Often during newborn sessions there are lulls for feeding, changing, etc. and the parents and I talk shop. The conversation often leads to me preaching the benefits of babywearing (and all the beautiful options out there now!). This mama here heard me loud and clear and has fallen victim to the ring sling addiction like I have. Sorrynotsorry. She brought along her Wildbird sling in the color Starling and it was the perfect addition to our photos, and to Sage’s eyes! I’m happy to answer any babywearing-related questions or make recommendations if you are in the market and want advice from a seasoned vet. By vet, I mean that I have an ever-evolving huge stash that I really should pair down, but I like to pet them instead….. mostly kidding. All of my slings in linens and silks are available for use in your photos too!

Enjoy about half of the photos from the session and leave them some love! Let me know in the comments if you use ring slings or why you haven’t if you’d like to try one out!

And since I don’t think I ever even posted any of their beautiful photos from his first year…..here are some of my favorites! Any of my newborn clients get a special rate for all thier baby’s first year milestone sessions! It is a great way to get those updated shots as baby grows and changes so fast, and also see how your family grows right along with them.

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Poppy Lane makes the most beautiful, classic, quality bracelets for newborn through adult sizes. The beads are all precious and semi-precious stones and the hardware is either 14k gold-filled or sterling silver. They are all such beautiful colors that you won’t know which to choose! At least it was so hard for me. Since these are something that will last forever for me and as a keepsake for her I went with the classic black and white with gold hardware for both of us. Sloane also got a thicker-style boysenberry one also pictured here that will be so pretty with her summer wardrobe.

The other thing I LOVE about them is how light they are. I have an aversion to chunky rings and bracelets and these can hardly be felt. I have a really thin wedding set for this exact reason! I’ve always been a boy mom, but I could get used to this girl stuff too.

Go check the bracelets out! And Stacy was so generous to offer my pals a coupon code for 20% off your order!
// Use code POPPYANDRACHAEL and shop away!
If you get one tag @rachaelwooten and @poppylandandco on Instagram so we can see you looking amazing!

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There’s this company called Sakura Bloom and they make ring slings. Okay, not just ring slings. THE ring sling of all ring slings. Somehow, even though I always wore my boys, I never found them until I was pregnant with Sloane. I bought my first, a delicious dark purple silk called Aubergine, while still pregnant and was instantly obsessed. I quickly added a second, simple silver linen. And before I knew it I had amassed many. Like many many. I’ve bought and sold different ones and recently was up to 10 at once…riiiiidiculous. And for the record, this is not a sponsored post. I’m just that crazy about them!

I wear Sloane every single day. She loves it, I couldn’t live without it for many reasons. Many moms wear their babies, it isn’t new, but I’m sorry to say that there just isn’t allure in most buckle carriers. They have function and are totally void of form and beauty. The slings are so comfortable and the supple linens and silks can’t be beat. I wear her so much that I can’t help but take photos of her all the time. I have so many that I can pick which matches my outfit that day and have so much fun. Her beauty along with theirs is unbeatable! I have started our own hashtag of #SloaneSlingSelfie just to try and track all of the pics I post.  If you have a sling and want to connect, PLEASE tag me in your IG pics so I can see! I’ve met so many crazy cool moms on Instagram through babywearing and I’d love to meet you too.

A little secret? I’ve kind of been hoarding beautiful silk SBs because I’ll soon be officially offering sling sessions! You can use my stash, as many as you’d like for your photos. More details to come…. Here’s a taste of our adventures in slingin’. On the beach, at my desk, at playdates, in the woods, getting the boys ready for bed, shopping, at the skate park, at the doctor’s, on a photo shoot and all around the house.

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And so you can get to know my #wootenfive crew a little better, here we are! (Are you on instagram??? Come follow me @rachaelwooten!) This is me, Rachael, my husband is Carl, my oldest is Carson, my second is Max and my baby girl is Sloane. Seriously, getting photos done of your own kids is always hard, but doing them yourself and trying to get into the photos too? That can be ridiculous. Wouldn’t you know it that this day my boys listened to 99% of everything we asked and Sloane wanted to cry! She is usually the easiest babe.

Loves!  // Rachael Seirously, how good looking is he?! He’s been my man for over 14 years now, since we were just babies in high school. Seeing him with his daughter is a whole new and amazing experience. There is NEVER any shortage of baby smothering going on in our home. I’ve never had any photos of me breastfeeding my babies. Breastfeeding is extremely dear to my heart and I am in love with the images Carl got of me and Sloane. We quickly figured out why she had been screaming… This is something that is on the horizon for my clients!

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This is one of my Sakura Bloom silk ring slings. I’m kind of obsessed with them. I bought one when I was pregnant and have quickly made it up to 7! I have some fun things planned with them and mommy/baby sessions coming soon!

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Sloane is 10 weeks old.

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I am obsessed with this little girl. I knew there was someone missing and I now couldn’t feel more complete. 

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Sloane // 7 weeks old

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