slings to my goddaughter. She is due with her first baby mid May.

Michelle said...

I would love the Elisa. I haven't used a sling but would love to try with Baby #3 who is 3 weeks old today!

Mikel said...

I really NEED one of these adorable things!
My favs:
Adele Baby Sling
Sayuri Baby Sling

Jessica said...

I am pregnant with my 4th and never have tried a sling, but would love to! It is hard to decide on one, but if I have to, I would pick the sayuri. or the melanie one:)
jess w

C. said...

Definitely Scout!

leni said...

I honestly cant decide between the Adele Baby Sling and the Sayuri Baby Sling!!

Andrea J said...

hmmm, makes me want to wear them as a necklace. I think I'd go for the Emily, it's great.

Staci said...

These are beautiful! I love the Sayuri sling!

Kim Shirley said...

Oh! They're all gorgeous! I think I'd have to pick the Melanie though for my little man. Kim

Steve & Sam Wayment said...

I love the Scout sling! Beautiful!
-Sam W.

Julie said...

Holly Baby for Julie, please!

Ashley said...

I'm really into blue right now and love the blue in the Sayuri sling. My first pick!

Ashley

Celeste said...

I would pick the Elisa sling.

contact me at:
celeste@mail4me.com

Gloria said...

Love the Melanie one. :D

gjw823@aol.com

Chloe said...

Holly for me.

springshoot5@aol.com

Meg said...

The Adele sling is most adorable. I would love to win it.

Megan Lyman

KJ said...

Oh how I need one of these--amazing how baby #2 has eliminated the use of my arms! I'm digging Holly and Melanie or even Sayuri! Love!

EB said...

I love the Adele baby sling!

Thanks!

Jaime Stephens said...

Those are so cute and wow I didn't know all the facts nice.. I love the Melanie and the Adele

Joy said...

My name is Joy and I like the Ruthie. I haven't seen cute slings like this...I have never tried a sling either.

Samye said...

I love love love the designs for the slings!! Those are super cute! This would be so much fun...and efficient for baby #3!!

JohannaBC said...

Love the Josephine Baby Sling!! Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful.

Ashley said...

I love slings, and these are by far the cutest I've seen. I really love the Holly Baby sling... so cute!

The Giveaway Diva said...

would love the Holly Baby Sling!! so pretty!

Jamie said...

Hi! My name is Jamie and I would love to have the Adele baby sling. They are FABULOUS.

McGiven Family.... said...

With baby 3 on the way I am loving the colors of the Elisa Baby Sling. It is adorable.

Sarah

micaela6955/Michele P. said...

I like the exotic look of the Sayuri Sling!

micaela6955 at msn dot com

Anonymous said...

Hi! My name is Danielle and I would be one happy girl if I could get a papoose! Especially the Adele papoose. Maybe it would help encourage my husband that we are ready to have kids! ;)
Thanks

Jim & Erin Joseph said...

I love, love, love the Holly Baby Sling - great colors! Thanks so much!

Erin Joseph

lizzy stevens said...

I love the Holly Baby Sling! Fabulous! Lizzy Stevens

Rita said...

Hi...this is Rita...I would love to win the Sayuri Baby Sling! It is beautiful!

Thanks!

Holly said...

I would have to choose the holly sling of course!

Missy Jones said...

I love the Adele sling. It's neutral enough to wear with almost anything!

daherfamily said...

I love the adele baby sling for my baby i'm having next week!

Danielle said...

I would love to win the Holly baby sling. It is so cute!
Danielle Burden

Greta said...

What great fabrics!
If I win, I would have to go with the Sylvia Sling. (But it's hard to choose just one!)

Greta Carter

Meriel Frandsen said...

I really like the Emily! It's so pretty!

Studio Terrafemina said...

Mayy I please win the Adele sling? I am certain our little Eli would look mah-vou-lous-dah-ling in it!
:)
Thank you
;)
from
Mickey and Eli-Sweety-Pie

Jill said...

These are gorgeous. I'd choose the Sayuri Sling.

JILL said...

The adele print is beautiful!

Mike and Dejah Morris said...

The Josephine design is so adorable, what a great product!
Dejah Morris

Cathy said...

What great patterns! I love the Adele.

