Looking for your own carrier? Check out Studio Tekhni's line of fashion forward ring slings.
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Eighteen years ago, I started my first nanny position. One of the first questions I was asked is if I had any experience baby wearing. I had to admit that I didn’t, because up until that point I had only babysat for date nights. My new boss handed me a Baby Bjorn carrier and it’s manual. I read that manual cover to cover and soaked up all the information I could find.
At the time, I had no idea how much that day would change my life. Shortly thereafter, I came to the realization that babywearing as a child care professional is a must for the following two main reasons:
Choosing a carrier can be daunting. There are many different brands to choose from, and even more styles. Some of the types of carriers include a soft structured carrier (SSC), wraps, and ring slings. As a nanny, I find ring slings the easiest to use. I am able to put it on easily, quickly, and adjust according to the child’s size. Ring slings will fit newborns all the way up to five year olds, making them a great long term investment for nannies.
Studio Tekhni is the ring sling used in all pictures. They have recently released a very affordable ring sling carrier.
Special Thanks to the Photographers at TK Photography.
Special thanks to The DiDomenico Family for allowing me to love, care and babywear their baby girl the last 2 years.
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I’ve been apart of the babywearing community about as long as I’ve been a mother-- approximately 10 years. And most of those years involved a business of some sort. My first was a dye business which focused on customizing wraparound carriers and slings, called Color Dip Studios. I also did some contracted design work for other carrier companies, including Natibaby, Oscha, and Wrapsody. In 2013 I left my corporate job and started Tekhni Wovens, and in 2018 I added Studio Tekhni. Along the way I have had the opportunity to work for and collaborate with other companies in the babywearing industry including Beco, Boba, Moby and Tula.
Why did you create Studio Tekhni?
Studio Tekhni was created to fill the need for simple, modern products for the mainstream consumer-- basic ring slings, accessories and other products built with luxe fabrics for under $99. The line was also created with the independent retailer in mind, and caters to our quickly growing family of wholesale customers.
What's your favorite part about working with retailers?
Working with our retailer partners means we stay true to our shop small, shop local roots! We love helping independent retailers succeed, and fill a niche in their own neighborhoods. Through our retailers, we are able to put more babies on bodies, continue the babywearing community ethos of education. We are a small business supporting small businesses.
What's your favorite way to interact with customers?
One-on-one teaching is still my favorite way to work a customer, whether at a consultation or at one of the many shows we attend such as MommyCon, a conference geared toward empowering caregivers, and Prego Expo, a conference geared toward empowering expectant parents. Helping someone learn how to effectively use a Studio Sling gives them a lifelong caregiving tool! The Sling can used from newborn and beyond, for their children, nieces or nephews, grandchildren and more- and helping someone begin their babywearing journey bring me incredible joy.
Where does your color palette inspiration come from?
As someone who has always been attracted to color, curating the right palette has always been the best part of my job. Current color trends and modern styles always play a role, to stay fresh and exciting. I appreciate bold pairings and vibrant, split compliments, and the beauty of neutrals. And oftentimes, the greatest inspiration is what’s around me!
What can we hope to see from Studio Tekhni in the future?
There is so much more coming from Studio Tekhni! Seasonal Sling collections will always be a staple, but new products will be introduced throughout the year. More bags and accessories and possibly a new carrier option-- all under $99 retail. Check in with us on social media to get sneak peeks of new products, and with your favorite independent retailer to see what’s coming up.
]]>Meet Modern Natural Baby!
Posted by Studio Tekhni on Monday, December 3, 2018
The Wraparound can be used as a scarf, a cozy blanket, a soft place to sit in the park, or a breathable nursing cover (and that just scratches the surface). It's machine washable, soft, and generously sized. A stylish modern take on a Turkish towel, you'll want more than one!
The Clutch zippered pouch snaps onto your Sling or other carrier, around a stroller handle, or around the cart at the store. It is spacious, and can hold all your needs while on the go.
No baby at home? No problem! The luxury feel of the fabric in the Set makes it a great option for those beyond the babywearing years who enjoy a cozy snuggle on the couch, or an organizer in their tote bag.
Pick up The Set today! (Plus, with the current promotion, you can easily get one as a gift for yourself, too!)
]]>Baby wearing is becoming a more accessible and mainstream option for new parents and caregivers— and we couldn’t be more excited!
]]>Our flagship product is The Sling— based off of our Tekhni Wovens ring sling and embraces the new direction of modern parenthood . The Sling is a comfortable and fashion-forward ring sling available in striking seasonal collections. Designed with a stylish herringbone weave in a cotton/linen blend The Sling has a gathered shoulder, is 28” wide, and is generously cut at over 90 inches long to fit all sizes. Lightweight, soft and supportive, with large-sized aluminum rings in modern colors, The Sling is thoughtfully designed for style and comfort. It comes in a simple cotton drawstring bag that can be used for storage when not in use. Truly a carrier from newborn to toddler, The Sling is for babies 8 to 45lbs so you can be hands free while snuggling close.
Seasonal collections will be released with focus on our retailer family for all products. Colors, fiber blends, and weaves are all specially designed in house, then woven and finished by our partner mill in India. As an Oeko-Tex Standard 100 certified facility, we have confidence in their fabrics to have exceeded all safety screening and testing. The result is high-quality, luxury-inspired textile products with an affordable consumer price-point and on-trend detailing.
The best part about The Sling ring sling baby carrier? It retails at $88, and can be found at over 23 retailers in US and Canada! You can also purchase direct through www.studiotekhni.com, or in person at any of the baby-related shows we attend throughout the year, including The Prego Expo and MommyCon.
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What positions can you do with a ring sling?
A child can be worn in a ring sling on the chest, hip, and for short periods with a cooperative wrapee, on the back.
Are ring slings safe?
Just like our mainline Tekhni wraps and slings, our Studio Tekhni Slings meet US testing standards and have been designed with safety in mind. By following our simple instructions*link*, as well as seeking out help should you have any additional questions, your Studio Tekhni Sling will be a safe and comfortable carrier option.
Do ring slings hurt your shoulder?
By utilizing a gathered shoulder, we have ensured that the weight of your child is distributed evenly across your shoulder and back. Additionally, our cotton and linen blend fabric gives you the strength of linen, allowing you to hold a heavy toddler, as well as the comfort and softness of cotton, allowing you to cuddle a newborn close.
Are ring slings good for hot weather?
Ring slings (linen blends particularly) are actually one of the best warm weather carriers on the market. By only covering one shoulder of the wearer and with only one layer of fabric over the wrapee, most users find ring slings to breathe well, even in the warmest of climates.
Will The Sling fit a plus size caregiver?
Yes! Generously cut at over 90 inches, Studio Tekhni's Sling can be worn by a variety of caregivers.
]]>Looking to add a little flair to your jacket, diaper bag, or carrier? Check out The Flair, stylish enamel pins with fun quotes to represent all of you- caregiver, babywearer, modern parent, and Tekhni fan.
Madelyn, at Under the Momfluence, shows her flair on her favorite denim jacket.
How will you show your Flair?
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