News and Events
August, 2007: Please attend our Babywearing Trimester Teas!
Beginning in August, we will be holding "Once a Trimester Tea" babywearing classes. These short, but productive, classes will teach you about our products and will provide you with an opportunity to sample and/or purchase slings.
Please click here for more information.
May, 2007: Kangaroo Korner has moved!
Kangaroo Korner purchased a building not far from our old offices and moved in mid-May. Our new space consists of two full levels and we will finally have windows we can open! No more stuffy industrial warehouse! In addition, our employees and their children are very happy to finally have a kitchen and two bathrooms on-site! We hope to offer some Babywearing Classes once we've settled in our space, possibly holding one class sometime this summer. This short, but productive, class would teach you about our products and would provide you with an opportunity to sample and/or purchase slings. Please stay tuned!
January/February, 2007: Premiere of Mothering Magazine's Babywearing Issue.
Kangaroo Korner recommended as a top babysling company in Mothering Magazine's Babywearing Issue. Our Adjustable Fleece Pouch was also featured as a favorite in the "adjustable pouch" category. For the first time, Mothering Magazine has produced a comprehensive guide to babywearing. In this issue, you will find a "how-to primer on pouches, slings, wraps - and all the dos and don'ts in between", authored by M'Liss Stelzer, a Registered Nurse, a stay at home babywearing mom and wife to a busy pediatrician. Click on the photo to the left for more information on how to purchase a copy.
January, 2007: Kangaroo Korner featured in Baby Zone article! Mommy Trends of 2007: The Next Big Things in Pregnancy and Parenting - "Chic Swaddles and Slings"
Babywearing is another age-old practice that's come back in vogue in recent years, thanks to high profile baby slingers like Kate Hudson, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Angelina Jolie, and the sheer convenience of it. But now companies like Kangaroo Korner are bringing babywearing to a whole new level. This Minneapolis, Minnesota-based company is using a variety of fabrics—from silks to polar fleece, organics to water-friendly, UV-blocking materials—to create baby slings and pouches in a multitude of styles. They've even designed a pouch that will fit infants through preschoolers, so you need only purchase one sling for your child, rather than several for each growth stage.
All Kangaroo Korner pouches, which cost about $60, allow for four different carrying positions: tummy to tummy, cradle style, on the hip, and front facing. Each pouch is available in four sizes and adjusts to the wearer's body (four rows of snaps allow for a just-right fit).
All Kangaroo Korner pouches, which cost about $60, allow for four different carrying positions: tummy to tummy, cradle style, on the hip, and front facing. Each pouch is available in four sizes and adjusts to the wearer's body (four rows of snaps allow for a just-right fit).
Read the full article here!
January, 2007: Website up for 2008 International Babywearing Conference!
The 2nd International Babywearing Conference is scheduled for June 25-28, 2008 at DePaul University Lincoln Park campus in Chicago, IL. This conference is a fun and educational opportunity to share, learn, discuss, and experience the joy and benefits of babywearing! Come and meet carrier manufacturers and distributors, including the Kangaroo Korner team, from all over the world. Learn from knowledgeable teachers, listen to prominent speakers and enjoy the special events of this exciting conference! Whether you are a new or experienced babywearer, an educator or simply someone who works with parents and babies, you will find workshops directed towards you, events that you will enjoy and an exhibit hall that is sure to have the perfect carrier for you. For more information, please click on the banner image on the left.October, 2006: Kangaroo Korner partnership with Family Medical Center!
Beginning in October, 2006, Kangaroo Korner has partnered with Family Medical Center and Dr. Rachael Rapacz. We are currently donating our Adjustable Pouches to low-income families with new babies. Family Medical Center is located two blocks west of 35 W on West Lake Street between Nicollet and Blaisdell Avenue. This family-friendly clinic offers a wide variety of health care services in one convenient location. The clinic was built in 1986 and was remodeled in 2000 for a total of 23,000 square feet. Many other services are available to FMC patients including interpreters for non-English speaking patients, social services, counseling, chaplaincy, transportation, nutritionist, health care financial counseling, part-pay program, and WIC. Visiting specialists (Orthopedists, OB/GYN, psychologist, psychiatrist, etc.) also see patients along with residents at FMC. In addition, they have an excellent lactation consultant on staff. Jenny Rian is an attachment parent and lactivist and is available for breastfeeding questions and problems.August, 2006: Premiere of our new website!
Wow! It's been a busy summer at Kangaroo Korner! We have been working on remodeling our website since May and are happy to finally announce its premiere on Monday, August 28, 2006! While we have been working night and day editing the final version, please let us know if you come across any inconsistencies, spelling errors or other technical problems. We hope you like our new look, our new products and our new gift options! Love our photos? Please contact Elena at Simple and True Photography to schedule up a sitting for your own personal photo needs!
September, 2005: Kangaroo Korner moved!
