sakura bloom sling diaries – history
When she grows up I’ll tell her about her first year, how we travelled from the beach to the fragrant garden, journeyed through the apple orchards to the city and back to the gumtrees near home. As we wandered she was worn in silk and linen, between my hip and my belly, her little hand clasped to me. I carried her close and kissed her head and every so often we stopped so she could feed – on a park bench, in an urban cafe, standing beside the ocean.
….her first year recorded in illustration, photography, film and words; her story, my story – our history.
communication
exploration
style
love
I wear the simple silk sling in amber, the essential linen sling in organic raven/maple and the pure linen sling in twilight.
illustration by Rebekka Seale
images one, two and three by Tim Coulson
image four by Luisa Brimble
image five by Tamara Erbacher
image six, seven, eight and film by the beautiful dad (of the baby in the sling) – Daniel Grey
Jodi!! this is so beautiful and lovely, wow! what a beautiful family. Big hug!
BEAUTIFUL – all. Your family has such grace and beauty and talent. Poet is looking more like Che.. I love her eyes full of wonder. xx
so beautiful…poet giggling as your hair tickles her, that adoring stare at your face. my mum said to me that it's a shame you don't get to see how your babies look at you, from the outside- well lucky you, this is a beautiful collection of images.
SO beautiful! my favourite par is her mimicking your hand movements as the water(?) falls from your fingers
Oh, this is gorgeous! What a special keepsake & journal of Poet's journey with her Mumma, on hip.
I love her giggles and the wonder in her eyes.
Just beautiful.
x
So so beautiful. Little family of artists x
(Makes me want to wrap up little Sassy in her Sakura sling now!)
Oh and Rebekka's illustration – LOVE!
My 17 month old loved watching this with me, he laughed when Poet laughed.
This is truly devine.
xx
a beautiful story
x
Jodi,
I have been a ergo user for my first. Want to change it up for number two and these slings look beautiful. Which Sakura would you recommend as most versatile?
Thanks lovely lady, x ashley
Ashley, I think it really depends on where you live. For hot/humid weather I would recommend the single layer linen, if you live in a moderate or cold climate – take your pick! I bought a double-layer linen before The Sling Diaries began and I adore it but in the midst of our humid summers it was a bit warm x
I live in a cold in the winter/ humid in the summer place. Hmm, perhaps I need two! Thanks for your reply Jodi. Xx
Ashley, I have the single layer linen and LOVE it. Super supportive for Everly (who is 10-11kg now), yet also not too warm (E has her Daddy's Scottish blood and gets hot very easily!) If you can't afford two, I'd go for the single 🙂 xx
This is so beautiful, such a wonderful thing to leave behind.
I am also^^ thinking about getting a sling they look so comfortable to wear , I currently own a baby bjorn & egro & you have totally sold me.
jodi! this is such a sweet collection of images. I'm sure poet will treasure these when she's older. I absolutely love that illo — heading over to check out rebekka's work right now 🙂
This made me cry. The bond you share with your precious Poet is unmatched. Wonderful work as always, I truly enjoyed reading your words and watching Daniel's video. It brought back many memories that we sadly don't have on film! x
So lovely. I love wearing Emerson in our sling. Her velvet hair brushes against me and I steal kisses all the time. I love hearing that contented baby sigh, when she is snuggled in to my shoulder falling asleep. I love her little grabby hands and the way they 'help' hold things that I'm holding. I love being able to still chase after Cohen and have my hands free.
In the past five months of wearing her I've had people give me the knowing smile so often. But I was quite shocked recently when we were at the nursery to hear a woman say to her husband "how awful, she's hurting that babies neck." He hadn't heard her and she repeated herself a little louder, nodding in our direction. I didn't know whether to burst in to tears or confront her and explain that Emerson was in no pain but rather quite comfortable and if she were not she would let me know. I did neither and just told myself that that woman didn't 'get it.' It's so nice to see so many people that do though. xx
That video. Incredible. Kellie xx
This is so lovely Jodi… lucky little Poet to be so close to Mummy's heart & breast 🙂 I love the Sakura bloom sling- it makes my big bubba feel light as a feather on my hip… but it's out of the budget for me I'm afraid once you factor in postage from the US. Do you know if they are available for sale (or loan) anywhere local?
This is wonderful! It made me cry a little bit. But then, your posts always do. I don't know why, but you make me nostalgic for something that I can't quite put my finger on.
x
oh my. you guys are too much. adorable. tears. thank you for sharing your beautiful family.
I didn't want that video to end. And then had to play it again, and again, and again… What a stunning, talented family you are!
everyone who was involved made this a really lovely story, especially that baby girl in the middle of it all.
