Questions

Correct sizing for Slings by Petunia® is essential for the comfort and safety of both mom and baby. If you have a PPB sling that is too big your baby will not feel secure and you will risk back and shoulder pain. If your PPB sling is too small you probably won’t be able to get your baby in or will feel like you can’t breathe. Slings by Petunia® are designed to fit snug but not too snug. The Sling by Petunia® is designed to fit the person wearing it. Use this size chart to help determine the proper size.



To find the above measurements, use a soft measuring tape to measure the distance from one shoulder to the opposite hip bone by measuring diagonally across your body. For the above chest measurement, measure the full circumference just under your armpits and above (not over) the fullest part of your bust. Men sizing follows the same guidelines.

How will I know I have the proper size sling?

With your baby inside the sling, the lowest part of the baby’s body should be hitting you right at your hip bone or slightly above. If the sling is riding below your hip, your sling is too big. The sling should fit snuggly with baby inside but if you feel uncomfortable wearing it with baby because it feels too tight, your sling is too small. You want the sling to be snug but not too snug.

 

Yes, there are.

SUFFOCATION RISK if baby is positioned incorrectly or if sling does not fit properly. Pay careful attention to airflow, particularly when using the sling to hold a young baby or if you have large breasts. Check to ensure that the baby's airway is not blocked and that the baby is breathing at all times. Do not leave sling wrapped around an unattended infant.

Do not place more than one baby at a time in the sling.

Do not use if baby exceeds 25 pounds.

Keep one arm around baby's back at all times for support and balance. If you must bend over, bend from your knees and not your waist.

Use care when walking through doorways or moving around sharp edges, corners or other hazards while wearing baby in sling.

Be aware of the baby at all times. Remember that the baby is not strapped in and can climb out or grab dangerous or breakable objects off of shelves and walls.

Do not cook, smoke, drink hot beverages or use power tools, sharp objects, etc. while carrying baby in sling.

Do not use the sling while exercising or performing any kind of strenuous activity.

The sling is not a substitute for a car seat in a moving vehicle.

Do not use the sling as a purse or carry anything in it other than a baby.

Always inspect the sling for tears or other damage before each use.

Read all sizing and usage instructions carefully before using.

The care label for this product is located on the bottom side seam to the left of the Petunia Pickle Bottom logo label. When laundering, use a delicate cycle in cold water and line dry. The fabric may vary slightly after washing. For best results we recommend that you remove the blanket from the wash immediately and hang to dry. Do not place in dryer.

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Exchanges can only take place between you and the retailer. We do not accept exchanges from individual customers.

While Scotch Guard does work to repel liquids that are damaging to the fabric, it is not non-toxic and therefore we do not recommend its use. On some fabrics it does have a ripple effect when applied.

PPB sells strictly wholesale and we do not offer any pricing information to the general public. Please call any of the retailers on our store listing and they would be happy to provide that information.

At this time we do not offer our products for sale on our website. Please check our store finder for a local retailer near you.

If your local retailer does not have the bag you're looking for, or cannot order it for you, it is possible that particular style has been discontinued.

We discovered that some dry cleaners are hesitant to dry clean our diaper bags due to the “stabilizer” used in the manufacturing process. They are hesitant because they can’t physically “see” the stabilizer that is sewn between two other fabrics and cannot know how it will react to the dry cleaning process. However, this product has been extensively tested and the stabilizer does not break down during the dry cleaning process. For best results, request a “shortcycle” at your local dry cleaning facility.