In the middle of September, we moved our business from the lower level of our home to an office location, approximately 5 minutes from our home. The extra 2000 square feet has been wonderful! Not only do our children have plenty of room to play (as Tanya still brings her children to work with her on a regular basis), but we finally have room for expansion.
May, 2005: Kangaroo Korner welcomes a new addition to our family!
On Monday, May 23rd, Finnley Elliott was born at 5:38 p.m. She is a sweet little girl weighing 9#2 and is 20" long. She was born peacefully at home, in the water. Finnley is the 4th member to join our family.
September 2004: Adjustable Fleece Pouches now available locally and throughout the world!
You can now purchase our Kangaroo Korner Adjustable Fleece Pouch in a variety of states including Minnesota, Oregon, Wisconsin, California, Massachusetts and New York. We also have a retailer located in the UK for sales within Europe. Please click here for a detailed list and contact information.
July 2004: Tanya Westerman, guest speaker on Tech Talk!
In mid-April, Tanya taped a show for a local TV station called Tech Talk, for their final episode titled "E-Commerce", airing July 4th, 2004. For those of you with high-speed Internet, take a moment to view the video!
Babywearing E-mail List Are you interested in babywearing? Do you have a sling, but aren't sure how to wear it? Do you want to purchase a sling, but would like to know more about the different styles that are available? This list is for people interested in wearing their child and learning about all aspects of babywearing. Some discussions will involve "how to select a sling that is right for you and your baby," "how to wear your babysling," "how to breastfeed in your sling," "where to buy a sling," etc.
Babywearing Sale-Swap List Are you into babywearing and addicted to carriers and slings? Here's the place to sell, buy and swap your sling and carriers. This list is limited to babywearing items only.
Excerpt from Baby Bargains Book!
Slings: Slings allow you to hold your baby horizontally or upright. Made of soft fabric with an adjustable strap, slings drape your baby across your body (see picture). The most famous sling, made with input from Dr. Sears (the father of "baby wearing'), is made by NoJo, (pictured), but many other manufacturers have jumped into the sling market. Whichever brand you choose, devoted sling user Darien Wilson from Austin, Texas has a great tip for new moms: "The trick for avoiding backache when using a sling is to have the bulk of the baby's weight at the parent's waist or above."
Weight limit: 20 pounds. (Note: weight limits may vary by manufacturer. This is only an approximate weight limit. Please check the directions for each item you purchase.)
Recommendations: While NoJo was the first, we don't really think they're the best slings out there. Readers complain that they hang too low and hurt their backs. Instead, our readers recommend the Maya Wrap Sling ($35, www.mayawrap.com) citing its flexibility and comfort. Others praise the Over the Shoulder Baby Holder ($30 to $40, web: www.otsbh.net). If you're looking for unusual fabrics so you can be a "stylish" baby wearer, go no further than the ZoLo sling (www.zolowear.com). The silk version (it's machine washable) will set you back a hefty $150 but wow, is it beautiful! And they'll send you fabric swatches if you have trouble deciding from one of their 13 fabrics. Finally, we liked the Sling Baby from Walking Rock Farm (www.walkingrockfarm.com) the well padded strap plus soft knit fabrics make this a great option for $59 to $67.
Where to buy: Kangaroo Korner (www.kangarookorner.com) is a web site recommended by readers for their selection. They carry several brands and will even custom design a sling for you. Best of all, they offer tips and advice for using a sling.
Slings: Slings allow you to hold your baby horizontally or upright. Made of soft fabric with an adjustable strap, slings drape your baby across your body (see picture). The most famous sling, made with input from Dr. Sears (the father of "baby wearing'), is made by NoJo, (pictured), but many other manufacturers have jumped into the sling market. Whichever brand you choose, devoted sling user Darien Wilson from Austin, Texas has a great tip for new moms: "The trick for avoiding backache when using a sling is to have the bulk of the baby's weight at the parent's waist or above." Weight limit: 20 pounds. (Note: weight limits may vary by manufacturer. This is only an approximate weight limit. Please check the directions for each item you purchase.)
Recommendations: While NoJo was the first, we don't really think they're the best slings out there. Readers complain that they hang too low and hurt their backs. Instead, our readers recommend the Maya Wrap Sling ($35, www.mayawrap.com) citing its flexibility and comfort. Others praise the Over the Shoulder Baby Holder ($30 to $40, web: www.otsbh.net). If you're looking for unusual fabrics so you can be a "stylish" baby wearer, go no further than the ZoLo sling (www.zolowear.com). The silk version (it's machine washable) will set you back a hefty $150 but wow, is it beautiful! And they'll send you fabric swatches if you have trouble deciding from one of their 13 fabrics. Finally, we liked the Sling Baby from Walking Rock Farm (www.walkingrockfarm.com) the well padded strap plus soft knit fabrics make this a great option for $59 to $67.
Where to buy: Kangaroo Korner (www.kangarookorner.com) is a web site recommended by readers for their selection. They carry several brands and will even custom design a sling for you. Best of all, they offer tips and advice for using a sling.