Type of Carrier:
Surya
Epic by Oscha
Carrier details:
Woven wrap in size 6;
Jacquard weave; 180 gsm
Fabric Content: 72%
Organic Cotton, 28%
Wrappee:
BabyG
(boy)– 21 months – 13kgs
Wrapper:
small
(height) – chubby build –US size 8
Check out Oscha Slings here:
Website: https://www.oschaslings.com
Instagram: @oschaslings
Oscha Slings hails
from a small family business in Scotland. Their babywearing advocacy can be
traced all the way back to the Welsh Nursing Shawl which was used by the family
for three generations. Oscha takes pride in the great tradition of artistry and
craftsmanship in their jacquard woven wrap and dye work which are evident with
their gorgeous array of sling collections. They also collaborate internationally
for inspiration and design.
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| Celrtic Knot finish - a lucky shot! |
At First Glance
I was mesmerized by the
intricacy and the ocean hue of this wrap. My eyes, though busy scanning all the
details, are cooled by the reminiscent colors of the sea: blue, green and
traces of white little bubbles. It is soft and thin on your fingertips, but not
as fragile as one would think. The “Surya” sun print is also very unique and a
first design for me to see.
I did not get to wear
Baby G at first since I’m already a working mom (and working on my transition
from Stay-At-Home life to Working Mom --- watch out for that!) I barely wear
during week days. I decided to bring this Scottish stunner to the office for a “Show
and Tell” of babywearing to excited "expecting" colleagues. What meant as “Show and
Tell” later turned out as mini photoshoot. Indeed, the Moms-to-be gushed and
crushed on Surya Epic and were convinced to wear their little squishes once
their out! You’re welcome, ladies.
Design
It is very
eye-catching yet cool to the eyes. I love the beach so this wrap tugged at the
heart strings from the moment I saw it. This can instantly brighten up a simple
dress or outfit and can also be a good match for elegant occasions.
Oscha Sling is Great
Britain’s first jacquard woven sling company and that’s what you’ll see with
Surya epic, up close and personal. I must admit that pure cotton or
cotton-linen blends can be tough and rough on the skin when not well-broken in.
This ice cotton-cotton blend is just naturally comfortable and breezy to wear
Cotton Ice is a
six-ply, 65% combed cotton/35% bright viscose rayon with 2,100 yds/lb. It is an
excellent blend combining the softness of cotton with the sheen and dyeability
of rayon. This high twist yarn resists pilling, yet gives a soft tailored
garment. Cotton Ice is an ideal yarn for Spring. Also, Cotton Ice can be used
for weaving. Hand wash/Flat dry or Dry Clean.
So, that explains ice
cotton as a way of spinning/weaving cotton give that extra softness and sheen.
That’s why Surya has some sheen against the light. Ice Cotton is soft,
thin and cool for hotter summers (or spring) and humid weather. This is just
perfect for Mommy’s bare shoulder and baby to feel fresh and snugged against
Mommy even during walks or doing household chores.
I also find this
flimsy and manageable to adjust, although, we need to be a little careful when
pulling/adjusting/tightening since this beauty is thin and may be prone for
thread shifting but won’t get broken due to the jacquard weave. With the right
supportive carry like a back carry with double passes, this Scottish stunner is
easy, breezy for toddler carries.
Quick tip for
lessening shoulder or back stress: always try and spread the wrap/straps of your
carrier on your shoulders and across your back for maximum support. Front
carries can be difficult as your baby grows which explains Moms doing a lot of back carrying when the babies
grow into toddlerhood. ;)
As you can see, we no
longer “wear” as frequently as before but we wear for fun and when Baby G gets
tired or fuzzy when sick. Although few, these moments are still worth savoring.
So, wear them as long as you can and enjoy your babywearing journey!
Weather/season
Great for the sunny
season here even the humidity that the rainy season brings. The softness and
thinness of the ice cotton did its justice!
Mummy budget
A good investment for
Mommies (or Daddies) looking for a unique and lightweight wrap that can grow
with baby in time.
Summary
Owning an Oscha Sling
is like owning a family heirloom. Their passion and craftsmanship echo in their
beautifully woven wraps. They are very innovative with their designs and
sourcing great materials for a wonderful babywearing experience for families.
This means that they only produce a limited number of slings/wraps in their
collections and expect to do a manhunt for your favorites because they will
come up with newer ones which can be an added favorite to the babywearing
shopping list.
*** Photo credits to Mr. D'Town 💗
*** Photo credits to Mr. D'Town 💗
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