Dittany is a flower found on the island of Crete, and has been referenced in literature going all the back to Homer and The Iliad. Shepherds discovered sheep that had been wounded by arrows during battle would climb the mountain to eat the Dittany flower. The sheep would live, and Dittany has continued to be used internally and externally as a healing and pain relieving herb.

In the same way that the Dittany herb soothed and calmed wounded sheep, Dittany Organic Pouch Slings offer comfort and soothing to babies who may be startled and jarred to suddenly find themselves outside the comforting womb environment.

Dittany Organic Pouch Slings are made with 100% high quality cotton and constructed to carry up to 35 pounds. Dittany Organic Pouch Slings are terrific for newborns and ideal for breastfeeding. As your baby grows into a toddler, you can continue to wear them in your Dittany Organic Pouch Sling in up to five different positions. Dittany Organic Pouch Slings are always made in the USA, as are all the packaging materials in any Dittany order. Dittany Baby strives to stand by American families in every possible way.

Dittany Organic Pouch Slings are the ultimate in simplicity – one piece of fabric that requires no tying, adjusting, snapping, or aspirin. The wide shoulder spreads evenly across your back, distributing the baby’s weight. The light padding protects baby’s tender knees from the digging common to some baby carriers. With a tiny baby, wearing the padding on the top rail gives a teething baby a soft place to chew. And a Dittany Organic Pouch Sling is extremely compact. It folds down smaller than a diaper, so you can always have it on hand in your bag or purse. They are machine washable, and Dittany Organic Pouch Slings can be machine dried as well.

The Dittany Organic Pouch Sling is made from 100% US grown certified organic cotton and is padded with both natural bamboo and organic cotton-blend batting. The 100% organic cotton is grown in Texas and harvested and milled without the use of harmful chemicals, according to strict global organic standards. The cotton used in Dittany Organic Pouch Slings is sturdy and supportive, but may not be as soft as other slings as this fabric has a more natural feel.

Dittany Organic Pouch Slings are hand silk-screened by artisans in New England, using water-based, non-toxic inks approved by the same standards of the Organic Trade Association. To finish them off, Dittany Organic Pouch Slings are finished by a safe mechanical process that uses pressure instead of chemicals. Dittany Organic Pouch Slings never use any flame retardants, wrinkle removers, or finishing agents.

The organic process used in the manufacture of Dittany Organic Pouch Slings honors the original inspiration of the company: the purity of a healing flower found in the hills of Crete.

Measuring Hip to Shoulder: Use a soft tape measure and measure from the outer corner of your shoulder diagonally across your body to your hip. Make sure to measure across your chest as your cup size could alter the measurement.

Sizing Guidelines: These slings are designed to fit like today's t-shirt sizing. For example if you weather a Medium t-shirt size, then try a Medium size Dittany Sling.

Proper Fit: You know that the size is too small if the sling digs into your baby's legs, is extremely difficult to get your baby into it, or if it feels uncomfortably tight. You know that the size is too large if your baby feels insecure, loose or wobbly or if your legs bump the baby's bottom as you walk. If you get back ache after a short time, you also know that it is too large.