Love everything about this beautiful post. Xxxx
That video is just beautiful, especially that little girl's giggle and seeing the way she gazes at you. And the illustration is perfect. melx
What a beautiful video…I love the dancing…and how you can hear her giggle over the music…lovely memories to have captured.
So precious — Jodi, can you tell me where you got the little red bonnet that Poet is wearing for much of the little movie? It's absolutely precious and I would love to make my yet to be born, baby girl one!
It's from acornkids.com.au Rachel. Blessings for the rest of your pregnancy x
Thanks! I love the little yellow sunflower one she has too — is it from the same place? I'll have a poke around.
The yellow bonnet is from Dover & Madden on etsy x
Jodi, Kdog and I both watched this with silent tears and smiles. Thanks for sharing this beautiful little snippet. X
Oh Jodi this is too special …. you girls are so divine (and I loved hearing Poet's little giggle)
…. and well done Daniel once again XXX
Hi Jodi, have just discovered your blog this week and it's lovely! Poets red hat is too cute!
I'm crying happy, happy tears. You guys are so inspiring.
Lena x
I just came back and watched it again. Daniel Grey – you are a genius.
beautiful hearing Poet giggle
Daniel's video is stunning, he's such an artist!
That print is perfect!
What a beautiful video. It's so lovely and natural. It'll be something to treasure, and Poet will be lucky to watch it one day.
OH, that video! You brought tears to my eyes, realizing how fleeting each moment in that first year is. Thank you for reminding me to cherish each.
Beautiful.
too beautiful for words…
to see such delight, happiness, comfort and security in Poet's face and actions, to me it is blatantly obvious it is the best place for a child to be. such beautiful, precious and intimate moments, thanks for sharing lovely one.
beautiful. these captured moments are a delight. x
Those giggles almost melted my heart….
Thank you for sharing this with us!
Ronnie xo
So beautiful! Each and every bit of this made me smile! 🙂
This is so beautiful, I've watched it four times already. Well done to Daniel. I love the part, Jodi, where you are walking along and Poet is looking up at you with such love and joy. It makes you realise how magical it must feel to a little one, to be held so close to Mumma's face. I love how connected I feel to Everly when I carry her. Babywearing is a beautiful thing. x
Hi Jodi, I hope you don't mind but I wanted to ask, how often do you use the sling vs a pram? It seems like there's almost no need for the pram with one of these beauties. Would you get a sore back walking around like this all day? I hope (when the time comes) to avoid using a pram as much as possible and I am wondering how realistic that idea is.
Amy, hi….
I still use the pram – most definitely. I find that the longest I can wear Poet in the sling for is about 3 hours. She's at the age now where she wants to get out and explore so it's more her decision than mine. I still use the pram for long exercise-type walks…I wouldn't give that up. But mostly I use the sling….I love how easy and practical it is. In Poet's first few months I used the sling much more than the pram though – she was so small and I much preferred to wear her than have her in the pram x
thanks so much jodi. 🙂
beautiful stunning and such sweet sentimental feelings. xoxo. love you guys.
Just delightful, cheers from
New Zealand, Marie
I absolutely love the video 🙂 amazing!
question about your sakura bloom's–for hot weather, which was your fav?
Kelly…for hot weather I would definitely recommend the pure single-layer linen x
Hey thanks 🙂
How beautiful, I have loved carrying my littles in a sling. Thank you for bring back such fond memories.
Amazing…. Speechless!
so beautiful!!! 🙂 love all of this.
Oh Jodi. Could there be any more goodness in this post?! The illustration, the pictures, the beautiful beautiful film. A company couldn't ask for more fantastic a spokesperson. xx
ps. Just wondered…how old do you you think Poet will be when you stop putting her in the sling? We use the Ergo all the time, which is fab, but I'd love something a little free-er for Josephine; a little more sociable. She's nearly 7 months now, do you think it's still value for money buying one, or do I only have a few more months of wear before she gets too big and heavy? xx
a few months…try a few more years of wear! You will love a Sakura bloom sling Nell…I promise x
your words, the video and the way she looks at you made me cry
YOU GUYS ARE SO AWESOME
I loved this video, captures so much love. I just ordered a single layer Linen ( i live on the Sunsine coast- it can get quite warm)i am soooo excited to get it and use, i have an 11month old who's 9ish kilos so i think plenty of use will be had!! xx
I promise you'll get so much use out of it. What colour did you get? x
So many gorgeous colours I went with Caribbean a lovely blue Im thinking I may just get the lovely burnt orange too, think it was called Canyon.x
Comme c'est beau***
This video brought me to tears….
So beautiful!
Thank you! ♥