Simple. Compact. Familiar. #SoulPouchSling   The Pouch Sling is the latest carrier, from the award-winning baby carrier brand, Soulslings®. Inspired by the traditional sling carry used by communities around the world, it is a simple, compact and familiar carrier for your babywearing journey. It is a pre-sized, no adjustments, super simple to use, front and hip carrier for babies from 3 months to 2 years.    Using a sling is part of traditional parenting For generations and across cultures, caregivers (primarily mothers) have used a piece of cloth to carry their little ones close - from early infancy, well into...

After 40 weeks of being inside the womb , any newborn would naturally want to have the same warmth , comfort, and security once he/she arrives Earthside. But at times the mother in her postpartum recovery phase wants to stretch and lie down between feeds and diaper changes to get relief from pinching back and body pains - Babywearing to the rescue! It is the best way to transition them from womb to world. While it is an age-old tradition , it has gained a lot of popularity in the last 10 years. Keep reading to know my first encounter with babywearing to how it...

When it comes to raising little humans, it is natural to focus on every little detail to ensure you are doing the very best for them. Your choice of baby carrier is one such important decision, as it is something that you will use every day. While ergonomics and safety are top priorities, the fabric you select plays a big role and should be gentle and comfortable for baby's delicate skin. 1. Breathable - Linen is  thin and ultra-breathable. It has great moisture-wicking and quick drying properties. This makes it perfect for all kinds of weather - cool in hot, humid...

One of the best ways for your new baby to experience and adapt to their new world is to hold them close. This gives them a sense of familiarity and security, allowing them to slowly transition from womb to world. Wearing a newborn has some amazing benefits: Comfort  Your heartbeat is the first sound the baby ever hears in utero. When worn in a carrier close to your heart, they can hear this familiar sound again. This deeply comforts and soothes a new baby. RhythmsWearing a newborn facilitates skin to skin contact and this helps to stabilize and regulate the...

As we grew as a company, so did our hearts. With every happy customer, we felt so much gratitude and love and it was only natural that as our cup filled up that it began to overflow to those who needed it the most. In India, thousands of women carry their children to work every day because they are the primary and sometimes the only caregiver to their kids. We believe that babywearing can truly empower and uplift a family in a difficult situation. It gives you the freedom to go anywhere, and do or be anything you want to...

With the first wave of Covid-19 hitting India in March this year, a percentage of sales from this month reached families in unfortunate situations in Bangalore through Headstreams, India. The focus of their efforts through Covid-19 were three-fold: - food security (through the provision of food and hygiene kits) - child safety and protection (socio-economic-educational support) - livelihood strengthening (emergency funds, restarting livelihoods) Headstreams is a non-profit organisation working since 2008 to bring about positive change in society by promoting free play, open learning and sustainable livelihoods. It focuses on self-reliance and community development through the facilitation of creative skills...

This time around we supported ‘Love the One’, India, which works for poor, abused, orphaned, exploited, and marginalised children in India. Their efforts are focused on health, education, and childcare. At Love the One we are passionate about being a grass roots organisation, working with compassion, standing for justice and seeing the rights of children across the world being upheld, always working with a child centered approach to development.Check out the beautiful work they do at: www.lovetheone.org  

In this chapter of Soul Gives Back, we joined hands with Eco Femme, a brand close to our hearts and bodies as women! Eco Femme is a women-led social enterprise. Their goal is to create environmental and social change through revitalising menstrual practices that are healthy, environmentally sustainable, culturally responsive and empowering. Read more about Eco Femme and their work here: www.ecofemme.org All through the month of March 2021, 5% of all orders were paid forward to Eco Femme as a part of our Women’s Day specials. -------------- x --------------  

It has been 7 years of Soul - Thousands of happy families holding their babies close. We are grateful to every single customer who has helped us grow, it is because of each one of you that we have reached where we are today. As a part of our Anniversary celebrations we want to share some special real parenting journeys that are inspiring and heartwarming. Read on for some genuine customer experiences and reviews and follow our Instagram for many more everyday Soul stories. ASWATHI & ANISHAswathi and Anish are a young couple head over heels in love with their...