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Babywearing Safely McKinley Kid and Far North Babywearing’s joint statement on the safety of baby slings. On March 12, the Consumer Product Safety Commission released a warning regarding positioning in baby slings....

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New Sakura Bloom packaging I've got two personal Sakura Bloom ring slings and they both came in the most beautiful and unique packages. My first, from 2007, came to me in a lovely bamboo box (that Cormac scribbled on, but that's...

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Types of baby carriers - how to choose? Basically, any cloth baby carrier is a "sling" but there are many types of slings, each with their own set of pros and cons. Keep in mind your needs and activities when choosing the right sling for you. ...

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Freehands restocked! Our restock shipment of Freehand mei tais came in yesterday. I just adore these baby carriers - beautiful prints, reversible to a solid color, with the perfect amount of padding at the back for a baby's...

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About

McKinley Kid is a local Anchorage family with a passion for babywearing.

We don’t have a store but do schedule personalized consultations at our home. Getting the chance to use the slings and carriers helps you choose the carrier that best suits your needs. All of the products listed as in-stock on our website are available for purchase at our home and some others can be sent directly to you after purchase.
Children are welcome! We are a dog and cat friendly family so if you have fears or allergies please tell us before you come over.

We also offer group workshops for large and small groups; if you’re a doula, birth or breastfeeding educator, midwife, or childbirth educator and would like information on babywearing or to schedule a workshop for your clients, please  ask.

Receiving our newsletter will give you bi-monthly babywearing tips, new product information, and announcements about promotions and sales.

Telephone and e-mail consultations are also available to local and distance customers. Below are some of the most popular:

  • breastfeeding & babywearing
  • babywearing and dressing for hiking
  • babywearing and dressing for snowshoeing
  • front & back carries
  • babywearing for children with disabilities

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