Fresh Paint said...

I love the Holly Sling! So pretty!

emily said...

Feeling the need for a sling with baby number four cuz I'm running around trying to keep up with a 3, 4 & 6 year old! My fave is the Adele. Might get a few more things accomplished with a sling!

Autumn Johnson said...

I Love the Adele Sling! We have #4 on the way, the more hands I have free the better!

Tori said...

These are beautiful! I'm expecting my first child and would love to win the Scout baby sling!

Tori Stewart

corissaeisenman@yahoo.com said...

I would love to win the Sylvia Baby Sling- although they are all so beautiful it is hard to choose! It would be perfect for my 3 week old daughter Taylor.

Corissa Eisenman

Deidre C. said...

Awesome give away!! I'd love to have. They're sooo unique!

shanda said...

I love the Sayuri Baby Sling. I love the syle it is calling my name.

Megan said...

I would love the Adele design.

Megan Taylor

Tori said...

I love the adele sling.... would be the perfect thing to have with my new little one!

Stoddards said...

i just found out about this blog and i am so excitied!! we are expecting a little girl in june and would love to have the scout sling!! they are all so adorable! thanks for your info, i will be looking forward to more posts!!!!

Mindy said...

I have never tried a sling but it looks great. I just had my fifth and obviously it's harder to get everything done. I would love to try this. I love the Melanie.

Ettafication said...

I love the color combination on the Scout Sling!

Sharon said...

I love the Josephine sling and would love to win this giveaway.

Bekah said...

I love the Adele sling! I love teh muted Amy BUtler fabric...

Mandy said...

I love, love, love the scout baby sling! How cute are they? I would be so lucky!

the Fife's said...

Elisa is cute.

Jessie said...

OOOHHH PICK ME, PICK ME!!

Melanie is my fav. Gender neutral!!

LauraJ said...

Just walked in the door from my 38 week appointment...perfect timing!

Josephine would be fabulous! Here's hoping... Thanks!

sarah said...

I have a fairly new little girl, and she has brightened our lives and made everyday a little more fun. I would love to have the Adele sling to carry her about and make errands easier- we've been using a baby wrap and it's not so much fun to get her in and out at every shop! I love the pattern combination!!

Christal said...

I love the sayuri baby sling so cute!! all of them
christal

Kristin said...

It's a toss up betweeen the Sayuri, Elisa, or Adele sling. I'd probably choose the Adele.

melonkelli said...

I like the Adele Baby Sling. So pretty!

CLUFF FAMILY said...

ruthie or elisa... so many great ones to choose from!

cakegirl said...

I love the Sayuri sling. Since the baby's sex is yet unknown, it will be perfect. All the designs are great and I will be happy with any.

Stephanie said...

I like Josephine and Melanie. Lovely. I have been converted to the sling with my third also.

Viveth said...

I LOVE the "Holly" one!

- Viveth

ErinatPlinkPlink said...

I have a baby due in June, and I'll definitely need a sling. I love the Emily sling. So beautiful!

Lindsay R. said...

Hi,

I just found your blog and I love it! I really like the Sayuri Sling! It's adorable.

Lindsay

amanda h said...

i would certainly love to wrap a little one in holly...

Heather said...

I like the Elisa Baby Sling.

The Bee Hive said...

I love the Adele sling!

The Bee Hive said...

I love the Adele sling!

Alyssa said...

I would love to win the Holly Sling..... It's so cute.

Alyssa Lark

Him, Her & The Wee One said...

Since I can't have one of each, I'd have to decide between the Elisa and Sayuri.

Ryan + Jess said...

Scout makes my heart sing!

tHe DoDd FaMiLy said...

hello my name is brittany dodd. i am new to your blog. super cute!! i would love to win the Emily Baby Sling to give to my friend for her new arrival!!

Sandy said...

My name is Sandy. I love that the sling is stylish and hand-crafted. I would love to win either Holly or Ruthie. They are all beauties!

Page said...

I like the sayuri sling. Baby coming in a matter of weeks...would love to have this!!!

Rich, Brittani, and Nugs said...

I love the melanie sling!!

Mona said...

Sayuri is just gorgeous!

Bob said...

I love the Sayuri!

Kristy said...

I like the Melanie design